Iranian troupe Titowak to perform “Divine Comedy” in Hungary

TEHRAN – The Titowak Theater Group from Iran will perform “Divine Comedy-Inferno” at the FÉM Arts and Café in Budapest, Hungary on March 21 and 22. 

Nominees for Islamic Revolution Artist of the Year announced

TEHRAN – The Art Bureau of the Islamic Ideology Dissemination Organization announced on Monday the nominees for the Islamic Revolution Artist of the Year.

Iran to drop tattooed players from Team Melli

TEHRAN – The Iranian tattooed players have reportedly no place in Iran national football team from now on.

By Setareh Behroozi

Steps taken for technology and innovation improvement in 1397

Digital transformation, e-government, knowledge economy, and space-based business are amongst catch-phrases of technology in Iran during the Iranian calendar year 1397, ending on March 20.

By Hanif Ghaffari 

Anger of American citizens from the White House

TEHRAN - Although U.S. President Donald Trump vetoed the congressional decision using his special powers, the U.S. president's move has led to anger and discontent among U.S. citizens. Currently, American citizens call the White House a symbol of the violation of democracy in the United States.

Iranian researchers succeed in building thermal cycler 

TEHRAN — A group of Iranian researchers at Sharif University of Technology have successfully made a thermal cycler after three years of incessant efforts, IRNA news agency reported on Saturday.

Over 7,000 talented students qualified for pre-international Olympiads

TEHRAN — Taking part in 9 national examinations, 7,646 students managed to get admission for pre-international Olympiads exams, deputy director of the National Organization for Development of Exceptional Talents has said.

Injured Caracal survived death in southern Iran

TEHRAN – A Caracal, a wild cat, found wounded in Jahrom city, the southern province of Fars, survived after receiving immediate medical treatment, IRNA reported on Friday.

Shares of 3 petchem companies to be offered at stock market

TEHRAN- The shares of three petrochemical companies will be offered at the stock market in the next Iranian calendar year, which starts on March 21, 2019, IRNA reported on Sunday.

Zarif: Iranians, Kurds will never forget Halabja chemical attack

TEHRAN – Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said the Iranian nation and Kurdish brothers in Iraq will never forget the Halabja and Sardasht chemical attacks.

Iranians will not give in to pressure: Rouhani

TEHRAN – President Hassan Rouhani said on Sunday that the Iranian people will resist economic pressure created by the United States’ sanctions and will not “give in to enemies”.

Foreign forces should leave Syria, Iranian military chief says

TEHRAN - Major General Mohammad Baqeri, chief of the Iranian armed forces, said on Sunday that foreign forces that are in Syria without a permission by the Damascus government should leave the country.

The entire occupied lands within range of Hezbollah missiles: IRGC chief 

TEHRAN – The commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps has said that Lebanon’s Hezbollah movement possesses missiles with a range that covers the entire Palestinian territories occupied by Israel.

Iran facing challenges in borders with Pakistan, Iraqi Kurdistan: Interior Ministry

TEHRAN - Deputy Interior Minister Hossein Zolfaghari said on Sunday that Iran is facing challenges at its borders with Pakistan and the Iraqi Kurdistan.

Rehabilitation center opens for unadmitted addicts

TEHRAN – Head of the counter narcotics headquarters says a new rehabilitation center has been opened for sick addicts who are not admitted to other centers.

Rouhani says Iran-Iraq relations are firm

TEHRAN – In a meeting of the Supreme Council of Economic Coordination on Saturday, President Hassan Rouhani said that relationship between Iran and Iraq are so strong that it cannot be damaged.

Iran to unveil 112 new nuclear achievements in April

TEHRAN – Iran is set to unveil 112 new nuclear achievements in April, according to the spokesman for the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI).

Iran sends warships to Bab-el-Mandeb Strait

TEHRAN – Iran’s Navy has dispatched its 61st flotilla to Bab-el-Mandab Strait and the Gulf of Aden to secure maritime routes used by Iranian vessels, Chief of the Navy’s Southern Fleet Afshin Tashk said on Sunday.

Steel products output rises 8% in 11 months on year

TEHRAN- Production of steel products in Iran rose eight percent during the eleven-month period from March 21, 2018 to February 19, 2019, IRNA reported on Sunday citing the data released by Iranian Steel Producers Association.

South Pars phases 13, 22-24 inaugurated

TEHRAN - Phases 13, 22, 23 and 24 of developing Iran’s South Pars gas field were officially inaugurated by President Hassan Rouhani on Sunday, Shana reported.

U.S. to blame for tensions in oil market: Zanganeh

TEHRAN – Iranian Oil Minister Bijan Namdar Zanganeh has blamed U.S. for the tensions created in the oil market, Shana reported on Saturday.

“Cold Sweat” to compete in Panama festival 

TEHRAN – Iranian director Soheil Beiraqi’s drama “Cold Sweat” will be competing in the International Film Festival of Panama, the organizers have announced.

“Tehran: City of Love” wins award at Sofia film festival

TEHRAN – Iranian director Ali Jaberansari’s film “Tehran: City of Love” received the Young Jury Award at the Sofia International Film Festival, which is currently underway in the Bulgarian capital. 

Spanish producer Rosa Bosch to hold workshop at Fajr festival

TEHRAN – Spanish film producer Rosa Bosch will hold a workshop during the 37th Fajr International Film Festival, the organizers announced on Sunday.

Museum opens for traditional Iranian puppet show kheimeh shab-bazi 

TEHRAN – A museum opened in downtown Tehran on Saturday for the traditional Iranian puppet show, kheimeh shab-bazi.

Iran to mull over rise in cinema ticket prices

TEHRAN – The Screening Council of the Ministry of Culture and Islamic Guidance will hold a meeting today to consider an increase in ticket prices of Iranian movie theaters.

Iranian athletes win two gold at Asian Youth Championships

TEHRAN - Arsalan Ghashghaei and Mohammad Reza Rahmanifar won two gold medals at the Asian Youth Athletics Championships in Hong Kong on Sunday.