Russian FM discusses regional issues in Tehran

TEHRAN – During his visit to Iran, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov discussed regional issues with high-level Iranian officials amid heightened tensions between Iran and Israel over a sabotage operation that targeted a key Iranian nuclear facility.

Youth Union of Turkey condemns terrorist act at Natanz site

TEHRAN — In a letter to the Beautiful Peace’s International Institute for Human Rights, the Youth Union of Turkey has condemned the terrorist act at the Natanz nuclear site in Iran, thanking Tehran for continuing to enrich uraniu

Iran and P4+1 nuclear deal talks delayed 

TEHRAN — Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi informed the press the talks between Iran and P4+1 group for a possible revival of the 2015 nuclear deal are postponed to Thursday as one the EU delegate members is diagnosed with COVID-19

We will avenge sabotage in Natanz in the aggressor’s land, says government 

TEHRAN - Government spokesman said on Tuesday that Iran will retaliate against the sabotage attack on the Natanz nuclear facility in the right time at the aggressor’s land.

Iran’s “Recreation” to compete in Alicante Film Festival

TEHRAN –“Recreation” by Iranian director Navid Nikkhah-Azad will go on screen at the short film section of the 18th edition of the Alicante Film Festival, which will begin in the Spanish city on May 29.

Iran’s “Solar Eclipse” nominated for Côté Court Festival 

TEHRAN - The short film "Solar Eclipse" directed by Raha Amirfazli and Alireza Ghasemi made its way to the 30th edition of the Côté Court International Film Festival in France.

Iran starts COVID-19 vaccinations for Olympians

TEHRAN – Iranian athletes, who will participate at the 2020 Olympic Games, are be eligible to jump the queue for the COVID-19 vaccines.

Iran starts enriching uranium to 60% purity

TEHRAN — Abbas Araghchi, Iran's deputy foreign minister, announced in Vienna on Tuesday that Iran has sent a letter to the IAEA informing the body that the Islamic Republic intends to start enriching uranium to up to 60% purity.

Senior Iranian, Russian diplomats consult on Syria and Yemen

TEHRAN — Ali Asghar Khaji, a senior advisor to Iranian foreign minister on special political affairs, met on Tuesday with Russian Deputy Foreign Minister and Putin's Special Representative for the Middle East and Africa, Mikhail Bogdanov, discussing issues in West Asia, especially developments in Syria and Yemen.

Iranian ambassador congratulates Iraqis on Ramadan arrival 

TEHRAN — In a message on Tuesday Iraj Masjedi, the Iranian ambassador in Baghdad, congratulated the Iraqi government and people on the arrival of the holy month of Ramadan. 

Annual budget for forest protection doubles

TEHRAN – Iran has increased the budget for forest protection by two folds in the national budget bill for the current [Iranian calendar] calendar year (started on March 20), head of the Forests, Rangelands, and Watershed Management Organization (FRWMO) has said.

Iran’s fight against drugs continues despite sanctions, pandemic

TEHRAN – Iran has carried on a battle against narcotics in spite of being highly affected by cruel sanctions and COVID-19 pandemic, Eskandar Momeni, the director of headquarters for the fight against narcotics, said.

National health week aims at “building a fairer, healthier world”

TEHRAN – The national health week will be celebrated on April 21-27 under the theme of “building a fairer, healthier world”, concurrent with the World Health Day, IRNA reported on Tuesday.

Zarif says EU losing relevance

The way to deal with Iran is not nuclear terrorism, Zarif says

TEHRAN — Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif on Tuesday strongly condemned EU’s passiveness towards the sabotage act in the Natanz nuclear facility, stating that the European Union must be ashamed of itself and promised that Iran’s nuclear industry will come back stronger. 

Italian volleyball coach Totolo arrives in Iran

TEHRAN – Italian volleyball coach Tomaso Totolo arrived in Tehran, capital of Iran Tuesday morning.

Growth returns to stock market

TEHRAN- After several days of drops, TEDPIX, the main index of Tehran Stock Exchange (TSE), climbed on Tuesday.

Water, electricity projects worth $122.5m inaugurated in 3 provinces

TEHRAN – Six major water and electricity projects worth 5.145 trillion rials (about $122.5 million) were put into operation through a video conference in three provinces to mark the second week of the third phase of the Energy Ministry’s A-B-Iran program.

Persepolis aim to reach ACL final for third time: Golmohammadi

TEHRAN – Persepolis football team head coach Yahya Golmohammadi says that they will be aiming to qualify for the AFC Champions League for the third time.

Iran’s Araghchi heads for Vienna for nuclear deal talks 

TEHRAN — Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi traveled to Vienna on Tuesday to continue talks with the P4 + 1 group for a possible revival of the 2015 nuclear deal.

Senior MP reveals more details about sabotage at Natanz

TEHRAN — The head of the Parliament's Energy Committee said on Monday that the sabotage act at the Natanz nuclear facility’s electricity and cable distribution system was related to emergency power batteries.

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“Doctor Nice” introduced to Iranian children 

TEHRAN – Children’s book writer Valeri Gorbachev’s “Doctor Nice” has been published in Persian.

37 idle industrial units revived in Qom province

TEHRAN- As announced by a provincial official, 37 idle industrial units were revived in Iran’s central Qom province during the past Iranian calendar year (ended on March 20).

Electricity bills increase 33% for high consuming subscribers

TEHRAN- The managing director of Iran’s Power Generation and Distribution Company (TAVANIR) announced a 33-percent increase in electricity prices for high consuming subscribers who will not reduce their consumption by the next Iranian calendar month Ordibehesht (begins on April 20).

“Apostasy” writer Vahid Yaminpur crowned Islamic Revolution Artist of the Year 

TEHRAN – Author Vahid Yaminpur was named on Monday the Islamic Revolution Artist of the Year.