Online anti-corona medical achievements exhibit underway

TEHRAN – Iran National Innovation Fund (INIF) is holding an online exhibition on the country’s medical and healthcare achievements in the battle against the coronavirus outbreak.

Tehran sympathizes with Afghanistan over suicide bombing at education center

TEHRAN – Foreign Ministry spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh has expressed sympathy with the Afghan people and government over a suicide bombing at an education center in western Kabul.

Monthly bread, grain prices rise over 50% yr/yr

TEHRAN – The prices of bread and various grains in Iran increased by 50.6 percent in the seventh month of the current Iranian calendar year (September 22-October 21) compared to the same month in the previous year, according to the Statistical Center of Iran (SCI).

28 new renewable power plants to go operational in Iran by Mar. 2021

TEHRAN – Some 28 new renewable power plants are going to be inaugurated across Iran by the end of the current Iranian calendar year (March 20, 2021), an official with the country’s Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Organization (known as SATBA) said.

Iraq accounts for 60% of Iran's gasoline exports

TEHRAN - The Secretary of Iranian Oil, Gas and Petrochemical Products Exporters' Union (OPEX) Hamid Hosseini said currently 60 percent of Iran’s gasoline exports go to Iraq, IRNA reported.

Iran rejects allegations of meddling in U.S. election

TEHRAN – Guardian Council spokesman Abbas Ali Kadkhodaei has ruled out the allegations of interference in U.S. presidential election, saying the Islamic Republic does not meddle in the internal affairs of other countries.

PGSR’s exports rise 120% in 6 months on year

TEHRAN- Iran’s Persian Gulf Star Refinery (PGSR)’s exported products during the first six months of the current Iranian calendar year (March 20-September 21) were 120 percent more than the products exported in the same period of time in the past year.

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Expanding JCPOA on other issues not productive: ex-UK ambassador to IAEA

TEHRAN – Peter Jenkins, the former UK ambassador to the IAEA, says Democratic presidential contender Joe Biden seems to be setting out a very ambitious agenda for negotiations with Iran if he wins the November 3 presidential elections which will not be productive.

Leader insists on national unity, says disrespect is forbidden 

TEHRAN – In remarks on Saturday, Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Ali Khamenei insisted on the need for unity and internal cohesion in the country, saying desecration is forbidden, especially among the top officials of the country.

Persepolis acting GM Rasoul-Panah resigns

TEHRAN – Mehdi Rasoul-Panah has stepped down from his role on Friday as Persepolis football club acting general manager.

Chomsky on General Soleimani’s killing: 'It's as if Iran decided to murder Mike Pompeo'

American polymath Noam Chomsky has said the assassination of top Iranian commander Lt. General Qassem Soleimani has shown that the U.S. is a "rogue state" that has no regard for international law.

Persepolis star Khalilzadeh signs for Al Rayyan

TEHRAN – Persepolis and Iran national football team defender Shoja Khalilzadeh joined Qatari football club Al Rayyan.

Panetolikos completes signing of Iranian forward Azadi

TEHRAN – Greek football club Panetolikos have completed the signing of Iranian young striker Mohammadreza Azadi.

Iran designates U.S. envoy to Iraq for his role in Lt. Gen. Soleimani's assassination

Tehran (IP) - Iran's Foreign Ministry Spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh said that Iran sanctioned the US Ambassador to Iraq Matthew Tueller for his central role in coordinating terrorist acts in the country and the assassination of the late Commander of the Quds Force of the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) Lt Gen Qassem Soleimani.

Inflation rate rises 1.2%: SCI

TEHRAN- The Statistical Center of Iran (SCI) announced that the inflation rate in the twelve-month period ended on October 21, which marks the end of the seventh Iranian calendar month of Mehr, stood at 27.2 percent.

IMPASCO carries out 26,000 meters of mining excavation in 6 months

TEHRAN- Iran Minerals Production and Supply Company (IMPASCO) has carried out 26,000 meters of mining excavation during the first six months of the current Iranian calendar year (March 20-September 21).

Rouhani launches, inaugurates projects for constructing 11,000 houses

TEHRAN- Iranian President Hassan Rouhani launched and inaugurated the projects for the construction of nearly 11,000 residential units throughout the country via video conference on Thursday, IRNA reported.

TEDPIX drops 9.5% in a week

TEHRAN- TEDPIX, the main index of Tehran Stock Exchange (TSE), fell 149,000 points or 9.5 percent to 1.561 million in the Iranian calendar week ended on Friday.

Chocolates, sweets, cereal products export rises 12% in H1

TEHRAN- The value of Iran’s export of chocolates, sweets, and cereal products has increased 12 percent during the first half of the current Iranian calendar year (March 20-September 21), from the same period of time in the past year, according to an official with the country’s Trade Promotion Organization (TPO).

Investment making in West Azarbaijan Province’s mines up 15%

TEHRAN- Investment making in the mines of Iran’s northwestern province of West Azarbaijan has increased 15 percent during the first half of the current Iranian calendar year (March 20-September 21), according to a provincial official.

Bosnia, Iran friendly confirmed

TEHRAN – Bosnian and Herzegovina football team will host Iran in a friendly match on Nov. 12.

Iran move one spot up in FIFA ranking

TEHRAN – Iran national football team climbed one place up to 29th in October’s edition of FIFA ranking.

Armenia PM says welcomes any Iranian initiative to end Nagorno-Karabakh conflict

TEHRAN - Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has welcomed any Iranian initiative to help end the ongoing war between Azerbaijan and Armenia over the disputed region of Nagorno-Karabakh.

Bosnia to cancel match with Ireland to play Iran

TEHRAN - Bosnia and Herzegovina football federation has asked UEFA to scrap the game with Ireland, with an opportunity to play Iran on the cards instead.

Ancient decorated potteries unearthed in eastern Iran

TEHRAN – A number of ancient potteries bearing geometric patterns and symbols have recently been unearthed during an archaeological survey at Gabri archaeological site in Sarbisheh county, eastern South Khorasan province.

Iranian embassy slams Riyadh for turning West Asia into powder keg

TEHRAN – The Iranian embassy in Belgium has denounced Riyadh for turning West Asia into a powder keg through its purchases of American weapons.

FFIRI’s Statutes on verge of being approved by FIFA

TEHRAN - After several months of controversies, the draft statues of the Football Federation of the Islamic Republic of Iran (FFIRI) is on the verge of being approved by football’s world governing body.