Feeding gas to centrifuges a response to U.S. sanctions: nuclear chief

TEHRAN- The head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI), Mohammad Eslami, said on Wednesday that Iran’s move to inject gas into a new batch of advanced centrifuges was a response to recent U.S. sanctions against Iran.

Iranian FM censures Pelosi’s ‘provocative’ visit to Taiwan

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian on Wednesday reprimanded a visit by U.S. House speaker Nancy Pelosi to the self-ruled island of Taiwan, saying “provocative moves” by the U.S. are threatening international peace and stability.

Iran FM reiterates support for Palestine

TEHRAN — Iran’s Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian met on Tuesday with Ziyad Al-Nakhala, Secretary-General of the Islamic Jihad Movement.

Addiction to sanctions reflects U.S. hegemonic policy: Iran

Iran promises stern and prompt response to new U.S. sanctions

TEHRAN- No matter who is in the White House, Washington is hooked to the sanctions and utilizes them strategically, the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson said in reaction to the fresh sanctions the United States has placed on Iran.

Tehran urges UK, France to press U.S. to decide on robust, lasting deal

TEHRAN- Iran's foreign ministry spokesperson has emphasized the ineffectiveness of threats and sanctions against Tehran and urged Britain and France to pressure the U.S. into making the required moves to revive the 2015 agreement rather than supporting the party who is accountable for the deal's precarious state.

Muharram, a way to discover your true self

TEHRAN — Muslims begin their New Year by mourning for Imam Hussein (AS), the third Imam and the grandson of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). However, this is not just mourning for an Imam’s martyrdom.

Iranian Parliament okays exchange of prisoners with Belgium

TEHRAN — The Iranian parliament on Wednesday voted in favor of a draft treaty that would allow exchange of convicts between Iran and Belgium.

Iran FM receives Nelson Mandela’s grandson in Tehran

TEHRAN- On Tuesday evening, Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian received Nelson Mandela’s grandson.

Fresh round of nuclear talks to kick off in Vienna

TEHRAN — In light of a new draft proposed by the European Union to save the 2015 Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), the EU’s Enrique Mora left for Vienna on Wednesday.

Ancient relics recovered in northern Iranian town

TEHRAN - Police have recovered 45 ancient coins and tens of other historical objects from a smuggler in Torbat-e Heydarieh, northeast Iran.

Hand-dug tunnel to undergo restoration for tourism

TEHRAN—Gilan’s tourism chief has said a hand-dug passageway, accidentally discovered in the northern province, is set to be restored to become a tourist destination.

Under-restoration citadel of Bam untouched by torrential downpours

TEHRAN – The UNESCO-registered citadel of Bam, whose restoration is still underway after a devastating earthquake in 2003, was unaffected by the recent torrential rains that hit many parts of the Iranian soil.

3,000-year-old earthenware discovered in southern Iran

TEHRAN - Local people in a southern Iranian village have accidentally discovered two pieces of earthenware, estimated to date from the Proto-Elamite period, some 3,000 years ago.

“After Adorno: Rethinking Music Sociology” published in Persian

TEHRAN – English sociology of music scholar Tia DeNora’s book “After Adorno: Rethinking Music Sociology” has been published in Persian.

Embassy of Switzerland honors Iranian vocalist Homayun Shajarian 

TEHRAN – The Embassy of Switzerland in Tehran honored Iranian vocalist Homayun Shajarian during Swiss National Day on Monday.

“Mokhtarnameh” director Davud Mirbaqeri writing big screen “Immortal” on Ashura tragedy

TEHRAN – Director and writer Davud Mirbaqeri is writing a screen adaptation of the bestselling novel “The Immortal” on the tragedy of Ashura.

A review of the book “The Christ’s Smile”

Sara Erfani, who was born in Tehran in 1982 and holds a theology degree with a focus on Islamic philosophy, is the author of the book "The Christ's Smile" published by Soore Mehr.

Hubert Jerzy Wagner’s fixture announced

TEHRAN – Iran national volleyball team’s fixture in the Memorial of Hubert Jerzy Wagner has been released.

Women hold 42% share of charity foundation’s job-creating plans

TEHRAN – Some 42 percent of job-creating plans launched by Barekat Charity Foundation are related to women entrepreneurs, Mohammad Torkamaneh, the CEO of the Foundation, said on Wednesday.

Water donation campaign to begin within days

TEHRAN – A water donation campaign will be launched in the next few days aiming to supply water and provide healthcare services to people in drought-affected areas, Vahid Salimi, the head of the Iranian Red Crescent Society’s Volunteers Organization, has said.

Iran’s first delegation heads to Turkey for Islamic Solidarity Games

TEHRAN – Iran’s first delegation departed Tehran Wednesday morning for Konya to participate at the 2022 Islamic Solidarity Games.

Electricity consumption exceeds 66,000 MW as temperature rises again

TEHRAN - Daily electricity consumption in Iran reached 66,538 megawatts (MW) on Tuesday to register a 3,002 MW increase compared to the same date last year, according to the data released by Iran Grid Management Company (IGMC).

Processing capacity of Iran’s petro-refineries to reach 3m bpd by 2026

TEHRAN – Iran’s Expediency Discernment Council has obliged Oil Ministry to take the necessary measures for increasing the capacity of the country’s petro-refineries to at least three million barrels per day (bpd) in the Seventh Five-Year National Development Plan (2021-2026).

TEDPIX rises 7,300 points on Wednesday

TEHRAN- TEDPIX, the main index of Tehran Stock Exchange (TSE), gained 7,338 points on Wednesday.

Iran calls for establishing technical-engineering consortiums with CIS members

TEHRAN – Iranian Transport and Urban Development Minister Rostam Qasemi met with Director of the Intergovernmental Council of the Roads Management of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) Bouri Karimov in Tehran on Tuesday to discuss the expansion of transportation ties among CIS members.

TPO inks co-op MOU with major Russian trade organization

TEHRAN – Iran’s Trade Promotion Organization (TPO) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with All-Russia Business Association "Delovaya Rossiya" (Business Russia) for cooperation in facilitating trade between the two countries.