Iranian Para shooter Javanmardi to compete in 2028 Paralympic GamesIranian Para shooter Javanmardi to compete in 2028 Paralympic Games

TEHRAN – Four-time Paralympic gold medalist Sareh Javanmardi has announced her intention to compete in the 2028 Paralympic Games in Los Angeles. Previously, she had indicated that she would retire from the sport after the 2024 Paralympics.

Javanmardi now expresses a desire to continue, stating, “It’s a huge honor to bring joy to people. I see the ca

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&Odysseus and Penelope& by Mario Vargas Llosa available in Persian“Odysseus and Penelope” by Mario Vargas Llosa available in Persian

TEHRAN-The Persian translation of the play “Odysseus and Penelope” written by the recently deceased Peruvian author Mario Vargas Llosa has been released in the Iranian bookstores.

Alireza Shafieinasab has translated it into Persian and Tehran-based Ney Publishing House has brought out the book that was originally published in 2007, IBNA reported.

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Audience reception brings &The Midnight Library& back on Malek Theater stageAudience reception brings “The Midnight Library” back on Malek Theater stage

TEHRAN-The play “The Midnight Library,” loosely adapted from the namesake fantasy novel written by Matt Haig has begun its second round of performances at Malek Theater in Tehran.

Following a highly successful first run last winter, which attracted 15,000 spectators over 70 nights and became one of the most-watched plays of the year, “The Midnight L

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Iran&s culture minister pays tribute to Gaza photojournalist following her tragic deathIran’s culture minister pays tribute to Gaza photojournalist following her tragic death

TEHRAN- In a message on social media platform X, Iran’s Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance Seyyed Abbas Salehi expressed his deep sorrow over the death of Gaza-based photojournalist Fatima Hassouna, who was killed alongside her family in an Israeli airstrike on Wednesday. 

"The martyrdom of Fatima Hassouna, a poignant symbol of Gaza's

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Veteran actor Reza Babak&s paintings on display at Saless GalleryVeteran actor Reza Babak’s paintings on display at Saless Gallery

TEHRAN-An exhibition of paintings by the Iranian veteran actor Reza Babak was launched on Friday at Saless Gallery in Tehran.

The exhibition titled “Ba Babak” (literally meaning With Babak) showcases a selection of paintings created by the artist in recent years, Honaronline reported.

The exhibition description reads: “Reza Babak has been painting a

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US open to recognizing Crimea as Russian in Ukraine dealUS open to recognizing Crimea as Russian in Ukraine deal

The U.S. is prepared to recognize Russian control of the Ukrainian region of Crimea as part of a broader peace agreement between Moscow and Kyiv, according to people familiar with the matter, Bloomberg reported.

The potential concession is the latest signal that President Donald Trump is eager to cement a ceasefire deal, and comes as he and

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