Number of cinema halls to reach 1,000 in 30 monthsNumber of cinema halls to reach 1,000 in 30 months

TEHRAN-The number of cinema halls across Iran is to reach 1,000 by March 2026, director general of the cinematic and audio-visual technology development office of Iran Cinema Organization has said.

“There are currently 366 cinemas and cineplexes consisting of 750 halls in different parts of the country,” Mohammadreza Faraji said. “We hope to add ano

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5 Intl. Photo Award to commemorate National Cinema Day5 Intl. Photo Award to commemorate National Cinema Day

TEHRAN –The organizers of the 5 International Photo Award will be hosting a grand ceremony to commemorate Iran's National Day of Cinema, which falls on September 12 this year.

The event will take place in the Shahnaz Hall of the Iranian Artists Forum (IAF) in collaboration with Diane Gallery Lounge, the organizers have announced.  

The event is

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Amir Abedzadeh returns to MaritimoAmir Abedzadeh returns to Maritimo

TEHRAN – Iran international goalkeeper Amir Abedzadeh joined Portuguese football team Maritimo on Tuesday.

Abedzadeh was a member of Marítimo for five seasons from 2017 to 2021 and played 84 games for the main team.

The Iranian custodian played for Spanish football club Ponferradina last season.

Abedzadeh, 30, started his goalkeeping career in LA

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BRICS now second multilateral platform for Tehran-Riyadh cooperation: Responsible StatecraftBRICS now second multilateral platform for Tehran-Riyadh cooperation: Responsible Statecraft

One of the remarkable aspects of the “big bang” expansion of BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa) announced at the summit in Johannesburg, South Africa, last week, is the invitation to join the group issued to, among others, Iran and Saudi Arabia — geopolitical rivals in the Persian Gulf.

After Iran became a full member of the

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IRCS offering services to Arbaeen pilgrims IRCS offering services to Arbaeen pilgrims 

TEHRAN – The Iranian Red Crescent Society is offering round-the-clock medical services to pilgrims in the Iraqi holy city of Najaf.

The Arbaeen pilgrimage, which is one of the largest religious gatherings in the world, comes 40 days after Ashura, the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein (AS), the third Imam of Shia Muslims, and the grandson of

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Spain calls for more contact with IranSpain calls for more contact with Iran

TEHRAN- Spain’s Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Albarez has highlighted his nation’s willingness to expand trade ties with Iran.

Manuel Albarez made the comments in a phone conversation with Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian on Tuesday as the two chief diplomats discussed a variety of subjects concerning Tehran-Madrid ties and global

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