‘Reform parliament’ will not be formed

TEHRAN – The plans to form a so-called “reform parliament” have been canceled, according to a member of the Central Council of the Servants of Construction Party.

Foreign Ministry says “Iranian experts have devised one system that is nothing short of the S-400 missile system.” 

Tehran says placed no order for Russian S400

TEHRAN – Tehran says contrary to a report claiming otherwise, Iran has not placed any order to buy the S-400 air defense system from Russia.

Nizar Zakka being delivered to Lebanon: source

TEHRAN – A Iranian news outlet on Monday reported that Nizar Zakka, a Lebanese-American national who had been imprisoned in Iran since 2015 on charges of working with the U.S. intelligence service, was to be freed and handed over to Lebanon later the day.

MAHAK has supported 4,555 children with brain tumor during the past 28 years

TEHRAN-- Brain tumors are one of the most common cancers in children. This disease has numerous symptoms and if it is diagnosed in primary stages it can be controlled and treated to a great extent. 

Iran to unveil phase II of stable isotopes on June 22

TEHRAN – An official with Iran’s Atomic Energy Origination (IAEO) has said the second phase of the stable isotopes project in the Fordow facility will be unveiled on June 22.

How to manage country without oil: Parl. Research Center

TEHRAN – In its recent report, the Research Center of the Iranian Parliament has discussed ways to reach a non-oil economy, the one which is not dependent on oil revenues.

By Payman Yazdani

Tehran should not have high expectation from Abe’s visit: prof.

TEHRAN - Professor of the University of South Alabama in the U.S. believes that Tehran should not have high expectations from the Japanese Prime Minister's visit to Iran.

By Mohammad Ghaderi - Twitter: @ghaderi62 - Email: m.ghaderi62@gmail.com

U.S. illusions: from a pretended crisis to a pretended victory

TEHRAN - The top U.S. military commander in the Middle East General Frank McKenzie said on Thursday that Iran drew back from an apparent attack against U.S. forces in the Persian Gulf region, while it does not precisely mean that the threat is diminished.

German foreign minister visits Iran in efforts to save nuclear deal

TEHRAN – German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas arrived in Tehran on Sunday night to hold talks with Iranian officials on ways to save the 2015 nuclear deal, officially known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), and easing up the tension between Iran and the United States.

Beat the summer heat in Sarein, the city of magical springs

TEHRAN – For many Iranians, summer vacations are to be started as schools close. Some look to beat the heat at the beach, inside of an air-conditioned hotel or museum or at a water park, while others look to go to a cool rural destination to escape the rising temperatures and humidity altogether.

Tehran gastronomy festival to focus on healthy food

TEHRAN – Tehran will be hosting a gastronomy festival on June 15, which aims to bring healthy food and diet into sharp focus.

Leader grants clemency to 691 prisoners

TEHRAN – Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has pardoned or commuted prison terms of 691 convicts found guilty by various courts.

Iran, Japan need to fix oil trade, banking ties: ambassador

TEHRAN - Tehran’s ambassador to Tokyo has said Iran and Japan need to revitalize their oil trade and banking relations as they have been affected by U.S. sanctions on Iran.

Iran and Turkey push for greater cooperation to help establish regional security 

Rouhani, Erdogan highlight importance of ties

TEHRAN – In a phone conversation on Saturday evening, the presidents of Iran and Turkey put an emphasis on the need to develop ties between the two great neighbors and making joint efforts to settle problems facing the region and the wider Islamic world.

Deal of century backfired after Quds day, Larijani says

TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The speaker of Iran’s Parliament lauded the country’s people for their massive presence in the pro-Palestine demonstrations on the International Quds Day that turned the so-called deal of the century into a declaration of Israel’s lack of identity.

Iran unveils new air defense missile system

TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran’s Defense Ministry on Sunday unveiled a sophisticated air defense system capable of hitting several targets with homegrown “Sayyad-3” missiles.

