Iran intensifies diplomatic efforts to achieve peace in the region

TEHRAN – In the latest sign that Iran is serious about achieving peace in the region, a senior Iranian diplomat journeyed to Oman shortly after the top Saudi diplomat visited the sultanate.

Takht Ravanchi: 27 polling stations in U.S. for Iranian presidential polls

TEHRAN — Iran’s envoy to the United Nations, Majid Takht Ravanchi, said on Wednesday morning that Iranians living in the United States can cast ballots for the presidential elections in Iran at 27 polling places in 18 U.S. states.

No final agreement in Vienna until demands fully met, Iran says

TEHRAN - Mahmoud Vaezi, the Iranian president’s chief of staff, has expressed hope that the nuclear talks underway in Vienna would result in a piece of good news but underlined that there would be no agreement until all Iranian demands are met.

Iran to spotlight its tourist attractions at FITUR

TEHRAN – A select of Iranian travel-associated businesses and tour operators will promote handicrafts, traditions, and tourism potentials of the country at the 42nd FITUR tourism trade fair, which will be held in Madrid, Spain, from January 19 to 23, 2022. 

Chaharmahal-Bakhtiari tourism loses $90m from COVID-19 

TEHRAN – The tourism industry of the southwestern Chaharmahal-Bakhtiari province has taken over 3.7 trillion rials ($90 million at the official exchange rate of 42,000 rials per dollar) hit from the coronavirus outbreak so far.

Iran coach Dragan Skocic out of contract

TEHRAN – National football team coach Dragan Skocic’s contract expired with Iran after the end of the 2022 World Cup qualification Round 2.

Persian bookstores host “Pierre and Jean”

TEHRAN – A Persian translation of French writer Guy de Maupassant’s novel “Pierre and Jean” has been published in Tehran.

“Cocoon”, “Sheep Will Devour Us” win awards at Fine Arts Film Festival

TEHRAN – Iranian movies “Cocoon” and “Sheep Will Devour Us” have won awards in various sections of the 8th Fine Arts Film Festival in the United States.

Biuk Mirzai portrays Fidel Castro in “A Guest from the Caribbean”

TEHRAN – Actor Biuk Mirzai takes on the role of Cuban political leader Fidel Castro in “A Guest from the Caribbean”, a romance drama under production by actor-cum-director Behzad Farahani.

Swiss traveler writes book to highlight ‘superb scene’ of boutique hotels in Iran

TEHRAN – Thomas Wegmann, who is a Swiss insurance professional, was so wowed by the hotel scene on his first visit to Iran in 2019 that, despite having no publishing experience, he decided to write a book.

19th, early 20th century carpets on show at Karaj exhibit

TEHRAN – A collection of handwoven Persian carpets and rugs, which date to the 19th and early 20th century, has been put on show in Karaj, the capital of Alborz province.

Chehel Sotoun of Qazvin undergoes partial restoration 

TEHRAN – The decorations of Chehel Sotoun, a Safavid-era (1501-1736) palace in Qazvin, have undergone some rehabilitation works, the deputy provincial tourism chief announced on Wednesday.

Tuti Books wins Bologna prize for best Asian children’s publisher of the year

TEHRAN – Tuti Books, a major publication house based in Tehran, won the BOP - Bologna Prize for the Best Children’s Publishers of the Year in Asia, the Bologna Children’s Book Fair (BCBF) announced on its opening day on Monday.

Iran registers 1 Aban on national calendar as historian Abulfazl Bayhaqi day

TEHRAN – Iran has honored Persian historian and litterateur Abulfazl Bayhaqi by registering 1 Aban on the national calendar after his name as the father of Persian prose.

Sarayan caravanserai joins shortlist for collective world heritage 

TEHRAN – A Safavid era (1501-1736) caravanserai in the city of Sarayan has recently received cultural heritage experts’ preliminary approval to join the shortlist of Iranian historical caravanserais being prepared for a possible inscription on the UNESCO World Heritage list.

U.S. and Russian leaders meet for tense Geneva talks

U.S. President Joe Biden and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin are meeting for their first, highly-anticipated summit.

72 passengers infected with COVID-19 quarantined

TEHRAN – A total of 72 passengers who have tested positive for coronavirus have been quarantined at border facilities, Mehdi Valipour, head of Relief and Rescue Organization affiliated with the Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS), said on Wednesday.

Iran has highest blood donation rate in Eastern Mediterranean region

TEHRAN - Iran currently has the highest blood donation rate in the Eastern Mediterranean region, so that some 2.5 million Iranians refer to blood donation centers across the country annually, Government spokesman Ali Rabiei said on Wednesday.

Tehran, Damascus put expansion of co-op in construction, transport on agenda

TEHRAN – Iranian Transport and Urban Development Minister Mohammad Eslami has traveled to Syria on top of a delegation to meet with Syria’s senior officials for discussing the expansion of ties, especially in civil construction and transportation.

General Soleimani family calls for massive turnout in elections

TEHRAN – The family of martyr Lt. Gen. Qassem Soleimani has issued a statement calling on the Iranian people to participate massively in the Friday presidential elections.

Research indicates huge new gas reserves in northeastern Iran

TEHRAN – Managing Director of Iran’s Khazar Exploration and Production Company (KEPCO) has said new research shows that huge gas reserves could be laid beneath Iran’s northeastern Gorgan plain, Shana reported.

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Lifting sanctions constitutes ‘essential part’ of JCPOA: EU and U.S.

TEHRAN - The European Union and the United States have said that lifting sanctions on Iran constitutes an “essential part” of the 215 Iran nuclear agreement, officially called the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), whose possible revival is the subject of the ongoing talks in Vienna since early April, according to Press TV.

TEDPIX loses 2,400 points on Wednesday

TEHRAN- TEDPIX, the main index of Tehran Stock Exchange (TSE), lost 2,460 points to 1.147 million on Wednesday.