“Tristano Dies” at Iranian bookstores

TEHRAN – A Persian translation of Italian writer Antonio Tabucchi’s novel “Tristano Dies: A Life” has appeared at Iranian bookstores.

Teleplays viable alternatives to stage performances during pandemic: Hadi Marzban 

TEHRAN – Director Hadi Marzban has said that teleplays are viable alternatives to stage performances during the coronavirus pandemic. 

New movies to hit silver screens amid pandemic 

TEHRAN – Three new movies will hit silver screens across Iran this Wednesday while the death toll from COVID-19 has risen in the country over the past ten days.

Niavaran Cultural Center to host Iran-Austria Music Event 

TEHRAN – Tehran’s Niavaran Cultural Center next week will be playing host to a music festival named the “Iran-Austria Music Event”. 

Iran distributes free books to promote reading in remote areas  

TEHRAN – Iran’s Ministry of Culture and Islamic Guidance has sent free packages of books to isolated villages across the country to promote reading.

Tehran sympathizes with Japan over deadly flood

TEHRAN — Tehran has expressed regret over the recent flood and landslide in Japan, which left dozens of people dead or missing and caused great damage.

IRGC, police coordinate plans on border security in Sistan-Balouchestan

TEHRAN — Commanders of Iran’s border police and the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Ground Force have discussed plans to boost interaction in ensuring security along the country’s southeastern border.

Paintings on face masks to go on view at Tehran gallery 

TEHRAN – Tehran’s CAMA – Contemporary and Modern Art Gallery will be playing host to a group exhibition of paintings on face masks to help encourage more people to wear face masks during the coronavirus pandemic.

Iranian football drawn into controversy

TEHRAN – Two matches of Iran Professional League were cancelled after Esteghlal and Foolad announced that several players tested positive for COVID-19, however Iran League Football Organization has announced that their tests should be verified. It means there is no trust between federation and clubs.

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Compensation for victims of Ukrainian plane to be discussed after technical investigation: Kiev

Deputy Foreign Minister of Ukraine Yevhen Yenin has said that the volume of compensation for victims of the Ukrainian plane crash will be discussed when the technical investigation is completed.

Vaezi says Iran welcomes close ties with Venezuela

TEHRAN - Presidential chief of staff Mahmoud Vaezi said on Monday that Iran respects the Venezuela government and people and welcomes expansion of ties and cooperation with the Latin American country.

‘World’s longest suspension bridge’ being built in Iran

TEHRAN – The world’s longest suspension bridge with a length of 500 meters is being constructed in the northwestern province of Ardebil and will come on stream in June 2021.

Over 18,000 female rescuers providing services

TEHRAN – There are currently 18,247 female members of the Red Crescent Society providing relief and rescue operations to women affected by incidents in the country, head of the Red Crescent Society's Rescue and Relief Organization has announced.

$370m spent to counter SDSs in 3 years

TEHRAN – Over the past three years, the government has spent about $370 million from the National Development Fund on fighting sand and dust storms (SDSs), Ali Mohammad Tahmasebi, head of the national working group for SDSs mitigation, said.

Earth’s smallest carnivore spotted in southwestern Iran

TEHRAN – A least weasel, one of the world’s smallest mammals, has been seen for the first time in a mountain of the southwestern province of Khuzestan, Mostafa Yousefi, head of the provincial department environment said on Monday, IRNA reported.

Launching dispute resolution mechanism not a good idea, says Russian envoy

TEHRAN — Mikhail Ulyanov, Russia’s permanent representative to the Vienna-based international organizations, believes it’s not a good idea for the E3 countries and Iran to launch the dispute resolution mechanism (DRM) under the Iran nuclear agreement.

Iran to start reconstruction of damaged building at Natanz nuclear site

TEHRAN — Behrooz Kamalvandi, spokesman for the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI), has said an explosion at a key nuclear facility in Natanz has caused significant damage to the nuclear complex.

Petchem revenue tops $14.5b in a year

TEHRAN (Shana) - The CEO of National Petrochemical Company (NPC) Behzad Mohammadi has said that the petrochemical sector earned Iran $14.5 billion in revenue last calendar year to March 2020.

Quarterly exports from IKAC up 126% yr/yr

TEHRAN – Director-general of Imam Khomeini Airport City (IKAC)’s customs office said exports from the airport increased by 126 percent during the first quarter of the current Iranian calendar year (March 20-June 20), year on year, IRNA reported.

‘Over $595m of bonds issued by industry, mining sectors since Mar. 20’

TEHRAN - Director General of the Investment and Financing Office of Iran’s Industry, Mining and Trade Ministry said 25 trillion rials (about $595.2 million) of bonds have been issued through industry and mining sectors since the beginning of the current Iranian calendar year (March 20).

India to save 20% logistic cost in supplies to CIS countries via Chabahar

TEHRAN- By developing strategic Chabahar Port in Iran, Indian will reduce logistics cost by 20 percent in container transport to CIS countries, bypassing China or Europe, Indian Minister of State for Shipping Mansukh Lal Mandaviya stated.

Less than 20% progress posted for 69% of underway industrial, mining projects

TEHRAN – The latest data published by the Iranian Industry, Mining and Trade Ministry show that 69 percent of the semi-finished industrial, mining, or trade projects across the country reported less than 20 percent of physical progress by the end of the previous Iranian calendar year (March 19).

Energy Ministry calls on govt. bodies to reduce power consumption

TEHRAN - Spokesman of Iran’s electricity sector said that government organizations and agencies account for nearly 4,000 megawatts (MW) of the country’s electricity consumption and they need to reduce this figure by at least 10 percent.

More Iran-Pakistan border points reopened

TEHRAN - The spokesman of Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration (IRICA) announced on Monday that Iran’s three more border points with Pakistan were reopened today, IRNA reported.

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Saudi Arabia understands only one language, the language of force: Yemeni official

TEHRAN – "Deterrence policy became an urgent necessity in Yemen because Saudi Arabia and its coalition understand only one language, the language of force," Director-General of Legal Affairs in the Yemeni Ministry of Education tells the Tehran Times.

Tehran to host intl. paper exhibit next week

TEHRAN- Iran’s 3rd International Specialized Exhibition of Paper, Cardboard, Cellulose Products and Related Machinery will be held at the Tehran Permanent International Fairgrounds on July 14-17, Public Relations Department of Iran International Exhibitions Company (IIEC) reported.

275 idle production units revived in Tehran Province in 15 months

TEHRAN- A deputy in Tehran Governorate said that 275 idle production units have been revived in Tehran Province during 15 months since the start of the previous Iranian calendar year (March 2019).

Ayatollah Khamenei: Iran will spare no effort in backing Palestinians

TEHRAN - In response to a letter by Hamas political bureau chief Ismail Haniyeh, Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has reiterated that Iran will “spare no effort” in backing the oppressed Palestinians against the Zionist regime of Israel.

Sepahan held by Saipa: IPL

TEHRAN – Sepahan football team failed to narrow the gap at the top of the Iran Professional League (IPL) table to 10 points after being held by Saipa on Sunday.