Italian traveler finds Iran’s bazaars as heavens for photography

TEHRAN – Angela Corrias, an Italian-born Journalist, blogger and photographer who captures daily life mainly in Afghanistan, Iran and Italy, has found certain traditional bazaars in Iran as heavens for photography.

By Afshin Majlesi

Hoz-e Sultan: Discover huge natural mirror in central Iranian plateau

TEHRAN – Iranian landscape, as you probably know, changes dramatically from region to region; snow-capped mountains, barren plains and deserts, green valleys, coastal lands and various-sized islands to name a few.

By staff and agency

China says U.S. ‘wrong behavior’ is root cause of crisis over Iran nuclear deal

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Geng Shuang said on Tuesday that the United States should quit the “wrong behavior” toward the 2015 nuclear deal with Iran and make room for diplomatic efforts.

Iran condemns coup in Bolivia

TEHRAN - Foreign Ministry spokesman Abbas Mousavi on Tuesday condemned a coup in Bolivia and change of government without a legal basis.

By Mohammad Homaeefar

Pakistan welcomes Rouhani’s HOPE initiative: Fakhar Imam

TEHRAN – Chairman of Pakistan’s parliamentary committee on Kashmir says his country welcomes Iranian President Hassan Rouhani’s initiative for securing the Persian Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz, called “Hormuz Peace Endeavor (HOPE)”.

By Damir Nazarov

Hamas bias is fraught with consequences

Hamas once again condemned Saudi Arabia in connection with the detention and abuse of Palestinians affiliated with Hamas. However, only condemnation and nothing more. Hamas is trying to avoid conflict, party officials say, and is enshrined in the movement's Charter. There is a saying-everything is known in comparison.

Iran allocates $100 million to seal southeastern borders: governor

TEHRAN - Ahmad Ali Mohebati, governor of southeastern border province of Sistan-Balouchestan, said on Sunday that the government has decided to withdraw 100 million dollars from the National Development Fund (NDF) to seal borders with Pakistan

By staff and agency

Next EU chief backs reducing dependence on dollar in defiance of U.S. sanctions on Iran

Charles Michel, the next president of the European Council, has backed efforts to reducing role of the United States’ dollar and increasing the international role of the euro.

Larijani urges closer border security co-op with Pakistan

TEHRAN – Ali Larijani, Iran’s parliament speaker, said on Monday that Tehran and Islamabad should strengthen cooperation to boost security at common border areas to avoid potential sabotage acts.

It’s illogical that we comply with nuclear pact but you remain onlooker, Rouhani tells the West  

President says U.S. sanctions unable to bring Iranians to their knees 

TEHRAN - Iranian President Hassan Rouhani laid emphasis on Monday on inefficiency of pressures on independent nations, reiterating that U.S.-imposed sanctions will never bring the proud Iranians to their knees. 

Ghalibaf has no intention to run for parliament, MP says

TEHRAN - Abdolreza Mesri, a senior principlist MP, has said that Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, a former mayor of Tehran and presidential contender, will not run for the upcoming parliamentary elections.

‘Pakistan is against U.S. illegal sanctions on Iran’

TEHRAN - Naveed Qamar, head of Iran-Pakistan parliamentary friendship group, has said that Pakistan will not support the United States’ illegal sanctions on Iran.

Salehi says Iran ready to transfer nuclear expertise to Persian Gulf countries

TEHRAN - Ali Akbar Salehi, the chief the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI), said on Sunday that Iran is ready to transfer its nuclear expertise to the Persian Gulf littoral states.

Iranian on round-the-globe camelback journey hoping to save the animal from extinction

TEHRAN – Mohammad Amiri-Roudan, an Iranian traveler and athlete, who has commenced a journey across the globe on camelback, aims to draw worldwide attention to the Iranian Bactrian camel, which he says, is on the verge of extinction.

Pakistani parliamentary delegation in Tehran to strengthen ties

TEHRAN – A Pakistani parliamentary delegation has visited Tehran to strengthen ties between Tehran and Islamabad. 

From generation to generation: The art of Tanbur in Kermanshah

Tanbur, a long-necked fretted lute, is an inseparable part of the lives of the Kurds in Iran, so much so that the children learn how to play it before they learn how to read and write.

