Ali Akbar Salehi
علیاکبر صالحی
Nuclear / diplomatic figure
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View Timeline →10th Firouzeh Award Ceremony Celebrates Iranian Cultural Designers in Tehran
The 10th Firouzeh Award ceremony took place in Tehran to recognize and support Iranian cultural product designers and producers. Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance…
Iran and Uzbekistan Explore Opportunities to Boost Tourism Cooperation
Iran's Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts Seyyed Reza Salehi-Amiri met with Tashkent's ambassador to Tehran, Fariddin Nasriev, to discuss enhancing tourism and cultural…
Fifth Ceremony Honoring Iran's Cultural Heritage Figures Held in Tehran
The fifth edition of a ceremony honoring distinguished figures of Iran’s cultural heritage was held in Tehran on September 13, 2026, attended by Minister Seyyed…
Minab School Massacre: A Symbol of Iran's Struggle Against Oppression
Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance Abbas Salehi characterized the Minab school massacre as a representation of the oppression faced by Iran, emphasizing its potential…
Iran's Tourism Ministry Directs Provinces to Organize National Tourism Events
Iran's tourism ministry has instructed all 31 provinces to host national tourism events and exhibitions in the latter half of the Iranian calendar year to…
Iran Hosts 57th Armenian Olympics in Tehran
The 57th Armenian Olympics of Iran commenced on September 9, 2026, at the Ararat Stadium in Tehran, attended by Minister of Culture Reza Salehi Amiri…
Barzin Zarghami Appointed as Deputy Minister for Handicrafts in Iran
Barzin Zarghami has been appointed as the deputy for handicrafts and traditional arts at Iran's Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts by Minister Seyyed…
Culture Minister Seyyed Abbas Salehi Visits Minab School Exhibition in Tehran
Seyyed Abbas Salehi, the Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance, attended the 'Minab School' group exhibition at the Art Bureau in Tehran. This event highlights…
Iran and Uzbekistan Aim to Strengthen Tourism Cooperation
Iran and Uzbekistan are seeking to enhance their tourism collaboration by leveraging their shared cultural heritage, as stated by Iran's Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism…
Iran's Tourism Minister Advocates for Enhanced Use of Literature in Cultural Diplomacy
Iran's Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts, Seyyed Reza Salehi-Amiri, emphasized the importance of utilizing books and literature to effectively showcase the country's history…
Iran to Launch Handicrafts Township in Mashhad to Boost Export Potential
Iran is set to establish a handicrafts township in Mashhad as a pilot project aimed at boosting the export potential of the handicrafts sector. This…
Iran's Tourism Minister Highlights National Responsibility in Safeguarding Values
Iran's Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts, Seyyed Reza Salehi-Amiri, emphasized the importance of safeguarding Iran's values, ensuring people's security and livelihoods, and preserving…
Iran to Nominate Three New Sites for UNESCO World Heritage Status Following Alamut Listing
Iran is set to nominate three new sites for UNESCO World Heritage status next year after successfully listing Alamut Castle and Related Fortifications. The announcement…
Iran and South Korea Strengthen Cultural and Tourism Ties at UNESCO Meeting
Iran and South Korea have agreed to enhance cooperation in cultural heritage, tourism, handicrafts, and creative industries during a meeting at UNESCO's World Heritage Committee…
23rd Meeting of SCO Culture Ministers Concludes in Kyrgyzstan
The 23rd Meeting of Ministers of Culture of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization concluded in Cholpon Ata, Kyrgyzstan, with the participation of Iran's Minister of Culture,…
Iran's Culture Minister Advocates for Manuscript Cataloging with Kyrgyzstan
Iran's Culture Minister Seyyed Abbas Salehi proposed the cataloging of manuscript collections during his visit to Kyrgyzstan, meeting with the National Library's director. This initiative…
Iran and Kyrgyzstan Aim to Enhance Cultural and Artistic Collaboration
Iran's Minister of Culture Seyyed Abbas Salehi arrived in Bishkek to participate in the 23rd Meeting of Ministers of Culture of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization.…
Toumaj Salehi: I Practiced Every Day for the Moment of Execution So I Wouldn't Show Weakness
Toumaj Salehi, a political prisoner, shared his harrowing experiences of arrest and the threat of execution in an interview, highlighting the alarming rise in executions…
Former FM Highlights Khamenei's Focus on Independent Foreign Policy and Regional Relations
Former Iranian foreign minister Dr. Ali Akbar Salehi highlighted Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei's commitment to an independent foreign policy focused on fostering strong relations with…
Iran Launches Campaign to Memorialize Minab School Attack Victims
Iran's Minister of Cultural Heritage announced a national campaign to honor the victims of the missile strike on Shajareh Tayyebeh Elementary School in Minab. The…