Iran, Russia, China start naval drills in northern Indian Ocean

TEHRAN – Iran, Russia, and China started naval drills in northern parts of the Indian Ocean early on Friday.

IPL: Fekri takes charge of Naft Masjed Soleyman

TEHRAN – Mahmoud Fekri was appointed as new head coach Naft Masjed Solyman football club on Thursday.

Iran beat Saudi Arabia at 2022 Asian Handball Championship

TEHRAN – Iran defeated Saudi Arabia 24-20 in Group B of the 2022 Asian Men's Handball Championship on Thursday.

People in southeast Iran had know-how to make tools 5,000 years ago

TEHRAN – Archaeological evidence discovered from Qale-Rostam suggests that natives of the southeastern Iranian region had gained the know-how to make primitive tools and instruments some 5,000 years ago.

Official: U.S. unhappy about growing Iran-Russia ties

TEHRAN — Ebrahim Rezaei, the chairman of the Iran-Russia parliamentary friendship group, said on Wednesday that the West, particularly the United States, is unhappy with the rising relationship between Iran and Russia.

“Syria will respond to loyalty with loyalty”

Assad advisor: There is no Iranian military unit in Syria

TEHRAN — Syrian-Iranian connections are long-standing and historic, advisor to the Syrian president says, rejecting rumors that Iran has deployed military forces in Syria.

Amir Abdollahian: Raisi's visit to Russia is a turning point in the policy of good neighborliness

TEHRAN — In an interview with Nour News, a media outlet close to the Supreme National Security Council, published on Wednesday, Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian expressed his views on President Ebrahim Raisi’s visit to Moscow.

Amir Abdollahian, Lavrov hold talks ahead of Raisi visit to Moscow

TEHRAN — Iran’s Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian held talks with his Russian counterpart on the phone ahead of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi’s visit to Moscow.

Ambassador: Raisi plans to meet prominent Russian economists

TEHRAN — Kazem Jalali, the ambassador of Iran to Russia, has spoken about President Ebrahim Raisi's visit to Russia and his meeting with President Vladimir Putin.

Raisi, Putin hold high profile meeting, vow to upgrade trade ties

TEHRAN — Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and Russian President Vladimir Putin held a high-profile meeting in the Kremlin on Wednesday.

Kerman floods: historical sites affected

TEHRAN – Recent floods in Kerman have inflicted damage to some historical sites across the southern Iranian province. Local authorities have said the flooding has never brought and historical site down to earth but the extent of damage is unclear.

Seven properties in northern Iran approved as national heritage

TEHRAN – A selection of seven historical buildings and aging structures, scattered across Mazandaran province, has recently been inscribed on the national heritage list.

Iran should prepare for potential ‘tsunami of tourism’: deputy minister

TEHRAN –Iran needs to get ready for a probable “tsunami of tourism” once the coronavirus pandemic is over, the deputy tourism minister has announced. 

Afghanistan releases Kamal Khan Dam water toward Iran

TEHRAN – Afghanistan has released water behind Kamal Khan Dam to flow and reach the southern province of Sistan-Baluchestan on Wednesday, YJC reported.

Spain donates 2.2m doses of vaccine to Afghan refugees in Iran

TEHRAN – A consignment of AstraZeneca vaccine from Spain amounting to 2.2 million doses arrived at Imam Khomeini Airport on Wednesday to help vaccination of Afghan refugees.

UN report underpins tourism role to revive pandemic-hit economy

TEHRAN – A recent UN report has turned the spotlight on the potential role of tourism to recover the global economy which has suffered under lengthy lockdowns due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Tehran meeting discusses ways to attract more Indian sightseers  

TEHRAN – On Wednesday, a meeting in Tehran discussed ways of promoting Iran-India relations according to the needs and interests of tourists.

National Seal of Excellence awarded to 11 Iranian handicrafts

TEHRAN – The National Seal of Excellence has been granted to 11 high-quality works handcrafted by artisans of the west-central Hamedan province, the deputy provincial tourism chief has announced. 

Iran FM congratulates Cypriot counterpart on appointment

TEHRAN - Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian has congratulated Ioannis Kasoulides on his appointment as minister of foreign affairs of the Republic of Cyprus.

Military strikes no solutions to Yemen crisis: Iran

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Ministry Saeed Khatibzadeh has reacted to the escalation of tensions between Yemen and some Arab states, saying that the Yemen crisis cannot be resolved through military strikes. 

“Disappearing Earth” appears in Persian

TEHRAN – American author Julia Phillips’ “Disappearing Earth” has been published in Persian by Ketabsaray-e Tandis.

DEFC renames itself with eye on more animation production 

TEHRAN – The Documentary and Experimental Film Center has renamed itself Documentary, Experimental and Animation Film Center to develop its productions in the field of animation.

Elaheh Nobakht, Negin Ahmadi on panels of Dhaka film festival

TEHRAN – Iranian filmmakers Elaheh Nobakht and Negin Ahmadi are on the juries of the 20th Dhaka International Film Festival, which is currently underway in the Bangladeshi capital.