Araqchi holds meetings with JCPOA parties in Vienna

TEHRAN – Iran’s negotiating team in Vienna led by Deputy Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araqchi has held separate trilateral and quadripartite meetings with the European, Chinese and Russian delegations. 

Rare discovery yields traces of hunter-gatherers in northern Iran

TEHRAN – A team of Iranian archaeologists has discovered remains of an infant that could yield clues about the life of hunter-gatherers in northern Iran.

Terrorist team nabbed in West Azarbaijan, two terrorists killed

TEHRAN – The public relations office of the Hamzeh Seyyed Shohadda headquarters in Wes Azarbaijan Province said in a press release on Sunday that a terrorist team has been disbanded in the south of the province and two of its members have been killed.

Iran’s permanent membership at SCO is among major plans: Tajik ambassador

TEHRAN – The Tajik ambassador to Tehran said on Sunday that a permanent membership of Iran in the Shanghai Cooperation Organization is among major plans.

Rezaei vows to make drastic diplomatic changes

TEHRAN — In a televised program aired on Sunday, Mohsen Rezaei discussed various issues, including Financial Action Task Force (FATF), stock market and named his government “the government of action and reform.”

Saeed Mohammad expresses support for Raeisi

TEHRAN — Saeed Mohammad, who himself registered to run for president but rejected by the Guardian Council, met with Seyed Ebrahim Raeisi on Saturday.

Komeijani replaces Hemmati as CBI governor

TEHRAN — The cabinet officially thanked Abdolnasser Hemmati for his services at the Central Bank of Iran (CBI) and appointed Akbar Komeijani, his deputy, as his successor.

Hemmati airs views through social media

TEHRAN — In a Clubhouse session arranged by a group of reporters, presidential candidate Abdolnasser Hemmati, who is currently the governor of the central bank, discussed various topics, including FATF, future of the central bank, and economic issues.

Maximum participation in election will ensure national security: defense minister

TEHRAN – Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier-General Amir Hatami has underlined the need for higher voter turnout in the Iran June election, saying such a thing will strengthen national security.

Candidates mustn’t address ‘professional’ conscription: military spokesman 

TEHRAN - Spokesman for Iran’s Armed Forces Brigadier General Abolfazl Shekarchi instructed the presidential candidates to refrain from addressing the issue of compulsory military service. 

No plans for another round of Vienna talks, Russia says

TEHRAN – Russia’s ambassador to the Vienna-based international organizations has reacted to speculations over a possible prolongation of the Vienna nuclear talks into the sixth round, saying the negotiators proceed on the premise that the current round would be final.

Top Iranian cities where echoes of ancient civilizations still resonate

TEHRAN – If you are drawn to ancient destinations, Iran could be your thing. The country bears some of history’s biggest names – Cyrus the Great and Darius, Alexander the Great, Genghis Khan – all left their footprints and the regions they conquered or ruled over are now among top travel destinations of the modern country.

Iran’s Tuti Books nominated for Bologna prize for Best Children’s Publishers of the Year

TEHRAN – Tuti Books, a major publication house based in Tehran, has been nominated for the BOP - Bologna Prize for the Best Children’s Publishers of the Year.

By Ioseb Chakhvashvili, Georgian ambassador to Tehran

Georgia maintains persistent foreign policy guided by predictability

2021 marks 103 years of the Democratic Republic of Georgia as well as 30th anniversary of the restoration of independence from the Soviet Union. On 26 May 1918, Georgia’s independence was declared by the First Meeting of the National Council of Georgia.

Pour-Mohammadi appointed Iran's new central bank governor: report

TEHRAN - Hamid Pour-Mohammadi has been appointed as the new governor of the Central Bank of Iran (CBI), replacing Abdolnasser Hemmati, who is running for the upcoming presidential elections, Mehr reported on Sunday citing an informed source. However, the central bank has not yet confirmed the appointment.

Candidates elaborate on economic plans

TEHRAN— Just a few days after the presidential election campaigns have officially begun, candidates are laying out economic reform plans.

A group of reformists set up campaign office to support Raeisi

TEHRAN — A group of reformists have set up a campaign office to support presidential candidate Seyyed Ebrahim Raeisi.

Mehr Alizadeh: I will create 4 million jobs

TEHRAN — Presidential candidate Mohsen Mehr Alizadeh said on Saturday that if he wins the presidential post he will create about 4 million jobs through a 6 percent economic growth.

Hemmati says high turnout is only solution to change the situation

TEHRAN — In a tweet posted on Saturday, Abdolnasser Hemmati, a presidential candidate for the June elections, asked the fans of the disqualified candidates whether refusing to vote can help improve the situation or not?

Zakani: JCPOA only limited to nuclear issue and not regional or defensive capabilities

TEHRAN — Speaking at a press conference on Saturday, Alireza Zakani, a presidential candidate, responded to many questions, including his foreign policy, possibility of sealing another JCPOA that would be “longer” and “stronger” as mentioned by the Europeans.

Iran congratulates Syria on ‘successful’ presidential election

TEHRAN – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani and the Iranian Foreign Ministry have congratulated Syria on holding a successful presidential election which resulted in another seven-year term for President Bashar al-Assad.

Rouhani inaugurates 526 tourism projects in 24 provinces

TEHRAN - Iranian President Hassan Rouhani on Thursday inaugurated 526 tourism projects worth 25.37 trillion rials (about $604 billion at the official rate of 42000 rials) in 24 provinces via video conference.

Zakani: Americans will beg Iran if I am elected president

TEHRAN — Speaking in an online show on presidential elections on Friday morning, Alireza Zakani elaborated on his plans, particularly those regarding the nuclear negotiations already underway in Vienna, Austria.

Raeisi says situation can change by participation in election

TEHRAN — The cleric presidential candidate Ebrahim Raeisi visited the graves of martyrs of Sacred Defense on Friday morning during which he listened to people and their problems.

Unity is the secret behind the Resistance’s victories: Amir-Abdollahian

TEHRAN - Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, the special aide to the speaker of the Iranian Parliament on international affairs, has reflected on the secret behind the recent victory of the Palestinian resistance against Israel. 

Iran warns U.S., UK against appeasing Israel on JCPOA

TEHRAN – Iran has responded to comments by the American and British top diplomats on the 2015 Iran nuclear deal during their visits to Israel, warning them against appeasing Israel. 

Experts discuss 100 years of cultural heritage protection in Iran

TEHRAN – A host of academia, archaeologists, Iranologists, and restorers on Thursday discussed efforts being made to protect Iranian cultural heritage over the past 100 years.