30-member Iranian trade delegation embarks on a visit to Iraq

TEHRAN – Headed by the chairman of Iran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture (ICCIMA), a 30-member trade delegation accompanied President Hassan Rouhani in his three-day visit to Iraq, ICCIMA portal reported on Monday.

Tehran museum features decades of archaeological discoveries

Photo depicts centuries-old metal figurines in an exhibition at the National Museum of Iran in downtown Tehran, March 11, 2019.

Iran strongly resisting against sanctions: MP

TEHRAN - Majlis National Security and Foreign Policy Committee Chairman Heshmatollah Falahatpisheh said on Monday that Iran is strongly standing against sanctions imposed by the Donald Trump administration.

‘IRGC tasked with fighting goods smuggling’

TEHRAN – A member of the Majlis Agriculture Committee says the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) has been tasked with fighting smuggling of goods in the light of shortcomings in dealing with the issue, ISNA reported on Monday.

Raeisi vows no tolerance for breach of law

New Judiciary chief vows no tolerance for breach of law

TEHRAN - Hojjatoleslam Ebrahim Raeisi, Iran’s new judiciary chief, said on Monday that no one at any position can violate law.

U.S. afraid of close Iran-Iraq ties: analyst

TEHRAN - Seyyed Reza Ghazvini Ghorabi, an analyst, has said that the U.S. seeks to reduce interaction between Iran and Iraq, and that Washington is afraid of the close ties between Tehran and Baghdad.

Iran-Iraq ties role model for regional co-op: diplomat

TEHRAN – Iraj Masjedi, the Iranian ambassador to Baghdad, has said that Iran-Iraq relations can serve as a role model for cooperation between countries in the Middle East region.

Winfried Schaefer calls for Esteghlal’s fans to support them against Al Ain

TEHRAN – Esteghlal coach Winfried Schaefer has called on to the fans to provide excellent atmosphere to help them to beat Al Ain of the UAE.

Iran Music Association launches databank

TEHRAN – The Iran Music Association in Tehran has launched a music databank providing information about the veteran musicians of the country.

“Midnight at the Bright Ideas Bookstore” published in Persian

TEHRAN – American writer Matthew Sullivan’s novel “Midnight at the Bright Ideas Bookstore” has recently been published in Persian by Markaz Publications in Tehran. 

National Commission for UNESCO names “23 Individuals” best film of the year

TEHRAN – The Iranian National Commission for UNESCO has selected “23 Individuals” as best film of the year for its promotion of peace and sacrifice.

“Cold Sweat” actor Baran Kowsari honored at Irish festival

TEHRAN – Iranian actress Baran Kowsari won the jury prize at the Dublin Film Critics Circle Awards for her role in Soheil Beiraqi’s drama “Cold Sweat”, also known as “Permission”, the organizers announced last week.

Mashhad library to display docs on Naqarekhaneh at shrine of Imam Reza (AS) 

TEHRAN – A collection of documents related to the Naqarekhaneh of the holy shrine of Imam Reza (AS) will be showcased at the Astan-e Qods Razavi Museum and Library in Mashhad on Tuesday.

Turkish pop singer Ilyas Yalcintas to dedicate song to Iran’s Tractor Sazi

TEHRAN – Turkish pop singer Ilyas Yalcintas has said that he plans to record a song dedicated to Tractor Sazi, a popular football team in Tabriz that also has ardent fans in other northwestern Iranian cities.

“A Vital Killing” writer completes new collection “War Celebration”

TEHRAN – Ahmad Dehqan, the writer of the acclaimed short story collection “A Vital Killing”, has completed his new collection titled “War Celebration”.

Airlines ground Boeing 737 MAX 8 planes after Ethiopian air crash

Airlines in multiple countries have suspended the use of Boeing's new 737 MAX 8 aircraft over concerns about its safety, after an Ethiopian Airlines flight of the same model crashed Sunday killing all 157 people on board.

Shahrvand Chain Stores to Offer Special Discounts on Products to Citizens

Shahrvand Chain Stores will offer special discounts for all its products in its branches across the country as of Tuesday March 12.

Al Sadd ready for revenge on Persepolis: Jesualdo Ferreira

TEHRAN – Al Sadd coach Jesualdo Ferreira says that they will have a difficult task against Persepolis but they want to revenge against them.

Al Sadd stronger than Qatar national team: Branko Ivankovic

TEHRAN – Persepolis football team head coach Branko Ivankovic believes that Al Sadd are even stronger than current AFC Asian Cup champions Qatar.

Koodakonline awards selected apps for kids

TEHRAN – Four apps for kids, developed by Iranian companies, were selected on Sunday as the best at the closing ceremony of Koodakonline, a festival on creating appropriate content for children and young adults.

Knowledge-based company to establish advanced biotech factory

TEHRAN – An Iranian knowledge-based pharmaceutical company will establish a biotech factory which is said to be one of the most advanced biotech factories in the country, Mehr reported on Saturday.

By Zena Agha

Israel was already throttling Palestinians’ water; now global heating is piling on

Climate change is among the greatest threats currently facing human life. Its effects are global, wide-ranging, and unequally distributed. Despite Palestinians and Israelis inhabiting the same physical terrain, Palestinians under occupation will suffer the effects of climate change more severely.

Rouhani makes high-profile visit to Iraq 

TEHRAN – President Hassan Rouhani of Iran made an official three-day visit to Iraq on Monday.

By Hanif Ghaffari 

How to analyze the new poll in Iowa?

TEHRAN - The Guardian, in one of its most recent articles, has been reviewing the latest polls in the Democratic Party of America. The Guardian writes in this regard:

By Abdullahi yusuf

The mission of Man on Earth

ABUJA - In the name of Allah who states, “He who created death and life, that He may try which of you is best in deed; He is the exalted in might, Oft forgiving” Q14: 42 Peace and blessings of Allah be upon His noble servant, our master Muhammad and his oppressed progeny. 

By Damir Nazarov 

Zionism is disturbed by the pro-Iranian Iraq

WEST SIBERIA/ TYUMEN - At the beginning of February 2019, military intelligence of the Zionist colony (Aman) stated that allegedly "the Islamic Republic of Iran is creating military bases in Iraq." At the same time, the local newspaper "Jerusalem Post" writes that “the desire to block Iran’s ground route to Syria and Lebanon changes Iraq into the arena of a possible attack on the part of Israel.”

Anzali wetland should become main obsession of university students: academic

TEHRAN – Environmentally concerned university students should join hands to find solutions for reviving Anzali wetland in northern Iran, Mehdi Kazemi Khaledi, director for the Academic Center for Education, Culture and Research has said.

Water behind major dams shrinks despite rainfalls

TEHRAN – Sixty two large dams constituting 35 percent of the total water behind dams are retaining water by less than 40 percent despite recent above normal rainfalls, IRNA reported on Sunday.

Iran runners-up at Sabre World Cup

TEHRAN – Iran finished in second place at the International Fencing Federation (FIE) men’s Sabre World Cup in Padoue in Italy on Sunday.