Masoud Shojaei linked with a move to AEK Athens

Iranian international midfielder Masoud Shojaei has been linked with a move to Greek side AEK, according to the Greek media reports.

Trump's remarks not to have high impact on oil markets: Zanganeh

TEHRAN - Iranian Oil Minister Bijan Namdar Zanganeh said Donald Trump’s stance on the nuclear deal between Iran and six major powers will not have much impact on global oil prices, Reuters reported citing Iranian TVs.

Iran's H1 electricity exports up 25% yr/yr

TEHRAN-Iran's exports of electricity to its neighboring countries increased by 25 percent in the first six months of the current Iranian calendar year (March 21-September 22) compared to the same period last year.

Tehran hosting Iran-Iraq business forum

TEHRAN- The two day Iran-Iraq business forum kicked off at the Tehran’s Summit Conference Hall on Sunday, IRNA reported.

“Under the Smoky Roof” to go on screen in U.S

TEHRAN – “Under the Smoky Roof”, Iranian director Puran Derakhshandeh’s drama about emotionally unavailable spouses, will go on screen at Angelika Film Center in Washington, D.C. on Tuesday, the publicist of the movie announced on Sunday.

IDFA to screen Iranian docs

TEHRAN – Two Iranian films will go on screen at the 30th edition of the International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam (IDFA), which will be held in Dutch capital from November 15 to 26.

Crazy Body to Perform in Monodrama festival

TEHRAN –The Iranian theater troupe Crazy Body led by director Yasser Khaseb will perform “Mysterious Gift” at the 1st International Monodrama Festival, which will run in Paphos, Cyprus from October 23 to 29.

110 short films to compete in international section of Tehran festival

TEHRAN – 110 films from 44 different countries will be competing in the 34th Tehran International Short Film Festival, secretary of the festival Sadeq Musavi said.

Cartoon exhibit puts highlight on Persian Gulf

TEHRAN – “The Persian Gulf Forever”, an exhibition of cartoons in protest against U.S. President Donald Trump’s use of “Arabian Gulf” rather than “Persian Gulf” will open in Tehran’s Art Bureau today.

Noriyuki Haraguchi to restore Oil Pool sculpture at Tehran museum

TEHRAN – Japanese artist Noriyuki Haraguchi, whose Oil Pool sculpture is installed at the Tehran Museum of Contemporary Art (TMCA), will be visiting Tehran this week to restore his sculpture, TMCA has announced.

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Nobody will trust U.S. to engage in long-term negotiation: Zarif

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has said that nobody will trust any U.S. administration to engage in any long-term negotiation.

Music, computer courses planned for visually impaired students

TEHRAN – Iran’s Ministry of Education plans to offer music and computer courses to visually impaired students in high schools, the deputy education minister said on Sunday.

Presidential office to set up ethnics, religions working group

TEHRAN – The first working group for ethnics and religions will be established at the presidential office of the Islamic Republic of Iran.

Liquidity grows 24.3% yr/yr

TEHRAN- Iran’s liquidity in the fifth month of current Iranian calendar year, Mordad (July 23-August 22, 2017), showed 24.3 percent rise compared to the same time in the previous year, Tasnim news agency reported on Saturday.

Railway cargo transport to commence between Iran, Azerbaijan in late Nov.

TEHRAN - Azerbaijani Railways (ADY)’ chairman said ADY is preparing for the beginning of rail freight transportation in the direction of Iran, ABC.AZ reported on Friday.

Iranian light oil price at $55.31 in a week

TEHRAN- Iran’s light crude oil price fell $1.69 in the week ended on October 6 to settle at $55.31, IRNA reported on Saturday.

Iran-Turkmenistan Joint Chamber of Commerce opened

TEHRAN- Iran-Turkmenistan Joint Chamber of Commerce was officially opened in Tehran on October 11, the portal of Iran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture (ICCIMA) reported on Saturday.

VP calls for unity to counter U.S. mischievous acts

TEHRAN – Iran’s First Vice President Es’haq Jahangiri said on Saturday that unity and integrity are required to counter the Trump government’s mischievous acts against the Islamic Republic.

Top legislator: Iran’s parliament to counter any ‘unwise’ move by Trump

TEHRAN - Alaeddin Boroujerdi, chairman of the Majlis National Security and Foreign Policy Committee, has said that Iran’s parliament will counter any “unwise” move by U.S. President Donald Trump.

Interior Ministry: Trump admits Islamic Revolution’s power

TEHRAN – The Iranian Interior Ministry issued a statement on Saturday stating that U.S. President Donald Trump has grudgingly admitted “greatness”, “power” and “dignity” of the Islamic Revolution.

Birjand gears up for handicrafts exhibit in December

TEHRAN – Iran’s northeastern city of Birjand will play host to a national handicrafts exhibition, which will open its doors to the public on December 10, the organizers say.

Russian MP predicts U.S. isolation if nuclear deal ditched

Leonid Slutsky, the chairman of the Russian parliament’s lower house International Affairs Committee, has predicted U.S. isolation if Trump’s administration rips up the 2015 nuclear deal.

Iran plans to provide Rohingya Muslims with warm food

TEHRAN – Iran plans to supply warm food to Rohingya Muslims living in displacement camps in Bangladesh.

‘Unhealthy environment kills 33,000 Iranians annually’

TEHRAN — Around 33,000 people die each year in Iran because they are exposed to unhealthy environment, director for the environmental health research network affiliated with the Health Ministry said on Thursday.

82,000 historical objects on show at Golestan Palace

TEHRAN – The UNESCO-registered Golestan Palace in downtown Tehran features some 82,000 historical objects inside its museums that add up to its own charm, director of the historical site says.

Iranian FM: We are all IRGC

TEHRAN – The Iranian foreign minister has strongly defended the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) in the face of new accusation by U.S. President Donald Trump, saying “Iranian all are IRGC”.

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Aircraft purchase deals to support employment

Iranian national flag carrier Iran Air’s deal with the French giant plane maker Airbus on January 28, 2016 for the purchase of 118 Airbus jets worth $27 billion was among the first deals the country signed with Europe after the implementation of its nuclear deal, known as Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), which lifted the sanctions against Iran in the same month.

Hormuz, the rainbow island of Iran

TEHRAN – Iran’s Hormuz Island in the Persian Gulf is well-known for its eye-catching ochre, a red-colored earth pigment that attracts domestic and foreign nature lovers and holidaymakers.

‘No talks between Zarif, Tillerson on new U.S. strategy’

The Iranian Foreign Ministry has rejected reports that U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson had notified his Iranian counterpart of Washington’s new strategy toward Tehran, Press TV reported.