Mehr Alizadeh: I will interact with all countries

TEHRAN— In an interview with Al Mayadeen news network on Monday, presidential candidate Mohsen Mehr Alizadeh said that if he wins the election, he will interact with all countries, especially the United States, with respect to the national interests and protecting the dignity of the Iranians and the national security of the country.

Mehr Alizadeh releases economic plans

TEHRAN — Presidential candidate Mohsen Mehr Alizadeh has released a blueprint explaining his economic plans to revive the country’s economy.

UN envoy holds talks on Afghanistan in Tehran

TEHRAN – UN Secretary-General's Personal Envoy on Afghanistan Jean Arnault discussed on Monday issues related to the latest developments in Afghanistan.

Raeisi: President has no ‘shortage of authority’

TEHRAN — Speaking at a televised program on Monday, presidential contender Ebrahim Raeisi said that the president has no “shortage of authority” in Iran, but whoever becomes president must consider coordination with other branches of government (Parliament and Judiciary) under the supervision of the leadership.

Former interior minister Mohtashamipour dies of COVID-19

TEHRAN — Ali Akbar Mohtashamipour, the former Iranian interior minister and one of the founders of the Hezbollah resistance movement, has died of COVID-19.

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U.S. sells off Iranian crude oil

TEHRAN — According to the recent document leaks, Donald Trump ordered the seizure of oil tankers carrying Iranian oil off the coast of the United Arab Emirates.

Old trees in Bushehr made national heritage

TEHRAN –A total of seven old trees across the southwestern Bushehr province have recently been inscribed on the national heritage list.

Historical cisterns in eastern Iran in need of restoration

TEHRAN –Historical Ab-Anbars (cisterns) scattered across the city of Sarayan in the eastern province of South Khorasan are in need of restoration and rehabilitation, the city’s tourism official has said.

Museum treasure troves being organized, documented in Bandar Abbas

TEHRAN –A total of 500 historical relics, being kept in the Persian Gulf Museum of Anthropology in Bandar Abbas, southern Hormozgan province, are being organized and documented, the provincial tourism chief has announced.

Iran to send four karate athletes to Karate 2020 Qualification

TEHRAN – Four Iranian karate athletes will participate at the Karate 2020 Qualification Tournament.

Japanese writer Fumio Sasaki’s “Goodbye, Things” published in Persian

TEHRAN – Iranian publisher Qoqnus has recently released a Persian translation of Japanese writer Fumio Sasaki’s “Goodbye, Things: The New Japanese Minimalism”.

Asian Shadows handles global sales for “Like a Fish on the Moon”

TEHRAN – The Hong-Kong-based company Asian Shadows has purchased rights to the Iranian family drama “Like a Fish on the Moon”.

Director of Music Museum of Iran Ali Moradkhani dies of COVID-19

TEHRAN – The director of the Music Museum of Iran, Ali Moradkhani, died of COVID-19 at Tehran’s Khatam Ul-Anbia Hospital on Monday. He was 63.

Actress Niki Karimi spurns jury invite over Shanghai festival pandemic restrictions    

TEHRAN – Iranian actress-director Niki Karimi has declined an invitation to join the jury of the main competition of the Shanghai International Film Festival (SIFF) over the organizers’ COVID-19 pandemic prevention and control measures for the jury members.

Ruhollah Zamani stars as teenage trooper in war drama “The Bakeri Martyrs”

TEHRAN – Ruhollah Zamani, the star of the acclaimed child labor drama “Sun Children”, is playing the role of veteran Khosro Mollazadeh in the war drama “The Bakeri Martyrs” during his teens.

‘Decline of political ethics in presidential debates noticeable’

TEHRAN - The first televised presidential debate was a manifestation of the decline of ethics, says head of the Foundation for the Iranians’ Hope.

Iran’s women’s football team start camp in Belarus

TEHRAN – Iran’s women’s football team started their training camp in Belarus from Monday.

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Iranian girls look for title at CAFA Junior Championship

TEHRAN – Iran’s U19 women football team will participate at the CAFA Junior Championship to win the title in the second edition.

No harm to Ilam historical sites by quake

TEHRAN –A medium-sized 5.3 magnitude earthquake rattled parts of Salehabad city in the western province of Ilam on Sunday, but caused no damage to historical sites across the province.

Martian Mountains, a must-see tourist destination in southeastern Iran

TEHRAN –The “Martian Mountains”, also called the “Miniature Mountains”, situated near Chabahar in southeastern Sistan-Baluchestan province, are a breathtaking tourist attraction to behold.

Economy Ministry considers special tax support for corona-affected industries

TEHRAN – Iranian Finance and Economic Affairs Minister Farhad Dejpasand said his ministry has considered special tax-related support for industries negatively affected by the coronavirus pandemic, IRIB reported on Monday.

Tehran, Moscow ink action plan on visa-free agreement

TEHRAN – An action plan to implement a bilateral visa-free agreement for tourist groups has been signed between Iran and Russia. 

Iran agrees to pay $150,000 for victims of Ukrainian plane crash

TEHRAN – A senior Iranian diplomat leading the legal discussions on the Ukrainian plane crash has said that Iran agreed to pay $150,000 in compensation for each victim of the crash. 

Iran condemns terrorist attack in Burkina Faso

TEHRAN - Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh has expressed Iran's deep regret and sorrow over the deaths of more than 100 Burkinabes in a terrorist attack along the country's border with Mali and Niger, the Iranian foreign ministry said in a statement.

Iran slams outgoing Netanyahu’s crimes

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh has condemned the outgoing Israeli prime minister’s crimes against the Palestinian people.