2023 Abolhassan Najafi Award announces finalists

TEHRAN – Nine Persian translations of books by foreign writers have been shortlisted for the 6th edition of the Abolhassan Najafi Award.

An interview with Hussain Shirdel

The story of a woman who had a certain resistance and insight in “Sareh”

In the book "Sarah", you read the memoirs of Sara Nikkho, the wife of martyred commander Ali Khodadad, written by Hasan and Hussein Shirdel.

UNESCO-designated Takht-e Soleyman to turn more tourist friendly

TEHRAN – The UNESCO-registered Takht-e Soleyman, which was once a prime fire temple of the Zoroastrian faith in ancient Persia, seeks to develop tourism infrastructure, a local official said on Tuesday.

Tourism and cultural heritage key areas for economic prosperity, MP says

TEHRAN – Tourism, cultural heritage and handicrafts are three key areas for Iran’s economic prosperity, a member of the Iranian parliament has said.

Medicinal herbs industry needs long-term planning: VP

TEHRAN - Vice President for Science and Technology, Rouhollah Dehghani, has said the medicinal herbs industry needs long-term planning.

Kani Barazan wetland hosting thousands of migratory birds

TEHRAN - Kani Barazan International Wetland, located in the northwestern province of West Azarbaijan, is hosting more than 30,000 migratory birds for wintering.

Serbia seeking Iran’s expertise in organ transplantation, genetics

TEHRAN - Serbia has called for using Iran’s expertise in the field of organ transplantation by sending patients to Iran for treatment and dispatching professors to learn the newest methods.

Ali Gholizadeh wants to leave Charleroi

TEHRAN – Iranian international winger Ali Gholizadeh is reportedly going to part company with Belgian top flight side Charleroi.

Rial-Ruble share exceeds 60% in Iran-Russia trade

TEHRAN – The share of the ruble and the rial in mutual settlements between Iran and Russia exceeds 60 percent, Vyacheslav Volodin, the speaker of Russia’s State Duma, stated.

TEDPIX drops 7,800 points on Tuesday

TEHRAN- TEDPIX, the main index of Tehran Stock Exchange (TSE), lost 7,892 points to 1.646 million on Tuesday.

IRICA to unveil support package for stock market companies next week

TEHRAN – Head of the Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration (IRICA) has said his organization is going to unveil a support package for the companies active in the stock market next week, Mehr News Agency reported.

CBI steps in to stabilize forex market

TEHRAN – The governor of the Central Bank of Iran (CBI) said the bank has started taking the necessary measures to stabilize the foreign currency exchange market in collaboration with exchange shops, IRIB reported.

‘Developing transportation infrastructure, a must for boosting Iran-Namibia trade’

TEHRAN – The deputy head of the Iran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture (ICCIMA) says developing transportation infrastructure is a prerequisite for the expansion of trade ties between Iran and Namibia.

U.S. extends waiver to Iran-UK joint gas field in North Sea

TEHRAN - The U.S. Treasury has extended a license for Serica Energy to operate the Rhum gas field in the North Sea which is 50 percent owned by National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC), Serica announced in a statement.

Raisi meets Duma chairman, says Iran-Russia ties will benefit entire region

TEHRAN – President Ebrahim Raisi told visiting Russian State Duma chairman Vyacheslav Volodin on Monday afternoon that Tehran seriously pursues full implementation of agreements with Russia, noting that Iran-Russia ties will benefit the entire region.

Coal concentrate output up 20% in 9 months on year

TEHRAN – Production of coal concentrate in Iran rose 20 percent in the first nine months of the current Iranian calendar year (March 21-Decemebr 21, 2022), as compared to the same period of time in the past year, according to the data released by Industry, Mining and Trade Ministry.

Iran’s sitting volleyball remain top of world ranking

TEHRAN – Iran’s men’s sitting volleyball team remained top of the world ranking released by worldparavolley.org.

‘Khuzestan can be a hub of flowers, ornamental plants production in Iran’

TEHRAN- Khuzestan province, in the southwest of Iran, can be a hub of flowers and ornamental plants production in the country, the deputy governor-general of the province for the economic affairs stated.

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Iran deputy FM visits Burkina Faso

TEHRAN - Deputy Iranian Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Ali Bagheri has paid a visit to Burkina Faso and met with the African country’s prime minister, Apollinaire Joachim Kyélem de Tambèla.

Iran, Venezuela explore ways to deepen ties

TEHRAN- Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian and Vice Foreign Minister Capaya Rodriguez of Venezuela met on Monday to discuss progress in bilateral ties.

Iran envoy meets Taliban FM 

TEHRAN – The new Iranian ambassador to Afghanistan, Hassan Kazemi Qomi, has met with Taliban Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi in Kabul.

Blacklisting IRGC must be approved by court: EU’s Borrell

TEHRAN- Josep Borrell, the EU foreign policy chief, stated on Monday that without a court order the EU cannot declare the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist organization.

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Why Council of Europe won’t put IRGC on terror list 

TEHRAN- Etemad believes that the Council of Europe will not include the IRGC on its list of terrorist groups. 

EU indebted to IRGC anti-terror activities: Foreign Ministry

TEHRAN- The Iranian Foreign Ministry on Monday underlined that the European Parliament’s decision to label the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist organization is illegal under the UN Charter and that Europe is safe because of the IRGC's unrelenting campaign against terrorist organizations.

Mass shooting reflects U.S. culture of violence and terror

TEHRAN- The latest mass shooting in the U.S. reflects the same culture of violence and terror Washington spreads around the world.