China lambasts Western double standards on Iran

TEHRAN – China has criticized the West for applying double standards with respect to nuclear non-proliferation, saying that the West strictly pressures Iran over nuclear issues while giving Australia weapons-grade nuclear material.

Iran, Syria firm to carry out agreements

TEHRAN – Tehran and Damascus have reaffirmed their commitment to enforcing the bilateral accords reached during the Iranian president’s most recent trip to Syria.

No need for trans-regional forces for security in Persian Gulf: commander

TEHRAN - Rear Admiral Alireza Tangsiri, commander of the IRGC Navy, stated on Friday that since Iran and its southern neighbors are working together there is no need for trans-regional forces to protect the strategic waterway of the Persian Gulf.

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A canard defying reason 

TEHRAN – In yet another unfounded allegation, a Jewish media outlet reported that 11 UK universities have been accused of assisting Iran in developing its domestically built drones. 

Raisi, Macron seek roadmap for engagement

TEHRAN- The presidents of Iran and France on Saturday discussed measures to enhance relations and come to an agreement on a plan for future interaction, a senior government source in Tehran said.

Azeris in Iran and Republic of Azerbaijan inseparably linked: Raisi

TEHRAN- The unbreakable relationship between the Azeri people in Iran and the Republic of Azerbaijan has been praised by President Ebrahim Raisi.

U.S., Iran hold indirect talks in Oman: Axios

TEHRAN - There has been a scoop that Iranian and American officials held indirect talks in Oman in a bid to halt Iran’s nuclear program in return for releasing some of Iran’s frozen assets, three sources briefed on the issue told Axios.

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U.S. accuses Iran of providing Russia with drones

TEHRAN – In yet another indication that the U.S. has become obsessed with Iranian drones, the White House leveled extensive accusations against Iran regarding the provision of drones for use in the Ukraine war.

"Interim agreement" is the code name of psychological operation

The Iran newspaper commented on the nuclear negotiations. It said: The Western news media have purposefully published news claiming that Iran and the U.S. are reaching an "interim agreement".

Iran responds to report from IAEA chief

“There has not been any undeclared location which is required to be declared under the CSA”

TEHRAN- Regarding a recent report that IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi presented to the IAEA Board of Governors, the Iranian representative to the Vienna-based organizations provided an explanation on Saturday.

Historical mansion, now brocade weaving center, to be ceded to private sector 

TEHRAN –The historical Sheikh al-Islam Mansion, which is a center for Zaribafi (‘Brocade weaving’) in the central city of Isfahan is planned to be ceded to the private sector, a local tourism official has said. 

Archaeologists use AI to read ancient Mesopotamian texts

TEHRAN – A system of AI algorithms has been created by archaeologists from the University of Bologna that can locate previously undiscovered archaeological sites in the southern Mesopotamian plain.

Agritourism: Hamedan village to host rosewater festival

TEHRAN – To enrich its agritourism sector, a village in Hamedan province will be holding a public festival dedicated to damask roses for the first time.

Kordestan tourist arrivals rise 22 percent y/y

TEHRAN –Kordestan province has attracted over three million tourists since the beginning of the current Iranian calendar year (started on March 21), up 22 percent from a year earlier, the provincial tourism chief has said. 

Handicrafts export, a favorable substitute for oil, deputy minister says

TEHRAN – Exporting handicrafts has great potential to become a very profitable alternative to relying on oil exports, the deputy tourism minister has said. 

UNESCO-designated silk spinning to improve tourism in Gilan

TEHRAN – The UNESCO-tagged traditional skill of silk spinning holds potential to boost tourism in the northern province of Gilan. 

“The Abyss of Madness” published in Persian

TEHRAN – “The Abyss of Madness” by the American clinical psychology expert George E. Atwood has been published in Persian by Now.

“A Star for Everyone” appears in Iranian bookstores

TEHRAN – “A Star for Everyone” by Evelien Jagtman has been published in Persian by Fatemi Publications.

Iranian center to review Heather L. Dichter’s bestseller “Soccer Diplomacy”

TEHRAN – Heather L. Dichter’s 2020 bestseller “Football Diplomacy: International Relations and Football since 1914” will be reviewed during a meeting in Tehran on Monday.

Seven overseas troupes to perform at Mobarak Puppet Theater Festival

TEHRAN – Seven troupes will give performances during the 19th edition of the Mobarak Puppet Theater Festival, which will take place in Tehran from June 28 to July 8.

Anzali Wetland gets rid of water hyacinths 

Environmentalists are removing invasive water hyacinths from the Anzali Wetland, one of the most important freshwater ecosystems in the southern Caspian Sea.

Scientific progress helps achieve sustainable healthcare

TEHRAN - According to the Times Higher Education ranking system for 2015 to 2021, a majority of the scientific works of Iran have been produced to achieve the goals of sustainable development in the field of health and well-being.

“Study in Iran” aims to attract more foreign students 

TEHRAN – The Ministry of Science is planning to upgrade an online system titled “Study in Iran” in order to familiarize foreign students with universities as well as the conditions and costs of living in the country.

TEDPIX drops 73,000 points on Saturday

TEHRAN- TEDPIX, the main index of Tehran Stock Exchange (TSE), drops 73,378 points to 2.215 million on Saturday.