Carlos Queiroz: Uzbekistan are a strong team with Hector Cuper

TEHRAN – Iran national football team head coach Carlos Queiroz said the friendly match against Uzbekistan will be very useful since the Asian team have changed into a strong team under Hector Cuper.

Medical tourist arrivals in Iran doubles in spring

TEHRAN –  Medical tourist arrivals in the country has nearly doubled in the first three months of the current Iranian calendar year, corresponding to spring 2018, from a year earlier, said an official with the Ministry of Health.

Moradi seizes Iran’s third silver at Asia-Oceania Open Powerlifting C'ships

TEHRAN – Nader Moradi from Iran claimed a silver medal at the Asia-Oceania Open Powerlifting Championships on Monday.

By Marco Carnelos

Why America can't understand the ME

A recent editorial in the Washington Post, written by columnist David Ignatius, offers a shining example of the United States' difficulty in understanding today's world and, most of all, the Arab world.

By Arshad M. Khan 

Fear in the White House and Trump’s Foreign Policy

The sensation this week is Bob Woodward’s book on the Trump White House titled, “Fear:  Trump in the White House.”  It shows a President Trump universally disparaging his own White House staff, even cabinet members.  His first Chief of Staff Reince Priebus is likened to a rat, “He just scurries around.”  Attorney General Jeff Sessions is, “mentally retarded.  He’s this dumb Southerner.  He couldn’t even be a one-person country lawyer down in Alabama”.  To commence Secretary Wilbur Ross:  “You’re past your prime.”  He could well be, otherwise he would have resigned following such a clear and direct indication of no confidence.

By Martin Love

Faint stars in a blackened heaven still exist

Trump, in fighting parlance, may be on the ropes, may be impeached sometime in the coming months, and it does appear that the Democrats may achieve a majority in the U.S. House of Representatives in the midterm elections in November. The so-called “Deep State” and the MIC (Military Industrial Complex) are now going full tilt to bring Trump down, and Trump, given the loose cannon he has been, may prove his stupidity once again and try to deflect attention from his woes by starting another war.

By M.A. Saki

Trump acts like a criminal who pretends innocence

It is shameful that U.S. President Donald Trump who has flouted the UN Security Council Resolution 2231 endorsing the Iran nuclear agreement is going to chair the UN council meeting this month and talk against Iran.

Iran’s Rostami takes silver at Asia-Oceania Open Powerlifting Championships

TEHRAN - Rouhollah Rostami from Iran claimed a silver medal at the Asia-Oceania Open Powerlifting Championships on Monday.

Iran’s Yousefi wins silver at Asia-Oceania Open Powerlifting Championships

TEHRAN – Yousef Yousefi Pashaki claimed a silver medal at the Asia-Oceania Open Powerlifting Championships on Sunday.

Tehran rejects Bahrain’s claim on Iranian nationals’ illegal entry

A spokesman for Iran's Foreign Ministry on Sunday dismissed claims by the Bahraini security agency that it had arrested 14 Iranian nationals for illegal entry with fake Asian passports, stressing that Tehran has been provided with no documents in this regard.

Ex-CBI chief under investigation over corruption case: Judiciary

The Iranian Judiciary is investigating the former governor of the Central Bank of Iran (CBI) over recent economic corruption cases, the Judiciary spokesman Gholam Hossein Mohseni Ejei announced.

Art and culture of Bushehr under spotlight in Mumbai 

TEHRAN – The Indian city of Mumbai is playing host to an Iranian festival presenting art and cultural performances from the southern Iranian city of Bushehr under the title “From Bushehr to Mumbai”.

Plays to narrate tragedy of Ashura in Iranian cities 

TEHRAN – A lineup of religious theatrical performances will go on stage across Iran in the coming weeks to commemorate the martyrdom anniversary of the third Imam of the Shia, Imam Hussein (AS), and his companions.

Tahmineh Milani cancels exhibition following plagiarism allegation

TEHRAN – Filmmaker Tahmiand Milani cancelled her first painting exhibition in Tehran on Sunday following an allegation of plagiarism from a painting by Russian illustrator Jenny Meilihove.

Iran football federation unclear about Argentina friendly

TEHRAN - Football Federation Islamic Republic of Iran (FFIRI) has confirmed receiving offer to play two friendly matches against Argentina and Colombia but is not exactly clear why the request has been remained unanswered.

A new record registered for TEDPIX

TEHRAN- Gaining 2,605 points to stand at 142,234 points, Tehran Stock Exchange (TSE)’s main index (TEDPIX) registered a new record on Sunday, IRNA reported.

India seeking to double bilateral trade with Iran within 5 years

TEHRAN - Indian Commerce and Industry Minister Suresh Prabhu has proposed on Friday to double bilateral trade with Iran in the next five years, Economic Times reported quoting an official.

‘Iran won’t refund Total’s investment in South Pars project until it’s operational’

TEHRAN – Iranian Oil Minister Bijan Namdar Zanganeh said Iran will refund French oil and gas major Total’s investments in the phase 11 of South Pars gas field but not until the project becomes operational, Shana reported on Saturday.

Agreement signed to support manufacturing electric vehicles

TEHRAN – Governor general office of Isfahan province, the Department of Environment (DOE) and the Defense Ministry's Marine Industries Organization signed an agreement to support technological development of manufacturing electric vehicles in Isfahan on Wednesday, IRNA reported.

By Faranak Bakhtiari

Imam Hossein’s sacrifice, a true example of righteousness

TEHRAN — Imam Hossein (AS), a name that has inspired billions of Muslims all over the world is bound to never fade or get past its glory. A sacrifice, one so big, so grave, that the world, till date, speaks of Imam Hossein with the mightiest of vocal chords, deep from the heart.

Iranian nation has forced hegemons to retreat: Leader

TEHRAN – Pointing to the U.S. government’s failed policy on Iran, the Leader of the Islamic revolution said on Sunday that Iran’s resistance against hegemonic powers, including the U.S., has forced them to retreat.

Iran to set up pavilion in Oman Health Exhibition in late Sept.

TEHRAN- Iran will set up a pavilion in the 8th Oman Health Exhibition which will take place in New Oman Convention & Exhibition Center in Muscat from September 24 to 26, Trade Promotion Organization (TPO) of Iran announced.

Pakistan determined to boost Iranian economic ties

TEHRAN- Federal Minister for Finance, Revenue, and Economic Affairs of Pakistan Asad Umar announced his country’s firm decision to develop economic ties with Iran, IRNA reported on Saturday.

Organ recipients need financial, social assistance, says cardiologist

TEHRAN — Organ recipients need social and financial assistance from the government, and if not some might lose their lives due to economic hardships of affording medications, cardiologist Babak Sharif-Kashani has said.

Iran-Iraq integrity under attack as suspects burn consulate in Basra

TEHRAN – Following an arson attack on the Iranian consulate in the Iraqi city of Basra on Friday night, the Iranian ambassador to Baghdad says certain elements seek to damage Iran-Iraq ties which have been built after years of efforts.

Iran paying the price to protect Europe from terrorists: senior MP

Iranians are fighting and dying in Syrian to protect Europe from potential attackers, the head of a parliamentary delegation from Iran has said.