“Siraf: History, Topography and Environment” appears in Iranian bookstores

TEHRAN – TEHRAN - British archaeologist’s book “Siraf: History, Topography and Environment”, which turns the spotlight on seasons of archaeological surveys in the ancient Iranian port, has been published in Persian recently.

Enemies miserable over Iran-China partnership: Tehran

TEHRAN — Foreign Ministry spokesman Abbas Mousavi has announced that Iran’s relations with China are entering a new stage, which has made the enemies miserable that their plots have failed.

Iranian para athletes join ‘I Wear a Mask’ campaign

TEHRAN – Iranian para athletes have joined “I Wear A Mask’ camping.

ICCIMA offers solutions to increase re-injection of export revenue into NIMA

TEHRAN – The Foreign Currency Committee of Iran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture (ICCIMA) has offered 13 solutions for increasing the exporters’ compliance with the Central Bank of Iran (CBI)’s directive regarding the reinjection of their revenues into the economy.

IMIDRO assesses 490 small mines to be revived this year

TEHRAN- Iranian Mines and Mining Industries Development and Renovation Organization (IMIDRO) has assessed 490 idle small mines in 31 provinces across the country under the framework of a program for reviving, activation, and development of small mines.

‘Iran has capacity to export $1b of steel pipes, profiles annually’

TEHRAN - Amir Hossein Kaveh, the head of Iranian Syndicate of Steel Pipe and Profile Manufacturers, said the pipe and profile industry has a $1-billion annual export capacity which could be of great significance for the country’s economy in the current situation.

Gas supply to urban, rural areas ongoing despite pandemic

TEHRAN – National Iranian Gas Company (NIGC) continues its gas supply operations in rural and urban regions of various provinces despite the limitations created by the outbreak of the coronavirus, Shana reported.

3 water, wastewater projects inaugurated, started in Tehran

TEHRAN – Iranian Energy Minister Reza Ardakanian inaugurated and started three water and wastewater projects in Tehran Province on Monday, in the 11th week of the ministry’s A-B-Iran scheme, based on which every week several energy projects are going to be inaugurated across Iran.

Iran’s foreign trade expected to improve in Q2: TPO head

TEHRAN - Head of Iran’s Trade Promotion Organization (TPO) Hamid Zadboum said the country’s foreign trade is expected to improve in the second quarter of the current Iranian calendar year (June 21-September 21), TPO portal reported.

Payam Airport absorbs over $238m of investment in a year

TEHRAN- The managing director of Iran’s Payam International Airport announced that over 10 trillion rials (about $238.09 million) has been invested in Payam Special Economic Zone during the past Iranian calendar year (ended on March 19), IRNA reported.

TEDPIX may surpass 2m points next week: expert

TEHRAN- Taking the recent trend of trades at the Tehran Stock Exchange (TSE), the exchange’s main index, TEDPIX, is expected to surpass two million points in the next Iranian calendar week (July 18-July 24), Erfan Hoodi, a capital market expert told IRNA on Monday.

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Any move against Gaza will have significant repercussions on Israel: Palestinian expert

TEHRAN - Analysts believe that Israel's plan to annex large parts of the occupied West Bank could lead to an outbreak of confrontation in the Gaza Strip, especially as the Palestinians have strongly opposed the plan.

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An Interview with Naghdipari on Attractions of Air Sports of Skydive Instructor & Wingsuit Flyer

Master Naghdipari is one of the instructors of the United State Parachute Association (USPA) who entered the world of flying in 2011 and is the first person living in Iran who has been able to receive this degree from this prestigious organization.

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Trump not caring about human rights in Persian Gulf Arab states: human rights activist

Sarah Leah Whitson says reforms in Saudi Arabia have come “in a package of repression”

TEHRAN – A former director of the Middle East and North Africa division of Human Rights Watch says the Trump administration does not care about the human rights records of Persian Gulf Arab countries, noting Donlad Trump “cares only about selling weapons and making a profit.”

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Handicraft Expert: Iranian handicrafts suffer from poor branding

As one of the most original arts and crafts in the world, Iranian handicrafts suffer from poor branding.

DCI redesigns, upgrades drilling control, protection system

TEHRAN- Iran’s Drilling Company International (DCI) managed to redesign and upgrade the DCI-1 drilling control and protection system by the company's experts, the managing director announced.

Fire, explosion on U.S. naval ship injures at least 21

TEHRAN – A ship at the U.S. Naval base in San Diego has caught fire which according to reports, has injured at least 21 people on board.

Sponge iron output rises 12% in a quarter on year

TEHRAN- Production of sponge iron in Iran rose 12 percent during the first quarter of the current Iranian calendar year (March 20-June 20) compared to the first quarter of the previous year.

Defying U.S., China and Iran near trade and military partnership: NY Times

TEHRAN= Iran and China have quietly drafted a sweeping economic and security partnership that would clear the way for billions of dollars of Chinese investments in energy and other sectors, undercutting the Trump administration’s efforts to isolate the Iranian government because of its nuclear and military programs.

Carpet-weaving, most common home job in Jiria

A couple weaves a carpet with specific pattern on an old loom installed at their home in the small village of Jiria, Farahan county, central Markazi province, on July 9, 2020.

IranAir to resume Istanbul flights after five-month halt over virus pandemic

TEHRAN – Iran’s flag carrier Homa, known internationally as IranAir, is scheduled to resume Tehran-Istanbul flights following some five months of suspension over the outbreak of the coronavirus.

Iran’s proposal welcomed at COMCEC tourism meeting

TEHRAN – Iran’s proposal concerning the revival of domestic travels in the era of coronavirus has been welcomed at a recent webinar of the Standing Committee for Economic and Commercial Cooperation (COMCEC), which is affiliated with the Organization of the Islamic Cooperation.

Washington failed to prove Gen. Soleimani was threat to American interests: UN investigator

TEHRAN - Agnes Callamard, the UN special rapporteur on extrajudicial, summary or arbitrary executions, has said that the United States violated the principle of sovereignty by assassinating Lieutenant General Qassem Soleimani in early January.

Over 135,000 historical relics retrieved in 39 months

TEHRAN – Iranian authorities have recovered 135,879 original and fake historical objects from smugglers or illegal diggers over the past 39 months, a senior police official in charge of protecting cultural heritage has said.

Museums, tourist spots in Bushehr still closed due to COVID-19

TEHRAN – Museums across the southwestern Bushehr province will remain closed for one more week over the coronavirus outbreak, provincial tourism chief has said. 

'Persepolis are not champions yet' - Yahya Golmohammadi

TEHRAN – Persepolis football team coach Yahya Golmohammadi has warned his team there is still a lot of work left to be done in their bid to win the Iran Professional League title.

4-star hotels to promote tourism in Ilam province

TEHRAN – Two four-star hotels are being built in Ilam to give a boost to the hospitality sector in the lesser-known western province, CHTN reported.

Majid Jalali no longer Gol Gohar coach

TEHRAN – Majid Jalali has parted way with Gol Gohar football team, following poor results in Iran Professional league (IPL) on Sunday.

Travel industry set to reflect true image of Iran’s safety, capability

TEHRAN – Iran has been taking major efforts to guarantee the safety of foreign travelers and reflect a true image of the country and its capacities in the tourism sector, deputy tourism minister Vali Teymouri said on Saturday.