Slovakian artist Luka Brase showcases works at ECO Cultural Institute

TEHRAN – The ECO Cultural Institute in Tehran is showcasing paintings by Slovakian graphic and visual artist Luka Brase.

Qajar art exhibit celebrates 30 years of political relations between Iran, Armenia

TEHRAN – An exhibition displaying artworks from the Qajar period (1789-1925) in Yerevan is celebrating the 30th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Iran and Armenia.

Qeshm registers one million sea trips in two months

TEHRAN – More than one million maritime trips from and to the island of Qeshm in the Persian Gulf have been recorded in the past two months, a local official has announced. 

Visa waiver for land travelers demanded by Iraqi tour operators

TEHRAN – Several Iraqi travel insiders and tour operators have requested Iran to waive visa requirements for Iraqi nationals who want to enter the Islamic Republic via land borders.

Eight war memorials, elements, properties approved as national heritage

TEHRAN - A selection of eight memorials, elements, and properties involving the 1980-1988 Iran-Iraq war, which is marked as “Sacred Defense” in the Islamic Republic, has recently been added to the national heritage list.

Iran-Syria cooperation continues at highest level: ambassador

TEHRAN – Iranian Ambassador to Syria Mehdi Sobhani has spoken about the strategic relationship that has brought Iran together with Syria since the victory of the Islamic revolution in Iran, pointing to the mutual support that the two countries have provided to each other at different stages of the life of this relationship, and the economic war they are fighting with courage against Washington's sanctions.

Iran deputy FM meets Turkmenistan officials

TEHRAN - Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister for Economic Diplomacy Mahdi Safari, who is in Ashgabat to attend the preliminary session of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) summit, held discussions with Turkmenistan's Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Foreign Minister Rashid Muradov and the chairman of Turkmenistan's Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs Dovran Khudayberdiev.

Israel must first see its true size before threatening Iran: nuclear chief

TEHRAN — Mohammad Eslami, head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI), has said the Zionist regime must first take a look at its geographical size before threatening to take military action against Iran’s nuclear facilities.

Admiral says Iran's Navy capable to offer advanced technology

TEHRAN — The Iranian Navy commander has said now the Islamic Republic has the capability to provide highly advanced technology in building submarines as well as heavy and light destroyers in different classes.

Earthquake drill to be held nationwide

TEHRAN – The 23rd earthquake drill, aiming at preparing for unexpected natural disasters and practicing personal protective actions, will be performed at schools across the country on Monday, IRNA reported.

Iran takes measures to block Omicron strain

TEHRAN – The Iranian Health Ministry has adopted new regulations to prevent the new variant of coronavirus, called B.1.1.529, or Omicron, from entering the country.

TEDPIX drops 27,400 points on Saturday

TEHRAN- TEDPIX, the main index of Tehran Stock Exchange (TSE), lost 27,441 points to 1.366 million on Saturday (the first day of Iranian calendar week).

Iran firm on constructive cooperation with IAEA based on CSA: diplomat

TEHRAN – Tehran is resolute on continuing constructive cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) in line with its commitments under the Comprehensive Safeguards Agreement (CSA), acting head of Iran’s mission in the Vienna-based IAEA said on Friday.

42m tons of goods loaded, unloaded at ports in 3 months

TEHRAN – Some 42 million tons of commodities have been loaded and unloaded at Iranian ports in the three-month period since the new government administration took office in August, IRNA reported.

Tehran hosting intl. elevators, escalators exhibition

TEHRAN - The 10th International Exhibition of Elevators, Escalators, Conveyors, Components and Accessories kicked off at Tehran Permanent International Fairgrounds on Friday, IRNA reported.

Oil Ministry to define mega projects to use capacities of domestic equipment builders

TEHRAN – Head of the Iranian Petroleum Industries Equipment Manufacturers Association (IPIEMA) has said the Oil Ministry is going to define new mega projects in which equipment manufactured by the country’s oil equipment builders will be used, Shana reported.

TCCIMA hosts meeting with TPO head to explore export issues

TEHRAN - Tehran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture (TCCIMA) hosted a meeting with the head of the Trade Promotion Organization (TPO) on Saturday to discuss the issues faced by the country’s exporters.

Taylor gave me motivation to win gold: Yazdani

TEHRAN - Hassan “The Greatest” Yazdani headed into the Oslo World Championships with revenge on his mind. He lost to career rival David Taylor (USA) in three consecutive matches – including once in August via a last-second takedown in the Tokyo Olympic finals, however he says the American gave him inspiration to win the gold medal.

Iran, Turkmenistan, Kazakhstan ink trilateral MOU on railway co-op

TEHRAN – Iran, Turkmenistan and Kazakhstan have signed a tripartite memorandum of understanding (MOU) on railway cooperation, the portal of the Iranian Transport and Urban Development Ministry reported on Saturday.

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Saudis no longer have impunity to strike Yemen: Yemeni expert

‘Now Yemenis have the ability to retaliate’

TEHRAN – A Yemeni political activist says that the Saudis no longer have a free hand to strike civil targets as Yemen retaliates.

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IME’s monthly worth of trades up 18%

TEHRAN- During the past Iranian calendar month (ended on November 21), 8.961 million tons of commodities worth $2.357 billion were traded at Iran Mercantile Exchange (IME), indicating 18 percent rise in the value and 24 percent growth in the weight of trades as compared to its preceding month.

Iran set to showcase attractions at Fitur 2022

TEHRAN – The Touring & Automobile Club of the Islamic Republic of Iran (TACI) has been tasked with organizing the Iran pavilion at Fitur 2022 to promote tourism attractions, handicrafts, and traditions of the country at the prestigious Spain fair.

Iran, Armenia FMs hold phone talks

TEHRAN - Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian and his Armenian counterpart Ararat Mirzoyan have held a phone conversation in which they discussed a range of bilateral and regional issues.