Deal will be made in Vienna before end of March: MP

TEHRAN – A senior Iranian lawmaker has said that a deal will be made in the Vienna talks before the end of the Iranian calendar year, which ends on March 20. 

Iranian and Turkish presidents hold phone talks 

TEHRAN – Iranian President Ayatollah Seyed Ebrahim Raisi has received a phone call from his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

Heads of the three branches discuss Raisi visit to Russia

TEHRAN – Heads of the three branches of Iran’s government held a meeting on Saturday to discuss domestic and international issues, including a recent visit by President Ayatollah Seyed Ebrahim Raisi to Russia.

MP: Iran, Russia agreed on frameworks of 20-year cooperation document

TEHRAN — Head of the Iran-Russia parliamentary friendship group has said that during the trip of President Ebrahim Raisi to Moscow an agreement was reached with Russia to approve a long-term 20-year cooperation document.

Qalibaf says Iranian foreign policy is realistic, multilayered

TEHRAN — Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf said on Sunday that Iran’s foreign policy is realistic and multilayered.

‘Setting deadlines won’t affect Iran’s position in Vienna’

TEHRAN — A member of the National Security and Foreign Policy Committee of the Iranian parliament has said that good steps have been taken in regards to removal of illegal sanctions on Iran, Fars reported on Sunday.

Iran to regain UN vote after dues paid with frozen funds

TEHRAN — Iran is expected to regain its vote in the United Nations General Assembly after South Korea paid Tehran’s delinquent dues to the United Nations with Iranian funds frozen in the country, Seoul says.

“Comprehensive agreement will boost stability in West Asia”

25-year agreement a ‘remarkable milestone’ in Iran-China ties, says analyst

TEHRAN - The 25-year agreement signed between Iran and China last year is a “remarkable milestone” in the two countries’ relationship, a senior Chinese political analyst and researcher said on Saturday.

Exhibit of handmade leatherwork underway in Tehran

TEHRAN - A delicate collection of handmade leatherwork has been put on show at the headquarters of the Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts in Tehran.

Kerman to  facilitate travels to UNESCO-registered Lut Desert

TEHRAN – Kerman is set to facilitate travels from its main gateway to the UNESCO-registered Lut Desert, which is encircled by three Iranian provinces.

Tourism could bind nations together, Iranian minister says

TEHRAN – Tourism is today the most effective factor in bringing nations together, Iranian tourism minister Ezzatollah Zarghami has announced. 

Judicial building in Bander-e Anzali to turn into museum 

TEHRAN – A historical judicial building in Bander-e Anzali of Gilan province is planned to be turned into a museum dedicated to history, law, and sports, the provincial tourism chief has announced. 

Staircase of majestic Ali Qapu undergoes restoration

TEHRAN – A restoration project has recently been commenced on the staircase of the 17th-century Ali Qapu Palace, an element of the UNESCO-registered Imam Square in Isfahan province, the provincial tourism chief has announced. 

Movies from Iran to compete in Los Angeles children’s film festival

TEHRAN – Iranian movies “Aparat”, “The Mask” and “Sky Sun, Tile Sun” will be competing in the 16th Los Angeles International Children’s Film Festival.

“The Wasteland” wins Norwegian Peace Film Award

TEHRAN – Iranian drama “The Wasteland” won the Norwegian Peace Film Award at the 32nd Tromso International Film Festival, the organizers announced on Saturday night.

Tehran Intl. Book Fair launches its second online edition

TEHRAN – The Tehran International Book Fair launched its second virtual edition on Saturday.

A look at “Nana Abdullah’s Sons: Mohammad Ali Nourani’s memories”

A story about a city and its people

A beautiful port city that used to have a pleasing appearance, has been invaded by the enemy, and now it has changed and no longer looks like the beautiful Khorramshahr before and because of the brutal war, its name can change into “khouninshahr” which means the blood city…

Aluminum held by struggling Padideh: IPL

TEHRAN - Aluminum football team were heled to a 2-2 draw against struggling team Padided in Matchday 16 of Iran Professional League (IPL) on Sunday.

Female Iranian students runner up at IDA 2022

TEHRAN – Three industrial design students of Tehran’s Al-Zahra University won second place in the educational toy design category of the International Design Awards (IDA 2022).

Jazmourian wetland overflows

TEHRAN – Recent heavy rainfalls have led Jazmourian wetland to be filled by 100 percent, Marjan Mirshakeri, head of Kerman province’s department of environment, has said.

Dam reservoirs shrink by 22%

TEHRAN – The total volume of water in dam reservoirs is estimated at about 20.8 billion cubic meters since the beginning of the current water year (September 23, 2021), showing a 22 percent decrease compared to the same period last year.

1,000 villages connected to national communication network

TEHRAN – One thousand more villages with more than 20 households have been connected to the national high-speed communication network.

TEDPIX drops 25,000 points on Sunday

TEHRAN- TEDPIX, the main index of Tehran Stock Exchange (TSE), lost 25,254 points to 1.256 million on Sunday.

Skocic names Iran squad for Iraq and UAE matches

TEHRAN – Iran national football team coach Dragan Skocic announced his 27-man list for Iraq and the UAE matches in the 2022 World Cup qualification Round 3.

Majlis approves bill on supporting production units

TEHRAN - During an open session of Majlis (Iranian parliament) on Sunday, the MPs approved the general outlines of a bill on supporting the country’s factories and production units, IRNA reported.

Home appliance exports reach $212m in 9 months

TEHRAN – Iran exported $212 million worth of home appliances during the first nine months of the current Iranian calendar year (March 21-December 21, 2021) to register a four-percent rise year on year, an official with the country’s Trade Promotion Organization (TPO) announced.