Foreign Ministry says Washington has not yet responded to Iran’s new solutions

TEHRAN — Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh said on Monday the Iranian side proposed some initiatives to advance the nuclear talks when Enrique Mora, the European Union’s nuclear talks coordinator, visited Tehran last week.

Iranian military chief visits Dushanbe

TEHRAN — Iranian Armed Force chief Mohammad Bagheri visited Dushanbe, Tajikistan, on Monday by leading a high-level military delegation.

Iranian, Greek top diplomats hold phone call

TEHRAN- Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian and his Greek counterpart Nikos Dendias spoke over the phone on Saturday on bilateral issues and the latest status of Iran sanctions talks in Vienna.

Iran, Cuba should work together to oppose unilateral U.S. sanctions: FM

TEHRAN- Hossein Amir Abdollahian, Iran's foreign minister, has condemned the broad and unilateral sanctions of the U.S. against Iran and Cuba, saying the two nations should use their expertise to oppose the draconian measures.

Iran asks West Asian countries to take environmental problems seriously

TEHRAN — Iran’s foreign ministry spokesman says environment in West Asia is in a situation that everyone must take seriously.

Iran criticizes U.S. for abusing human rights

TEHRAN- Saeed Khatibzadeh, the spokesman for the Iranian Foreign Ministry, said Sunday slammed Washington for using human rights as a tool to achieve its objectives.

Blinken and Le Drian talk about return to full JCPOA implementation

TEHRAN - U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and French Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian in a meeting in Paris on Sunday held talks about efforts to revive the 2015 nuclear deal, known officially as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).

Hamedan to hold fam tour for travel insiders, media persons

TEHRAN – Tourism authorities of Hamedan province plan to hold a familiarization tour in a bid to promote traveling to the west-central province.

Ancient potteries discovered in underground shelter

TEHRAN – Locals have recently discovered potteries while cleaning an underground shelter in northern Iran.

Historical core of Bushehr undergoes restoration 

TEHRAN – The second round of restoration work has recently commenced on the historical texture of southwestern Bushehr province, the provincial tourism chief has said. 

Tea festival to promote tourism in northern Iran

TEHRAN – The first edition of a tea festival was held in the town of Amlash, northern Gilan province in a bid to promote tourism in the region, the provincial tourism chief said on Monday. 

AIMS President fox warns Iran’s Sports Ministry over country’s muaythai conflict

TEHRAN - International Federation of Muaythai Associations (IFMA) general secretary Stephan Fox who is also the vice-president of the Global Association of International Sports Federations (GAISF) and President of the Alliance of Independent Recognized Members of Sport (AIMS) has warned that Iran’s Sports Ministry should not try to force muaythai to be part of a martial art federation.

Recovered relics to go on show in Ardabil

TEHRAN – Collections of recovered relics will go on show at a special exhibition in the city of Ardabil, northwest Iran.

New Persian translation of Orhan Pamuk’s “Silent House” published 

TEHRAN – A new Persian translation of Nobel Laureate Orhan Pamuk’s second novel “Silent House” has recently been published by Cheshmeh in Tehran.

Anton Chekhov “A Marriage Proposal” adapted for Tehran stage

TEHRAN – A stage reading of a loose adaptation of Anton Chekhov’s comic play “A Marriage Proposal” was performed at the Sureh Hall of the Art Bureau on Monday.

Iranian scholar delves into Hiroshige’s paintings to explore Edo era Japan

TEHRAN – Iranian scholar Seyyed Ayat Hosseini has examined Japanese artist Utagawa Hiroshige’s woodblock prints to discuss social conditions in Japan during the Edo period, which fell between 1603 and 1867.

An interview with the author of the book “The Guardians” 

The Guardians

"The Guardians," written by Nasrin Sadatian and published by Soore Mehr, is a collection of 50 narratives from 50 Iranian guards at a prison camp for Iraqis. 

Photo exhibit explores everyday life in UNESCO-designated Uramanat

TEHRAN – A photo exhibition, featuring everyday life in the UNESCO-designated Uramanat, opened its doors to the public in Sarvabad, western Iran.

Preclinical studies of Cov Pars vaccine published by prestigious journal

TEHRAN – The preclinical studies on the Razi Cov Pars vaccine have been published in the Frontiers in Immunology as one of the world’s leading journals of immunology.

Iran on par with developed countries in children’s health

TEHRAN – Many diseases have been eradicated through mass vaccination programs in Iran, and the children’s health is equal to that of developed countries, deputy health minister Kamal Heydari, has said.

By Mahnaz Abdi

ICOFC to recover 1.5mcf of flare gases per day based on a 4-year plan

TEHRAN- Iranian Central Oil Fields Company (ICOFC) is implementing a major zero-flare project, based on which the company will recover 1.5 million cubic feet (mcf) of flare gases per day based on a four-year plan by the end of the Iranian calendar year 1404 (March 2026), the managing director of the company announced.

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Sepahan Oil Co. Eyeing to Get Lion’s Share at European Market: CEO

Announcing the construction of 40,000-ton storage tanks in Bandar Abbas, CEO of Sepahan Oil Company said that contracts have been signed with European countries for export of products of this industrial and production unit.

Iran FM visits UAE to pay respect to late leader Sheikh Khalifa

TEHRAN - Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian visited Abu Dhabi on Monday to pay tribute to the United Arab Emirates’ late ruler Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, who died on Friday.