Iran men’s team sabre qualify for Olympics

TEHRAN – Iran men’s team sabre booked a place at the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo.

History of human settlement in Iran’s Qumis may go far deeper than thought

TEHRAN – A senior Iranian archaeologist has said that the history of human settlement in Shahr-e Qumis may go far deeper in time from what previously excavations suggested decades ago.

Iran museums, historical sites shut down amid fears of virus outbreak

TEHRAN – Iran has temporarily closed cultural heritage museums and historical sites in 15 provinces in a preventive measure amid fears of coronavirus outbreak.

Desert Locust to infest southeastern Iran, FAO warns

TEHRAN – According to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), the southeastern province of Sistan-Baluchestan will be infested by desert locust, director of the agriculture organization of the province has said.

Case of two fallen soldiers to be pursued diplomatically: general

TEHRAN — Chief of Iran’s Border Guard Qassem Rezaee has said the case of martyrdom of two border guards in Sistan-Balouchestan Province on Saturday will be pursued through diplomatic channels.

Iran freestyle wrestling crowned Asian champions

TEHRAN – Iran finished in the first place at the 2020 Asian Wrestling Championships on Sunday.

Esteghlal edge Zob Ahan in empty stadium: IPL

TEHRAN – Esteghlal football team defeated Zob Ahan 2-1 in an empty stadium in Iran Professional League on Sunday.

‘Removal from FATF blacklist is open to Iran’

TEHRAN – Kourosh Ahmadi, an expert on international affairs, has said that the way to get removed from the FATF blacklist is open to Iran.

Zarif discusses nuclear deal with Austrian FM

TEHRAN – Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and his Austrian counterpart Alexander Schallenberg discussed the latest developments surrounding the 2015 nuclear deal in a meeting in Tehran on Sunday.

‘Psychological impact of coronavirus and sanctions are worse than their real impact,’ president says

Rouhani likens U.S. sanctions to coronavirus

TEHRAN — President Hassan Rouhani has said the U.S. sanctions are like coronavirus, explaining that the psychological impact of both are worse than their real impact.

Over 42% participated in parliamentary polls

TEHRAN — Interior Minister Abdolreza Rahmani Fazli announced on Sunday that turnout in the Friday parliamentary elections was around 42%.

Expert says U.S. assassination of Gen. Soleimani was a ‘miscalculation’

TEHRAN - Bassam Abu Abdullah, an expert on international relations, has said that assassination of Lieutenant General Qassem Soleimani was a “miscalculation” by the United States.

Iranian tour guides ‘messengers of peace and friendship’: minister

TEHRAN – Iran’s tourism minister Ali-Asghar Mounesan has honored tour guides as messengers of Iranian peace and friendship to the world, saying they play a very strategic role when it comes to assess quality of the tours and tourist satisfaction.

Brief

U.S. film festival picks Iran’s “Happy”

TEHRAN – Iranian director Ahmadreza Musavi’s short film “Happy” will go on screen at the 58th edition of the Ann Arbor Film Festival in the U.S. state of Michigan, the director announced in a press release on Sunday. 

“Cinema Donkey”, “Diapason” to compete in Indian festival 

TEHRAN – The Iranian movies “Cinema Donkey” and “Diapason” will be competing in the Bengaluru International Film Festival, which will take place in the Indian state from February 26 to March 4. 

Iran-Afghanistan production to spotlight immigrants’ issues 

TEHRAN – Iran and Afghanistan will produce “Benazir”, a movie on Afghan immigrants’ issues in Iran. 

Italian film program in Iran postponed over coronavirus  

TEHRAN – “Spotlight on Italian Cinema”, a weeklong Italian film program, which opened at the Iranian Artists Forum in Tehran on Thursday, has been postponed indefinitely in an attempt to prevent the spread of the new coronavirus, the organizers announced on Sunday. 

Satyrykon-Legnica honors Iranian cartoonist Alireza Pakdel’s “Family” 

TEHRAN – Iranian cartoonist Alireza Pakdel has received an honorable mention at the Satyrykon-Legnica 2020 International Exhibition held in the Polish city on February 22.

Iran cancels cultural events in attempt to stem coronavirus’ spread

TEHRAN – Iran’s Ministry of Culture and Islamic Guidance has canceled all the art, cultural and cinematic events across the country until Friday in an attempt to stem coronavirus’ spread. 

Iran achieves early detection of bladder cancer for first time in the world

TEHRAN – A team of researchers at Iran University of Medical Sciences for the first time in the world has managed to detect bladder cancer up to 10 years before clinical diagnosis and early tumor formation in asymptomatic healthy individuals.

China presence at Tehran book fair suspended over coronavirus fears

TEHRAN – The 33rd Tehran International Book Fair (TIBF) announced on Saturday that it has suspended China’s presence following the new coronavirus epidemic.    

Iraq able to defend itself without foreign help: Iranian envoy

TEHRAN - Iraq is powerful enough to defend itself against any aggression without relying on foreign forces, Iranian Ambassador to Baghdad Iraj Masjedi underscored on Saturday. 

Police seize narcotic drugs in northeastern Iran

TEHRAN – Anti-drug police forces have seized illicit drugs after disbanding a gang of drug traffickers in the northeastern city of Mashhad, local sources announced on Sunday.

Iran too strong for Qatar at FIBA Asia Cup qualifier

TEHRAN – Iran overpowered Qatar 95-52 here at the 2021 International Basketball Federation (FIBA) Asia Cup qualification on Sunday.

Some neighboring countries bury their head in the sand

COVID-19 defeat ‘before long’, Iran health minister says

TEHRAN – Iranian Health Minister Saeed Namaki has said effective measures have been taken and comprehensive plans are underway to get rid of the novel coronavirus, known as COVID-19, in the country.

Weekly value of trades at IME up 19%

TEHRAN- The value of trades at Iran Mercantile Exchange (IME) rose 19 percent while the amount of trades increased 33 percent during the past Iranian calendar week (ended on Friday).

Iran to set up pavilion in Qatar’s intl. agriculture exhibit

TEHRAN- Iran is planning to set up a pavilion at Qatar’s 8th International Agricultural Exhibition (AgriteQ), which will be held from March 17 to 21, Trade Promotion Organization (TPO) of Iran published on its website.

Private sector accounts for 60% of Iran’s power generation

TEHRAN - Head of Iran's Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution Management Company, known as Tavanir, says 60 percent of the country’s power generation capacity has been created by the private sector funding and more investment is being made in this sector.

TEDPIX approaching 500,000 points

TEHRAN- On Sunday, TEDPIX, the main index of Tehran Stock Exchange (TSE), rose 17,106 points to 498,904, IRNA reported.