25% of farmlands equipped with modern irrigation systems in Golestan province

TEHRAN- There is 270,000 hectares of agricultural lands in Golestan province, northeast of Iran, which are proper for the implementation of modern irrigation plan, but until today only 25 percent of the farms are equipped with the modern irrigation systems, a provincial official lamented.

261 knowledge-based workshop units to be launched in technology parks

TEHRAN - Head of Iran Small Industries and Industrial Parks Organization (ISIPO) has said his organization plans to establish 261 knowledge-based workshop units in seven different technology parks across the country, Mehr News Agency reported.

Iran, Russia take major step for de-dollarizing mutual trade

TEHRAN – Iran and Russia have taken significant steps for removing the U.S. dollar from their bilateral trade, launching a settlement system to use their national currencies in economic exchanges, renowned American business magazine Forbes admitted in an article piece published on Friday.

Iran exported commodities worth $2.2b to UAE in 4 months

TEHRAN- Iran exported non-oil products valued at $2.264 billion to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in the first four months of the current Iranian calendar year (March 21-July 22), according to the data released by the Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration (IRICA).

Alumina powder production up 11% in 3 months on year

TEHRAN- Production of alumina power in Iran rose 11 percent in the first three months of the current Iranian calendar year (March 21-June 21), as compared to the same period of time in the past year, according to the data released by Iranian Mines and Mining Industries Development and Renovation Organization (IMIDRO).

Amir Abdollahian reiterates Iran seeking good, strong deal

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian has reiterated once again that Iran seeks a good and strong deal in the indirect nuclear negotiations with the United States.

Ambassador: Israel seeking interference, sedition in other countries

TEHRAN— Iran’s envoy to Baku has warned against the conspiracies of the enemies against Tehran-Baku friendly relations.

Iran to respond to countries backing terror groups: intelligence chief

TEHRAN – The Iranian Minister of Intelligence Seyyed Esmaeil Khatib has issued a warning to countries supporting groups that carry out terrorist operations inside Iran, saying they must wait for a response, according to Al Alam.

Iran succeeded to develop precision-strike ballistic missiles under sanctions: general

TEHRAN – Iran mastered the technology to build ballistic missiles and drones with pinpoint accuracy while under crippling sanctions, the commander-in-chief of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has said.

Western media should reserve judgments on JCPOA for now

TEHRAN— As both Tehran and Washington are busy reviewing a proposed draft put on the negotiation table by the European Union, the Western media is busy doing what it always does: early judgment.

Iran appoints new envoy to IAEA

TEHRAN — After 9 months, Iran has appointed a permanent representative to the international organizations, including the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), in Vienna.

Tehran asks Taliban to remove hurdles to Iran's water rights

TEHRAN- The Taliban government in Afghanistan has been urged by Iran's foreign minister to eliminate the artificial hurdles so that the Islamic Republic's water rights from the Helmand River are realized.

Abandoned cistern being revived in northern Iran

TEHRAN - Saqai Ab-Anbar, an abandoned cistern in Behshahr, northern Mazandaran province, is being restored and revived, the provincial tourism chief has said. 

Archaeologists search for lost traces of Ilkhanid settlements in Ojan

TEHRAN - Archaeologists have begun searching for more traces of the Ilkhanid heritage in the ancient city of Ojan in northwestern Iran.

National Museum publishes second issue of its Iran journal

TEHRAN - The National Museum of Iran has recently published the second issue of its prestigious journal, which includes scientific studies and articles on archaeology, museum management and restoration.

‘World’s oldest’ protected area in need of restoration

TEHRAN – Parts of Isfahan's Ghamishloo National Park, which is said to be the oldest national park in the world, require restoration, a local tourism official has said.

Tehran meeting discusses investment capacities of Kermanshah

TEHRAN - Investment capacities and opportunities in the western province of Kermanshah were discussed at a meeting held in Tehran's Milad Tower on Thursday, CHTN reported. 

‘World pottery capital’ needs global branding

TEHRAN–The city of Lalejin as the ‘world pottery capital’ needs global branding, the deputy tourism minister has said.

Over 2,400 prisoners released in four months

TEHRAN - A total of 2,415 prisoners of unintentional crimes have been released across the country since the beginning of the current Iranian calendar year (March 21).

What’s in Tehran art galleries

* Leila Eskandari and Hanieh Farhadinik are showcasing their latest paintings in an exhibition at Mohsen Gallery.

Russ Shafer-Landau’s “Living Ethics” published in Persian

TEHRAN – American philosopher Russ Shafer-Landau’s book “Living Ethics: An Introduction with Readings” has been published in Persian.

Leader offers condolences over death of artist Habibollah Sadeqi

TEHRAN – Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has offered his condolences over the death of Habibollah Sadeqi, an Iranian artist who died of heart failure last Wednesday.

Ashura tragedy to come to life as teahouse painting 

TEHRAN – Another image of the Ashura tragedy will be put on canvas in an art project beginning Saturday evening at Tehran’s Resaneh Cultural Center.

An interview with Neda Rasuli

The author of the book “This is My Son”: The audience rejects the stereotypes

Neda Rasouli, who studied laboratory chemistry, was born in 1982. She decided to study math and physics in high school, but she also developed an interest in literature.

50% of rural houses retrofitted

TEHRAN – Some 50 percent of houses in rural areas of the country have so far been retrofitted, Akbar Nikzad, head of the Housing Foundation of the Islamic Revolution, has said.

Organ donation up by 30% in month

TEHRAN – Organ donation has increased by 30 percent over the past month (June 22-July 22) compared to the same period last year, Saeed Karimi, deputy minister of health, has said.