Serbian deputy foreign minister, envoy tour Sacred Defense Museum

TEHRAN – On Sunday, Serbian Deputy Foreign Minister Goran Aleksic and Belgrade’s ambassador to Tehran, Dragan Todorovic, toured Tehran’s Sacred Defense Museum, a gigantic war memorial heavily concentrated on the 1980-88 Iran-Iraq War.

Iranian delegation visits Iraq on dealing with SDS

TEHRAN – A delegation led by the secretary of the national policymaking headquarters for dealing with sand and dust storms has traveled to Iraq to follow up on previous agreements in this regard.

U.S. sanctions on Iran ‘unjust:’ Iraq

TEHRAN – Bassem Awadi, the spokesman for the Iraqi government, has lauded the strong relations between Iran and Iraq, describing the U.S. sanctions on Iran as “unjust.”

UN special envoy for Iraq holds talks with FM Amir Abdollahian

TEHRAN- Jenin Hennis-Plasschaert, the UN Secretary-General’s Special Representative for Iraq, met on Sunday with Iran’s Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian to review the recent events in neighboring Iraq.

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Mersad and MKO: When terrorists get trapped

TEHRAN - There is a saying in Persian that tells people to observe morality even in enmity. Throughout history, the Iranian society has always been unforgiving towards corrupt and decadent acts, with perhaps the most frowned upon of them all being treason.

Our Plan is Greater Than Elections, says Hakim

Ammar Hakim, the leader of Iraq's National Wisdom, stated in a speech on the first day of Muharram in Baghdad that political and social stability should be our priority. He emphasized that security and reconstruction cannot be achieved without stability.

Hakim calls Sweden take action against insulting holy Quran

Ammar Hakim, the leader of Iraq's National Wisdom, has called on Swedish authorities to take immediate action to prevent any further incidents of desecration of the Holy Quran and burning of the Iraqi flag outside the Iraqi embassy in Stockholm.

‘Scholars in Iraq must help shine light on U.S. assassination of Gen. Soleimani and Al-Muhandis’

TEHRAN - During a meeting on Monday with a number of university professors from Iraq, Abbas-Ali Kadkhodaei, director of the special committee tasked to investigate the assassination of General Qassem Soleimani, asked the scholars to help clarify the truth of General Soleimani and Abu Mahdi Al-Muhandis’s assassination by Washington.

Arbaeen trek: Iranian craftspeople to set up stalls

TEHRAN – Craftspeople in Kermanshah province, which borders with Iraq, have scheduled to set up handicraft stalls along the pilgrimage routes that go to the neighboring country.

Tehran, Cairo on way to upgrade tourism ties

TEHRAN– Iran and Egypt have agreed to extend mutual tourism as they are on track to restore diplomatic relations and reopen their respective embassies.

Iraq deploys more troops on border with Iran

TEHRAN -Iraq has moved to deploy more border guards and surveillance equipment to regions on the border with Iran. 

Iraq president says Tehran, Baghdad regularly consult on all subjects

TEHRAN- Abdul Latif Rashid, the President of Iraq, has praised strong ties with Iran, stating that the two neighbors frequently meet on all matters of shared interest.

Tehran considers waiving tourist visa requirements for 60 countries

TEHRAN – The Islamic Republic of Iran is considering a proposal for border easing based on which it may unilaterally drop visa requirements for passport holders of 60 states, the deputy tourism minister said on Wednesday.

Mashhad’s Q1 medical tourism revenues jump 35% y/y

TEHRAN – Mashhad’s medical tourism revenues were about 1.119 trillion rials (some $2.2 million) during the first three months of the current Iranian calendar year (started on March 21), which shows 35 percent growth year on year.

Iraqi PM sends a message to Iran veep

TEHRAN – Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammad Sudani has sent a message to Iran’s First-Vice President Mohammad Mokhber that was delivered by Iraqi Health Minister Saleh al-Hasnawi during his visit to Iran.

More than 6,000 foreign nationals visit Khuzestan

TEHRAN – Over 6,000 nationals arrived in the southwestern Khuzestan province from the beginning of the current Iranian calendar year (March 20) to July 8.

UNESCO-designated Uramanat still unknown for many sightseers, deputy minister says

TEHRAN – The Uramanat landscape, which embraces countless cultural and natural attractions, is still unknown to many potential travelers, the deputy tourism minister said on Friday.

Iran is a suitable destination for medical tourism: president

TEHRAN – Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has said the Islamic Republic is a suitable destination for medical tourism.

Iran’s medical tourism revenues reach $1 billion in year: deputy minister

TEHRAN – Iran’s medical tourism revenues reached $1 billion during the past Iranian calendar year (ended on Mach 20), Saeid Karimi, the deputy minister of health, has said.

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Shias show unity in magnificent Eid al-Ghadir celebrations

TEHRAN- Every year, Shias worldwide celebrate Eid al-Ghadir with increasing grandeur. This sacred event has become a symbol of unity among Shias, transcending nationalities and ethnicities. This year, Shias from all corners of the globe gathered in streets and religious places to mark the momentous occasion.

Iran’s tourism picks up 39 percent in 2022, WTTC report says

TEHRAN – Iran’s tourism industry achieved 39 percent year-on-year growth in 2020 when the total expenditure by foreign tourists hit $6.2 billion, according to a recent report by the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC).

Iraqi president seeks closer relations with Iran

TEHRAN- Iraqi President Abdullatif Rashid says Baghdad places a high priority on enhancing commercial and energy cooperation with Tehran.

Iran deputy FM visits Iraq for political talks

TEHRAN – Ali Bagheri Kani, the deputy foreign minister of Iran for political affairs, has arrived in the Iraqi capital for talks on political issues. 

Kurd horses compete in a beauty pageant in Kermanshah

TEHRAN – Tens of Kurd horses will participate in a beauty pageant in Kermanshah, as part of a two-day festival dedicated to that medium size breed with withers height ranging from 140 to 155 cm.

Iran played key role in maintaining Iraqi sovereignty: Fatah Alliance chief

TEHRAN - Iran’s role was crucial in protecting Iraq’s sovereignty and territorial integrity in the struggle against Daesh, the chairman of the Fatah (Conquest) Alliance in the Iraqi parliament has said, praising the courageous sacrifices made by Iranian military advisors

Isfahan, Najaf mayors discuss sister ties between cemeteries

TEHRAN – Isfahan Mayor Ali Ghasemzadeh has met his Najaf counterpart Udai Abdosaheb Tadweer Al Khaledi to discuss broader ties, including a sister agreement between their historic cemeteries, where thousands of prominent figures have been buried.

Al-Hakim once again emphasizes a coalition of great powers in the region

Leader of Iraq's National Wisdom Movement, Seyed Ammar al-Hakim, in a meeting with an Iranian media delegation, emphasized the importance of Iraq-Iran relations and ways to expand them in all fields.