By Fatemeh Salehi

Failed plans for spreading Iranophobia: Saudi and UAE frustrated

TEHRAN - Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates (UAE), U.S. and the Zionist regime once again have failed in their attempt to spread Iranophobia; this time they accused Iran of being involved in Fujairah explosions, but their lies were soon exposed as it was revealed that they have no kind of proof or evidence for their claims.

By Payman Yazdani

The odds of success for Japanese PM's visit to Iran

TEHRAN – U.S. President’s recent retreat from his previous rhetoric stances towards Iran should not be misinterpreted as the White House’s retreat from its policy of ‘maximum pressure’ on Iran. In line with its maximum pressure on Iran policy, on Friday the United States imposed new sanctions on Iran that target the country's petrochemical industry, including its largest petrochemical holding group, the Persian Gulf Petrochemical Industries Company (PGPIC).

By Martin Love

With U.S. President Trump, money trumps all

NORTH CAROLINA - Donald Trump during his career as a real estate mogul cheated any number of contractors over several decades who helped build his real estate holdings. He did not pay them what they were due, just as he cheated the world of continued U.S. participation in the JCPOA, and with that cheated or robbed the Iranian people of relative prosperity by applying draconian economic sanctions. (Not to mention the threats of war.)

Ardebil to host chamomile harvesting festival

TEHRAN – Iran’s popular holiday destination, Fandoqlu Forest, known for flower farming and cool weather, will host its 5th National Festival of Chamomile Flowers this month.

Over 31,000 visit Kashan in a day

TEHRAN – Over 31,000 visited Iran’s historical city of Kashan on Wednesday, a public holiday celebrating Eid al-Fitr, which marks the end of the holy fasting month of Ramadan.

Greece, England and Malaysia to attend ECO health tourism conference in Iran

TEHRAN – Several countries including Greece, England and Malaysia have announced readiness to attend the 2nd International Health Tourism Conference of Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO), which will be held in Iran’s Ardebil from June 18 to 20, IRIB reported.

‘Iran to give most crushing response to aggressors even beyond borders’

TEHRAN (FNA) – Major General Yahya Rahim Safavi, the top military aide to the Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, underscores Iran’s high deterrence power, warning enemies of an immediate crushing response in case of any aggression.

“Our missiles are not ‘designed’ for nukes, which we’re not developing”, Zarif tell Pompeo

Zarif lambasts ‘conceited interpretation’ of Resolution 2231

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has dismissed a claim by U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo about the nature of Iran’s missile program.

With sanctions on, talks offer ‘hypocritical’: Iranian minister

TEHRAN – Iran’s defense minister has questioned the sincerity of U.S. officials’ offer for unconditional negotiations, characterizing the offer as “bogus and hypocritical”.

EU mechanism for settlements with Iran failing to gain momentum: Russia's EU envoy

(TASS) - The Instrument in Support of Trade Exchanges (INSTEX), a European Union’s mechanism for financial settlements with Iran, is failing to gain momentum, Russia’s Permanent Representative to the European Union Vladimir Chizhov told TASS on Friday.

Foreign national arrested with counterfeit money  

TEHRAN — A foreign national, trying to exchange $600 counterfeit money at an exchange in northern Tehran got arrested, ISNA news agency reported on Thursday.

Charity foundation to create 2,000 job plans in Golestan province

TEHRAN — Barekat charity foundation will create 2,000 employment plans in the northeastern province of Golestan by the start of the Iranian calendar month of Bahman falling on January 21, 2020, ILNA news agency reported on Saturday.

The world truly possessing most UNESCO heritages is now the cheapest one to travel

Iran has seen an increase in the number of annual visitors over the past few years, because of its developing four-year plans that on each plan, concentrates on special parts of the industry and for now they are focusing more on the tourism industry growth, which is sure to attract even more, the reason will be discussed a little later.

Tehran says sanctions on petrochemical company proves Trump’s talks offer is hollow 

TEHRAN – The Iranian Foreign Ministry on Saturday strongly denounced the U.S. Treasury’s latest move to impose new sanctions against an Iranian petrochemical company.