Persian Gulf ‘aquatic kindergarten’ seeking UNESCO inclusion

TEHRAN – Khorkhoran Wetland, one of the largest and most important marine environments in Iran that is regarded as an aquatic kindergarten in the Persian Gulf has been waiting to be included in the UNESCO list for three years.

Esteghlal players are tired but ready for Pakhtakor: Namjoo Motlagh

TEHRAN – Esteghlal coach Majid Namjoo Motlagh says that his players are tired but they will be ready for Pakhtakor match.

Iran assails Saudi Arabia as ‘source of instability’ in region

TEHRAN — The Islamic Republic of Iran has assailed Saudi Arabia as a source of instability in the region, rejecting Riyadh’s “unfounded allegations” against Tehran.

Energy minister discusses boosting ties with Syrian, Tajik counterparts

TEHRAN – Iranian Energy Minister Reza Ardakanian held talks with the Syrian and Tajik ministers of water resources on the sidelines of the 11th meeting of the Regional Centre on Urban Water Management (RCUWM) which was held via video conference on Wednesday.

Over 40% of Iran’s exports done through free, special zones

TEHRAN- Over 40 percent of Iran’s exports is done through the country’s free trade zones and special economic zones, according to Morteza Bank, the secretary of Iranian Free Zones High Council.

Sacred Defense exhibition glorify sacrifices

The exhibition glorifying the sacrifices of the Iranian soldiers during the Sacred Defense runs from September 23 to 30. The exhibition, held at the Sacred Defense Garden Museum, hosts visitors from 9:00 a.m. to 16:00 p.m. Simultaneously, the exhibition is held in eight other provinces. General Qassem Soleimani, a commander during Iraq’s war against Iran who was assassinated in a cowardly U.S. terrorist attack in early January 2020 in Baghdad, features high in the exhibition. The Iranians’ resistance against Saddam Hussein’s invading army in the 1980s is referred to as the Sacred Defense.

TSE experiences another weekly drop of its main index

TEHRAN- TSE, Iran’s major stock exchange, witnessed falling of its main index, TEDPIX, in the past Iranian calendar week (ended on Friday), IRNA reported.

Natural gas consumption exceeds 104 bcm in H1

TEHRAN – The cumulative consumption of natural gas in Iran reached 104.79 billion cubic meters (bcm) during the first six months of the current Iranian calendar year (March 20-September 21), Head of National Iranian Gas Company (NIGC)’s Dispatching Department said.

Number of approved industrial projects up 32% in 5 months

TEHRAN – According to the Iranian Industry, Mining and Trade Ministry data 49 industrial projects have been approved in the first five months of the current Iranian calendar year (March 20-August 21), 32.4 percent more than the last year’s same period.

27 pioneering projects underway in Iran's petchem sector

TEHRAN – Head of Iran’s National Petrochemical Company (NPC) said that 27 pioneering projects aimed for the smart development of the country’s petrochemical industry are currently underway, IRNA reported.

Zarif urges action against U.S. economic, medical terrorism

TEHRAN — Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has urged the international community to confront the United States’ economic and medical terrorism, especially as the world is fighting off the coronavirus pandemic.

Persepolis rout Sharjah to seal Group C top spot

TEHRAN – Persepolis of Iran football team defeated Emirati side Sharjah 4-0 to seal top spot in Group C of the 2020 AFC Champions League.

Sepahan end 2020 ACL campaign in style

TEHRAN - Iran’s Sepahan football club ended their 2020 AFC Champions League on a high after defeating Al Sadd of Qatar 2-1 in Group D on Thursday.

Shahriar Moghanlou officially joins C.D. Santa Clara

TEHRAN – Primeira Liga side C.D. Santa Clara have signed Iranian forward Shahriar Moghanlou on Wednesday.

Shahr Khodro continue disappointing run in ACL 2020

TEHRAN – Iran’s Shahr Khodro suffered their fourth defeat in the 2020 AFC Champions League on Wednesday.

Over 170 MOUs signed to develop Ali Sadr Cave tourism

TEHRAN – Some 174 memorandums of understanding (MOUs) have been inked since the beginning of the current Iranian year 1399 (started on March 20) to develop tourism and increase visitors to Ali Sadr Cave.

Coronavirus cuts arrivals in Mazandaran by 71 percent

TEHRAN – The number of travelers visiting Mazandaran province has decreased by 71 percent during the first half of the current Iranian calendar year (started March 21) in comparison with the same period last year over the lockdowns and travel limitations amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Tehran-Semnan rally to promote ecotourism, camping

TEHRAN – The newly-established Camping and Caravanning Club of Iran is scheduled to hold a car rally with an itinerary studded with a variety of tourist spots across Tehran and Semnan provinces.

Photo exhibit puts spotlight on Muharram rituals in Qajar-era Iran

TEHRAN – A public exhibition, featuring photographs and postcards printed during the Qajar era (1789–1925) in Iran, opened its doors to the public in downtown Tehran on Wednesday.

Persepolis will stay in Qatar: Siamak Nemati

TEHRAN - Midfielder Siamak Nemati is sure that Persepolis will stay in Qatar for the next round of the 2020 AFC Champions League (ACL).

UNESCO-tagged Pasargadae being reconstructed in 3D model

TEHRAN – Documenting and creating three-dimensional models of a number of architectural works located in an area of 190 square kilometers inside the UNESCO-tagged Pasargadae in Fars province, southern Iran, is currently underway.

Iranian museums to offer free admission on World Tourism Day

TEHRAN – The entry to all museums and historical sites affiliated with the Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts Ministry will be free on Sunday on the occasion of the World Tourism Day, Mohammadreza Kargar, the tourism ministry’s director of museums and historical properties said on Wednesday. 

By Faranak Bakhtiari

Dutch diplomat: Various cities in Iran are capable of being bike-friendly

TEHRAN – On September 22, ambassadors of four European countries to Tehran along with the city’s mayor hit the streets on bicycles on the occasion of the World Car-Free Day to encourage people to use public or non-motorized transport.

Iran’s Esteghlal into 2020 ACL Round of 16

TEHRAN – Iran’s Esteghlal football team defeated Al Ahli of Saudi Arabia to book a place at the 2020 AFC Champions League Round of 16.

U.S. sanctions on Iran amount to ‘crimes against humanity’: envoy

TEHRAN — Iran’s ambassador and permanent representative to the UN office in Geneva says U.S. sanctions on Iran amount to “crimes against humanity”.

Sign languages for everyone, move toward unity

TEHRAN – This year, the World Federation of the Deaf has defined the theme of International Day of Sign Languages as “Sign Languages Are for Everyone”, which seems to have been underestimated in Iran as people suffering from hearing loss do not have the same sign language yet, and needs more serious attention.