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Today 15:18
Iran to get first batch of 60% enriched uranium next week: ambassador
TEHRAN – Iran will accumulate the first batch of 60% enriched uranium within a week, a senior Iranian diplomat said on Tuesday after Iran announced that it is starting to enrich uranium to up to 60% purity in its most important step ever in the nuclear standoff between Tehran and the West.
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Today 15:17
Iran summons Portuguese ambassador over EU sanctions
TEHRAN – The Iranian Foreign Ministry has summoned the Portuguese Ambassador to Tehran, Carlos Costa Neves, to protest at the European Union’s “impudent” move to blacklist a number of Iranian officials and bodies.
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Today 15:05
Natanz sabotage reveals Iran’s strength
TEHRAN – The sabotage that targeted Iran’s key nuclear enrichment facility was mainly meant to undermine Iran’s nuclear program and throw a wrench into its scientific progress but the country emerged even stronger than before this week’s sabotage.
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Today 08:51
Police confiscate 254 ancient objects in southern Iran
TEHRAN – Iranian police have seized 254 historical relics from smugglers in the southern Fars province.
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Today 08:51
Bagh-e Narenjestan: an element of ‘surprise’ while in city of poets and nightingales
TEHRAN – Named after the bitter oranges (called “Narenj” in Persian) that line the courtyard, Bagh-e Narenjestan is one of the most admired destinations in Shiraz.
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Today 08:50
40 prehistoric, ancient relics restored to closest original states
TEHRAN – A total of 40 Iranian relics, which date from the prehistorical times to the Islamic era, have recently been restored to their closest original states.
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Today 01:30
ACL Group D: Foolad held by Al Sadd
TEHRAN - Al Sadd football team of Qatar fought back to hold Iran’s Foolad 1-1 in Group D of the 2021 AFC Champions League at the King Fahd Stadium on Wednesday.
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Today 01:01
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Yesterday 23:58
ACL Group B: Tractor, Pakhtakor settle for thrilling draw
TEHRAN – A fine display of attacking football saw Iran’s Tractor and Pakhtakor of Uzbekistan play out a thrilling 3-3 draw at Sharjah Stadium in the opening match of the 2021 AFC Champions League Group B on Wednesday.
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Yesterday 23:38
ACL Group E: winning start for Iran's Persepolis
TEHRAN – Persepolis edged past Al Wahda from the UAE in opening Group E clash of the 2021 AFC Champions League in Goa, India on Wednesday.
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Yesterday 21:21
Dangerous spiral unleashed by nuclear terrorism can only be contained by lifting sanctions: Zarif
TEHRAN – In a tweet on Wednesday, Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said the “nuclear terrorism” at the Natanz nuclear site “has unleashed a dangerous spiral that can only be contained” by ending the “economic terrorism” that started against Iran during Donald Trump’s presidency.
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Yesterday 19:17
Iran Greco-Roman wrestling team crowned Asian champions
TEHRAN – Iran Greco-Roman wrestling team claimed the title of the 2021 Asian Wrestling Championships in Almaty, Kazakhstan on Wednesday.
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Yesterday 19:16
“White Winged Horse” leads nominations at ISFA Awards
TEHRAN – Iranian director Mahyar Mandegar’s “White Winged Horse” received nominations in eight categories, including best film and best director, at the 11th edition of the Iranian Short Film Association (ISFA) Awards, the organizers announced on Monday.
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Yesterday 19:14
UNFPA introduces new representative to Iran
TEHRAN – The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) appointed Sathya Doraiswamy as a new representative to Iran, ISNA reported.
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Yesterday 19:13
Iran, China explore ways to expand anti-narcotics co-op
TEHRAN – Iranian deputy anti-narcotics police chief Naghi Mahmoudi in a meeting with the Chinese anti-narcotics officer in Iran discussed enhanced cooperation on fight against drug trafficking.
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Yesterday 19:12
Over 35,000 housing units to be built for the deprived
TEHRAN – The Welfare Organization will provide 35,169 residential units for the underprivileged families across the country over the current [Iranian calendar] year (started March 20), IRNA reported on Wednesday.
