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The Illusion of Religious Legitimacy for a US War Against Iran In the speeches of some US politicians, especially at the highest decision-making levels, there is a clear tendency to use language and...

Iranian independent cinema returns to Rome and Naples. Submissions open from 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 company...

We remember the "Sage of the Family of the 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...

Trump attacks the Pope: 'Weak and terrible at foreign policy' If the election of a pope of American origin had raised suspicions in the international community, fearful of White House interference in Vatican affairs, the remarks...

A bold, gothic debut set in the heart of Tehran: amidst poisons, memories, and the wisdom of Avicenna. We're proud to preview one of the season's most anticipated releases: "A Guide to Dying with the...

A poignant journey through geographical boundaries and suspended identities with Aliyeh Ataei. We are pleased to announce the arrival in bookstores of "Blind to Red," the dazzling work by Aliyeh Ataei, published in Italy by Carbonio Editore. A...

IRAN UNDER THE HEEL OF BARBARISM. This is no longer the time for diplomatic caution or cold analysis. What we are witnessing, amid threats of nuclear annihilation and the bombings already martyring...

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,...

Celebration of Independence and Popular Sovereignty April 1 (corresponding to 12 Farvardin in the Persian calendar) marks a pivotal date in Iran's modern history: Islamic Republic Day. Historical Context Unless...

Celebration of Sizdah Be Dar: A Gathering for Nature, Peace, and Solidarity. On the occasion of Sizdah Be Dar, the thirteenth day of the Persian New Year (Nowruz) and a traditional celebration of nature, we invite you...

When the Alliance Becomes Tribute and the Vassals Pay the Price of Decline. by Mario Petri There is something profoundly revealing – almost obscene in its transparency – about the historical moment we are living through, because while...

Farewell to the luminary of Islamic philosophy and mystical literature; Asghar Dadbeh. The academic and cultural world mourns the passing of Dr. Asghar Dadbeh, one of the most authoritative and luminous figures in the field of philosophy...

Jurists and university professors are denouncing violations of international treaties. The chorus of solidarity with Iran has recently been enriched by technical analyses and heartfelt positions from the world of international law...

From archaeology to philosophy: the Italian academic and intellectual world denounces the attack on civilization and international law. In this second collection of messages sent to our Institute, the awareness that the aggression against Iran...

Appeal Against the War, for International Law. Against the War, for International Law: Appeal from the Academic Community on the Military Aggression against Iran. We have received and are publishing the firm condemnation of professors, researchers, and students in the face of the escalation...

Messages of solidarity and condolences for the Iranian people. Voices from the worlds of culture, archaeology, law, and Italian civil society following the tragic attack against Iran. In these hours of profound grief...

The End of Ramadan Celebration in Iran; Between Prayers, Congregation, and Charity. This holy month of Ramadan is also coming to an end, and Muslims around the world are preparing to celebrate Eid al-Fitr (Eid al-Fitr).

Father's Day: In Iran, fatherhood means protecting one's children. Today, March 19, Italy celebrates Father's Day. It's a day of simple yet precious gestures: greeting cards scribbled by...

ISMEO's appeal for the protection of humanity's heritage. At a time marked by dramatic tensions shaking the Middle East, the protection of culture is not an academic exercise, but a moral and...

Against Islamophobia, Defending Identity, and Against Hate. March 15 is no ordinary date. Since 2022, the United Nations has officially designated this day as the World Day Against Islamophobia, a global call to...

Iran's appeal to Italy to defend World Heritage. Faced with escalating military tensions, Iranian Culture Minister Sayyed Reza Salehi Amiri writes to his Italian counterpart. At the heart of the matter is the survival of ancient sites...

Registration is now open for the nineteenth online Persian language course. The Iranian Cultural Institute in Rome, as part of its cultural and educational activities, is the only officially recognized institution in Italy with the issuance of the...

Women's Contribution to Iranian Culture and Society On this International Women's Day, celebrating Iranian women means paying homage to a figure who, historically and presently, represents the cornerstone...

The Magnificence of Persepolis: A Generational Bridge Between History and Magic. From Scholastic Research to Magic: The Rediscovery of Persepolis for Children. There are books that begin in school and end...

Maddalena Celano's geopolitical challenge to Western narratives. In contemporary essay writing, discussing the Middle East often means navigating a minefield of layered prejudices and binary rhetoric. It is precisely in this gap...

Cell No. 14: The documentary value of a work between history and memory. With the martyrdom of Iran's Supreme Leader, the volume "Cell No. 14: The Seeds of the Revolution" takes on new relevance as a primary source...

Statement from the Ministry of Culture following the martyrdom of the Leader of the Revolution. "Truly, we belong to God, and to Him we will return." The news of the martyrdom of the wise Leader of the Islamic Revolution, His Eminence...

The 37th Tehran International Book Fair: A Bridge Between Cultures in 2026. The official dates for the 37th edition of the Tehran International Book Fair (TIBF), one of the most important cultural events in the world, are announced.

International Contest Announcement: "Nowruz in Five Words." On the occasion of Nowruz (the Persian New Year), the Saadi Foundation is pleased to announce the launch of the global campaign "Nowruz in Five Words." The initiative...

Beyond the UN Resolution: Legal, Methodological, and Diplomatic Profiles. A meeting entitled "Human Rights and Ascertainment Mechanisms" took place on the morning of February 19, 2026, in the San Tommaso Hall of the San Domenico Institute.