New museum to highlight history of education in South Khorasan

TEHRAN – The first school museum will make its debut in South Khorasan province to turn the spotlight on the history of education in the eastern Iranian region.

Median-era citadel to turn into hub for intl. sightseers

TEHRAN – Local authorities are set to turn Nushijan citadel into a top destination for international sightseers and holidaymakers. The Median-era (c. 678 BC– c. 549 BC) fortress and fire temple lies 20km northwest of Malayer in Hamedan province.

“The Badger” scoops awards at Riverside Intl. Film Festival

TEHRAN – The 19th Riverside International Film Festival in the Inland Empire region of Southern California has honored the Iranian drama “The Badger” in three categories, including the best audience and best actor.

Azar Yazdi’s “Good Stories for Good Children” published in Italian

TEHRAN – A collection of stories from bestselling Iranian children’s writer Mehdi Azar Yazdi, the author of the acclaimed series “Good Stories for Good Children”, has recently been published in Italian.

Tehran, Rome discuss ways to expand tourism

TEHRAN – Iranian Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts Minister Ali-Asghar Mounesan and Giuseppe Perrone, the Italian Ambassador to Iran, discussed ways to expand tourism and cultural ties on Monday. 

By Faranak Bakhtiari

Fight against pandemic by healthy diet during Ramadan

TEHRAN – As the coronavirus pandemic is putting the world through a hard time, following a proper diet during the holy month of Ramadan is very important to provide immunity, energy, and nourishment and prevent health problems.

Iranians donate 40% more blood amid pandemic

TEHRAN – Despite the prevalence of COVID-19, blood donation has increased by 40 percent since the beginning of the current [Iranian calendar] year (March 21), compared to the same period last year, Peyman Eshghi, head of Blood Transfusion Organization has stated.

By Faranak Bakhtiari

Humanitarian aid to the needy during Ramadan

TEHRAN – More than one million food packages have been distributed among the deprived families through a national campaign since the beginning of the holy month of Ramadan (April 13).

Dedicated teacher holds classes on prairies during pandemic

Kolsoom Faqiri, 39, is a teacher who works in an elementary school in a village, suburb of Gorgan, the capital of northern Golestan province.

Iran ready to raise oil exports to 2.5m bpd post sanctions

TEHRAN – Iran’s First Vice-President Eshaq Jahangiri has said the country is able to increase its oil exports up to 2.5 million barrels per day (bpd) once the U.S. sanctions are lifted.

Six powerlifters to represent Iran at Bangkok 2021 World Cup

Tehran – Six Iranian powerlifters will participate at the Bangkok 2021 Para Powerlifting World Cup.

Leader underlines high voter turnout in the upcoming elections

TEHRAN— The Leader of the Islamic Revolution spoke with the people in a live televised speech, broadcasted by state TV Channel One, social media platforms, and networks abroad.

Power plants’ overhaul operation completed by 77%

TEHRAN- As announced by an official with Iran’s Thermal Power Plant Holding (TPPH), so far, more than 70,000 megawatts (MW) (77 percent) of the overhaul operation of the country's power plants has been done to provide stable electricity during this summer's peak consumption period.

CBI allocates over $23b to provide capital for SMEs

TEHRAN – The governor of the Central Bank of Iran (CBI) has announced that one quadrillion rials (about $23.8 billion) is going to be allocated for providing working capital to the country’s small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the current Iranian calendar year (started on March 21).

Water projects worth over $37m inaugurated

TEHRAN – Iranian Energy Minister Reza Ardakanian on Tuesday inaugurated seven major water industry projects valued at 1.57 trillion rials (about $37.3 million) through video conference in five provinces, IRNA reported.

Annual export of potato rises 83%

TEHRAN- As announced by a director in the Iranian Agriculture Ministry, the country’s export of potato increased by 83 percent in the past Iranian calendar year (ended on March 20), as compared to its previous year.

Maryam Irandoost takes charge of Iran’s women’s football team

TEHRAN – Maryam Irandoost was appointed as new head coach of Iran’s women’s national football team on Monday.

Iranians win four medals at Karate 1-Premier League

TEHRAN - Iranian karate athletes claimed one gold, one silver and two bronze medals at the Karate 1-Premier League in Lisbon, Portugal on Sunday.

Dollar sinks against Iranian rial on hopes of deal in Vienna

TEHRAN -- The US dollar has hit a new low against the Iranian currency rial mainly on unconfirmed reports suggesting that Iran and major powers would reach a deal in the Austrian capital to revive an international deal on the country’s nuclear program, Press TV reported.

Iran-Saudi Arabia talks may continue at ambassadors level

TEHRAN— the New York Times reported that the next stage of Tehran-Riyadh negotiations may take place as early as May, in Riyadh.

Zarif thanks Leader for unifying speech

TEHRAN— In an Instagram post, Foreign Minister, Mohammad Javad Zarif thanked the Leader of the Islamic Revolution for his insights on foreign policy.

Tehran-Washington prisoner swap has nothing to do with Vienna talks

TEHRAN— According to an informed source, the agenda on Vienna negotiations did not and has not included the prisoner swap between Tehran-Washington and Tehran-London.

Parliament proposes bill to create two additional ministries

TEHRAN— A group of members of the parliament have prepared a plan to establish two ministries, "Energy" and "Water and Environment".

JCPOA talks moving forward, but slowly

TEHRAN— The Joint Commission of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action wrapped up the third round of negotiations, with the delegates returning to their capitals for further consultations.

Maximum turnout in elections frustrates opposition, says MP

TEHRAN— Speaking to ISNA, the representative of Natanz responded to questions about the presidential elections in the parliament.