Satellites in the row in Iran to be sent into space

TEHRAN – Iran is designing a number of satellites, some of which are in the row to be launched into space, IRNA reported on Friday.

Doha urges Tehran, Washington to return to JCPOA 

TEHRAN – Qatari Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani has expressed support for a revival of the 2015 nuclear deal between Iran and world powers. 

Leader: Elections is competition to serve people

TEHRAN — Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Leader of the Islamic Revolution, on Thursday supported the legal procedure followed by the Guardian Council in screening the presidential hopefuls, noting “the scene of elections is a place for competition to serve the people.”

Iran steps up diplomacy amid border tensions between Armenia, Azerbaijan

TEHRAN – The spiral escalation of tensions between two of Iran’s neighbors in the South Caucasus region has taken the top Iran diplomat to the region amid a decisive round of nuclear talks between Iran and world powers in the Austrian capital of Vienna.

By M.A. Saki

Iran is prime victim of climate change 

Iran has been suffering droughts for decades. It has been expedited over the last three decades. 

Guardian Council deputy head clarifies on confusions over qualifications

TEHRAN— Siamak Rahpeyk, deputy head of the Guardian Council, spoke to state TV on Tuesday night, responding to rumors of disorders in assessing the qualifications of presidential candidates.

Qazizadeh Hashemi elaborates on his foreign policy agenda

TEHRAN — Speaking to the Fars News Agency, Amir Hossein Qazizadeh Hashemi, a presidential candidate and sitting MP has said that if he wins the June 18 presidential elections his administration will continue the Vienna negotiations better than the current administration.

President advises candidates to follow health protocols

TEHRAN — Speaking at the meeting of National Headquarters for Coronavirus Control (NHCC), President Hassan Rouhani advised the presidential candidates to follow health protocols announced by the NHCC during the campaigns.

Kadkhodaei predicts high voter turnout

TEHRAN — The spokesman for Iran's Constitutional Council has dismissed the notion that the disqualification of several high-profile figures by the vetting body in the run-up to the June 18 presidential election could affect voter turnout, claiming that opinion polls conducted by state bodies show that low participation in elections often has social and economic roots.

Zakani forms campaign office

TEHRAN — Ruhollah Motefaker Azad has been appointed as the campaign manager of presidential candidate Alireza Zakani.

Iran congratulates Lebanon on anniv. of victory against Israel

TEHRAN – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani and Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif have sent congratulatory messages to Lebanese leaders congratulating them on the anniversary of the victory against Israel.

Key issues remain unresolved, top nuclear negotiator says

TEHRAN – A senior Iranian diplomat leading the Iranian negotiating team in Vienna has said important issues remain unresolved as Tehran and world powers resumed nuclear talks in the Austrian capital on Tuesday.

IIDCYA nominates Hamidreza Shahabadi, bookmobiles for ALMA 2022

TEHRAN – Writer Hamidreza Shahabadi and the bookmobiles of the Institute for Intellectual Development of Children and Young Adults (IIDCYA) have nominated by the institute for the 2022 Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award (ALMA) on Wednesday

Prominent candidates withdraw election race in favor of Raeisi

TEHRAN — In separate statements released on Monday night, five presidential hopefuls, including Rostam Qasemi, Mohammad Hassan Nami, Alireza Afshar and Hossein Dehghan, withdrew from the election race in favor of Ebrahim Raeisi and the “Revolution Front”.

Government says unity lies in high voter turnout

TEHRAN — Speaking at his weekly press briefing on Tuesday, government spokesman Ali Rabiei responded to various questions regarding the June presidential elections.

Hamas ascribes victory against Israel to Iran’s support

TEHRAN - Hamas has said the Palestinians were “victorious” in the latest confrontation with Israel thanks to the support provided by Iran.

Eventful 12 hours marks historical day for presidential election

TEHRAN — The 2021 election has been one of a kind so far, yet events occurred on May 24 and 25 made the presidential elections all the more interesting.

30 historical sites, monuments under restoration across Sistan-Baluchestan  

TEHRAN – Restoration work is currently underway on some 30 historical sites and monuments, which are dotted across the lesser-known Sistan-Baluchestan province.

Scenic Karaj-Chalus road considered to become national heritage

TEHRAN – Preliminary work of collecting data about Karaj-Chalus road, its associated structures, and nearby villages has been commenced by the tourism directorate of Alborz province to have the scenic road registered on Iran’s national heritage list.

Zarif holds high-level talks in Azerbaijan amid soaring Baku-Yerevan tensions

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has embarked on a tour of the South Caucasus region amid soaring border tensions between Azerbaijan and Armenia.

Iranian, Russian universities launch Iranistica Encyclopedia project

TEHRAN - A collaborative project has been launched by the University of Tehran and Saint Petersburg State University to compile a Russian encyclopedia of Iranian studies named Iranistica.

Interior Ministry announces presidential candidates

TEHRAN – In a statement on Tuesday, Iran’s Interior Ministry officially announced the candidates who have been qualified by the Guardian Council to run for president, putting an end to a wave of speculations over who will be confirmed. 

Larijani says Gazans insert a ‘pin into Israeli balloon’

TEHRAN — In an interview with Al-Mayadeen news agency aired on Saturday, Ali Larijani, a senior advisor to the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, said that the Palestinian resistance emerged victorious in the 12-day battle with Israel.

Nuclear chief: 60% enrichment continuing

TEHRAN — Ali Akbar Salehi, head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI), said on Monday that Iran is still enriching uranium at different levels of purity, including 60%, 20% and 5%.

Rouhani calls Tehran-Beijing ties durable, strategic

TEHRAN – President Hassan Rouhani on Monday described relations between Iran and China as strategic and durable.

Election headquarters announces health protocols

TEHRAN — Iran’s election headquarters information committee on Monday announced the required health protocols approved by the National Headquarters for Coronavirus Control (NHCC).

5,000 academics support Raeisi

TEHRAN — In a letter written by 5,000 academics, they expressed their utmost support in the June presidential elections for the Judiciary Chief, Ayatollah Seyed Ebrahim Raeisi.

Mohammad: Neighbors first in my foreign policy

"Depending on the candidates qualified, I might quit the race in favor of Raeisi”

TEHRAN — In an interview with ISNA news agency published on Monday, presidential hopeful Saeed Mohammad has said that his priority will be to strengthen internal abilities and also prioritizing relations with 15 neighboring countries in the foreign policy area.

Iran could become hub for ‘vaccine tourism’: minister

TEHRAN – Iran has the potential to become a destination for vaccine tourism regarding considerable efforts the country is making to develop series of domestic COVID-19 vaccines, the tourism minister Ali-Asghar Mounesan has said.