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The illusion of religious legitimacy of a war

The illusion of religious legitimacy of a war
In the speeches of some American politicians, especially at the highest levels of decision-making, there is a clear tendency to use religious language and concepts to justify aggressive military action. This narrative, drawing on notions such as moral mission, defense of divine values, and the fight against evil, seeks to...
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The illusion of religious legitimacy of a war

17 April 2026

The Illusion of Religious Legitimacy for a US War Against Iran
In the speeches of some American politicians, especially at the highest decision-making levels, there is a clear tendency to use religious language and concepts to justify aggressive military actions. This narrative, making use of notions

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The call for entries for the 7th edition of the Nostalgia Film Festival is now open.

16 April 2026

Independent Iranian cinema returns to Rome and Naples.

Submissions open April 10, 2025, for short films, documentaries, and feature films. The event will take place from October 10 to November 20, 2026.

Article: The production house

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The Legacy of Imam Jafar al-Sadiq: A Beacon of Science and Monotheism at the Heart of Islamic Civilization

14 April 2026

We remember the "Scholar of the Family of Prophet Muhammad (S)".

History is not just made up of events, but is shaped by extraordinary men and women. The path of monotheism and the search for Divine Oneness finds one of its brightest pillars in the figure ofImam

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If the Pope speaks of peace, the Devil protests

13 April 2026

Trump attacks the Pope: "He's weak and terrible at foreign policy."
If the election of a pope of American origin had aroused suspicions in the international community, fearful of interference by the White House in Vatican affairs, the concluding remarks of US President Donald Trump have reintroduced this delicate doubt, perhaps

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Editorial Preview: “A Guide to Dying with Medicinal Plants” by Atieh Attarzadeh

8 April 2026

A bold, gothic debut set in the heart of Tehran: amidst poisons, memories, and the wisdom of Avicenna.

We are proud to preview one of the most anticipated releases of the season: "A Guide to Dying with Medicinal Plants", the novel

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Editorial News: "Blind to Red" by Aliyeh Ataei

8 April 2026

A poignant journey between geographical borders and suspended identities with Aliyeh Ataei.

We are pleased to announce the arrival in bookstores of "Blind to Red", the dazzling work of Aliyeh

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The Eclipse of Reason and the Crime of Memocide

7 April 2026

IRAN UNDER THE HEEL OF BARBARISM.
This is no longer the time for diplomatic caution or aseptic analysis. What we are witnessing, amidst the threats of nuclear annihilation and the bombings already martyring Iranian soil, is the grotesque epilogue of a West that, in its attempt to assert a moral supremacy that has now foundered,

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Easter: Light of Resurrection and Hope of Peace in the Heart of Humanity

3 April 2026

An invitation to reflect on the values ​​of life, liberty, and universal brotherhood.

Easter represents the cornerstone of faith in the Resurrection of Jesus Christ: the definitive victory of life over death. This event, the most significant in the Christian calendar, is celebrated this year at a historic moment.

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April 1: Islamic Republic Day

1 April 2026

Celebration of Independence and Popular Sovereignty

Il 1 ° April (corresponding to 12 Farvardin of the Persian calendar) marks a key date in the modern history of Iran: the Islamic Republic Day.

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A Snapshot with Ferdowsi: The Persian Spring at Villa Borghese

31 March 2026

Celebration of Sizdah Be Dar: a gathering for nature, peace, and solidarity.

