Russia will provide Iran with cutting-edge satellite: Washington Post

TEHRAN — According to the Washington Post, Russia is planning to equip Iran with an advanced satellite that will allow it to track possible military targets across West Asia.

Foreign Ministry: Iran to boost cultural ties with Iraq

TEHRAN — Following a visit to Baghdad, the Foreign Ministry spokesman said on Thursday Iran plans to strengthen civilizational and cultural contacts with Iraq, according to Tasnim.

Canada deliberately sabotaging Iranian presidential polls

TEHRAN — The secretary of the Iranian presidential election headquarters has chastised the Canadian government for its lack of cooperation in engaging Iranians living in Canada in the Iranian presidential elections.

UNESCO sites in Khuzestan determined for joint project by Iranian, Italian missions

TEHRAN -  Three UNESCO World Heritage sites in Khuzestan province have been selected as the pilot area of a joint project to be undertaken by Iranian and Italian missions.

Mossad admits assassinating Fakhrizadeh, sabotage at Natanz

TEHRAN — The outgoing head of Israel's Mossad spy agency has given the most direct acknowledgement that the Tel Aviv regime was behind the recent sabotage attacks on Iran's nuclear enrichment facility at Natanz and assassinating nuclear scientist Mohsen Fakhrizadeh.

All negotiators hope the six round of nuclear deal talks will be the last: Russia

TEHRAN – Mikhail Ulyanov, Russia’s ambassador the Vienna-based International Atomic Energy Organization, are hoping that the next round of nuclear deal talks aimed to revitalize the 2015 nuclear deal will be the “final round”.

Iranian handicrafts evolved to meet more consumer, market needs: minister

TEHRAN – Iranian handicrafts have been evolved to meet more customer tastes and to enter new markets, thanks to its immense capacities, and creativity of craftspeople, Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts Minister Ali-Asghar Mounesan has said.

Guardian Council announces voting hours

Iran's election watchdog announced election voting hours on June 18.

MPs representing religious minorities call for massive turnout in elections

TEHRAN – Legislators representing the religious minorities in the Iranian parliament issued a statement on Wednesday calling on the people to participate massively in the June 18 presidential and council elections.

Zakani says his foreign policy will be based on mutual respect, détente with neighbors

TEHRAN – Presidential candidate Alireza Zakani told a press conference on Wednesday that if he wins the elections, he will follow a foreign policy based on mutual respect and détente with neighbors.

Zarif says had ‘fruitful’ talks with UN envoys on Yemen, Afghanistan

TEHRAN- Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has described his meetings with two UN envoys on Yemen and Afghanistan as fruitful and expressed Iran’s readiness to facilitate peace efforts in the two war-torn countries.

‘Armenian community ready to participate enthusiastically in June 18 elections’

TEHRAN – Armenian women are insisting on the need for a high turnout in the presidential elections on June 18 and announce that the Armenian community is ready to participate enthusiastically in the elections, the spokeswoman for the women’s faction in the Iranian parliament announced on Wednesday.

Iran, Italy resume joint project on cultural heritage, tourism and handicrafts

TEHRAN – Iran and Italy have resumed a joint project on cultural heritage, tourism, and handicrafts, which was initially launched in 2019 and subsequently interrupted due to the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Iran may open borders to travelers in July

TEHRAN – The Islamic Republic of Iran is weighing plans to open its borders to certain international travelers by issuing tourist visas as of mid-July.  

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Candidates spar in second showdown

TEHRAN — The candidates faced off each other on Tuesday, exchanging views on political, social, and cultural topics, with a taste of economic promises.

Iranian handicrafts: traditional bookbinding

TEHRAN – Bookbinding, the joining together of several leaves or folios within covers to form a codex or book, is one of the traditional crafts long been practiced across the Iranian Plateau.

Rivi archaeological site being prepared for tourist visits

TEHRAN – Local authorities have started developing tourist infrastructure and amenities at the archaeological site of Rivi in northwest Iran.

Tehran rejects Grossi’s assessment on Iran-IAEA cooperation 

TEHRAN - Iran’s ambassador to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has responded to the assessment of IAEA chief Rafael Grossi about the quality of cooperation between Iran and the UN body, advising him to avoid politicizing the Iranian nuclear program.

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.

‘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 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.