Release of diplomat is major blow for MKO: official

TEHRAN- The release of an Iranian diplomat from a Belgian jail has been described as a major victory for Iran and a major setback and embarrassment for the anti-Iran Mujahedin-e Khalq (MKO) terrorist group by Iran’s vice president for legal affairs.

Cementing ties with Russia in accordance with Iran’s interests: envoy

TEHRAN - Tehran’s Ambassador to Moscow, Kazem Jalali, has stated that despite media hoopla surrounding Iran-Russia relations, the Islamic Republic believes that increasing ties with Russia will benefit Iran.

Raisi outlines missions for top security official

TEHRAN - In a report released on Saturday, President Ebrahim Raisi has encouraged Ali Akbar Ahmadian, the new secretary of the Supreme National Security Council (SNSC), to use cutting-edge creative and astute methods to address various national security concerns, including social, political, and economic possibilities and difficulties.

Zionists experience daily hits, IRGC general says

TEHRAN – In a speech at a military event on Saturday, a senior IRGC commander asserted that the Zionist regime’s malicious actions against Iran are met with retaliation on a daily basis.

No limits on exports and imports of military equipment: defense chief

TEHRAN – Iranian Defense Minister Mohammad Reza Ashtiani has said that Iran faces no limits in terms of exporting and importing military gear, Tasnim reported on Sunday.

Kharrazi warns about US, Israel’s dangers to the region

TEHRAN- The continued presence of the U.S. and Israel in the Persian Gulf region will threaten the future of the region, says head of Iran’s Strategic Council on Foreign Relations (SCFR) Kamal Kharrazi.

Head of Iranian broadcaster meets Hezbollah chief

TEHRAN – Peyman Jebelli, the head of the Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB), met in Bierut with Sayyid Hassan Nasrallah, the secretary-general of Lebanon’s Hezbollah.

Tehran Papers:

Israel should be afraid

Vatan-e-Emrooz dedicated its editorial to Iran's new missile test and said: Following the test of the Khorramshahr 4 missile, the Zionists have been greatly frightened. The regime’s media and experts have interpreted the ballistic missile as specifically designed to destroy the usurpers of Quds.

By Mehran Shamsuddin

The messages of Sultan’s journey

TEHRAN – Sultan Haitham bin Tarik of Oman arrived in the Iranian capital on Sunday afternoon for a two-day visit during which many bilateral, regional and international issues were expected to be discussed.

Ramsar landscaped garden to become tourist destination 

TEHRAN – Plans are underway to revive one of Ramsar’s landscaped gardens aimed to become a major tourist destination in northern Mazandaran province, once it undergoes a complete restoration, the provincial tourism chief has said.

Iran eyes UNESCO tag for craft of Aba-bafi

TEHRAN –Iran seeks to register the ancient handicraft field of Aba-bafi (weaving cloak), which is being practiced in the southwestern Bushehr province, on the UNESCO World Heritage list in near future, the deputy provincial tourism chief has said.

Over 870 historical monuments in need of restoration in South Khorasan 

TEHRAN –A total of 877 historical buildings and aging structures across the eastern province of South Khorasan are in need of restoration, the provincial tourism chief has said.

Old trees in Semnan village named national heritage

TEHRAN – Two centuries-old trees standing in a village of Semnan province have recently gained national status.

Tourism official calls for closer ties among Iran nomads

TEHRAN – Lorestan province’s tourism chief has stressed the need to strengthen cultural ties between the nomadic tribes of Iran.

Pure breeds of Iranian horses compete in Qazvin festival 

TEHRAN –A national festival dedicated to all breeds of pure Iranian horses was held in Abyek county, the northwestern province of Qazvin on Saturday, a local tourism official has said. 

Teymareh petroglyphs: a fascinating glimpse into remote past

TEHRAN - Among the earliest art forms in Iran are archaeological petroglyphs, pictographs, and rock reliefs that provide insights into ancient and primitive civilizations.

“Spin the Dawn” at Iranian bookstores

TEHRAN – “Spin the Dawn” by Elizabeth Lim has recently been published in Persian by Tandis.

“It’s Not Funny!” for younger Iranian readers

NLAI to host book launch celebration of “Representing Post-Revolutionary Iran”

TEHRAN – A book launch celebration of “Representing Post-Revolutionary Iran: Captivity, Neo-Orientalism, and Resistance in Iranian–American Life Writing” will be held at the National Library and Archives of Iran in Tehran on Monday evening.

Allameh Tabatabai University to set up Chinese book library

TEHRAN – Allameh Tabatabai University in Tehran plans to establish a library for Chinese books in the near future, the chancellor of the university said on Saturday.

The art of mat weaving in Iran   

A woman in a village in the southwestern Khuzestan province uses dried leaves of palm trees for mat weaving, which is known as Hasir Bafi in the country.

Tehran, Damascus discuss ways to broaden health ties

TEHRAN – In a meeting between the health ministers of Iran and Syria, the two sides emphasized the need to expand relations in the field of health.

Iran ready to share technological expertise with Islamic countries

TEHRAN – The deputy science minister has said Iran is ready to share its technological expertise with other Islamic countries.

Taremi becomes Primeira Liga’s leading scorer

TEHRAN – With 22 goals, Iranian forward Mehdi Taremi, nicknamed ‘Persian Gulf Boy’, finished as the leading scorer of the Portuguese Primeira Liga.

Strategic council on mining sector transformation holds 1st meeting

TEHRAN – The first meeting of the Industry, Mining and Trade Ministry’s strategic council for mining sector transformation was held on Sunday, IRNA reported.

Para athlete Bornaki dies after falling from building

TEHRAN – Iranian long jumper Zahra Bornaki died on Saturday after she fell off the fourth floor of a building in Damghan, Semnan province.

TEDPIX loses 54,000 points on Sunday

TEHRAN- TEDPIX, the main index of Tehran Stock Exchange (TSE), dropped 54,198 points to 2.257 million on Sunday.

China’s investment in Iran increases 150% in 2022: counselor

TEHRAN - The Economic and Commercial Counselor of the Chinese Embassy in Tehran Xu Qisong has said his country’s investment in Iran increased by 150 percent in 2022, the portal of the Tehran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture (TCCIMA) reported.