Tehran, Dakar hold webinar on boosting trade

TEHRAN - Tehran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines, and Agriculture (TCCIMA) held a webinar on the expansion of trade with Senegal in collaboration with the Dakar Chamber of Commerce, Industry, and Agriculture.

Pakistan PM: Pompeo’s attempts to link al-Qaeda to Iran intended to please Israel

Imran Khan says no one believes Pompeo’s claim that Iran has links with al-Qaeda

TEHRAN – The prime minister of Pakistan has said the purpose behind U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo's anti-Iran’s remarks is to appease the Zionists, but the world does not believe in his false allegations, IRNA reported on Saturday.

French FM says it is urgent U.S. returns to JCPOA, asks Iran to revise nuclear policy

TEHRAN - The French foreign minister has said it urgent that Tehran abides by the terms of the nuclear agreement and Washington returns to the deal, officially called the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).

Top IRGC commander: We can hit moving targets in the ocean from the heart of our land

Ballistic missiles successfully hit mock enemy’s vessels 1,800 kilometers away in Northern Indian Ocean

TEHRAN – The commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC), Major General Hossein Salami, said on Saturday that targeting aircraft carriers and warships by long-range ballistic missiles is part of Iran's defense strategy.

Majid Jalali appointed Nassaji coach

TEHRAN – Long-serving coach Majid Jalali was named as new head coach of Nassaji football club on Saturday.

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Special Programs of HAMRAHE AVAL during Fatemiyah Days

- Religious groups and circles can broadcast their programs on the occasion of anniversary of martyrdom of Hazrat Fatemeh Zahra (PBUH) via internet of HAMRAHE AVAL (MCI) free-of-charge.

Saei suspended for one-year after bust-up with official

TEHRAN – Disciplinary Committee of the Iran Taekwondo Federation has suspended Hadi Saei for one-year and fined him $400 after an altercation with an official during the league competition on Thursday.

Nassaji part ways with coach Vahid Fazeli

TEHRAN – Iranian top flight football club Nassaji have decided to part ways with Vahid Fazeli.

Sepahan emerge victorious over Paykan: IPL

TEHRAN – Sepahan football team defeated Paykan 2-1 in Matchday 11 of Iran Professional League (IPL) on Friday.

Iranian, Japanese museums discuss preservation, exploitation of cultural heritage

TEHRAN - Experts from the National Museum of Iran and the Museum of Teikyo University of Japan have explored ways to enhance cooperation in various museology arenas during a webinar on Wednesday.

Over 480,000 tons of washing powder produced in 9 months

TEHRAN- Production of washing powder in Iran stood at over 480,000 tons during the first nine month of the current Iranian calendar year (March 20-December 20, 2020), according to the data released by the Industry, Mining and Trade Ministry.

Brentford complete permanent signing of Ghoddos

TEHRAN - Brentford football club have finalized a deal to add Saman Ghoddos to their squad on a permanent basis.

Tehran Subway offering free-of-charge COVID-19 tests

TEHRAN - Tehran Urban and Suburban Railway Operation Company (TUSROC) is providing passengers with COVID-19 tests free of charge at one of its stations.

TEDPIX slides 6.5% in a week

TEHRAN- TEDPIX, the main index of the Tehran Stock Exchange (TSE), dropped 6.5 percent in the past Iranian calendar week.

Iranian government submits ‘violence against women’ bill to parliament

TEHRAN – The Iranian government has submitted a long-awaited bill for the protection of women against violence to the parliament.

Jask oil terminal’s offshore development to begin soon

TEHRAN- The offshore development of Jask oil terminal will be started in a couple of days, the deputy managing director of National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC) for engineering and development affairs told IRNA on Friday.

‘Electronic infrastructure promotes resilience of economies during pandemic’

TEHRAN- Countries that had a stronger e-government infrastructure during the coronavirus pandemic situation were able to have a more resilient economy, the chairman of the Information Technology and Communication Committee of Iran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture (ICCIMA) stated.

U.S. adds Iranian COVID-19 vaccine developers to sanctions list

TEHRAN – The U.S. Department of the Treasury has added Mohammad Mokhber, the president of the Execution of Imam Khomeini's Order, and Barkat Ventures, which developed the first homegrown vaccine for the coronavirus, to OFAC's Specially Designated Nationals (SDN) list.

Steel export surpasses $2.1b in 9 months

TEHRAN- Iran has exported 5.6 million tons of steel valued at $2.179 billion during the first nine months of the current Iranian calendar year (March 20-December 20, 2020), according to the data released by the Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration (IRICA).

Projects worth $2.19b inaugurated in free, special zones

TEHRAN- President Hassan Rouhani inaugurated 61 projects worth 92 trillion rials (about $2.19 billion) in some of the free trade zones and special economic zones of the country through video conference on Thursday, IRNA reported.

Iranian midfielder Rahmani joins Swedish team Dalkurd FF

TEHRAN – Iranian midfielder Bakhtiar Rahmani has joined second-tier Swedish team Dalkurd FF on a three-year contract.

Zarif: Pompeo ending ‘disastrous career with more warmongering lies’ by Iran, Qaeda link rant

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says his American counterpart is marking the twilight of his already “disastrous” career with a pathetic end by resorting to more baseless “warmongering lies” about Iran and other countries, Press TV reported.

Foreign Ministry: U.S. allegation of Iran’s link with al-Qaeda sign of desperation

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson has dismissed the false accusations of Iranian ties with al-Qaeda by the outgoing U.S. secretary of state as a sign of Washington's frustration and the failure of its policy of “maximum pressure” on Tehran.

Senior MP: Seoul must immediately release Iran's funds

TEHRAN -- Chairman of the Iranian Parliament National Security and Foreign Policy Committee Mojtaba Zonnouri urged the Seoul government on Tuesday to swiftly unblock Iranian funds in South Korean banks.