Yemen’s National Salvation Government, Ansarallah condemn sabotage act at Natanz 

TEHRAN — Both Yemen’s National Salvation Government (NSG) and the political office of the Ansarallah movement have strongly condemned the sabotage attack on the Natanz enrichment facility.

E3 express ‘grave concerns’ over Iran’s nuclear decisions 

TEHRAN — The United Kingdom, France and Germany, known as E3, on Wednesday expressed concern over Iran’s latest moves to enrich uranium up to 60% purity.

U.S. has a destructive role in the region, Rouhani tells Barham Salih

TEHRAN — On Wednesday, the Iranian president named Iraq a good friend and neighbor, stating that Tehran and Baghdad can play an important role in regional developments. 

312 Iranian films submitted to Fajr Intl. Film Festival

TEHRAN- A total of 312 productions have been submitted to the 38th annual Fajr International Film Festival, which is scheduled to be held from May 21 to June 2 in Tehran, with Iranian filmmaker Mohammad Mehdi Asgarpur as the director.

Iranian writer Mahmud Dowlatabadi’s novel “Kelidar” published in Balochi

TEHRAN – Iranian writer Mahmud Dowlatabadi’s monumental 3,000-page saga “Kelidar” has recently been published in Balochi.

Iran suspends flights to and from France

TEHRAN –All flights to and from France have been suspended due to the outbreak of the coronavirus, the spokesman of Iran’s Civil Aviation Organization (CAO) has announced.

Sabotage at Natanz must be pursued internationally, says Natanz MP

TEHRAN — Representative of the people of Natanz in the parliament said on Wednesday that the sabotage at the Natanz nuclear plant must be pursued internationally through legal channels, suggesting that the international community must be held accountable for this act.

Over 3,600 industrial projects with over 80% progress underway in Iran

TEHRAN - There are 3,639 semi-finished industrial projects with over 80 percent physical progress across Iran, Director General of Planning and Financing Office of the Ministry of Industry, Mining, and Trade Alireza Hadi announced.

Iran capable of boosting electricity exchange with neighbors to 10GW

TEHRAN – Iranian Energy Minister Reza Ardakanian has said the country is capable of boosting its electricity exchange with the neighboring countries to 10,000 megawatts (10 gigawatts), IRNA reported on Wednesday.

Iranian heavy crude oil price rises 6% in March: OPEC

TEHRAN- Iranian heavy oil price increased $3.64 in March to register a six-percent rise compared to the previous month, according to OPEC’s latest monthly report published on Tuesday.

TEDPIX falls 1,300 points on Wednesday

TEHRAN- TEDPIX, the main index of Tehran Stock Exchange (TSE), lost 1,320 points to 1.243 million on Wednesday.

Commodities worth over $3b exported from East Azarbaijan

TEHRAN- As announced by a provincial official, commodities worth over $3 billion were exported from East Azarbaijan province in the northeast of Iran during the past Iranian calendar year (ended on March 20).

Annual iron ore concentrate output touches 50m tons

TEHRAN- Production of iron ore concentrate in Iran during the previous Iranian calendar year 1399 (ended on March 20) reached 49.714 million tons, registering a five-percent rise compared to the preceding year, IRNA reported.

Five countries seeking to purchase Iranian COVID-19 vaccine

TEHRAN – Two European countries and three regional countries have asked to purchase homegrown coronavirus vaccine (COVIRAN BAREKAT), Mohammad Mokhber, the head of the Headquarters for Executing the Order of the Imam has said.

Paulo Coelho praises Iranian village for naming alleys after masterpieces of world literature

TEHRAN – Paulo Coelho, Brazilian writer who is immensely popular among Persian readers, has praised an Iranian village for naming its alleys after the masterpieces of world literature. 

Exclusive exhibit of Iranian products to be held in Erbil in mid-June

TEHRAN- An exclusive exhibition of Iranian products will be held in Erbil of Iraqi Kurdistan during June 9-12, the head of Trade Promotion Organization of Iran (TPO)’s Arab and African office announced.

Tulip festival underway in Arak

The third festival of tulips kicked off in the city of Arak, central Iran, on Monday. More than 120,000 tulips in 43 varieties along with violet flowers and ornamental shrubs have been prepared on a land measuring 8,000 square meters. However, people are not allowed to participate in the festival due to the coronavirus pandemic.

‘When you commit a crime, we cut your hand,’ president warns Zionist regime

60% enrichment is response to mischiefs against Iran, Rouhani says 

TEHRAN — President Rouhani said on Wednesday that Iran’s decision to enrich uranium to a purity of 60 percent and install IR6 centrifuges at the Natanz nuclear plant were a response to mischiefs against Iran, declaring that all Iran’s activities are peaceful and under the supervision of the UN nuclear watchdog.

From mazy bazaars to nomadic lands: Visit Iran in a slow, no-tech fashion

TEHRAN – Hiking along the southern coasts of the Caspian Sea, discovering secret side streets in a tiny Iranian village, walking through labyrinthine bazaars, or roaming down a rain forest path to rural cottages are some of the most memorable experiences can happen only on foot.

Relic attributed to Neo-Assyrian king discovered in western Iran

TEHRAN – Iranian archaeologists have discovered a portion of a royal memorial inscription, which is attributed to a Neo-Assyrian king, in western Iran.

Archaeological museum to open near mighty Bam citadel

TEHRAN – An archaeological museum is to be established near the adobe Bam citadel, which is a mighty UNESCO-registered site in southeast Iran.

Sarab-e Qandil: a puzzling Sassanid bas-relief in southern Iran

TEHRAN - Sarab-e Qandil (literary meaning “Ice-cold Spring”), is one of many reliefs in southern Iran, which may still bear untold stories. Its isolation from frequented roads might explain its excellent state of conservation: it was not accessible for vandals.

Taremi scores sensational bicycle kick against Chelsea

TEHRAN – Iranian international forward Mehdi Taremi scored an extraordinary last-minute goal for Porto but it was not enough for the Portuguese giants to book a place at the UEAF Champions League semifinals.

Russian FM discusses regional issues in Tehran

TEHRAN – During his visit to Iran, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov discussed regional issues with high-level Iranian officials amid heightened tensions between Iran and Israel over a sabotage operation that targeted a key Iranian nuclear facility.

Youth Union of Turkey condemns terrorist act at Natanz site

TEHRAN — In a letter to the Beautiful Peace’s International Institute for Human Rights, the Youth Union of Turkey has condemned the terrorist act at the Natanz nuclear site in Iran, thanking Tehran for continuing to enrich uraniu

Iran and P4+1 nuclear deal talks delayed 

TEHRAN — Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi informed the press the talks between Iran and P4+1 group for a possible revival of the 2015 nuclear deal are postponed to Thursday as one the EU delegate members is diagnosed with COVID-19

We will avenge sabotage in Natanz in the aggressor’s land, says government 

TEHRAN - Government spokesman said on Tuesday that Iran will retaliate against the sabotage attack on the Natanz nuclear facility in the right time at the aggressor’s land.