Resolution 2231 imposes no ban on Iran’s missile tests: spokesman

TEHRAN – Foreign Ministry spokesman Abbas Mousavi has argued that the United Nations Security Council Resolution 2231 imposes no ban on Iran’s missile tests.

IRGC to stage large-scale naval drill in near future 

TEHRAN - The commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Navy said on Saturday that his force are preparing to hold a large-scale naval war game in the near future, adding that new military equipment will be unveiled and operated in the drill.  

U.S. drops charges against two Iranian scientists after prisoner swap

TEHRAN – The United States has dropped charges against two Iranian researchers it had accused of attempting to export chemicals to Iran in violation of trade sanctions.

Iran seeking to win four joint UNESCO tags in 2020

TEHRAN – Iran is seeking to secure four world heritage status jointly with other countries in 2020.

U.S. is open to talks with Iran: Brian Hook

TEHRAN – Brian Hook, the U.S. special representative for Iran, says the United States is open to dialogue with Iran even as Washington reinforces sanctions against the Islamic Republic.

Mousavi: Iran ready to exchange all detainees, ball in U.S. court now 

TEHRAN - Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman on Saturday voiced Tehran’s readiness to exchange the entire Iranian detainees who are in the U.S. custody, noting the ball is now in Washington’s court to decide wisely. 

Rare white lion cubs enter Iran for preservation

TEHRAN – Iran is host to two white lion cubs recently sent from the African continent, said the official responsible for importing the rare species.

Iran unveils fourth version of Surena humanoid robot

TEHRAN – The fourth version of Surena, Iranian humanoid robot, was unveiled during a ceremony on Saturday, IRIB news agency reported.

1,795 kg narcotics seized in Kermanshah in eight months

TEHRAN – Kermanshah Province’s anti-narcotics police have confiscated 1,795 kilograms of different illicit drugs over eight months, from March 21 to November 22, Mehr reported.

Persepolis, Esteghlal victorious over rivals: IPL

TEHRAN – Persepolis and Esteghlal football teams defeated their rivals at the Iran Professional league (IPL) on Saturday.

Prisoner swap is not start of “any new path”, Iran tells U.S.

TEHRAN – Keyvan Khosravi, the spokesman for Iran’s Supreme National Security Council (SNSC), said on Saturday that prisoner swap between Iran and the United States is not start of “any new path”.

Recovered Achaemenid ‘guard’ to go on show at Milad Tower

TEHRAN – A limestone relief of an Achaemenid Persian guard, which was brought back home from the U.S. last year, will go show in a month-long exhibit at Tehran’s Milad Tower.

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Mahathir Mohamad says U.S. sanctions on Iran violate international law

Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad said on Saturday that the United States’ sanctions on Iran violate the United Nations charter and international law.

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Islamabad continues efforts to mediate between Iran, Saudi Arabia: Pakistan Today

Imran Khan, the Pakistani prime minister, was scheduled to visit Riyadh on a one-day trip on Saturday as part of continued efforts to mediate between Iran and Saudi Arabia, Pakistan Today reported on Friday.

Larijani says Iran, Turkey are active in establishing regional security

TEHRAN – Majlis Speaker Ali Larijani said on Saturday that Iran and Turkey are active in helping establish long-lasting security in the region.

Books by Italian children’s writer Gianni Rodari published in Persian 

TEHRAN – Four books by Italian children’s writer Gianni Rodari have recently been published in Persian in Tehran. 

6th Silver Cypress Exhibition opens in Tehran 

TEHRAN – The 6th Silver Cypress Exhibition, which is organized biennially by the Iranian Graphic Designers Society, opened at the Iranian Artists Forum in Tehran on Friday.

Bulgarian translation of book on Iranian arts introduced in Sofia 

TEHRAN – A Bulgarian translation of “Book on Iran, History of Art” has recently been introduced during a special ceremony at the 47th Sofia International Book Fair.

22nd International Storytelling Festival opens Tuesday

TEHRAN – The 22nd International Storytelling Festival will open in Tehran on Tuesday at the Institute for Intellectual Development of Children and Young Adults (IIDCYA) with narrators from Iran and several other countries.

Tehran center to review Qajar era photography

TEHRAN – The Iranian Academy of Arts will be playing host to a meeting on Monday, which plans to review the history of photography in the Qajar period (1789–1925).

Tehran Municipality to award movies promoting less waste 

TEHRAN – Tehran Municipality has announced its plan to award movies that promote waste reduction.

Azerbaijani airline to launch Mashhad-Baku flights

TEHRAN – An Azerbaijani airline is slated to launch flights from the capital city of Baku to the Iranian city of Mashhad on Monday.

Arbaeen hospitality gains UNESCO heritage status

TEHRAN – The generous hospitality of Iraqi people during the Arbaeen pilgrimage has been added to UNESCO’s prestigious heritage list.

NISOC presents list of 7,500 products required to be domestically manufactured

TEHRAN – National Iranian South Oil Company (NISOC) has released a list of 7500 equipment items needed in the country’s oil industry, to be manufactured by domestic producers, Shana reported.

Zahedan-Chabahar railway to be completed by Mar. 2021

TEHRAN- The railroad which is to connect Zahedan, the capital city of Iran’s southeastern province of Sistan-Baluchestan, to Chabahar, a strategic port city in the province, will be completed by the end of the next Iranian calendar year (March 2021), the governor general of Sistan-Baluchestan announced on Saturday.

Is it safe to travel to Iran 2019 – 2020?

Iran is a four-season country with almost 2500 years of history that also has 24 Iran UNESCO world heritage sites. Doesn’t matter the taste, Iran can be the number one choice of many foreign tourists. If you are a fan of camping and eco-tours, we can offer the Hyrcania forests of north witch are Iran’s newest UNESCO world heritage site too. If you are a fan of historical sites, here in Iran, you can visit the tomb of Cyrus the great and where he ruled his kingdom. If you want to experience something completely new and exciting, we offer you to visit Iran Nomads. In summary from snow activities to visiting the hottest desert in the world, from staying in the luxuries five-star hotels to camping in the middle of the jungle, and in one word everything can be experienced in Iran.

Italy beat Iran at FINA World Junior Water Polo

TEHRAN – Italy defeated Iran 16-4 at the FINA World Men's Junior Water Polo Championships 2019 on Saturday.

Istanbul hosts Iran-Turkey business forum

TEHRAN – Turkey’s Foreign Economic Relations Board (locally known as DEIK) hosted an Iran-Turkey business forum in which the two sides discussed issues pertaining to bilateral trade.

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Small-scale petchem plants, huge potentials for a brighter future

TEHRAN – Having the world's second largest gas reserves, Iran has a great potential for expansion of its petrochemical industry which is playing a great role in the country’s economy.