EU’s Borrell telephones Iranian FM, first since Doha talks

TEHRAN – European Union foreign policy chief announced on Tuesday that he has talked again with Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian about the need to revive the 2015 nuclear deal, officially called the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).

State Department struggling to whitewash Israeli killing of Abu Akleh

TEHRAN— In an extremely outrageous statement that could serve as the whitewashing of a horrendous crime, the U.S. State Department claimed that the bullet that killed Shireen Abu Akleh was “likely” shot from an Israeli gun, but “found no evidence that it was intentional.”

Iran FM: Fertility of sanction-removal talks hinges on U.S. flexibility

TEHRAN- Iran’s Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian stressed on Monday that talks for lifting sanctions would prove fruitful if the U.S. were to display commitment and adaptability.

Baghdad negotiations paved way for Iran-Saudi political talks: Iraqi advisor 

TEHRAN – An advisor to the Iraqi prime minister has said that the talks that Baghdad hosted between Iran and Saudi Arabia have paved the way for the two countries to start political talks. 

Saudi Arabia denies visa for Leader's Hajj envoy

TEHRAN – Saudi Arabia has refused to issue a visa for a top Iranian Hajj official in charge of overseeing Hajj procedures for Iranian pilgrims. 

Congress to explore Iranian national identity from multiple perspectives

TEHRAN – A host of archaeologists, historians, and anthropologists will exchange views on the Iranian national identity in a two-day congress to be held on December 6 and 7.

Old trees, mineral spas in Ardabil made national heritage  

TEHRAN – Four old trees and two mineral spas, which are located in Ardabil province, have recently been inscribed on the national heritage list of Iran.

Iran continues consultations with India

TEHRAN— Following up on the consultations between Iran and India, Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Ali Bagheri Kani and Indian Foreign Secretary Vinay Mohan Kwatra held a phone call on Tuesday.

Raisi calls anti-Iran IAEA resolution ‘irresponsible’

TEHRAN- Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has once again lambasted the U.S. and the European trio (Britain, France and Germany) for supporting a resolution against Iran at the board of governors of the International Atomic Energy Agency, calling the move “irresponsible”.

Iran’s Kharrazi calls for “new arrangement” in Persian Gulf

TEHRAN— In an online speech on Monday at 10th World Peace Forum held in Beijing, Kamal Kharrazi, head of Iran’s Strategic Council on Foreign Relations (SCFR), discussed security and regional cooperation in the Persian Gulf.

Archaeologists in southwest Iran excavate forgotten fortress

TEHRAN –  Amid the semi-arid plains of Dehdasht in southwest Iran, archaeologists are working to excavate the remnants of an ancient and long-forgotten fortress.

Old hands honored for excellence in Iran cultural heritage

TEHRAN – On Monday evening, twelve veteran experts were honored by the tourism minister for their contributions to preserving Iran’s cultural heritage.

Global Youth Tourism Summit elects Iran to its board of directors

TEHRAN – The first Global Youth Tourism Summit has elected Iran to its board of directors.

Camper vans to stage rally between Tehran, Moscow

TEHRAN – Experts from Iran and Russia have discussed ways to organize further joint events such as staging a car rally between their capitals.

Sylvia Engdahl’s “Bolshevik Revolution” published in Persian

TEHRAN – “The Bolshevik Revolution” by American writer Sylvia Engdahl has been published in Persian by Qoqnus in Tehran.

Iranian bookstores offer “The Divine Guide in Early Shi’ism”

TEHRAN – A Persian translation of France-based Iranian Islamologist Mohammad Ali Amir-Moezzi’s book “The Divine Guide in Early Shi’ism: The Sources of Esotericism in Islam” has come to Iranian bookstores.

“Middle Eastern Stories” named best at River Film Festival

TEHRAN – Iranian short drama “Middle Eastern Stories: Father” was selected as best film in the International Horizons section of the 16th River Film Festival in Padova, Italy.

Children’s Book Council of Iran announces shortlist for 2024 Hans Christian Andersen Award 

TEHRAN – The Children’s Book Council of Iran announced its shortlist for the 2024 Hans Christian Andersen Award on Tuesday.

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Covid possibly came out of a U.S. biotechnology lab, says Columbia professor

“Bioweapons research needs to stop,” Jeffrey Sachs suggests

TEHRAN – Claiming that Coronavirus might have originated from a U.S. lab, a renowned economist and policy analyst urges the American government to be more transparent about the research it was sponsoring.

License issued to inject fourth dose of coronavirus vaccine

TEHRAN – In a letter to the universities of medical sciences, the Ministry of Health emphasized the need to inject a booster dose of coronavirus vaccine, ISNA reported on Tuesday.

Iran ready to provide scientific, research experiences to Mali

TEHRAN – Iran’s Minister of Science, Research, and Technology Mohammad-Ali Zolfigol in a meeting with his Malian counterpart Amadou Keita announced readiness to provide research and scientific experiences to the African country.

Winners of Farabi intl. award honored

TEHRAN – The winners of the 13th Farabi International Award (FIA) on the Humanities and Islamic Studies were honored in both national and international sections on Tuesday.

TCCIMA board of representatives holds 35th meeting

TEHRAN - The 35th meeting of the Board of Representatives of the Tehran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture (TCCIMA) was held on Tuesday in which the attendees addressed various economic issues and the problems of knowledge-based companies as well as the water shortage in the country.

Iran, Nicaragua confer on boosting economic ties

TEHRAN – Iranian Deputy Industry, Mining, and Trade Minister Manouchehr Manteghi and Nicaragua’s Minister of Transport and Infrastructure Oscar Mojica Obregón stressed the need for expanding economic cooperation between Tehran and Managua in a meeting on Tuesday.

TEDPIX gains 3,900 points on Tuesday

TEHRAN- TEDPIX, the main index of Tehran Stock Exchange (TSE), rose 3,912 points to 1.511 million on Tuesday.