Over 350 media staff martyred in three imposed wars on Iran
TEHRAN, Aug. 09 (DID) – The head of Iran’s Media Basij Organization says 353 media employees have been martyred in three imposed wars on the country in the 1980s, 2025 and earlier this year.
Ghalibaf praises journalists as defenders of natl. identity
TEHRAN, Aug. 08 (DID) – Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has described reporters as fighters who defend a nation’s identity and cultural sovereignty through knowledge and truth-telling.
Experts urge heritage protection as UNESCO adds 6 MENA sites
TEHRAN, Aug. 05 (DID) – The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)’s latest World Heritage listings have highlighted an urgent need to protect the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) shared heritage, experts said.
FM Araghchi meets Iraqi officials during Arbaeen pilgrimage
TEHRAN, Aug. 05 (DID) – Iranian foreign minister held meetings with senior Iraqi officials on the sidelines of the Arbaeen pilgrimage in Karbala, with discussions focusing on facilitating the movement of pilgrims and strengthening mutual cooperation.
VIDEO: Japanese envoy joins Tehran orchestra on flute
TEHRAN, Aug. 05 (DID) – Japan’s ambassador to Iran, Tamaki Tsukada, performed the theme music of the beloved television series Oshin as a solo flautist with Tehran’s Istgah private orchestra.
Experts urge heritage protection as UNESCO adds 6 MENA sites
TEHRAN, Aug. 05 (DID) – The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)’s latest World Heritage listings have highlighted an urgent need to protect the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) shared heritage, experts said.
Over a million Arbaeen pilgrims are still in Iraq: Radan
TEHRAN, Aug. 03 (DID) – Iran’s Chief of Police said Monday that more than 3.2 million pilgrims have left the country tio Iraq so far, while 2.2 million of them have returned home after performing their pilgrimage.
Arbaeen Pilgrimage: World’s largest peaceful gathering
TEHRAN, Aug. 04 (DID) – Arbaeen draws tens of millions annually to Iraq, marking 40 days after the martyrdom of Imam Hossein (AS).
Over a million Arbaeen pilgrims are still in Iraq: Radan
TEHRAN, Aug. 03 (DID) – Iran’s Chief of Police said Monday that more than 3.2 million pilgrims have left the country tio Iraq so far, while 2.2 million of them have returned home after performing their pilgrimage.






