Introduction A memorial ceremony marking the fortieth day after the burial of Major General Seyyed Abdolrahim Mousavi was held at the Imam Khomeini (RA) Shabestan within the shrine of Hazrat Masoumeh (SA) in Qom. The event was attended by various groups of people, including officials, military personnel, clerics, and members of the public. The gathering formed part of traditional commemorative …

Introduction A memorial service held at the Rafi Nia Synagogue in Tehran, Iran on May 14, 2026, drew widespread international attention as officials from the Iranian Jewish community and members of the public gathered in front of the damaged synagogue for an event centered on unity and solidarity. The ceremony, accompanied by music and public speeches, quickly became one of …

Introduction The recent visit of members of Iran’s national freestyle wrestling team to the holy Imam Reza shrine in Mashhad has generated widespread discussion across Iranian media, Persian social networks, sports communities, and political circles. The appearance of famous Iranian wrestlers at the shrine, alongside head coach Pejman Dorstkar and shrine servants, became one of the most talked-about cultural and …

Introduction The memorial service for Abdollah Movahed, one of the greatest freestyle wrestlers in the history of Iran and the world, was held at Noor Mosque in Fatemi Square on Tuesday afternoon. The ceremony brought together wrestling legends, sports officials, fans, family members, and members of the Iranian community who came to pay tribute to a man whose name became …

Introduction A memorial ceremony honoring the memory of Dr. Ali Larijani and Seyyed Kamal Kharrazi was held at the University of Tehran on Monday, May 11. The event gathered prominent political, academic, and diplomatic figures from Iran and abroad. The ceremony was attended by Mohsen Haji Mirzaei, Chief of Staff of the President, Mohammad Hossein Omid, President of the University …

Introduction In 2026, education systems in conflict-affected regions have undergone rapid and forced transformation. One of the most striking examples is Tehran, where schools have increasingly shifted from traditional classroom teaching to remote learning environments. According to recent photo documentation and field reports, teachers in girls’ schools across Tehran are now conducting lessons via webcams, with students attending classes entirely …

  Introduction Mehdi Parpanchi is a veteran Iranian journalist, broadcaster, and senior media executive known for his influential role in Persian-language international journalism. He is currently serving as the Executive Editor (US) at Iran International TV, based in Washington, D.C., where he leads editorial operations and oversees news coverage for one of the most widely followed Persian-language news networks in …

Introduction The reported assassination of Iranian political figure Ali Larijani during the Iran war in March 2026 became one of the most widely discussed geopolitical developments in the Middle East. The event triggered global debate surrounding Iran-Israel tensions, regional military escalation, intelligence operations, political instability in Tehran, and the future of the Islamic Republic during wartime. According to reports circulated …

Introduction The deployment preparations of the German Navy minehunter Fulda (M1058) toward the Mediterranean and potentially the Strait of Hormuz mark one of the most strategically significant European naval movements of 2026. As tensions surrounding the Iran–US–Israel conflict continue to reshape global maritime security, NATO member states are increasingly preparing for operations focused on: freedom of navigation, maritime mine clearance, …

Introduction Tehran in 2026 is a city of contradictions. Women walk through crowded shopping districts without traditional head coverings while giant state billboards declare resistance against the United States and Israel. Young Iranians use artificial intelligence tools and cryptocurrency apps under the shadow of sanctions. Currency traders track the price of the dollar by the minute while political analysts speculate …