Tehran ready to relax visa policy for Kyrgyz tourists

TEHRAN – Iran is ready to ease visa regulations for Kyrgyzstani nationals in a bid to boost tourism, First Vice-President Es’haq Jahangiri has said.

By Hana Saada

Iran’s Rouhani, Algeria’s Bensalah vow to deepen all-out bilateral cooperation

ALGERIA - Iranian President Hassan Rouhani held a meeting, on Friday in Baku, Azerbaijan, with Algeria’s Head of State Abdelkader Bensalah, during which both officials stressed on the need to further deepen mutual cooperation.

Rouhani offers condolences over death of Jacques Chirac

TEHRAN – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani sent a message on Thursday to his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron offering condolences to the French people and government over the death of Jacques Chirac, the former French president.

“India differs with U.S. definition of Iran” 

Indian PM, Iranian president hold talks at UN

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in a significant move on Thursday met Iranian President Hassan Rouhani in New York as New Delhi sought to engage Tehran with an eye on energy interests and connectivity corridor via Chabahar Port amid fast changing geo-politics, the Economic Times reported. 

Iranian president’s visit to UN meeting in New York may be canceled 

TEHRAN - Iranian President Hassan Rouhani and his accompanying delegation may not be able to attend the annual UN General Assembly meeting in New York as the United States has so far failed to issue visa for the visit.

Iran introduces gigantic handwoven carpet

TEHRAN –President Hassan Rouhani on Thursday unveiled a gigantic handwoven carpet during the opening ceremony of an international carpet fair, running in Tabriz from August 1 to 4. 

No more passport stamps for foreign nationals visiting Iran

TEHRAN - Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has issued an order for the waiver of physical stamping on travelers’ passports upon entering or leaving the country. 

Rouhani calls for development of tourism sector

TEHRAN –President Hassan Rouhani has called for the development of tourism sector as a need to expand economy, create job opportunities and boost friendship between cultures and societies.

Tehran, Ankara to form joint electricity market committee 

Iran ready to meet Turkey’s long-term energy needs

TEHRAN- “Iran is capable of supplying energy to Turkey in the long run,” Iranian President Hassan Rouhani announced in his visit to Turkey on Thursday evening adding that his country will convert U.S.-led sanctions into an opportunity for reinforcing economic ties with Turkey, IRNA reported.

Director calls on President Rouhani to watch play “Consent to My Death”

TEHRAN – Director Kurosh Sasanian has invited President Hassan Rouhani to watch his play “Consent to My Death, Please!”, which premiered at Tehran’s Mehrab Theater on Sunday.

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.

Leader plants saplings to highlight natural resources

TEHRAN — Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei on Tuesday planted two fruit saplings, urging officials to take measures for increasing green spaces as it can prevent floods and curb sand and dust storms.

Govt. to update truck fleet to ease air pollution

TEHRAN – President Hassan Rouhani announced plans for renovating 70,000 clunker trucks annually within the framework of policies to combat air pollution.

Rouhani says security in Afghanistan will benefit entire region

TEHRAN – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said on Thursday that stability and security in Afghanistan will benefit the whole region.

Rouhani rings back-to-school bell

TEHRAN — President Hassan Rouhani officially marked the beginning of 2017-18 school year by ringing the bell of a school in Tehran on Saturday.

Jahangiri reinstated as Iran’s first vice president

TEHRAN – In an announcement on Tuesday, President Rouhani reinstated Es’haq Jahangiri as his first vice president.

Intl. officials surprised to see Golestan Palace

TEHRAN – Senior officials from sixteen countries visited the UNESCO-inscribed Golestan Palace in downtown Tehran, expressing surprise at the architectural and artistic masterpieces of the historic complex.

High-level meetings in Tehran

TEHRAN – On Sunday, senior Iranian officials held a series of meetings with a number of foreign officials who arrived in Tehran to attend the Saturday inauguration ceremony of President Hassan Rouhani.  

August 5 set for Rouhani’s presidential inauguration 

TEHRAN – The date of the presidential swearing-in ceremony at the parliament would be August 5, the official website of the Majlis announced on Friday.

Rouhani inauguration postponed

TEHRAN – The inauguration of Hassan Rouhani as Iran’s next president has been postponed, the Iran Students News Agency reported on Wednesday.

Sustainable management, environment protection lead to urban health: Rouhani

TEHRAN — Sustainable management and environment protection pave the way for urban health, President Hassan Rouhani said on Sunday.

‘Principlists in talks with 10 potential candidates to challenge Rouhani’

TEHRAN – The principlist Popular Front of Islamic Revolution Forces (PFIRF) is consulting with 10 potential candidates that it elected in its recent gathering to reach a conclusion as to who among these ten persons should run in the May presidential election, the front’s spokeswoman Marzieh Vahid-Dastjerdi said on Saturday. 

Presidential election process to start May 12

TEHRAN – The head of Iran’s Election Headquarters has said that the upcoming presidential election’s process will begin on May 12.

Rouhani to address nation on TV

TEHRAN – President Hassan Rouhani will speak to the nation live on the national television on Sunday night.

3,000 real estate documents go to Sunnis in northern Iran

TEHRAN – 3,000 real estate documents have been issued in names of Sunni citizens of northern Iran which will be presented to them during a ceremony on Wednesday.

Iran offers condolences to Indonesia over deadly quake

TEHRAN – President Hassan Rouhani extended condolences to the Indonesian nation and government over a devastating earthquake that killed and displaced thousands of people.

Russia to modernize Iran’s aircraft navigation system

Russia’s defense manufacturer Almaz-Antey and Iran’s Shiraz Electronics Industries signed an agreement on cooperation, the press service of the Russian company said on Wednesday, TASS reported.

Iran eyes close industrial, energy cooperation with Indonesia

TEHRAN – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani called for expansion of trade ties with Indonesia and stronger cooperation in the oil and gas industry and engineering projects.