Iran places ‘invisible’ security monitoring systems in sensitive locations

TEHRAN – Iran has placed “deep and invisible” monitoring systems in sensitive locations after last week’s terrorist attacks in Tehran.

Supreme National Security Council to address UN 2030 vision

TEHRAN – Iran’s adherence to the UN’s 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development is going to be discussed at the country’s Supreme National Security Council after some found fault with it.

European Parliament holds minute of silence for Tehran terror victims

TEHRAN – The European Parliament on Tuesday observed a minute of silence in a sign of respect for victims of the recent terrorist attacks in Tehran, IRNA reported.

UAE pardons 21 Iranian prisoners

TEHRAN – Twenty-one Iranian prisoners jailed in the United Arab Emirates have been granted clemency on the occasion of the Islamic holy month of Ramadan, Iran’s consulate in Dubai said on Tuesday.

Badab-e Surt astonishes visitors with dreamy views

A scenic destination for eco-travelers in northern Iran, Badab-e Surt bargains its visitors with a striking panorama of rust-colored travertine terraces adjacent to the Alborz mountain range.

Riyadh cannot live in peace with neighbors: Velayati

TEHRAN – A top foreign policy advisor to the Leader on Tuesday censured Saudi Arabia for not being able to coexist peacefully with its neighbors.

Iranophobia misled the West to tolerate promotion of Wahhabism: Zarif

TEHRAN – Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has strongly criticized acts of fearmongering against Iran, describing it as a misleading factor that prompted the West to tolerate Wahhabism.

10th Regional Music Festival set for late June

TEHRAN – The 10th Regional Music Festival will be held in the southern Iranian city of Kerman from June 27 to 30.

Senior MP says no woman was among terrorists attacking Majlis

TEHRAN – The chairman of Majlis National Security and Foreign Policy Committee said on Monday that the rumors on the presence of one woman among terrorists who raided Majlis on June 7 are unfounded.

‘Hope bloc talking to government on future ministers’ 

TEHRAN – The pro-reform parliamentary Hope faction has been holding talks with the Rouhani government over the criteria for choosing cabinet members in the next administration which will start its work in August, the group’s spokesman said on Monday.

Iran urges Tillerson to study history besides doing oil trade

TEHRAN – Tehran on Monday criticized U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson for using a misnomer to refer to the “Persian Gulf”, asking him to increase his knowledge of history.

Majlis committees elect chiefs 

TEHRAN – Majlis committees on Sunday elected their heads, IRNA reported.

Full-grown rhubarb plants adorn Mount Binalud

A man has just picked a bunch of rhubarb plants grown on the steep hillsides of Mount Binalud near the city of Neyshabur in northeast Iran, June 5, 2017.

Iran’s tourism event chooses hospitality as theme

TEHRAN – Iran’s tourism body has decided to make hospitality the running theme of the 4th edition of the national festival of tourism partnership, which is scheduled to be held in September.

Omani travelers allowed to ship own cars to Iran

TEHRAN – Marine travels from Oman have been facilitated with providing tourists with the right to ship their own vehicles to Iran’s Qeshm Island in the Persian Gulf.

Iranian female inventors shine at KIWIE 2017

TEHRAN – The Iranian women’s team brought home five medals and one special award from the 9th Korea International Women's Invention Exposition (KIWIE 2017) which opened in Seoul, South Korea, on June 8.

Iran kills 4 armed hooligans carrying Daesh flag

TEHRAN – Police forces in Iran have killed four “armed hooligans” in a southern province who carried the flag of the Takfiri Daesh group.

Iran, Turkey getting closer on Syria: spokesman

TEHRAN – Backing opposing sides in the Syrian conflict, Iran and Turkey are now in a “better position” vis-à-vis the creation of de-escalation zones in the embattled country, Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman said on Monday. 

Nothing remaining of Daesh team in Iran: intelligence minister

TEHRAN – Iran’s minister of intelligence told the Majlis on Sunday that a terrorist team affiliated with Daesh which carried out two attacks in Tehran last Wednesday has been completely wiped out.

Majlis Social Committee chairman elected

TEHRAN – The members of the Social Committee of the Majlis on Sunday elected Abdolreza Azizi as the head of the committee.

Iran's parliament vows ‘serious’ response to U.S. Senate bill

TEHRAN – Iran’s parliament is to deliver a “serious” and “clear” response to the U.S. Senate which voted on June 7 to advance a bill that would impose new sanctions on Iran, Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani announced on Sunday. 

Fehim Tastekin

After rushing to Qatar's aid, Turkey may have to rethink its Mideast ties

The only firm opposition to the “Let's Teach Qatar a Lesson” operation currently underway in the Middle East is coming from Turkey.

Six terror suspects arrested in Iran’s Kordestan

TEHRAN – Six terror suspects affiliated with the perpetrators of the June 7 terrorist attacks in the capital Tehran have been arrested in the western province of Kordestan, the provincial prosecutor told IRNA on Sunday.

Sarash Village home to warm, hospitable people

An Iranian woman shepherds a small herd of cows in the mountainous Sarash Village, northern Gilan province, on June 6, 2017.

Russian Far East e-visa available for Iranians as of Aug.

TEHRAN - Electronic permissions for visiting the free port of Vladivostok in Russian Far East will be issued form Aug. 1 for Iranians and travelers from 17 other countries, IRNA reported on Thursday.

By Mohamad Bazzi

Saudi Arabia stroked Trump's ego. Now he is doing their bidding with Qatar

The Saudis understood from the start that Trump craved flattery and respect. The kingdom’s investment in wooing Trump is paying off

Iran navy to unveil achievements by yearend

TEHRAN – The Iranian navy plans to unveil its achievements by the end of the current calendar year which ends on March 20, 2018.

CHTHO to establish countrywide handicrafts kiosks

TEHRAN – Iran’s Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts Organization will launch handicrafts kiosks and souvenir shops in major cities and tourist destinations nationwide, IRNA reported on Wednesday.

Historical lodgings can buttress Iranian hospitality industry

TEHRAN – Abundant historical mansions scattered across Iran, if restored properly as tourist lodgings, can bolster hospitality industry of the country that is steadily becoming a hot tourist destination.