Powerlifting hall named after Siamand Rahman

TEHRAN - In memory of the late super powerlifter Siamand Rahman, the powerlifting hall of Iran Sports Federation for the Disabled was named Siamand Rahman.

TEDPIX goes up 59,672 points on Tuesday

TEHRAN- TEDPIX, the main index of the Tehran Stock Exchange (TSE), which is Iran’s major stock exchange, went up 59,672 points to 1.667 million on Tuesday, IRNA reported.

Vacancy tax law in final stages

TEHRAN- Iran’s deputy transport and urban development minister said that the vacancy tax law is in its final stages for being enforced, IRIB reported on Tuesday.

Modern irrigation systems implemented in 174,000 hectares of farmlands

TEHRAN – Following the Iranian Agriculture Ministry’s new irrigation systems development plan, 174,000 hectares of farmlands have been equipped with modern irrigation systems in the current Iranian calendar year (started on March 20), the ministry’s project manager for the mentioned development plan said.

Iran, Azerbaijan discuss ways to expand rail cooperation

TEHRAN – Iran and Azerbaijan transport ministers discussed railway relations and cooperation between the two countries during a meeting via video conference on Monday evening, the portal of Iran’s Transport Ministry published.

U.S. allegations against Iran has taken South Africa by surprise

TEHRAN - A spokesman for South Africa’s Foreign Ministry has said that the United States’ allegations that Iran plans to kill the U.S. ambassador to Pretoria to avenge assassination of Lieutenant General Qassem Soleimani took South Africa by surprise.

By Farrokh Hesabi

The curious case of FFIRI’s statutes

TEHRAN - It has been more than two months since the Iranian Football Federation sent its statute to FIFA, but the international governing body of football has not yet approved it. And the question remains unanswered.

Stock market still experiencing a downward trend

TEHRAN- While the markets of forex and gold coin have been witnessing a trend of growth in Iran since the past week, the stock market, which had created hope for many investors, is still experiencing a downward trend, according to a private sector’s official.

TPO to hold meeting on constructional materials export to Africa

TEHRAN- Iran’s Trade Promotion Organization (TPO) will hold a meeting on October 3 for investigating the ways for boosting the exports of constructional materials and equipment to the African countries, an official with the organization announced.

Tehran, Washington to fight at ICJ over sanctions

TEHRAN — Tehran and Washington are slated to face off the latest round of their battle over the U.S. sanctions, which were imposed by the administration of Donald Trump, at the United Nations’ top court on Monday.

Younes Delfi joins HNK Gorica

TEHRAN – Iranian winger Younes Delfi joined Croatian first division side HNK Gorica on Monday.

Iran’s Shahr Khodro lose to UAE’s Shabab Al Ahli

TEHRAN – Iranian football team Shahr Khodro lost to Shabab Al Ahli 1-0 in Group B of the 2020 AFC Champions League.

Iran strongly protests European embassies’ interference

TEHRAN - Deputy Judiciary Chief for International and Human Rights Affairs Ali Bagheri has strongly protested against interferences by the European embassies in Iran’s internal affairs.

Zarif dismisses Arab normalization deals with Israel as election photo op

TEHRAN – Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said on Monday that Donald Trump, wading through a reelection year with a troubled campaign, “desperately” needed a photo op with certain Arab rulers to boost his reelection chances.

Tehran dismisses Politico report, says Iran committed to diplomatic principles

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Ministry Saeed Khatibzadeh on Monday rejected a report by Politico claiming that Iran is seeking to avenge assassination of Lieutenant General Qassem Soleimani, calling the report “customer-made, biased and purposeful”.

WHO provides Iran with COVID-19 antibody tests

TEHRAN – The World Health Organization (WHO), through a donation by the Robert Koch Institute (RKI) in Germany, has provided Iran with over 67,500 enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) tests.

Archaeologists to save relics before Iron Age cemetery submerged in dam waters

TEHRAN – A team of archaeologists, cultural heritage experts, and diggers plan to recover ancient human remains and relics from an Iron Age cemetery in Mersin, Semnan province, before the cemetery is disappeared under the waters of a nearby dam.

Yazd’s outer ramparts, towers to be restored to former glory

TEHRAN – A restoration project has been commenced on ancient mudbrick ramparts and towers, which were once parts of defensive fortifications around the city of Yazd, which is now a UNESCO World Heritage.

Iran eyes drawing more travelers from France: deputy tourism minister

TEHRAN – Iran eyes to attract more travelers from France as it has long been imprinted on the minds of French people particularly those interested in historical and ancient destinations, deputy tourism minister Vali Teymouri said on Sunday.

Three-story cruise boat to promote marine tourism in Bushehr

TEHRAN – A three-story cruise boat is being built in Bushehr as part of a program for promoting marine tourism in the southwestern province.

Archaeological excavation starts at centuries-old Sheikh Danial Tomb

TEHRAN – The first round of archaeological excavation has recently commenced at the 13th-century Sheikh Danial Tomb in the city of Khonj, southern Fars province.

Masonry arch bridge undergoes urgent restoration

TEHRAN – The 19th-century Moshir arch bridge, made of mortar and bricks, has undergone urgent restoration in southwestern Bushehr province, the provincial deputy tourism chief has said.

Excavations resume on Piranshahr’s historical sites

TEHRAN –New rounds of archeological excavations have been commenced on 10 historical sites around Zab River in the city of Piranshahr in the northwestern province of West Azarbaijan, the provincial tourism chief has said.