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A canard defying reason

TEHRAN – In yet another unfounded allegation, a Jewish media outlet reported that 11 UK universities have been accused of assisting Iran in developing its domestically built drones.
Raisi, Macron seek roadmap for engagement

TEHRAN- The presidents of Iran and France on Saturday discussed measures to enhance relations and come to an agreement on a plan for future interaction, a senior government source in Tehran said.
"Interim agreement" is the code name of psychological operation

The Iran newspaper commented on the nuclear negotiations. It said: The Western news media have purposefully published news claiming that Iran and the U.S. are reaching an "interim agreement".
Iran responds to report from IAEA chief

“There has not been any undeclared location which is required to be declared under the CSA”

TEHRAN- Regarding a recent report that IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi presented to the IAEA Board of Governors, the Iranian representative to the Vienna-based organizations provided an explanation on Saturday.
U.S., Iran hold indirect talks in Oman: Axios

TEHRAN - There has been a scoop that Iranian and American officials held indirect talks in Oman in a bid to halt Iran’s nuclear program in return for releasing some of Iran’s frozen assets, three sources briefed on the issue told Axios.

Politics

Azeris in Iran and Republic of Azerbaijan inseparably linked: Raisi

TEHRAN- The unbreakable relationship between the Azeri people in Iran and the Republic of Azerbaijan has been praised by President Ebrahim Raisi.
China lambasts Western double standards on Iran

TEHRAN – China has criticized the West for applying double standards with respect to nuclear non-proliferation, saying that the West strictly pressures Iran over nuclear issues while giving Australia weapons-grade nuclear material.
No need for trans-regional forces for security in Persian Gulf: commander

TEHRAN - Rear Admiral Alireza Tangsiri, commander of the IRGC Navy, stated on Friday that since Iran and its southern neighbors are working together there is no need for trans-regional forces to protect the strategic waterway of the Persian Gulf.

Iran start 2023 World U20 Water Polo Championships on high

TEHRAN – Iran defeated Argentina 15-13 in Group F of the 2023 World Aquatics Men’s U20 Water Polo Championships on Saturday.
Iran’s Palizban wins gold at 2023 Asia Archery Championship

TEHRAN – Mohammadsaleh Palizban of Iran claimed a gold medal at the Singapore 2023 Asia Cup leg 3.
Britain defeat Iran at 2022 IWBF World Championships

TEHRAN – Holders Britain defeated Iran 90-59 at the 2022 International Wheelchair Basketball Federation (IWBF) World Championships on Saturday.

Seven overseas troupes to perform at Mobarak Puppet Theater Festival

TEHRAN – Seven troupes will give performances during the 19th edition of the Mobarak Puppet Theater Festival, which will take place in Tehran from June 28 to July 8.
Iranian center to review Heather L. Dichter’s bestseller “Soccer Diplomacy”

TEHRAN – Heather L. Dichter’s 2020 bestseller “Football Diplomacy: International Relations and Football since 1914” will be reviewed during a meeting in Tehran on Monday.
“A Star for Everyone” appears in Iranian bookstores

TEHRAN – “A Star for Everyone” by Evelien Jagtman has been published in Persian by Fatemi Publications.

‘Iran’s free trade, special economic zones, safe haven for investment’

TEHRAN- The establishment of free trade zones (FTZs) in Iran dates back to the Iranian calendar year 1368 (March 1989 - March 1990) following the fall in the country’s oil income in the preceding year which prompted the government to promote non-oil exports.
WB sees a 2.2% growth for Iran’s economy in 2023

TEHRAN - The World Bank (WB) in its latest report dubbed “Global Economic Prospects” has estimated a 2.2 percent growth for Iran's economy in 2023, a figure which is higher than the average growth forecast for the global economy and despite the fact that the country is still under sanctions imposed by the United States.
Oil projects worth $14.5b to go operational across Iran by March 2024: Oji

TEHRAN – Iranian Oil Minister Javad Oji has said 64 new and semi-completed oil industry projects with a total investment of $14.5 billion are going to be completed and go operational throughout the country by the end of the current Iranian calendar year (March 19, 2024).

Scientific progress helps achieve sustainable healthcare

TEHRAN - According to the Times Higher Education ranking system for 2015 to 2021, a majority of the scientific works of Iran have been produced to achieve the goals of sustainable development in the field of health and well-being.
“Study in Iran” aims to attract more foreign students

TEHRAN – The Ministry of Science is planning to upgrade an online system titled “Study in Iran” in order to familiarize foreign students with universities as well as the conditions and costs of living in the country.
Desert greening on agenda to deal with drought

TEHRAN - Iran is located in an arid and semi-arid belt and has been suffering from drought and low rainfall in recent years.

UNESCO-designated silk spinning to improve tourism in Gilan

TEHRAN – The UNESCO-tagged traditional skill of silk spinning holds potential to boost tourism in the northern province of Gilan.
Handicrafts export, a favorable substitute for oil, deputy minister says

TEHRAN – Exporting handicrafts has great potential to become a very profitable alternative to relying on oil exports, the deputy tourism minister has said.
Discover Agha Bozorg Mosque: a must-visit in Kashan

TEHRAN - Constructed in the late 18th century in Kashan, Agha Bozorg Mosque is far-famed for a madrasa sunken into the courtyard, its tiled minarets, and its lofty badgirs. It also has splendid muqarnas work on the dome of the entrance portal.

Dividing al-Aqsa compound a “declaration of war”

TEHRAN – An Israeli Knesset member's proposal to split Islam’s al-Aqsa Mosque complex between Muslims and settlers has been met with fierce opposition by the Palestinian resistance who say it amounts to a “declaration of war”.
Mass shooting "terror" in American schools

TEHRAN- The U.S. is set to break the record this year for the most mass shootings in modern history.
3 years after Floyd’s murder, what's the human rights situation for African Americans?

TEHRAN - As people mark the brutal public execution of George Floyd, the question of human rights for African Americans remains an issue.