Tehran, Washington to fight at ICJ over sanctions

TEHRAN — Tehran and Washington are slated to face off the latest round of their battle over the U.S. sanctions, which were imposed by the administration of Donald Trump, at the United Nations’ top court on Monday.

Younes Delfi joins HNK Gorica

TEHRAN – Iranian winger Younes Delfi joined Croatian first division side HNK Gorica on Monday.

Iran’s Shahr Khodro lose to UAE’s Shabab Al Ahli

TEHRAN – Iranian football team Shahr Khodro lost to Shabab Al Ahli 1-0 in Group B of the 2020 AFC Champions League.

Iran strongly protests European embassies’ interference

TEHRAN - Deputy Judiciary Chief for International and Human Rights Affairs Ali Bagheri has strongly protested against interferences by the European embassies in Iran’s internal affairs.

Zarif dismisses Arab normalization deals with Israel as election photo op

TEHRAN – Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said on Monday that Donald Trump, wading through a reelection year with a troubled campaign, “desperately” needed a photo op with certain Arab rulers to boost his reelection chances.

Tehran dismisses Politico report, says Iran committed to diplomatic principles

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Ministry Saeed Khatibzadeh on Monday rejected a report by Politico claiming that Iran is seeking to avenge assassination of Lieutenant General Qassem Soleimani, calling the report “customer-made, biased and purposeful”.

WHO provides Iran with COVID-19 antibody tests

TEHRAN – The World Health Organization (WHO), through a donation by the Robert Koch Institute (RKI) in Germany, has provided Iran with over 67,500 enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) tests.

Archaeologists to save relics before Iron Age cemetery submerged in dam waters

TEHRAN – A team of archaeologists, cultural heritage experts, and diggers plan to recover ancient human remains and relics from an Iron Age cemetery in Mersin, Semnan province, before the cemetery is disappeared under the waters of a nearby dam.

Yazd’s outer ramparts, towers to be restored to former glory

TEHRAN – A restoration project has been commenced on ancient mudbrick ramparts and towers, which were once parts of defensive fortifications around the city of Yazd, which is now a UNESCO World Heritage.

Iran eyes drawing more travelers from France: deputy tourism minister

TEHRAN – Iran eyes to attract more travelers from France as it has long been imprinted on the minds of French people particularly those interested in historical and ancient destinations, deputy tourism minister Vali Teymouri said on Sunday.

Three-story cruise boat to promote marine tourism in Bushehr

TEHRAN – A three-story cruise boat is being built in Bushehr as part of a program for promoting marine tourism in the southwestern province.

Archaeological excavation starts at centuries-old Sheikh Danial Tomb

TEHRAN – The first round of archaeological excavation has recently commenced at the 13th-century Sheikh Danial Tomb in the city of Khonj, southern Fars province.

Masonry arch bridge undergoes urgent restoration

TEHRAN – The 19th-century Moshir arch bridge, made of mortar and bricks, has undergone urgent restoration in southwestern Bushehr province, the provincial deputy tourism chief has said.

Excavations resume on Piranshahr’s historical sites

TEHRAN –New rounds of archeological excavations have been commenced on 10 historical sites around Zab River in the city of Piranshahr in the northwestern province of West Azarbaijan, the provincial tourism chief has said.

Abadan Museum Garden to be inaugurated in Sacred Defense Week

TEHRAN – A museum dedicated to the Sacred Defense (the 1980-1988 Iran–Iraq war) will be inaugurated in the southwestern city of Abadan on September 23 on the occasion of the Sacred Defense Week (starting September 21).

Nuclear chief: Iran able to produce stable isotopes

TEHRAN — Director of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) has said that despite the acts of sabotage by the arrogant powers, Iran is currently among the countries that have acquired the technology to produce stable isotopes.

Iranian artists join tour of Italy

TEHRAN – The Sakoo Art School in Tehran announced on Monday that the Iranian artists Shohreh Damestani and Yeganeh Khosravi have joined a group of artists touring Italy to display their latest artworks.

Japanese audience impressed by Iran’s “Driving Lessons”

TEHRAN – Iranian director Marzieh Riahi’s short film “Driving Lessons” has been honored with the audience award at the 25th Aichi International Women’s Film Festival in Japan.

Turkey’s Mevsimler publishes Iranian writer Farhad Hassanzadeh’s “Kuti Kuti Stories” 

TEHRAN – Turkish publishing house Mevsimler has recently released Iranian writer Farhad Hassanzadeh’s series “Kuti Kuti Stories”.

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Busan festival picks films from Iran 

TEHRAN – Movies from Iranian filmmakers will be screened in various sections of the Busan International Film Festival as the organizers have announced their lineup for the 25th edition of the event, which will take place in the South Korean city from October 7 to 16.

International Academy of Ceramics signs up as Iranian biennial “spiritual sponsor”

TEHRAN – The National Biennial of Contemporary Iranian Ceramic Art announced on Monday that the International Academy of Ceramics (IAC) has become the “spiritual sponsor” of the 11th edition of the showcase.

UNICEF provides anti-corona equipment to children without effective caregivers in Iran

TEHRAN – The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) has provided self-protective equipment and sanitary items to the children without effective caregivers residing in settlements across the country.

FAO, FRWO sign MOU to counter SDSs

TEHRAN – The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the Forests, Rangelands, and Watershed Management Organization (FRWO) of Iran inked a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on Sunday to eradicate sand and dust storm (SDS) hotspots in the country.

Referendum is fair solution to Palestine crisis: embassy

TEHRAN – Iran’s embassy in Japan said in a tweet on Monday that holding a referendum in Palestine is a fair solution to restore the rights of Palestinians.

Resistance festival unveils doc lineup

TEHRAN – The 16th Resistance International Film Festival has announced the lineup for the documentary competition on Monday.