Iran leads the world in handicraft hubs

TEHRAN – Iran ranks first globally in the number cities and villages registered by the World Crafts Council (WCC), deputy tourism minister Pouya Mahmoudian said on Monday.

Iranian boy travels to Chile to meet his idol Arturo Vidal

TEHRAN – Iranian boy Adrian Moghimbeigloo made a dream come true, meeting his idol Arturo Vidal in Chile.

By Negar Asadi & Javad Heirannia

Ambassador: U.S. wants to make Venezuela another Syria or Libya

TEHRAN - Venezuelan Ambassador to Tehran Carlos Antonio Alcala Cordones says the U.S. is seeking to create a situation similar to Syria and Libya in his country.

Rouhani receives credentials of four ambassadors

TEHRAN – President Hassan Rouhani received credentials of new ambassadors of Cuba, Ghana, Chile and Cyprus in separate meetings on Saturday.

Chile appoints first ambassador to Tehran since 1980

TEHRAN – Chilean President Michelle Bachelet appointed Ignacio Llanos Mancilla as the country’s first ambassador to Tehran since the victory of the Islamic Revolution in 1979, ISNA reported on Monday.

Expansion of economic ties discussed by Iran, Chile

TEHRAN- Iran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture (ICCIMA) Chairman Gholam-Hossein Shafe’i and Chilean Senate Vice-President Guido Girardi discussed broadening economic relations between the two countries in a Monday meeting in Tehran, ICCIMA portal reported.

Movies from Iran nominated for Concepción Independent Film Awards

TEHRAN – Iranian movies “Mr. A” and “Five” have received nominations at the Concepción Independent Film Awards in Chile, the organizers announced on Monday.

Faghani to officiate FIFA Confederations Cup Russia 2017 semi-final

Islamic Republic of Iran’s Alireza Faghani has been appointed to officiate the FIFA Confederations Cup Russia 2017 semi-final clash between Portugal and Chile at the Kazan Arena on Wednesday, June 28.