Hatami: Terror act showed weakness of global arrogance

TEHRAN – The Saturday terrorist attack in Ahvaz once again showed the weakness of the global arrogance and the sovereignty of Iran in the world, Defense Minister Amir Hatami said on Sunday.

Countries denounce terrorist attack in Ahvaz

TEHRAN – A number of countries have denounced or offered condolences over a terrorist attack which on Saturday targeted military personnel and civilians in Ahvaz, southwest Iran. 

MPs member to security committee to visit terror-hit Ahvaz

TEHRAN – The spokesman of the Parliament National Security and Foreign Policy Committee said on Sunday that a group comprising of MPs sitting on the committee are set to visit Ahvaz on Monday in order to examine the terror attack closely.

U.S. uses terrorism as a tool to advance policies: Iran’s Qassemi

TEHRAN – Terrorism is a strategic tool for the United States to advance its foreign policies in the world, Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman said on Sunday, responding to an annual State Department report which named Iran “the leading state sponsor of terror.”

Car use increases by 40% in h2 in Tehran: deputy mayor

TEHRAN — Car use surges in the second half of the year by 40 percent in the capital, Mohsen Pourseyyed Aqaei, deputy mayor of Tehran for traffic and transport affairs, has said.

Progress, resistance achieved via schools: Rouhani

TEHRAN – President Hassan Rouhani on Sunday underlined the importance of schools for the Iranian society, saying Iran’s progress and resistance was achieved through the schools.

By Hanif Ghaffari

Europe’s support of Iran’s JCPOA: Actions speak louder than words

TEHRAN - Iran is calling for keeping the European countries in the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action formally known as JCPOA, including Germany, to save it, without the participation of the United States. But the Germans are reluctant to continue to cooperate with Iran due to U.S. secondary sanctions.

Military chief: Armed forces more ready than ever to defend Iran

TEHRAN - Armed Forces Chief of Staff Mohammad Hossein Baqeri said on Saturday that the armed forces “are ready more than ever” to defend the country.

Museums to open doors for free on World Tourism Day

TEHRAN — All museums across Iran will offer free entry on September 27, concurrent with World Tourism Day, Tasnim news agency reported.

‘Iran helping 30 countries in area of security’ 

TEHRAN - Rear Admiral Habibollah Sayyari, the deputy army chief for coordination affairs, said on Saturday that Iran has been helping 30 countries in the area of regional security.

General urges U.S. to leave West Asia 

TEHRAN - Yahya Rahim Safavi, a top military adviser to the Leader, said on Saturday that Iran is seeking to establish security in the West Asia region and urged the U.S. to leave the region.

Leader: Hireling hard-hearted terrorists are linked to hypocrites claiming human rights

TEHRAN – The Leader of the Islamic Revolution issued a statement denouncing the Saturday terrorist attack in Ahvaz which took the lives of 25 people including women and children.

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Iran’s “Blue Sky, Clean Earth” to compete in Beijing festival 

TEHRAN – “Blue Sky, Clean Earth”, a short film by Iranian director Mahyar Mandegar will compete in the 17th International Student Film and Video Festival of Beijing Film Academy in China during October.

Iran cancels Press Exhibition over adverse economic conditions

TEHRAN – The Ministry of Culture and Islamic Guidance has decided to cancel the Press Exhibition this year due to the current adverse economic conditions facing the country and print media, the Persian service of MNA reported on Saturday.

By Hassan Rouhani, president of Iran.

Iran is keeping its nuclear commitments — despite Trump

I faced two options on May 8, when President Trump announced the United States’ official withdrawal from the nuclear agreement with Iran, officially known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).

Dozens martyred or injured in terror attack on military parade in Ahvaz

At least 70 people have been injured or martyred in a terrorist attack on a military parade in Iran’s southwestern city of Ahvaz, the Mehr news agency reported.

Pakistan seeks good relations with Iran: Imran Khan

TEHRAN - Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan has said that his country seeks to have good relations with its neighbors, especially Iran.

VW rejects Trump envoy's take on Iran pullout

Carmaker Volkswagen AG rejected on Thursday a report suggesting it had decided against doing business in Iran after coming under pressure from Donald Trump’s ambassador to Germany, saying its position on the country had not changed.

Leopard cub seized from smugglers 

TEHRAN — A three-month old leopard cub was seized from the smugglers on Wednesday and transferred to Pardisan Park rehabilitation center, Mehr news agency reported on Friday.

Iraq appoints new ambassador to Tehran

TEHRAN – Baghdad has appointed a new ambassador to Tehran, according to Iraqi Foreign Ministry spokesman Ahmad Mahjoub.

Love of Hussein unites us

TEHRAN – Muslims around the globe held massive mourning ceremonies on Thursday, the day of Ashura, to commemorate the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein (AS) and his companions.

Claim of request for talks with Trump is ‘farcical’, Iran says

TEHRAN - Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Bahram Qassemi said on Friday that Iran has never requested meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump.

Iran will veto any decision against its interests: Zanganeh

TEHRAN – Iranian Oil Minister Bijan Namdar Zanganeh said Iran will definitely veto any decision which threatens its interests.

Belarus festival hosts “Momma Yerma”

TEHRAN – The Creative Theatre Company from Tehran is competing in the 15th Teatralny Kufar International Student and Youth Theater Festival in Minsk, Belarus with “Momma Yerma”.

Like it or not, Daylight Saving Time ends, clocks move back

TEHRAN — With autumn setting in gradually Daylight Saving Time (DST) ends and clocks should move back one hour, whether you like it or not.

There is every indication Americans continue to harbor the illusion of regime change in Iran, Zarif says 

Zarif: Europe must protect nuclear deal for ‘its own sovereignty’

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has told German magazine Der Spiegel that Europe must guard the 2015 nuclear agreement not for Iran but for “its own sovereignty and its long-term economic interests”.

‘U.S. sanctions on Iran unproductive & wrong': Novak

TEHRAN- U.S. sanctions on Iran's oil industry are unproductive and there will be consequences to such a move, Russian Energy Minister Alexander Novak said on Monday.

Zeinodin caravanserai, a destination for avid time travelers!

For an avid visitor to a centuries-old caravanserai, it’s not tough to imagine (or even hear!) the hustle and bustle of merchants bargaining on prices, describing their long lived journey to one another as their camels chew on hay in the corner.