On the occasion of the Sizdah Be Dar, the thirteenth day of the Persian New Year (Nowruz) and traditional nature festival, we invite

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Unesco world heritage sites in Iran

Qara Kelisa or The Black Church

Black Church

Qara Kelisa or The Black Church is the burial place of San Taddeo. Historical sources reveal that in the Sassanid era a part of the Armenians was of Zoroastrian faith, while ... Read more
Hammam Ganjali Khan

Arg-e Bam

Arg-e Bam is the largest brick-built city in the world that is around 2200 years old. This site is located above Azarin Hill, a ... Read more
Rock inscription of Bisotun

Rock inscription of Bisotun

The rock inscription of Bisotun is located in the homonymous city in the province of Harsin (Kermānshāh region), at the foot of Mount Bisotun. This inscription is the largest in the world and the ... Read more
Golestan Palace

Golestan Palace

Golestan Palace has a monumental entrance and has several halls now used as a museum, such as the hall of mirrors, the hall of diamonds and the ivory room. In the hall of ... Read more
Tower of Gonbad-e Kavus

Tower of Gonbad-e Kavus

The Gonbad-e Kavus Tower (Qabus) is one of the tallest brick-built towers in the world, represents one of the most valuable works of Islamic architecture in Iran and is located ... Read more
city ​​of Yazd

Yazd

city ​​of Yazd: The Yazd region is one of the oldest territories in Iran and the historical works scattered in this area, each in its own way, tell the past ... Read more
Imam Mosque

Imam Mosque

The Imam Mosque, the most prestigious historical mosque in Esfahān, among the important buildings of Islamic architecture in Iran and known by other names such as: Mahdie mosque, Al-Mahdi mosque, Jāme 'Abbāsi mosque, ... Read more
NAGHSH AND JAHAN

NAGHSH AND JAHAN

The Naghsh-e Jahan square was built in the time of the Timurids, to a lesser extent than today. At the time of Shah Abbas I the square was enlarged and purchased the ... Read more
Pasargadae

Pasargadae

Along the road that connects Esfahan to Shiraz, in the plain of Morghab, there is the mausoleum of Cyrus the great. The mausoleum building includes a quadrangular room which is located ... Read more
Persepolis (Persepolis)

Persepolis (Persepolis, Parse)

Takht-e Jamshid ("Throne of Jamshid"), is the famous name of the most impressive architectural work of the Achaemenids located in the city of Marvdasht, Fārs region. The Takht-e Jamshid area which in ... Read more
Shahr-i Sokhta (Shahr-e Sukhteh)

Shahr-i Sokhta

Shahr-e Sukhte (Shahr-i Sokhta) is located 57 km west of the road from Zabol to Zahedan. Because of the vastness and the particular conditions ... Read more
Sheikh Safi-ad-din mausoleum

Sheikh Safi-ad-din mausoleum

Mausoleum of Sheikh Safi-ad-din Ardabili is composed of a series of buildings from different periods and for the first time it was for the will of Shah Tahmasp Safavide who took on ... Read more
Shushtar hydraulic system

Shushtar hydraulic system

The hydraulic system of Shushtar is located in the city of the same name (Khuzestān region) and dates back to the Achaemenid and Sassanid periods. These ancient structures considered the most important architectural and ... Read more
Soltaniyeh dome

Soltaniyeh dome

the archaeological area of ​​Soltaniyeh is located at the forty-third kilometer of the Zanjan-Khoda Bande road. Soltaniye Dome is forty-eight and a half meters high, belongs to the Il-Khanide era and was built in nine ... Read more
Apadana Palace of Susa

Apadana Palace of Susa

The Apadana Palace of Susa is located in the city of the same name (Khuzestān region) and was the winter palace of the Achaemenid kings and the main one of Darius I who by his will was ... Read more
Choqa zanbil

Choqa zanbil

Choqa zanbil (Choga Zanbil) or Ziggurat Dur Untāsh is located in the city of Shush or Susa (Khuzestān region). This ancient place of worship was built by the great king of ancient ... Read more

Bāgh, Iranian garden

 Although, according to some Iranian myths, the first to collect and cultivate in a bāgh (garden) the seeds of flowers and fruit imported from mountain areas was ... Read more

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PERSIAN LANGUAGE COURSE

The Cultural Institute of Iran in Rome, as part of its cultural and educational activities, promotes the Persian language course

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