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2024-05-13 19:42
Pro-Palestine protesters take over university buildings in Dutch cities
Demonstrators have taken over university buildings in the Dutch cities of Amsterdam, Groningen and Eindhoven, slamming Israel’s war in Gaza, the Dutch protest group behind the action says in a statement.
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2024-05-13 19:41
Russian troops enter border town near Kharkiv
Russia said on Monday its forces have entered the north-eastern border town of Vovchansk, near Ukraine's second largest city Kharkiv, BBC reported.
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2024-05-13 19:41
Putin replaces defense minister
Russian President Vladimir Putin has nominated an economist to replace longtime defense minister Sergei Shoigu as the country is trying to better utilize defense spending and harness greater innovation to win the war in Ukraine.
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2024-05-13 19:40
Film Museum to showcase restored biopic “Ferdowsi” from 1934
TEHRAN- The Film Museum of Iran, in collaboration with National Film Archive of Iran, is set to showcase parts of a restored version of "Ferdowsi", a biopic about the Persian poet directed by Abdolhossein Sepanta in 1934.
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2024-05-13 19:40
Leader praises "Carpet Weaver Girl" in a published commendation
TEHRAN- Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, has written a commendation for "Carpet Weaver Girl," a biography that narrates the life of martyr Golab Ali Hosseinzadeh and his devoted wife.
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2024-05-13 19:38
Book by Israeli historian on occupied territories published in Persian
TEHRAN-The Persian translation of the book “The Biggest Prison on Earth” written by the Israeli historian Ilan Pappe has hit the Iranian bookstores.
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2024-05-13 19:37
Ayatollah Khamenei visits 35th Tehran Intl. Book Fair
TEHRAN- Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, visited the 35th edition of the Tehran International Book Fair (TIBF) on Monday morning.
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2024-05-13 19:10
Omid Souri named Iran tennis coach
TEHRAN – Omid Souri will lead Iran’s men national tennis team in the 2024 Davis Cup.
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2024-05-13 18:35
Rosewater festival: a celebration of tradition and culture underway in Tehran
TEHRAN – A rosewater festival is currently underway at Tehran’s Eshragh Cultural Center, captivating visitors with a myriad of cultural and artistic programs.
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2024-05-13 18:31
Agritourism on the rise in Alborz province
TEHRAN – Agritourism is on the rise in Alborz province, which is home to many villages and fruit gardens at the foot of Alborz mountains.
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2024-05-13 18:30
Iranian airlines set to promote tourism contents
TEHRAN – Key talks between the Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts, and a number of domestic airlines have highlighted a push for promoting tourism.
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2024-05-13 18:18
Reviving a century-old journey: Australian couple arrive in Iran with classic car
TEHRAN - An Australian couple, traveling in their classic Bean car from England to Australia, entered Iran on Sunday, recreating a tourist’s epic journey, named Francis Birtles on 1927.
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2024-05-13 18:17
Tribal charm fills the air in Ardabil’s picturesque plains
TEHRAN – A tribal festival of vibrant culture and rich heritage is currently underway amidst the picturesque plains in Ardabil province.
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2024-05-13 17:43
Kyrgyzstan sweep Iran at CAVA Nation’s Volleyball League
TEHRAN – Kyrgyzstan swept past Iran in straight sets (25-25, 25-23, 25-19) at the Central Asian Volleyball Association (CAVA) Nation’s Volleyball League on Monday.
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2024-05-13 16:20
By Farrokh Hesabi
Mehdi Taremi bids farewell to Porto with tears and brilliance
TEHRAN - Mehdi Taremi, Iranian striker of Porto, bade an emotional farewell to the fans in his last game at the team's home stadium.
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2024-05-13 16:03
Iran down Oman at 2024 Women's Indoor Hockey Asia Cup
TEHRAN – Iran hammered Oman 8-0 in the 2024 Women's Indoor Hockey Asia Cup on Monday.
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2024-05-13 15:40
Maral, the beautiful Persian deer
Persian deer, known as maral in Iran, was unfortunately on the brink of extinction over the past decades.
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2024-05-13 15:40
Iran celebrating intl. astronomy week
TEHRAN – The Iranian Astronomy Association is celebrating International Astronomy Week in collaboration with amateur groups from May 13 to 19.
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2024-05-13 15:40
National youthful population week kicks off
TEHRAN –The National Youthful Population Week commenced today with the theme of ‘My share in youthful population’ and will wrap up on May 19.
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2024-05-13 15:40
WMO report counts extreme climatic events in Iran
TEHRAN –The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has released a report on the State of the Climate in Asia, enumerating climate hazards and severe weather events in Iran in 2023.
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2024-05-13 14:54
Nemati’s participation in 2024 Paralympics not certain: official
TEHRAN – Iranian Para archer Zahra Nemati will likely miss the 2024 Paralympic Games, Jalil Koohpayehzadeh, head of Iran's Sports Federation for the Disabled, said on Monday.
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2024-05-13 14:54
Over $1.8b of mining industry projects put in operation in a year
TEHRAN - The head of the Iranian Mines and Mining Industries Development and Renovation Organization (IMIDRO) has said over $1.8 billion worth of mining projects went operational during the previous Iranian calendar year (ended on March 19).
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2024-05-13 14:53
Iran’s renewable capacity at 1.186 GW in April
TEHRAN - The latest official figures show that Iran’s renewable electricity production reached 1.186 gigawatts in April.
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2024-05-13 14:53
1st phase of Persian Gulf Mehr refinery to go operational by Mar. 2025
TEHRAN - The commander of the IRGC’s Khatam-al Anbiya Construction Headquarters said that the first phase of the Persian Gulf Mehr Refinery will become operational by the end of the current Iranian calendar year (March 20, 2025).
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2024-05-13 14:53
Iran to produce gasoline with Euro-5 standard
TEHRAN - Iran is ready to produce gasoline observing requirements of Euro-5 standard rules and regulations, according to the head of Imam Khomeini Oil Refining Company.
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2024-05-13 14:52
India signs port deal with Iran to operate in Chabahar Port
TEHRAN – Iran and India signed a long-term agreement on Monday based on which India Ports Global Limited (IPGL) will operate a terminal at the strategic Chabahar port as it seeks to expand trade in Central Asia.
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2024-05-13 14:02
Inche Dargahi re-elected as president of Iran Gymnastic Federation
TEHRAN – Zahra Inche Dargahi was re-elected unopposed as president of Iran Gymnastic Federation on Monday for a four-year term till 2028.
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2024-05-13 14:00
Transit of Iranian gas to Eastern Europe through Turkey possible: official
TEHRAN - Turkey is interested in buying more gas from Iran, said the director general of the Mediterranean and Eastern Europe department of the Foreign Ministry, adding that transit of Iranian gas to Eastern Europe through Turkey is possible.
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2024-05-13 13:59
TEDPIX falls over 32,000 points on Monday
TEHRAN – Following the downward trend of the previous week, TEDPIX the main index of the Tehran Stock Exchange (TSE) lost 32,391 points on Monday to stand at 2,160,780, IRNA reported.
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2024-05-13 13:59
€800m allocated to IOOC’s infrastructure renovation
TEHRAN - With the assistance of the National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC)’s board of directors and the allocation of 800 million euros during the past 2.5 years of the 13th administration in office, the Iranian Offshore Oil Company (IOOC) has been able to take appropriate steps to renovate its installations.