Iran's membership in SCO strengthened prospect of Asian cooperation: expert

TEHRAN - A senior expert on strategic issues says Iran's change of membership from observer to permanent in the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) has strengthened the perspective of Iran's cooperation with the organization bilaterally and multilaterally.

Outcome of previous Vienna talks must be determined, MP says

TEHRAN - Mahmoud Abbaszadeh Meshkini, the spokesman of the National Security and Foreign Policy Committee of the Iranian Parliament (Majlis), says first the result of the previous rounds of the Vienna talks should be determined and then new negotiations should begin. 

Nuclear chief: It’s necessary that IAEA maintain independence and professionalism

Terrorist acts against nuclear facilities need to be condemned by IAEA and member states, Eslami suggests

TEHRAN — Mohammad Eslami, chief of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI), says it is essential that the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) avoid a political approach toward Iran’s nuclear program, advising the UN nuclear watchdog to act independently and professionally.

President: Ministries must take advantage of SCO membership

TEHRAN — Speaking at a cabinet meeting on Sunday, President Ebrahim Raisi said Iran’s foreign policy is centered on comprehensive relations with neighbors and regional countries.

Raisi administration seeks to thwart sanctions, MP says

  TEHRAN - A member of the National Security Committee of the Iranian Parliament (Majlis) says the approach of the Raisi administration is to promote economic capacity at home and to negotiate at the international stage, and this will neutralize the sanctions.

Lipar, a tiny lake in pink

TEHRAN – Lipar is a small lake in southeast Iran that usually turns pink.

Iranian handicrafts: traditional dyeing

TEHRAN – Dyeing has been practiced in Iran for hundreds of years in which textile products such as fibers, yarns, fabrics, or clothes are soaked in a calculated mixture of pigments and other components.  

New archaeological season begins at Tepe Sagz Abad

TEHRAN - A new round of archaeological excavation has recently commenced at a millennia-old cemetery situated in Tepe Sagz Abad in Buin Zahra county, Qazvin province, west-central Iran.

Iranian masters of filigree to participate at Dubai Expo

TEHRAN – Some Iranian masters of filigree, who are natives of Zanjan, a world city of the ancient craft, are planned to take part at the Dubai Expo, which will be held from October 1, 2021, to March 31, the provincial tourism chief has announced.

Iran, UK FMs meet in New York

TEHRAN — The British Foreign Secretary Liz Truss was to meet Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian in New York on Monday to discuss detained British nationals in Iran and the 2015 nuclear deal, officially known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action.

“The First Stone” cast into Persian bookstores 

TEHRAN – Danish author Carsten Jensen’s novel “The First Stone” has been published in Persian.

Religion Today Film Festival picks nine movies from Iran

TEHRAN – A lineup of nine movies by Iranian filmmakers will be competing in the 24th edition of the Religion Today Film Festival.

Iran’s “White Clad” joins 2022 Oscars long list for shorts

TEHRAN – “White Clad” by Iranian director Reza Fahimi has been added to the long list of movies competing to receive a nomination for the best short film Oscar in 2022.

“Lost Whispers in the Distance” explores refugee misery in Europe 

TEHRAN – In his latest documentary “Lost Whispers in the Distance” Budapest-based Iranian filmmaker Mansur Foruzesh has turned the spotlight on the hard lives of refugees in Europe, particularly those who are Iranians.

Iran, China expanding scientific, research co-op

TEHRAN – Iran and China are currently developing scientific and research cooperation in three ways, Mehr reported on Monday.

Handicrafts promotion in Sabzevar leads to sustainable employment, official says

TEHRAN- The promotion of handcrafts and indigenous arts in Sabzevar county, the northeastern province of Khorasan Razavi, will ultimately lead to sustainable employment opportunities for the locals, Sabzevar’s governor has announced.

Historical bazaar of Zanjan undergoes restoration once again

TEHRAN - The historical bazaar of Zanjan in northwestern Iran has undergone some rehabilitation works once again, the provincial tourism chief has said.

Hyrcania, a fertile land with rich, turbulent history

TEHRAN - Hyrcania, Old Persian Varkana, (“Wolf’s Land”), is an ancient region situated in northern Iran, southeast of the Caspian Sea - which was called the Hyrcanian Ocean in antiquity.

Spikogen predicted to be effective against delta variant

TEHRAN – The researchers predict that the Iranian-Australian Spikogen vaccine will be effective against the coronavirus delta mutant, Payam Tabarsi, a researcher of the project, has announced.

Plan prepared to support families with multiple births

TEHRAN – A program has been prepared to support families with multiple births in line with population growth policies, deputy head of Welfare Organization, has announced.

Exporting 2m tons of fruits on agenda

TEHRAN – Head of Tehran Fruit and Vegetable Traders Union has said his union is planning to export over two million tons of fruits in the current Iranian calendar year (ends in March 2022), ILNA reported.

Iran learn fate at 2022 Indoor Hockey World Cup

TEHRAN – Iran have been drawn with the U.S. at the 2022 Men's FIH Indoor Hockey World Cup.

Iran-Oman 1st virtual expo launched

TEHRAN – The first Iran-Oman Virtual Expo was launched on Monday by the Iran-Oman Joint Chamber of Commerce in collaboration with Iran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture (ICCIMA) and Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OCCI).

Growth returns to stock market

TEHRAN- After several days of drops, TEDPIX, the main index of Tehran Stock Exchange (TSE), which is Iran’s major stock exchange, climbed 7,279 points to 1.427 million on Monday.

Iran the best Asian team in FIVB World Ranking

TEHRAN – Iran are the best Asian volleyball team in the FIVB World Ranking.