Cyrus the Great’s tomb to undergo restoration

TEHRAN – The majestic tomb of Cyrus the Great, the founder of the Achaemenid Persian Empire (c. 550 -330 BC) in southern Iran, will undergo restoration in the near future.

Iran's sky hosting migratory birds

Iran hosts more than five percent of the world's migratory birds in 450 sites in winter. Each year the World Migratory Bird Day is celebrated on May 11 to raise awareness about the importance of migratory birds and the need to protect them.

Rotavirus, pneumococcal vaccinations cover more provinces

TEHRAN – The national vaccination program against rotavirus and pneumococcal started on Sunday in seven more provinces of the country.

Iran, Russia hold joint course on sustainable development

TEHRAN –Iran and Russia have held a joint international course titled ‘Entrepreneurship and Future Skills’ aimed at fostering sustainable development and commercialization of ideas.

Iran is top medical device manufacturer in West Asia: official

TEHRAN –With 50 percent of medical devices being domestically manufactured, Iran holds the first place in West Asia for producing medical equipment both in terms of quantity and diversity, a health ministry official has said.

Intl. community must recognize civilian nature of Iran nuclear program, Bolivian envoy says

TEHRAN- Bolivia’s Ambassador to Iran Romina Guadalupe Perez Ramos has noted that the world should be aware of peacefulness of Iran’s nuclear program.

Iran slams Canada move against IRGC

TEHRAN- The Canadian House of Commons passed a motion adding the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) to an official list of "terrorist organizations," which was sharply denounced by the Iranian Foreign Ministry.

Iran can ensure stable energy supply to Afghanistan: deputy ambassador

TEHRAN - Iran's Deputy Ambassador to Kabul, Hassan Mortazavi, highlighted Iran's commitment to serving as a dependable energy supplier to Afghanistan during a meeting with Abdul Latif Mansoor, the Acting Minister of Water and Energy of Afghanistan's caretaker government in Kabul.

Iran had previously practiced April attack on occupied territories: IRGC

TEHRAN – Iran had practiced its April attack on Israeli positions in the occupied territories multiple times during military maneuvers, said the spokesman for the Islamic Revolution Guard corps on Saturday. 

Iraqi Kurdistan seeking to prevent past issues from straining relations with Iran: KRG rep.

TEHRAN- The representative of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq to Iran has said that given the positive achievements of Nechirvan Barzani’s visit to Tehran, the autonomous region will definitely witness the development of political, security, and economic cooperation between Iran and the Kurdistan Region in the future.

Iran supports full UN membership for Palestine

TEHRAN- Iran’s UN envoy has reaffirmed Tehran’s unwavering support for Palestine’s full UN membership, calling it a critical first step in redressing the historical injustices suffered by the Palestinian people.

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Iran's successful operation made Israel regret its action

TEHRAN - In a note, Kayhan discussed the report of the old American magazine Nation about Iran's missile attack on Israel and wrote: This magazine believes that Iran was the winner of the recent war with Israel.

Exhibit highlights Zoroastrian’s cultural contribution

TEHRAN – On May 10, an exhibition of handicrafts made by Zoroastrian artisans was held in the UNESCO-listed city of Yazd in the heart of Iran.

Ultan Qalasi: salvage work unveils ancient burial site in Ardabil province

TEHRAN - In a race against time to preserve archaeological heritage, an emergency excavation has unearthed a burial site at Ultan Qalasi in Ardabil province, revealing artifacts dating back to the Iron Age.

Khuzestan enraptures tens of Indonesian tourists

TEHRAN – 170 Indonesian tourists arrived in Iran’s Khuzestan on Saturday to explore the provincial touristic attractions and economic capacities.

Excavations unearth ancient layers of history at Falak ol-Aflak hill

TEHRAN – A team of archaeologists has embarked on a groundbreaking excavation project at Falak ol-Aflak hill, the site of the famed Sassanid-era fortress in Lorestan province.

Health ministry plays key role in youth law enforcement

TEHRAN –Two years after the enactment of the law on supporting families and the youth, investigations have shown that the health ministry has played a central role in the implementation of the law, Hasan Farshidi, an official with the health ministry, has said.

Iran is main wintering habitat in West Asia for migratory birds: official

TEHRAN –Iran is the most important country in West Asia in terms of housing migratory birds in winter as around two million birds fly each year to spend winter in the country's wetlands, according to an official with the Department of Environment (DOE). 

UNODC, Iran discuss enhanced cooperation on drug-related crimes

TEHRAN – The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) and the Iranian law enforcement force have explored ways to boost cooperation in areas related to drug trafficking and drug-related crimes.

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The Kurdistan Region of Iraq seeks to de-escalate tensions with Iran

TEHRAN - In a note, Kayhan discussed the recent visit of President of Kurdistan Region Nechirvan Barzani and wrote: The Kurdistan authorities of Iraq concluded that by talking and getting closer to Tehran, they will reduce the threats of Tehran targeting them.

Iran, UAE hold 10th joint consular commission meeting after decade-long pause

TEHRAN - Iran and the United Arab Emirates have resumed their joint consular commission meetings in Abu Dhabi after a decade-long pause.

Israeli genocide in Rafah will spell another human disaster in region: FM

TEHRAN- Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian warned on Thursday that Israel’s plans to carry out a long-awaited all-out military offensive against Rafah, which is home to 1.5 million displaced Palestinians, would result in another human disaster in the region.

Iranians vote in parliamentary runoff as Leader calls for strong voter turnout

TEHRAN – Iranians show up in large numbers for a pivotal second-round runoff election to finalize the lineup of the country's parliament.

Tehran asserts U.S., EU prioritize Israeli regime over human rights

TEHRAN- Iran says that the current suppression of pro-Palestine student demonstrations in the West shows that the U.S. and Europe prioritize their backing for Israel over their commitments to uphold human rights.

Historical earthenware unearthed in downtown Isfahan

TEHRAN – Some historical earthenware has recently been unearthed in a serendipitous find when workers excavated the floor of a bank nestled within the bustling grand bazaar of Isfahan.

UNESCO-listed Sassanian landscape to undergo restoration

TEHRAN – Fars’s tourism chief has announced plans to restore the UNESCO-registered Sassanid Archaeological Landscape, which is situated in the southern Iranian province.

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‘Protect insects, protect birds’

TEHRAN –Each year the World Migratory Bird Day is celebrated on May 11 to raise awareness about the importance of migratory birds and the need to protect them.