12 ancient sites to go in western Iran

TEHRAN – From the coasts of the Persian Gulf to the lush mountainous forests of the northwest, and from snow-tipped northern cliffs to scorching southern deserts, here is a pick of ancient sites to inspire, delight and motivate if willing to visit wild western Iran.

President urges people to stay at home

Iran will definitely defeat coronavirus: Rouhani

TEHRAN - Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said on Monday that his country's vast medical capacities coupled with national endeavor will certainly root out the COVID-19, urging people to avoid unnecessary trips in the upcoming New Year holidays.  

Alireza Beiranvand talks about coronavirus, Antwerp, and his future dreams

TEHRAN – Iran international goalkeeper, Alireza Beiranvnad, who will leave Persepolis at the summer, believes that the Reds will win Iran Professional League (IPL) for the fourth time in a row.

Attacks on Iraqi forces show U.S. desperation: party chief

TEHRAN — The secretary-general of the Islamic Coalition Party said on Monday that the United States’ cowardly attacks against Iraq and its popular forces show the American rulers’ desperation.

Police not tasked to quarantine cities in Iran

TEHRAN — Iran’s police chief says his forces are not tasked to quarantine cities and towns due to the spread of coronavirus in the country.

Advisor says Armenia’s plan to open embassy in Tel Aviv is ‘surprising’ 

TEHRAN — Hossein Amir Abdollahian, a senior foreign policy advisor to the Iranian Parliament speaker, said on Sunday that the Armenian government’s decision to open embassy in Tel Aviv runs counter to the interests of the Palestinians.

Pop singer Hamid Hirad battling leukemia

TEHRAN – Iranian pop singer Hamid Hirad is suffering from leukemia, Avazino Records, a Tehran-based record label, announced in a press release published on Monday. 

Mohsen Chavoshi to encourage people to stay at home in new song 

TEHRAN – Iranian pop star Mohsen Chavoshi plans to release a song to encourage people to stay at home while the coronavirus still spreads in the country.

“What the Wind Knows” comes to Iranian bookstores

TEHRAN – American writer and journalist Amy Harmon’s latest book “What the Wind Knows” has recently been published in Persian by Tandis Publications in Tehran. 

Coronavirus halts Iran-Vietnam film project “Falling in Love in Hanoi” 

TEHRAN – The production of “Falling in Love in Hanoi”, a project between Iran and Vietnam, has come to a halt as members of the Iranian crew have failed to get visas to Vietnam due to the new virus outbreak in the world.

Graphic designers display posters on new virus in virtual exhibit “Again Iran” 

TEHRAN – Groups of Iranian graphic designers have launched an online exhibition titled “Again Iran”, which displays their latest artworks promoting advice on coronavirus.

Turkish singer Mahsun Kirmizigül offers sympathy to Iranians over coronavirus blight

TEHRAN – Turkish singer and songwriter Mahsun Kirmizigül extended his sympathy to Iranians over the coronavirus epidemic in the country on his latest Instagram post published on Sunday. 

Islamic Revolution Artist of the Year longlist announced

TEHRAN – The longlist for the Islamic Revolution Artist of the Year award was announced on Sunday and film director Narges Abyar is the most renowned figure on the list.

What is activated carbon or activated charcoal

Activated carbon or activated charcoal is one of the most widely used substances in the water treatment industry, which is mostly produced in powder and granular forms. The main applications of activated carbon are separating the pigments, odors, tastes and chlorine from the water in the food and chemical industry, aquarium, domestic and industrial water treatment and in cleansing the skin and teeth.

Iranian futsal coach Taheri dies of coronavirus

TEHRAN – Iran football and futsal coach Ahmad Taheri died of coronavirus on Monday.

60,000 IRCS forces to stay on duty during Noruz holidays

TEHRAN – Some 60,000 forces of the Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) will stay on duty to deal with any probable natural disasters during New Year holiday (known as Noruz, starting on March 20 this year).

Iran receives tens of anti-corona consignments within month

TEHRAN – More than 40 consignments of medical and sanitary equipment have been dispatched by foreign countries and world organizations over the past month to Iran to help the country in battle against the coronavirus.

Iran to overcome coronavirus pandemic soon: Chinese Muslim leader

TEHRAN- Iran will certainly overcome coronavirus outbreak, the leader of the Muslim community of Shanghai said on Monday.

Over $1.5b pumped into NIMA since Feb. 20: CBI

TEHRAN – More than $1.5 billion of foreign currency has been provided in the country’s foreign exchange secondary market (locally known as NIMA) for the imports of basic goods since the beginning of the current Iranian calendar month of Esfand (February 20, 2020), IRIB reported.

Iran to send three judokas to IBSA Grand Prix

TEHRAN – Iran will send three judo athletes to the IBSA JUDO Grand Prix.

Iran reports 1,053 new COVID-19 cases, death toll hits 853

TEHRAN - The number of people diagnosed with the novel coronavirus, known as COVID-19, in Iran has increased to 14,991, of whom 853 have died and 4,996 recovered so far.

Copper cathode output exceeds 224,000 tons in 11 months

TEHRAN – Copper cathode production in Iran reached 224,331 tons during the first 11 months of the current Iranian calendar year (March 21, 2019-February 19, 2020), IRNA reported citing Iranian Mines and Mining Industries Development and Renovation Organization (IMIDRO) data.

Over 1,800 rural households connected to national power grid since Mar. 2019

TEHRAN – Some 1,824 households in 140 villages across Iran have been provided with electricity from the national electricity network since the beginning of the current Iranian calendar year (March 21, 2019), IRNA reported, quoting an official with Iran’s Power Generation, Distribution and Transmission Company (known as Tavanir).

Inflation expected to decline in next 3 months: SCI

TEHRAN - The Statistical Center of Iran (SCI) expects the inflation rate in the country to experience a downward trend in the first quarter of the coming Iranian calendar year (starts on March 19), IRNA reported on Monday.

Iran to sue U.S. in international courts for medical sanctions: MP

TEHRAN - A parliamentarian said on Monday that Tehran will sue the U.S. in relevant international courts for imposing medical sanctions on Iran.

NAJA launches face mask, antiseptic production line

The Law Enforcement Force of the Islamic Republic of Iran, abbreviated in Persian as NAJA, has launched a production line for manufacturing face masks and antiseptics on large scale to help the society combat the novel coronavirus outbreak.

Stock market witnesses 16% monthly growth in value of trades

TEHRAN- Iranian stock market experienced a 16-percent growth in the worth of its trades during the past Iranian calendar month of Bahman (January 21-February 19), the Securities and Exchange News Agency (SENA) reported.

By Salman Parviz

COVID-19 less deadly than SARS, spreading faster

TEHRAN - Questions about coronavirus (COVID-19) – how it behaves, who it strikes, and how bad it can get – are spreading almost as fast as the virus itself. The quest to get some answers will take some time before we can come up with reliable statistics.

By Payman Yazdani

Bin Salman fears oppositions from royal family: Zonis

TEHRAN– Professor international political economy believes Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad Bin Salman's fear of the senior royal family is the reason behind the recent detention of senior royals and top officials earlier this month.

* By Mohammad Ghaderi

Decoding U.S. new behavior in Iraq

TEHRAN - American terrorists have launched a new round of hostile moves in the Iraqi territory. American troops have attacked Iraq’s forces, public places and military bases in a move, which is an obvious violation of Iraqi national sovereignty.