Largest nursery in Iran inaugurated

TEHRAN – The largest nursery in Iran, which is said to be the largest as well in the Middle East, was inaugurated in a ceremony in Tehran on Friday.

WCC experts assessing Shiraz as ‘a world city of handicrafts’

TEHRAN - World Crafts Council-Asia Pacific Region Director Ghada Hijavi along with a fellow expert arrived in Shiraz on Tuesday to follow up on their assessment to name the southern Iranian city “a world city of handicrafts”.

Swiss traveler astonished by charms of Kerman province

TEHRAN – Swiss globetrotter Lola Bernardoni, who has recently toured Kerman, says she was astounded to find such top tourist attractions across the southeastern Iranian province.

Birdwatching can propel tourism growth in Caspian Sea island

TEHRAN – Ashuradeh, Iran’s sole island in the Caspian Sea, and its surrounding wetlands constitute a rich ecological haven for many migratory birds. However, birdwatching has remained somehow an untapped potential for tourism growth in the coastal region.

Bust of Persian poet Rudaki unveiled at Moscow university  

TEHRAN – A bust of Rudaki, who is considered as the father of classical Persian poetry, has been unveiled at the Lomonosov Moscow State University in Russia. 

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How Guterres suppressed the Western media warfare against Iran

On the morning of September 14, 2019, the Saudi Aramco oil facilities in Buqayq and Khurais in eastern Saudi Arabia were attacked by the Yemeni army and Popular Resistance Committees, which cut the country’s oil production by %50.

Iran closes southwestern border to Iraqi travelers

TEHRAN – Iran has closed its southwestern Chazzabeh border crossing with Iraq to inbound travelers due to insecurity and unrest in the neighboring country.

Iran, Russia, Turkey to hold parliamentary talks in Ankara: Russian MP

TEHRAN — Iran, Russia and Turkey are set to hold parliamentary consultations in Ankara early next year, a Russian lawmaker said on Tuesday.

Foreign diplomats meet Iran’s human rights chief

TEHRAN — Mohammad Javad Larijani, secretary of the High Council for Human Rights in Iran, hosted a meeting with a number of foreign ambassadors in Tehran on Tuesday.

By Hana Saada

Iran eyes strong ties with Algeria under new president Tebboune

ALGERIA - The Iranian Foreign Ministry expressed congratulations on the successful holding of the crucial presidential election in Algeria, voicing hope that the newly-elected president would chart a new era for the Iranian-Algerian deeply-rooted ties.

‘Iran is fighting narcotics on behalf of the world’

TEHRAN — Eskandar Momeni, chief of Iran’s drug war commander, says the Islamic Republic of Iran has been fighting against illicit drugs on behalf of the world.

Impeachment motion against oil minister withdrawn: lawmaker

TEHRAN (Press TV) — The Iranian parliament has withdrawn a motion to impeach Oil Minister Bijan Namdar Zanganeh a month after he was accused of ignoring the will of the lawmakers before announcing a controversial fuel price hike.

“Hava, Maryam, Ayesha”, product of Iran’s help: Afghan director  

TEHRAN – Tehran-based Afghan filmmaker Sahra Karimi said that her drama “Hava, Maryam, Ayesha” is the outcome of helpful Iranians.

Who travels with SURFIRAN? A snapshot of SURFIRAN group tours

Each year, many tourists from different countries choose SURFIRAN as their local tour in Iran. Travelling as part of a group is perhaps one of the best ways to explore the Iran as you'll have the opportunity to share your experiences with like-minded travelers and even make lifelong friendships!

Iranian arrivals in Georgia plunge 34.5% in October

TEHRAN - Iranian arrivals in Georgia has decreased 34.5 percent in October from a year earlier, according to data compiled by the National Statistics Office of Georgia.

Enemies terrified of Iran’s scientific progress: Masoud Soleimani

TEHRAN – Masoud Soleimani, the Iranian scientist who was released from a U.S. jail earlier this month, said on Sunday that enemies are terrified of Iran’s scientific progress.

Ashraf Ghani receives credentials of Iran’s new ambassador

TEHRAN – Afghan President Ashraf Ghani met Iran’s new ambassador to Afghanistan on Sunday and received his credentials.

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Malaysian PM calls U.S. sanctions on Iran a ‘form of dictatorship’

Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad has said that Washington’s sanctions against Iran are a “form of dictatorship”.

Special attractions in Iran that you should see

Have you ever heard about Badab-e Surt? What about the hottest place on Earth? Have you ever seen Harra Forests? If you like to visit these places, and much more, it’s time for planning a trip to Iran.

Iran seeking to win four joint UNESCO tags in 2020

TEHRAN – Iran is seeking to secure four world heritage status jointly with other countries in 2020.

U.S. is open to talks with Iran: Brian Hook

TEHRAN – Brian Hook, the U.S. special representative for Iran, says the United States is open to dialogue with Iran even as Washington reinforces sanctions against the Islamic Republic.

1,795 kg narcotics seized in Kermanshah in eight months

TEHRAN – Kermanshah Province’s anti-narcotics police have confiscated 1,795 kilograms of different illicit drugs over eight months, from March 21 to November 22, Mehr reported.

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Mahathir Mohamad says U.S. sanctions on Iran violate international law

Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad said on Saturday that the United States’ sanctions on Iran violate the United Nations charter and international law.

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Islamabad continues efforts to mediate between Iran, Saudi Arabia: Pakistan Today

Imran Khan, the Pakistani prime minister, was scheduled to visit Riyadh on a one-day trip on Saturday as part of continued efforts to mediate between Iran and Saudi Arabia, Pakistan Today reported on Friday.

Larijani says Iran, Turkey are active in establishing regional security

TEHRAN – Majlis Speaker Ali Larijani said on Saturday that Iran and Turkey are active in helping establish long-lasting security in the region.

Azerbaijani airline to launch Mashhad-Baku flights

TEHRAN – An Azerbaijani airline is slated to launch flights from the capital city of Baku to the Iranian city of Mashhad on Monday.

Is it safe to travel to Iran 2019 – 2020?

Iran is a four-season country with almost 2500 years of history that also has 24 Iran UNESCO world heritage sites. Doesn’t matter the taste, Iran can be the number one choice of many foreign tourists. If you are a fan of camping and eco-tours, we can offer the Hyrcania forests of north witch are Iran’s newest UNESCO world heritage site too. If you are a fan of historical sites, here in Iran, you can visit the tomb of Cyrus the great and where he ruled his kingdom. If you want to experience something completely new and exciting, we offer you to visit Iran Nomads. In summary from snow activities to visiting the hottest desert in the world, from staying in the luxuries five-star hotels to camping in the middle of the jungle, and in one word everything can be experienced in Iran.

Iran can give response if attacked: Nasrallah

TEHRAN-The Secretary-General of the Lebanese Hezbollah Resistance Movement Hassan Nasrallah warned of US plots for Lebanon, Iran and the region.