Iran FM holds phone conversations with several counterparts

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif spoke by phone with a number of his counterparts discussing bilateral and international issues. 

By: Ayanangsha Maitra

Jaishankar-Raisi meet in Tehran

Soon after the news of Iranian Judiciary head Ebrahim Raisi’s landslide victory reached New Delhi, India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi promptly shot a tweet to congratulate the president-elect.

India embraces Iran's invitation for Raisi oath-taking ceremony

TEHRAN - India has accepted Iran's invitation to attend the swearing-in ceremony of President-elect Raisi.

Indian FM delivers Modi’s message to Raisi

TEHRAN— Indian External Affairs Minister Jaishankar made a stopover in Tehran on Wednesday afternoon and held a meeting with Iran's Foreign Minister Javad Zarif.

Bronze Age, ancient relics unearthed near once residence of ‘Iran’s Napoleon’

TEHRAN – Iranian archaeologists have unearthed arrays of relics and ruined structures near a once resident of Nader Shah, often called the “Napoleon of Iran.”

Iran targets 30 countries to boost inbound tourism

TEHRAN – Iranian Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts has targeted a selection of 30 countries in a bid to lift inbound tourism of the country.

Iran’s Sadi Foundation preparing texts for learning Persian in India

TEHRAN – The Sadi Foundation, Iran’s organization that promotes the Persian language abroad, is preparing textbooks for learning the Persian language for schoolchildren in India.

Iran extends ban on passenger flights due to coronavirus surge

TEHRAN – Iran has extended travel restrictions on flights to and from 15 countries due to a surge in the coronavirus disease, according to Iran Civil Aviation.

Persepolis to head into quarantine after India’s return

TEHRAN – Persepolis football team’s members will be forced into 14 days of hotel quarantine after returning from India.

Iran suspends all commercial flights with India and Pakistan over COVID-19 variant

TEHRAN - Iran on Saturday announced the halt of all flights to and from India and Pakistan until further notice over a COVID-19 variant to avert its spread in the already-stricken country.

Two Persepolis players likely to miss 2021 ACL groups stage

TEHRAN – Persepolis football team defenders Farshad Faraji and Saeid Aghaei didn’t travel to Goa, India following their initial positive test for COVID-19.

'India doubling down on Chabahar port project as strategic counter to China BRI gains momentum'

By the end of May, India will begin full-scale operations in its first foreign port venture at Iran’s Chabahar, a facility that opens on the Gulf of Oman that will aim to facilitate more South Asia, Central Asia and West Asia trade, Asia Times wrote on Sunday, April 4.

Iran sets up nanotechnology export centers in six Asian countries

TEHRAN – Iran has created centers in six Asian countries for exporting nanotechnology products, the head of Iran Nanotechnology Innovation Council said on Saturday.

Iran’s Foroughi wins gold at ISSF World Cup

TEHRAN - Javad Foroughi of Iran claimed a gold medal at the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) World Cup.

Iran to begin COVAX COVID-19 vaccination in weeks

TEHRAN – Iran will start the first phase of vaccinating prioritized groups against coronavirus using COVAX Facility vaccines as the country is projected to receive one million doses of the vaccine in the next two weeks.

Iran welcomes India-Pakistan ceasefire deal

TEHRAN - Iran welcomed on Sunday the joint statement of India and Pakistan based on which the two sides have agreed to strictly adhere to the ceasefire along the Line of Control (LoC).

Indian, Chinese coronavirus vaccines awaiting Iran's approval

TEHRAN – The Food and Drug Organization of Iran is weighing up importing India’s Bharat Biotech and China’s Sinopharm COVID-19 vaccines in a bid to boost the country’s drive against the disease.

Virtual exhibit of Persian architecture underway in India 

TEHRAN – An on-line exhibition of 3D photos, featuring specimens of traditional Iranian architecture, is currently underway in India on the occasion of Fajr ceremonies (Jan. 31- Feb. 10, marking the victory anniversary of the Islamic Revolution).

Hatami hopes to boost military ties between Iran and India

TEHRAN- Brigadier General Amir Hatami, Iran’s defense minister, says Iran and India enjoy great capacities to promote defense and military ties given the many affinities that the two states share, including their position on various international issues.

Iran imports Sputnik V vaccine, AstraZeneca on agenda

TEHRAN – The first consignment of Sputnik V, the Russian-made vaccine for the coronavirus, was imported on Thursday.

General Hatami says Iran intends to upgrade its fighters

TEHRAN - Brigadier General Amir Hatami, Iran’s defense minister, says Iran is seeking to upgrade its fighter jets.

‘Opportunity for security collaboration between Iran and India’

TEHRAN - General Amir Hatami, the Iranian defense minister, is going to visit India to participate in a ministerial meeting of the Indian Ocean Region states and negotiate on promotion of defense and security cooperation between Tehran and New Delhi.

Iranian sailors detained in India back home

TEHRAN - India has released 15 Iranian sailors who were detained some 1.5 years ago by authorities after sailing into Indian territorial waters.

Blast near Israeli embassy in Delhi on 29th anniv of India-Israel ties

A blast occurred near the Israeli embassy in New Delhi and three vehicles were damaged in it.

Iran plans to import AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccines from India, China, Russia

TEHRAN – Iran plans to import some two million doses of AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccines from India, China, and Russia by the end of the current Iranian calendar year (March 20).

“Cooler” honored at India’s Sprouting Seed filmfest

TEHRAN – Iranian director Iman Sediq’s “Cooler” has won an honorable mention at the Sprouting Seed International Short Film Festival in the Indian town of Nandurbar.

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