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2021-09-21 15:05

Abbas Beheshti appointed Oil Minister representative in Iraq affairs

TEHRAN - Iranian Oil Minister Javad Oji, in a decree on Monday, appointed Seyyed Abbas Beheshti as his representative in Iraq affairs in a move aimed at strengthening bilateral energy ties.

2021-09-21 14:53

Industrial sector grows 6% in Q1

TEHRAN – Iranian Industrial sector grew by six percent in the first three months of the current Iranian calendar year (March 21-June 21), Deputy Industry Minister Mehdi Sadeqi Niaraki said citing data released by the Central Bank of Iran (CBI).

2021-09-21 13:17

By Farrokh Hesabi

Iran volleyball need to rekindle fans’ interest: coach

TEHRAN - Former Iran volleyball coach Naser Shahnazi says that Iran needed to win the Asian title to maintain the interest of their supporters.

2021/09/21

Canada’s election marred by rising Islamophobia

TEHRAN- Throughout Canada’s general election campaign, the ruling Liberals party and opposition Conservative Party had been neck and neck in the polls, at times trading the lead within the margin of error. Canadian Muslims, who account for 3.2 percent of the country’s population, can play a decisive role.

2021-09-20 23:18

Iran lose to Argentina in FIFA Futsal World Cup

TEHRAN – Iran were defeated against Argentina 2-1 in their last match in the preliminary round of the 2021 FIFA Futsal World Cup on Monday.

2021-09-20 21:04

President: Ministries must take advantage of SCO membership

TEHRAN — Speaking at a cabinet meeting on Sunday, President Ebrahim Raisi said Iran’s foreign policy is centered on comprehensive relations with neighbors and regional countries.

2021-09-20 21:03

Raisi administration seeks to thwart sanctions, MP says

TEHRAN - A member of the National Security Committee of the Iranian Parliament (Majlis) says the approach of the Raisi administration is to promote economic capacity at home and to negotiate at the international stage, and this will neutralize the sanctions.

2021-09-20 21:02

Lipar, a tiny lake in pink

TEHRAN – Lipar is a small lake in southeast Iran that usually turns pink.

2021-09-20 21:01

New archaeological season begins at Tepe Sagz Abad

TEHRAN - A new round of archaeological excavation has recently commenced at a millennia-old cemetery situated in Tepe Sagz Abad in Buin Zahra county, Qazvin province, west-central Iran.

A scene from “The Blue Girl” by Keivan Majidi.

2021-09-20 19:07

Religion Today Film Festival picks nine movies from Iran

TEHRAN – A lineup of nine movies by Iranian filmmakers will be competing in the 24th edition of the Religion Today Film Festival.

A scene from “White Clad” directed by Reza Fahimi.

2021-09-20 19:06

Iran’s “White Clad” joins 2022 Oscars long list for shorts

TEHRAN – “White Clad” by Iranian director Reza Fahimi has been added to the long list of movies competing to receive a nomination for the best short film Oscar in 2022.

Filmmaker Mansur Foruzesh autographs a poster for “Lost Whispers in the Distance” in a meeting held in Tehran on September 18, 2021 to promote the documentary. (Mehr/Ali Haddadi-Asl)

2021-09-20 19:04

“Lost Whispers in the Distance” explores refugee misery in Europe

TEHRAN – In his latest documentary “Lost Whispers in the Distance” Budapest-based Iranian filmmaker Mansur Foruzesh has turned the spotlight on the hard lives of refugees in Europe, particularly those who are Iranians.

2021-09-20 18:17

Historical bazaar of Zanjan undergoes restoration once again

TEHRAN - The historical bazaar of Zanjan in northwestern Iran has undergone some rehabilitation works once again, the provincial tourism chief has said.

Hyrcanian cup, decorated with gazelles (early first millennium BC)

2021-09-20 18:16

Hyrcania, a fertile land with rich, turbulent history

TEHRAN - Hyrcania, Old Persian Varkana, (“Wolf’s Land”), is an ancient region situated in northern Iran, southeast of the Caspian Sea - which was called the Hyrcanian Ocean in antiquity.

2021-09-20 18:11

Spikogen predicted to be effective against delta variant

TEHRAN – The researchers predict that the Iranian-Australian Spikogen vaccine will be effective against the coronavirus delta mutant, Payam Tabarsi, a researcher of the project, has announced.

2021-09-20 18:07

Plan prepared to support families with multiple births

TEHRAN – A program has been prepared to support families with multiple births in line with population growth policies, deputy head of Welfare Organization, has announced.

2021-09-20 17:31

By Faranak Bakhtiari

Let's be patient with Alzheimer's patients

TEHRAN – Paying attention to the elderly and treating them with respect and dignity is one of the strategies that can be effective in preventing the occurrence of Alzheimer's disease.

2021-09-20 16:30

Iran learn fate at 2022 Indoor Hockey World Cup

TEHRAN – Iran have been drawn with the U.S. at the 2022 Men's FIH Indoor Hockey World Cup.

2021-09-20 16:06

Iran-Oman 1st virtual expo launched

TEHRAN – The first Iran-Oman Virtual Expo was launched on Monday by the Iran-Oman Joint Chamber of Commerce in collaboration with Iran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture (ICCIMA) and Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OCCI).

2021-09-20 15:52

Iran the best Asian team in FIVB World Ranking

TEHRAN – Iran are the best Asian volleyball team in the FIVB World Ranking.

2021/09/20

France, U.S. tensions enter “crisis” mode

In an unprecedented step that has exposed the intensity of France’s anger against its allies, Paris has recalled its ambassadors to the United States and Australia in a furious row over the scrapping of a submarine contract.

2021-09-20 14:53

Trade with ECO members rises 38% in 5 months yr/yr

TEHRAN - Iran’s trade with the members of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) reached $4.976 billion in the first five months of the current Iranian calendar year (March 21-August 22) to register a 38 percent increase year on year, the spokesman of the Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration (IRICA) said.

2021-09-20 12:06

Iran’s Q1 GDP growth at 6.2%: CBI

TEHRAN – The Central Bank of Iran (CBI), in its latest report, has put the growth of the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in the first three months of the current Iranian calendar year (March 21–June 21) at 6.2 percent.

2021-09-20 11:57

TPO prepares instruction package for allocating facilities to export companies

TEHRAN – Head of Iran’s Trade Promotion Organization (TPO) has announced the finalization of the instructions for the implementation of Article 3 of the Non-Oil Export Support Package for the current Iranian calendar year (started on March 21) which deals with paying facilities to export-oriented companies.

Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts Minister Ezzatollah Zarghami in an undated photo

2021-09-19 21:22