Discover how pinnacle of art, genius of ancient architects turned natural arch into full-fledged stronghold

TEHRAN – A good amalgam of natural landscape and human genius has created what modern visitors witness at Sepahbod Khorshid Cave, which was once a unique defensive architecture during the Sassanid era (224–651 CE).

Rice planting starts at paddy fields in Mazandaran

Photos depict rice seedlings freshly planted at paddy fields, which are sandwiched between green hills in Zirab county, northern Mazandaran province, May 24, 2020.

100 production companies to be listed on stock exchange by Mar. 2021

TEHRAN- Iran’s deputy industry, mining and trade minister said that 100 production companies are projected to be listed on the stock exchange of the country by the end of the current Iranian calendar year (March 20, 2021), IRNA reported.

Bushehr Province exports commodities to 28 countries in 2 months

TEHRAN- Bushehr Province, in the southwest of Iran, has exported goods to 28 countries around the world in the first two months of the current Iranian calendar year (March 20-May 20), according to the director-general of the province’s customs administration.

Aran-Bidgol has potential to become cultural tourism hub

TEHRAN – The city of Aran-Bidgol in central Isfahan province has the potential to become one of the cultural tourism hubs of the country thanks to its history of human social life which dates back to more than 40,000 years ago, governor of the city has said.

Hiroshima animation festival picks “Am I a Wolf?” from Iran

TEHRAN – The 18th Hiroshima International Animation Festival will screen the acclaimed short “Am I a Wolf?” from Iranian director Amir-Hushang Moin.

IIDCYA to screen naqqali performances on Instagram

TEHRAN – Iran’s Institute for Intellectual Development of Children and Young Adults (IIDCYA) plans to publish several naqqali performances on its Instagram in the near future.

Online life is our ultimate fate during pandemic: filmmaker Sirus Alvnad

TEHRAN – Filmmaker Sirus Alvand has said that the extensive use of internet services during the pandemic makes online life part and parcel of people’s ultimate fate this year.

Iranian center buys rights for Persian translation of “Jau” about Bahrain prison

TEHRAN – The Dayereye Mina (Blue Circle) Literary Agency has purchased the rights for a Persian translation of “Jau” from the Arabic publisher of the book that explores stories about political activists from Jau Prison in Bahrain.

Persian sci-fi “Monster Hunt” on capture of U.S. RQ-170 spy drone by Iran published 

TEHRAN – A Persian science fiction recounting the story of a U.S. RQ-170 spy drone captured by Iran in 2011 has been published.

Photographer Mohammad Rezai snaps pics of volunteers helping fight coronavirus

TEHRAN – Photographer Mohammad Rezai has made his best efforts to record the COVID-19 pandemic at the very beginning by covering the volunteer groups that stepped in to bury the dead bodies and help medical workers on the front line of the campaign against the novel virus.

Khorasan Razavi exports $11.1m of handicrafts

TEHRAN – Some 9,000 tons of handicrafts valued at $11.1 million were exported from northeastern Khorasan Razavi province during the previous Iranian calendar year 1398 (ended March 19), CHTN reported.

Nearly 200 to 225 people killed in November protests, minister suggests

TEHRAN — Iranian Interior Minister Abdolreza Rahmani-Fazli has suggested that nearly 200 to 225 people were killed during the widespread protests in November 2019.

Tehran slams ‘irresponsible’ U.S. regime for WHO exit

TEHRAN — Tehran has censured the “irresponsible” U.S. regime for ending its relationship with the World Health Organization (WHO) in the middle of the worldwide fight against the novel coronavirus pandemic.

Last Iranian fuel tanker reaches Venezuelan waters

TEHRAN - The 5th and last Iranian fuel tanker reached Venezuelan waters on Sunday, Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Economic Diplomacy Gholamreza Ansari has said.

Iranian people are victims of Trump’s decisions: Colorado University professor

TEHRAN - Sven Steinmo, a professor of political science at the University of Colorado, has said that the Iranian people are victims of U.S. President Donald Trump’s decisions and their lives are in danger because of sanctions.

No restrictions for organizing package tours: deputy minister

TEHRAN – Iran’s deputy tourism minister Vali Teymouri has said that the ministry sees no restrictions for organizing package tours by travel agencies as far as health protocols to curb the coronavirus are observed.

Iran urges U.S. to listen to its people

TEHRAN – Iran’s Foreign Ministry has urged the United States to listen to its people and change its bankrupt policies.

Charity foundation to implement 218 water supply projects in deprived areas

TEHRAN – Barekat Charity Foundation will implement 218 water supply projects with a budget of 1.1 trillion rials (nearly $261 million at the official rate of 42,000 rials) in deprived and rural areas of the country.

Winning the title is in Persepolis’s DNA: coach

TEHRAN – Persepolis coach Hamid Motahari says that they have good chance to win the Iran Professional League (IPL) title since to win the trophy is in the team’s DNA.

Water taxi design contest aims to promote maritime tourism

TEHRAN – A water taxi design contest will be held in Tehran in order to develop maritime tourism, ISNA reported.

Iranian veteran journalist Fathi dies

TEHRAN – Iran long-serving journalist Fatollah Fathi passed away at the age of 58 on Sunday.

Racism in U.S. is systematic: expert

TEHRAN - Foad Izadi, a professor at the University of Tehran, has said that racism in the United States is a “systematic” phenomenon.

Iran’s powerful air force able to counter threats: commander

TEHRAN - Brigadier General Aziz Nasirzadeh, the commander of the Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force (IRIAF), said on Sunday that Iran’s Air Force is powerful and is capable to respond to threats.

Iran handball goalkeeper Babasafari signs for Buzau

TEHRAN – Iran national handball team goalkeeper Mohsen Babasafari has joined Romanian handball club Buzau.

100,000 housing units to be constructed for workers of industrial parks

TEHRAN – Iranian Transport and Urban Development Minister Mohammad Eslami said the government has it on the agenda to construct 100,000 housing units for the workers of the industrial parks across the country in collaboration with Iran Chamber of Cooperatives (ICC).

Iran’s 2-month non-oil trade exceeds $9b

TEHRAN – The value of Iran’s non-oil trade during the first two months of the current Iranian calendar year (March 20-May 20) stood at $9.341 billion, IRNA reported on Sunday.

TPO, IRISL discuss co-op for improving maritime transportation

TEHRAN – Head of Trade Promotion Organization (TPO) of Iran says the Islamic Republic of Iran Shipping Line (IRISL) accounts for 22 percent of the country’s cargo transportation, adding that TPO is ready to cooperate with IRISL to increase this share in order to develop non-oil exports.

Railway transports 6,300 wagons of goods between Iran, Turkey in 70 days