Ulema call on Iranians to take part in election

TEHRAN – Ulema have called on Iranians to take part massively in the Friday election and render a magnificent scene.

Iran stages highest number of overseas polling booths in U.S.

TEHRAN – Iran is going to stage the highest number of overseas polling booths in the United States, totaling 55, according to the deputy foreign minister for consular, parliamentary, and Iranian expatriates’ affairs.

Rouhani: Right decision means peace

TEHRAN – On Wednesday afternoon presidential candidate Hassan Rouhani addressed tens of thousands of his fans in Mashhad, Khorasan Razavi province.

Qalibaf’s withdrawal empowers JAMNA: Mirsalim

TEHRAN – Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf’s withdrawal from presidential candidacy served to empower the Popular Front of Islamic Revolution Forces (called JAMNA in Persian acronym), presidential candidate Mostafa Mirsalim said on Wednesday.

French carmakers rushing into Iran’s market in rivals’ absence

TEHRAN- French carmakers are rushing into Iranian market in the absence of rivals.

Rosewater festivals take center stage in central Iran

TEHRAN - Each spring rosewater distillation ceremonies, known as Golab-giri, take center stage in central Iran, drawing tens of thousands of visitors to the city of Kashan and its neighboring towns and villages from early May to mid-June.

By Mostafa Mousavi Sabet

Iranian presidential candidates comment on cultural issues   

TEHRAN – The second round of the three presidential debates broadcast from the state-run Iranian television was dedicated to cultural issues.

Tourism body pushes for quality as eco-lodges thriving across Iran

TEHRAN – Iran’s Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts Organization is stepping up efforts to improve the quality of countrywide eco-lodges that have been on the rise over the past couple of years.

Economic system needs improvement: Mirsalim

TEHRAN – Presidential candidate Mostafa Mirsalim has said there are ails in different sectors of Iran’s economic system, which need to be treated for the economy to thrive.

‘Rouhani, you are miles away from revolution days’

TEHRAN – A member of the Supreme Cultural Revolution Council in an open letter to President Hassan Rouhani, who is currently candidate in the May 19 election, chastised him and urged him to redo his deeds and “apologize to the nation”.

Rouhani says channeled resources to domestic producers

TEHRAN – President Hassan Rouhani on Tuesday traveled to Zanjan as a presidential candidate in the May 19 election, where he talked to his fans about his contributions to economy.

Raisi: We know the way out of unemployment

TEHRAN – “We know the way out of unemployment,” presidential candidate Ebrahim Raisi told his fans at Tehran’s Imam Khomeyni Musalla on Tuesday.

Future government to have no red lines: Jahangiri

TEHRAN – Presidential candidate Eshaq Jahangiri has said the future government will “surely be anti-corruption and have no red line.”

JAMNA thanks Qalibaf for quitting race in favor Raisi

TEHRAN – The Popular Front of Islamic Revolution Forces, aka JAMNA, in an announcement on Tuesday thanked Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf for stepping down from the presidential race in favor of Ebrahim Raisi, Mehr reported.

By Mohammad Homaeefar

Kerry, security experts team up to defend Iran deal from Trump

TEHRAN – Former U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry along with other top security experts have come to defend the Iran nuclear deal, also known as the JCPOA, from the country’s hardline President Donald Trump.

By Ali Kushki

White House ‘open’ to working with Russia, Iran on Syria 

TEHRAN – Indicating a possible shift in U.S. policy on the war in Syria, the White House announced on Monday it is “open” to team up with Russia and Iran on a solution to end the crisis in Syria. 

Iran's Zarif says talks to lift non-nuclear sanctions possible

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has said it is possible to hold talk with the U.S. on removing the non-nuclear sanctions, however Washington must first prove its commitment to the nuclear deal known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).

Current officials had even tied ‘drinking water’ to sanctions: Mirsalim

TEHRAN – “It is a real pity that they had even tied drinking water to sanctions,” presidential contender Mostafa Mirsalim said on Monday in an open reference to President Rouhani and his inner circle. 

Hashemi Taba issues announcement

TEHRAN – Presidential candidate Mostafa Hashemi Taba on Monday issued an announcement in which he expounded the policies of principlists, the Rouhani administration, and his own.

‘Campaigning ends on Thursday morning’

TEHRAN – Presidential hopefuls and city council candidates can continue their campaigns to 8:00 in the morning of Thursday and then they will have to stop it according to the law, the secretary of the state elections headquarters said on Monday.

‘Cashing JCPOA check’ will need revolutionary government: Raisi

TEHRAN – Speaking to his supports in Yasuj on Monday, presidential hopeful Ebrahim Raisi criticized the incumbent government for having adopted voluntary actions in implementing the nuclear deal before having the other side “cash the check,” IRIB reported.

Iranian museums to offer free admission on May 18

TEHRAN – Entry will be free to countrywide museums on May 18, which marks the International Museum Day.

EAEU, Iran agree on consultation co-op: Putin

TEHRAN- Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) and Iran have agreed to launch consultation cooperation, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Monday.

Iran allots $2.4m to restore overseas cultural heritage sites

TEHRAN – Iran’s Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts Organization has allocated 90 billion rials (around $2.4 million) to conserve some of its cultural heritage sites that are scattered across the globe.

Southern coasts to tap Iran maritime tourism potential

TEHRAN – Iran aims to take advantage of southern coasts to make the best use of its maritime tourism potential by means of developing hospitality infrastructures, diversifying sea routes, and drawing private sector investors.

Beik Alizadeh appointed Iran’s new OPEC envoy

TEHRAN- Behrouz Beik Alizadeh was appointed as Iran’s new representative at the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), Shana reported on Sunday.

Iran inaugurates 46th nature school

TEHRAN — The 46th nature school across Iran was inaugurated in the city of Sanandaj, western province of Kordestan, on Saturday.

Envoy: 11 polling stations for Iranians in Britain

TEHRAN – Iranians living in Britain can cast ballots at eleven polling stations on Monday to have their voice in the 12th presidential election of the country, Iranian Ambassador to London Hamid Baeedinejad said on Sunday.

By Ali Kushki 

Iran urges coordination with Kabul to restore peace  

TEHRAN – Any efforts by foreign actors to establish contacts with various consequential groups in the embattled Afghanistan should be coordinated with its central government, Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman has said.