Turkey welcomed 2.9 million Iranian visitors in January-November

TEHRAN – The number of Iranian nationals visiting Turkey reached 2.9 million from January to November, which marks a 5 percent increase compared with the same period in 2022.

Iran summons German, Swedish envoys

TEHRAN- Senior diplomats from Germany and Sweden were summoned to the Iranian Foreign Ministry on Wednesday over court procedures against Iranian nationals in the European countries.

Foreign arrivals in Iran reach 4.4 million in 8 months, up by 48.5% y/y

TEHRAN – The number of foreign arrivals in Iran reached 4.4 million during the first eight months of the current Iranian year (started on March 21), which shows 48.5 percent compared to that of the last year.

Germany urges Israel to reduce civilian suffering in Gaza 

Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock says Israel must adapt its military strategy to better prevent suffering among Palestinian civilians. 

Turkey saw 2.1 million Iranian tourists from January to October

TEHRAN - Turkey saw 2.1 million tourist arrivals from Iran during the first ten months of the current year, its Culture and Tourism Ministry has said.

Iran was Turkey’s 4th tourism source in October

TEHRAN—A total of 280,951 Iranian nationals visited Turkey in October, making the Islamic Republic the fourth tourism source for its neighboring country during the month.

‘U.S. action is the yardstick not its words’

Nuclear deal can be restored if US shows seriousness: Iran FM 

TEHRAN – If the U.S. shows seriousness in the negotiations the 2015 nuclear deal can be put on the right track, the Iranian foreign minister said on Saturday, suggesting in that situation all parties will return to their compliance under agreement.

Lal Pari: Indian travelers reach majestic Isfahan on 73-year-old car

TEHRAN— A team of Indian adventurers riding on a 1950 MG YT and camper van has reached Isfahan, which is widely known as “half the world”.

MKO members reportedly struggling to find shelter

Group planning to send high-ranking members to Canada and Germany 

TEHRAN - As pressure from the Albanian government piles up, the Mujahedin-e-Khalq terror organization has decided to transfer its members to other countries, according to Tasnim.

Rally drivers traversing Iran on itinerary extended from Bulgaria to Magnolia

TEHRAN—A team of international rally drivers from Germany, Turkey, Uzbekistan, and Italy has arrived in Iran in the middle leg of their journey that is destined for Magnolia.

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The new mission of the IRGC in distant waters

In an analysis, Vatan-e-Emrooz wrote about the IRGC Navy's new mission: Admiral Alireza Tangsiri, commander of the IRGC Navy, declared that cruise missiles with a range of 2,000 km have been installed on the warships of this force.

Iran to compete in Special Olympics World Games

TEHRAN – Iran will send 25 athletes to the 2023 Special Olympics World Games in Berlin, Germany.

VW owners to come together in six Iranian cities

TEHRAN – Volkswagen owners in six Iranian cities have scheduled separate reunions to be held concurrently on June 2.

Iran to partake at 2023 Water Polo World Cup Division 2

TEHRAN – Iran will participate at the 2023 Men's Water Polo World Cup, Division 2.

Sehsuchte student filmfest to review Iranian short cinema   

TEHRAN – The 52nd edition of the Sehsuchte International Student Film Festival in Germany will review Iranian short cinema in two special programs named Focus Iran I and Focus Iran II. 

By Soheila Zarfam

World in transition: Our Foes Engulfed in Crisis

TEHRAN – From semiconductor chips to European ports, the U.S. is on a move to recoup its shrinking clout vis-a-vis China’s rising power in a world that is no longer unipolar.

Official calls on UK, Germany to respect Iran's sovereignty

TEHRAN - Abbas-Ali Kadkhodaei, a member of Iran’s Guardian Council, has called on the UK and Germany to respect Iran’s sovereignty under international law.