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Yesterday 19:11
Iran’s “The Son” to compete in Moscow film festival
TEHRAN –Iranian director Nushin Meraji’s debut movie “The Son” will be screened in the main section of the 43rd edition of the Moscow International Film Festival.
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Yesterday 18:58
Nuclear chief says 60% uranium is used for radiopharmaceuticals
TEHRAN — The head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) said on Wednesday that Iran's move to produce uranium up to 60% purity is in line with the parliamentary ratification, noting that this level of enrichment is needed for producing radiopharmaceuticals.
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Yesterday 18:56
Sabotage at Natanz is Israel’s modus operandi, says presidential chief of staff
TEHRAN — Mahmoud Vaezi, the president’s chief of staff said on Wednesday that there are traces of Israel in the sabotage done at the Natanz nuclear site on Sunday morning.
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Yesterday 18:50
By Farrokh Hesabi
Olympians, Paralympians among priority groups to receive COVID-19 vaccine: official
TEHRAN - Gholamreza Norouzi, head of Iran’s Sports Medicine, confirmed that no one except the athletes and officials who will participate in the 2020 Olympic Gemas received a COVID-19 vaccine.
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Yesterday 18:44
Yemen’s National Salvation Government, Ansarallah condemn sabotage act at Natanz
TEHRAN — Both Yemen’s National Salvation Government (NSG) and the political office of the Ansarallah movement have strongly condemned the sabotage attack on the Natanz enrichment facility.
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Yesterday 18:43
E3 express ‘grave concerns’ over Iran’s nuclear decisions
TEHRAN — The United Kingdom, France and Germany, known as E3, on Wednesday expressed concern over Iran’s latest moves to enrich uranium up to 60% purity.
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Yesterday 18:42
U.S. has a destructive role in the region, Rouhani tells Barham Salih
TEHRAN — On Wednesday, the Iranian president named Iraq a good friend and neighbor, stating that Tehran and Baghdad can play an important role in regional developments.
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Yesterday 17:34
312 Iranian films submitted to Fajr Intl. Film Festival
TEHRAN- A total of 312 productions have been submitted to the 38th annual Fajr International Film Festival, which is scheduled to be held from May 21 to June 2 in Tehran, with Iranian filmmaker Mohammad Mehdi Asgarpur as the director.
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Yesterday 17:32
Iranian writer Mahmud Dowlatabadi’s novel “Kelidar” published in Balochi
TEHRAN – Iranian writer Mahmud Dowlatabadi’s monumental 3,000-page saga “Kelidar” has recently been published in Balochi.
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Yesterday 17:26
Iran suspends flights to and from France
TEHRAN –All flights to and from France have been suspended due to the outbreak of the coronavirus, the spokesman of Iran’s Civil Aviation Organization (CAO) has announced.
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Yesterday 16:54
Sabotage at Natanz must be pursued internationally, says Natanz MP
TEHRAN — Representative of the people of Natanz in the parliament said on Wednesday that the sabotage at the Natanz nuclear plant must be pursued internationally through legal channels, suggesting that the international community must be held accountable for this act.
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Yesterday 15:57
Over 3,600 industrial projects with over 80% progress underway in Iran
TEHRAN - There are 3,639 semi-finished industrial projects with over 80 percent physical progress across Iran, Director General of Planning and Financing Office of the Ministry of Industry, Mining, and Trade Alireza Hadi announced.
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Yesterday 15:53
Iranians have scored six goals against Chelsea so far
TEHRAN – Iranian players have a long history of scoring against English side Chelsea. Chelsea have conceded six goals from the Iranian players.
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Yesterday 15:31
Iran capable of boosting electricity exchange with neighbors to 10GW
TEHRAN – Iranian Energy Minister Reza Ardakanian has said the country is capable of boosting its electricity exchange with the neighboring countries to 10,000 megawatts (10 gigawatts), IRNA reported on Wednesday.