Following the huge explosion at Shahid Rajaee Port in southern Hormozgan Province, which resulted in the death and injury of over 1,200 people, cultural figures have reacted to the unfortunate incident by issuing messages, offering condolences to the Iranian nation and the grieving families.

The Iranian Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance Seyyed Abbas Salehi participated in the funeral of Pope Francis at St. Peter’s Square in Vatican City on Saturday, appearing alongside global dignitaries.

Orlando Pirates' Makhehleni Makhaula gets in a tussle with Ibrahim Blati Toure of Pyramids during their first leg of their CAF Champions League semi-final at the FNB Stadium. Photo: Itumeleng English Independent Media

Israel’s war on Gaza has killed 232 journalists – an average of 13 per week – making it the deadliest conflict for media workers ever recorded, according to a report by the Watson Institute for International and Public Affairs’ Costs of War project.

The Global Day of Action for Gaza call was taken up by numerous grassroots organizations across the globe.

The Vatican's announcement of Pope Francis' death on Monday morning was met with a mix of celebration and criticism in Israel, where politicians, pundits, and social media users focused on the pontiff's condemnation of Israel amid its war on the Gaza Strip, Middle East Eye reported on Monday.

A loose adaptation of one of the anecdotes from the renowned Persian poet Saadi's "Gulistan" is currently being performed at Tehran's Sangelaj Hall.

In the magnificent mausoleum of the eighth Shia Imam, Ali ibn Musa Reza (AS) in the city of Mashhad, nestled between the Goharshad Mosque, Sahn-e Azadi, and the Imam Khomeini Portico, lies the resting place of Sheikh Bahai.

An international academy dedicated to the art of traditional handwoven textiles and carpets is set to open soon in the historical city of Yazd, marking a significant step toward the revival and preservation of Iran’s rich textile heritage.