Blinken admits Iran has made major nuclear progress since U.S. quit JCPOA

It will be ‘very hard to reverse’ Iran’s nuclear progress if JCPOA not restored, Blinken says

TEHRAN – U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has acknowledged “that’s right” that Iran has made a lot progress in nuclear industry both in terms of “material” and “knowledge” since the Trump administration quit the nuclear deal, officially called the JCPOA, in May 2018.

Rezaei publishes booklets on 31 provinces

TEHRAN — The presidential candidate Mohsen Rezaei has published 31 booklets, according to the number of provinces in Iran, revealing his plans which he claims are intended to revive the economy.

Foreign Ministry: Iran will stand tall

TEHRAN — Speaking at his weekly press briefing on Monday, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh said that Iran’s foes come and go, but at the end, it is the Islamic Republic that stands tall and proud.

Iran enriching uranium to 63%, says Rouhani

TEHRAN — President Hassan Rouhani said on Monday that Iran has mastered a level of knowledge that it is enriching uranium up to 63%, and that it can enrich uranium at any percentage it desires.

To the high seas and beyond

Iranian “steel mountain” and the multilayered strategy of maintaining peace in the region

TEHRAN— Iranian Navy unveiled a destroyer and a minesweeper through a virtual videoconference led by President Hassan Rouhani on Monday.

Iran donates 23,000 books to Afghanistan Science Academy

TEHRAN – The National Library and Archives of Iran (NLAI) has donated 23,000 books to the Afghanistan Science Academy.

Iranian handicrafts: Dah-Yek-Douzi

One of the most good-looking traditional embroidery of Iran, which goes back to the Sassanid era, is “Dah-Yek-Douzi”.

No deal without allaying Iran’s concerns, says top nuclear negotiator

TEHRAN - Iran’s top nuclear negotiator says Tehran is seeking a good deal that would address the Islamic Republic’s key concerns and there will be no deal if Iran’s concerns are not allayed.

Tehran says Biden admin. is accomplice in brutal sanctions on Iranians

TEHRAN - Iran has expressed its strong dismay over the Joe Biden administration’s failure to lift illegal sanctions against Iran despite the fact that 144 days have passed since Biden took over as president at the White House.

Presidential candidate: Iran will be adamant on JCPOA position if U.S. refuses to abandon previous a

TEHRAN - Iranian presidential candidate Mohsen Mehr-Alizadeh says if he is elected president, his administration will continue talks on reviving the 2015 nuclear accord, officially known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).

Iranians in Pakistan preparing to vote in presidential elections

TEHRAN — Iran's embassy in Islamabad as well as the consulates-general in four Pakistan’s cities are preparing for the June 18 presidential election in Iran.

Iranian embassy in Baghdad ready for presidential election

TEHRAN — Iraj Masjedi, Tehran’s ambassador to Baghdad, announced on Saturday that the Iranian embassy in Baghdad is ready to serve as a polling station for Iranian citizens in Iraq as the presidential election in Iran is fast approaching.

Fox News confuses TV series filming set with other activities in Iran

TEHRAN — Shahrokh Nazemi, the director of media office of Iran’s Permanent Mission to the UN, has dismissed recent allegations raised in a report by Fox News claiming suspicious activities in a region east of Tehran, saying that the satellite images show the set of a TV series filming.

Interior minister: Iran to hold presidential election with full security

TEHRAN (FNA)- Iranian Interior Minister Abdolreza Rahmani Fazli underlined that the country’s upcoming presidential election will be held in a sound and secure atmosphere.

Iran preparing 24 polling places in U.S. for presidential polls

TEHRAN – The Iranian Interests Section in Washington, D.C., has made preparations for Iranian expatriates in the U.S. to vote in Iran's presidential election.

Mixed signals

The West's attitude leaves the future of negotiations in the dark

TEHRAN — As the delegates are busy negotiating a possible U.S. return to the JCPOA, the Biden administration seems inconsistent in its intentions, sending Iranian delegates and other sides mixed and confusing signals.

Iran’s “Fourth Wall” wins Zlatko Grgic Award at Animafest Zagreb

TEHRAN – The Iranian short movie “The Fourth Wall” won the Zlatko Grgic Award at the 31st edition of Animafest Zagreb, a Croatian international festival for animated films, the organizers announced on Saturday in Zagreb.

GOP senators push for veto power over Iran nuclear deal

TEHRAN - A group of Republican senators introduced a bill on Friday that would require President Joe Biden to secure congressional approval for any new diplomatic agreement to revitalize the 2015 nuclear deal, officially called the JCPOA, according to Politico.

Iranian presidential candidates face off in final showdown

TEHRAN— Seven presidential candidates gathered at the IRIB building on Saturday to discuss their plans and elaborate on their views on “people’s concerns” in the third and final presidential debate.

Dream vacations: 12 most unique travel destinations in Iran

TEHRAN – Embracing 24 UNESCO World Heritage sites, Iran is an amazingly underrated country with an immense history, sociable people, and magnificent architecture.

Iran’s envoy to UN: Maximum pressure still continues

TEHRAN — Iran's UN envoy has disputed the United States' assertion of a strategic shift toward the 2015 multilateral nuclear deal, saying that Washington is still pursuing the so-called "maximum pressure" campaign against Tehran.

Putin denies Russia will provide Iran advanced satellite system

TEHRAN — Russian leader Vladimir Putin refuted on Friday a U.S. media report that Moscow is preparing to transfer to Iran an advanced satellite system that will substantially boost its surveillance capabilities.

Discover thriving crafts village in northern Iran 

Siah Rudbar in northern Iran is a traditional hub of handwoven textile where the majority of its female residents are practicing crafts skills passed down from generation to generation. Located in Aliabad county of Golestan province, the village is home to tens of small and medium-sized workshops many of which are situated within house premises. 

Zakani vows to establish ‘ministry of family’

TEHRAN — Presidential candidate Alireza Zakani said on Friday that if he succeeds in the presidential race, he will establish a ministry for the family, children, and teenagers and youth which will be run by a female minister.

Hemmati: I will dedicate 50% of cabinet team to women, youth

TEHRAN — In a televised speech broadcast by local Hamedan TV channel on Friday, presidential candidate Abdolnasser Hemmati said if he is elected president, he will select 50% of his cabinet team from women and the youth, and employ women in 30% of government positions.

Jalili: Iran should promote its films and music on global scale

TEHRAN — Presidential candidate Saeed Jalili said on Thursday the future administration should view art as a path to success in other fields and actively seek to promote the country's films and music on a global scale.

Raeisi: Maritime economy must be activated at Golestan province

TEHRAN — In a televised speech broadcast at local Golestan channel, presidential candidate Seyyed Ebrahim Raeisi said on Friday that if he wins the presidency, he will counter carelessness with regard to protecting the environment.