Foreign tour operators, travel marketers astonished by safe, modern Iran

TEHRAN – International tour operators and travel marketers, who have recently made a familiarization tour across Iran, are astonished by seeing a country that is far more safe and modern than that they previously thought.

By staff and agency

China urges U.S. to stop maximum pressure against Iran

Hua Chunying, the Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson, has urged the United States to stop policy of maximum pressure against Iran.

French nationals top list of foreign tourist arrivals in Fars

TEHRAN - French nationals composed the largest source of foreign arrivals in the southern Iranian Fars province during the first two months of autumn, provincial tourism chief has said.

Tehran raps U.S. interference in China’s affairs

TEHRAN – Tehran has slammed Washington for interfering in China’s internal affairs after the U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill for sanctions against Chinese officials over alleged human rights abuses in Xinjiang.

By Palash Ghosh

Iran tourism: Sector may get huge boost from China in defiance of U.S. sanctions

Despite the imposition of U.S. sanctions on various sectors of its economy, Iran is enjoying something of a boom in its tourism industry – with China possibly preparing to play a big role.

By staff and agency

China welcomes six European states joining INSTEX

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Hua Chunying said on Tuesday that China highly commends efforts to implement the Instrument in Support of Trade Exchanges (INSTEX) and welcomed six new European states for joining it.

Iranian, Chinese provinces seeking closer tourism ties

TEHRAN – The Iranian province of Isfahan and the Chinese province of Guizhou have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to lay the ground for deepening tourism ties.

By staff and agency

‘China, Iran have reached a broad consensus on nuclear deal’

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Hua Chunying said on Monday that China and Iran have reached a broad consensus on the 2015 nuclear deal, known as the JCPOA.

World is responsible for implementing nuclear deal, Iran says

TEHRAN - Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi said on Sunday that the 2015 nuclear deal, officially known as the JCPOA, is an international agreement and the world is responsible for implementing it.

Tehran welcomes Beijing's initiative to revive glory of ancient Silk Road

TEHRAN – Iran’s tourism minister Ali-Asghar Mounesan has said Iran backs China’s initiative for reviving the glory of ancient Silk Road, which existed for thousands of years, passing through many different empires, kingdoms, reigns and societies throughout history.

Tehran, Beijing hold enormous potential for tourism co-op: minister

TEHRAN – Iran’s tourism minister Ali-Asghar Mounesan on Thursday called for tapping into Iran-China tourism capacity, which he referred to it as “enormous”, Fars reported on Friday. 

Iranian teams emerge victorious in IWBF Asia Oceania Championships

TEHRAN – Iran’s men’s and women’s wheelchair basketball teams defeated their rivals at the 2019 International Wheelchair Basketball Federation (IWBF) Asia Oceania Championships in Thai city Pattaya on Saturday.

Iran deputy FM in China for political consultations

TEHRAN – Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi arrived in Beijing Saturday morning to hold high-level talks with senior Chinese officials.

China to continue efforts to uphold nuclear deal: Beijing

TEHRAN – Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Geng Shuang said on Tuesday that China will continue efforts to uphold the 2015 nuclear deal, formally known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action.

By Afshin Majlesi

Iran at the height of travel season

TEHRAN – Perhaps it is tough to define a best time for visiting Iran, which is known as a four-season country, I mean spring, summer, fall and winter; each having its own charms and travel lovers.

Tehran hosting intl. exhibition of household appliances

TEHRAN- The 19th International Exhibition of Household Appliances of Iran kicked off at Tehran Permanent International Fairground on Tuesday, IRNA reported.

Chinese arrivals on the rise in Iran

TEHRAN - The number of Chinese arrivals in Iran has increased as of late June since the country allowed visa-free entry for visitors from China, deputy tourism minister has said.

Gorgan festival showing deliciousness of nomadic arts, crafts, dishes and rituals

TEHRAN – Clusters of Turkmen people, who are natives of Iran’s Golestan province, are doing their best in a four-day festival to well introduce and show nomadic arts, crafts, dishes, rituals and genuine hospitality they have preserved from generation to generation.

By staff and agency

China says U.S. ‘wrong behavior’ is root cause of crisis over Iran nuclear deal

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Geng Shuang said on Tuesday that the United States should quit the “wrong behavior” toward the 2015 nuclear deal with Iran and make room for diplomatic efforts.

By staff and agency

U.S. must abandon its policy of sanction, pressure on Iran: Chinese envoy

Zhai Jun, China’s special envoy on Middle East affairs, said on Friday that the United States must abandon its policy of unilateral sanctions and pressure on Iran.

UN to again voice demand for an end to the US blockade against Cuba

The demand for an end to the US blockade against Cuba once again tops the agenda of the UN General Assembly, which has voiced its condemnation of this policy for the last 27 years.

Iranian mayors, artisans join World Craft Cities Network Forum

TEHRAN – A number of Iranian mayors and artisans are attending the World Craft Cities Network Forum, which is being co-hosted by China and Malaysia.

Tehran ready to relax visa policy for Kyrgyz tourists

TEHRAN – Iran is ready to ease visa regulations for Kyrgyzstani nationals in a bid to boost tourism, First Vice-President Es’haq Jahangiri has said.

Iran take bronze at FISU 3x3 World Cup

TEHRAN – Iran’s Azad University women’s team wrote their name in the history, winning the first-ever medal at the International University Sports Federation (FISU) University World Cup - 3x3 on Sunday.

By Hanif Ghaffari 

Trump's commercial defeat against Beijing

The US-China trade and economic war continues. Although White House officials are talking about a trade deal with Beijing, many analysts believe the two countries' dispute will be deep and widespread, at least until Donald Trump's presence in the White House.

The Great Wall of Gorgan: longest ancient barrier between Central Europe and China

TEHRAN – Stretched for almost 200 kilometers along northern Iran, the ancient Great Wall of Gorgan was constructed from 420s CE to 530s as a northern frontier of the then mighty Persian Empire, which was then ruled under Sassanids.

Iran Wushu Sanda team claim world title

TEHRAN – Iran’s eight-member Sanda team claimed eight gold medals and won the title of the 15th World Wushu Championships (WWC) in Shanghai, China.

Iran win two more medals at World Wushu C’ships

TEHRAN - Iranian Talolu practitioners won two more medals at the 15th edition of the World Wushu Championships on Tuesday.

Zarif says Iran’s relations with China are ‘strategic’

TEHRAN – Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said on Tuesday that Iran’s relations with China are “strategic”.

Iran runners-up at Blind Football Asian Championships

TEHRAN – Iran lost to five-times Asian champions China 1-0 at the Blind Football Asian Championships final match on Sunday.