Modern irrigation systems established in 34,000 ha of Semnan farmlands

TEHRAN- As stated by the governor-general of Semnan province, 34,000 hectares of farmlands are equipped with the modern irrigations systems in this province.

NIDC digs 26 oil, gas wells in 3 months

TEHRAN- National Iranian Drilling Company (NIDC) dug and completed the digging operation of 26 oil and gas wells during the first three months of the current Iranian calendar year (March 21-June 21), an official with the company said.

Iran building schools, hospitals in Karabakh region

TEHRAN - Ali Alizadeh, the Azerbaijani ambassador to Iran, has invited Iranian companies to participate in reconstruction projects in the Karabakh region, saying Iranian contractors are currently constructing schools and hospitals in the region.

Tehran, Baghdad determined to expand all-out ties

TEHRAN – Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has said Iran and Iraq are determined to expand mutual relations in all areas, especially in economic sectors, Shana reported.

26m smart gas meters to be installed across Iran in 4 years

TEHRAN – The managing director of the National Iranian Gas Company (NIGC) has said his company is implementing a program to install 26 million smart gas meters across the country over the next four years, IRIB reported.

Iran beaten by Kazakhstan in U16 Women’s Asian Championship Division B

TEHRAN – Iran lost to Kazakhstan 56-46 in the 2022 FIBA U6 Women's Asian Championship Division B on Sunday.

Iran warns of American plot to foment sectarian war in Afghanistan

TEHRAN – Hassan Kazemi Qomi, Iran’s special envoy for Afghanistan, has warned about a U.S. plot to foment sectarian and ethnic war in Afghanistan as infighting raged in Balkhab district between the Taliban and a Hazara warlord. 

Iran will go ahead with remedial nuclear measures until the West stops illegal moves: Shamkhani

TEHRAN - Iran's senior security official has criticized Europe's passivity and the United States’ lack of commitment to the terms of the 2015 nuclear agreement, saying Tehran will continue its remedial nuclear measures until the West abandons its “illegal practices”.

Raisi says Iran fully backs peace and lifting siege on Yemen

TEHRAN- Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi underlined on Saturday that the Islamic Republic fully backs an establishment of peace in Yemen and easing the oppressive economic embargoes on the impoverished nation.

Interaction with neighbors a priority: Raisi

TEHRAN – Iranian President Ayatollah Seyed Ebrahim Raisi has once again reiterated his administration’s willingness to boost ties with Iran’s neighbors, noting that strengthening ties with these countries is a priority for Iran. 

Israel ‘terrorist” moves against Iran no longer tolerable: official

TEHRAN – An Iranian official has warned against Israel’s sabotage acts against Iran’s nuclear facilities, saying that Tehran can no longer tolerate these “terrorist” moves.

Top negotiator: Borrell’s visit has nothing to do with JCPOA content

TEHRAN — An Iranian MP has quoted Iran’s top negotiator as saying that the EU foreign policy chief’s visit to Tehran had nothing to do with the content of the JCPOA, the official name for the 2015 nuclear deal.

Iranian Army will soon unveil new missiles with 300km range

TEHRAN — Iran will soon unveil missiles with a 300km range, deputy commander of the Army aerial defense force announced on Sunday.

A peek into Iranian art of embroidery

TEHRAN – Iranian art of embroidery, Monjugh-Douzi, has long been applied to ornate clothing, headwears, bags, decorative tableaus, pencil holders, cases of stamps or brushes, belts, and necklaces to name a few. Monjugh-Duzi is the art of sewing Mojugh beads to fabrics.

Landscaping to tilt face of Safavid mosque in southwestern Iran

TEHRAN - A landscaping project has commenced on Murk Mosque, aimed to trim the face of the modest place of worship and its premises located in the ancient city of Belad Shapur, southwestern Iran.

Junior tennis players in Urmia

TEHRAN – Urmia International Tennis Federation (ITF) J5 tournament was held from June 20 to 25 in the Iranian city.

Apricot festival makes debut in Mahneshan

TEHRAN- For the first time, an apricot festival has been held in Mahneshan county, northwestern Zanjan province, according to the county’s tourism chief. 

Iranian president criticizes concept of “regional NATO”

Raisi, Iraqi PM underline the need for regional peace, stability

TEHRAN — Iranian President Seyyed Ebrahim Raisi officially welcomed Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi at Saadabad Palace on Sunday.

Fars home to 200,000 crafters, provincial data suggests

TEHRAN-  Some 200,000 artisans are currently employed in the handicraft sector of the southern Fars province, the deputy provincial tourism chief has said. 

Mazandaran preparing to mark Tirgan festival

TEHRAN – Mazandaran province is getting prepared to celebrate the ancient festivity of Tirgan on Friday, the deputy provincial tourism chief has said. 

“The Secret Player” surfaces in Iranian bookstores

TEHRAN – A Persian translation of “The Secret Player” has recently been published by Cheshmeh in Tehran.

Bastam fortification restored 

TEHRAN  - The first phase of restoration work has been completed on Bastam fortification in a bid to safeguard the Safavid era  (1501–1736) monument located in north-central Iran. The fort is located in the ancient town of Bastam near Shahroud. 

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BMI Supports Khuzestani Producers Aimed at Improving Food Security in Country

In line with improving and strengthening food security in the country, Bank Melli Iran (BMI) embarked on paying facilities and loans to the companies active in this industry in Khuzestan province last year in 1400 (ended March 20, 2022), the Public Relations Department of the bank reported.

Raymond Kévorkian’s book on history of Armenian Genocide published in Persian

TEHRAN – “The Armenian Genocide: A Complete History” by French historian Raymond Kévorkian has been published in Persian by the Afkar publishing house in Tehran.