New archaeological season begins in Burnt City

TEHRAN – A group of Iranian archaeologists and fellow international experts have recently commenced a fresh round of exploration in the Burnt City, a UNESCO-registered site in southeastern Iran.

By Yuram Abdullah Weiler

Hitting brick walls: Iran brooks another year of U.S. economic terrorism

“We have now, for a full year, tried to find banks that are able and willing to transfer money from donors to support our work for Afghan refugees and disaster victims in Iran, but we are hitting brick walls on every side.” —Secretary-General of the Norwegian Refugee Council Jan Egeland

Visit ‘Owpart’ where jungle borders desert in Iran

TEHRAN – Amongst wanders of the nature is sudden climate change when you pass Iran’s northern Mazandaran province for Semnan in its south. Here the Owpart region acts like an elevated natural barrier, dividing lush jungles from the harsh, sun-scorched desert lands.

IranAir to resume flights to Rome after ban on rival airline

TEHRAN – Iran’s flag carrier Homa, known internationally as IranAir, is scheduled to resume flights to the Italian capital Rome after rival airline Mahan Air was banned from the European country’s airspace, Press TV reported.

By Mohammad Ali Haqshenas

Why you cannot afford to miss Jakarta’s Istiqlal Mosque

JAKARTA (MNA) – Sure there are many must-see destinations in Indonesia but one special mosque in Jakarta is a visit that will never be forgotten.

Iran grabs Berlinale Spotlight

TEHRAN – The 70th Berlin International Film Festival announced on Thursday that Berlinale Spotlight, the festival’s special program arranged for outside of the festival period, will be held in Iran and South Asia.

By Martin Love

Iran actually is managing misfortune with aplomb

Recent reports claim the U.S. is constructing a couple military bases or outposts in or near Syrian oil fields around Deir ez-Zor in far eastern Syria. It’s hard to imagine anything more absurd or arrogant or, for that matter, illegal. It’s not only illegal but stealing Syria’s oil is nothing but raw, in-your-face theft, and if anyone EVER thought the U.S. was in ANY foreign lands to bring good tidings, democracy, respect for human rights that includes alleged women’s rights, then this crass move ought to once and for all time rip the cover off any assertions to the contrary about what the so-called “empire’s” true intentions are.

Iran has tipped balance of effective force in Middle East to its advantage: IISS

John Chipman, director-general and chief executive of the International Institute for Strategic Studies, has written an article arguing that Iran has tipped the balance of effective force in the Middle East to its advantage.

Indian journalists on fam tour across Iran 

TEHRAN - A delegation of Indian journalists and media personnel has commenced a familiarization tour across Iran with the aim of getting acquainted with its medical tourism potentials, tourist destinations, natural landscapes, local people and their traditions.

“Just 6.5” wins added global recognition for Iranian cinema at Tokyo festival

TEHRAN – Iranian cinema was center stage at the 32nd Tokyo International Film Festival last Tuesday after the award-winning Iranian drama “Just 6.5” received two major honors at the event.

IAEA inspector tried to commit act of sabotage in Iran's nuclear sites: ambassador

TEHRAN – Kazem Gharibabadi, Iran’s ambassador and permanent representative to the Vienna-based international organizations, said on Thursday the Islamic Republic will not compromise on safety and security at its nuclear facilities.

Iran to attend Tashkent international tourism expo

TEHRAN – A number of Iranian exhibitors will attend the 25th Tashkent International Tourism Fair (TITF 2019) --“Tourism on the Silk Road” – which will be held in the capital city of Uzbekistan from November 13 to 15, Fars reported on Thursday. 

Six dead, hundreds injured as 5.9 magnitude earthquake hits northwestern Iran

TEHRAN - A magnitude 5.9 earthquake struck northwestern Iran early Friday, killing at least six people and injuring 584 others so far.

Iran’s nuclear moves intended to save JCPOA, says Iran’s ambassador 

TEHRAN - Hamid Baeidinejad, Iran’s ambassador to London, said on Tuesday that Iran’s decision to partially scale down its commitments under the 2015 multilateral nuclear deal is only aimed at saving the agreement from a total collapse.