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Iranian stock market overshadowed by political, economic factors

TEHRAN – Iranian stock market has been struggling for months to get back on track, however various internal and external factors have been hindering this market from reaching its true potential, Iran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mining, and Agriculture (ICCIAM) published on its website on Saturday.

Today 11:41

Iran’s annual electricity generation rises 6.4%: report

TEHRAN – Iran’s electricity generation increased by 6.4 percent in 2021, making the Islamic Republic the world’s 11th largest electricity producer last year, according to British Petroleum (BP)’s latest global energy report dubbed “Statistical Review of World Energy”.

Today 11:22

China hits back at NATO

After NATO declared Beijing as a security threat for the first time, saying the country is a major challenge to it’s interests, the People's Republic of China hit out at the U.S.-led military alliance.

Today 10:53

Quarterly production by major automakers up 11.2% year on year

TEHRAN - Three major Iranian carmakers, namely Iran Khodro Company (IKCO), SAIPA Group, and Pars Khodro, manufactured 226,428 vehicles during the first quarter of the current Iranian calendar year (March 21-June 21), which was 11.2 percent more than the figure for the same period of time in the past year, that was 203,529 vehicles, the data released by the Codal website showed.

Today 09:34

5 dead, 44 injured as magnitude 6.1 quake rattles southern Iran

TEHRAN - An earthquake measuring 6.1 on the Richter Scale struck the port city of Bandar Khamir, southern Hormozgan province, early on Saturday, leaving 5 dead and 44 injured so far.

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Yesterday 23:46

Kazakhstan beat Iran at FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 Asian Qualifiers

TEHRAN - Kazakhstan defeated Iran for the second time Friday night during Window 3 of the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 Asian Qualifiers.

Yesterday 21:20

Iran backs multilateral diplomacy to lift illegal sanctions: envoy

TEHRAN- The Iranian Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the UN confirmed on Thursday that Tehran supports multilateral diplomacy that would ensure the effective and verifiable lifting of the illegal sanctions against the Islamic Republic by reviving the 2015 nuclear deal, officially known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action or the JCPOA.

Yesterday 21:20

Iran president, Qatar emir discuss nuclear talks

TEHRAN – Iranian President Ayatollah Seyed Ebrahim Raisi has received a phone call from Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani in which they discussed the situation around the latest round of nuclear talks held in Doha.

Yesterday 21:19

Iran holding talks with Egypt and Jordan in Baghdad: Iraq FM

TEHRAN — Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein has announced that in addition to hosting the ongoing Tehran-Riyadh talks, Baghdad is also a host to separate bilateral talks between Iran and two other Arab states.

Yesterday 21:10

Iran rejects accusations of Arab officials

TEHRAN - Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Nasser Kanaani has rejected as baseless allegations leveled against the Islamic Republic by two Arab leaders in the Bahraini capital Manama.

Yesterday 21:10

Blame game starts early on Doha talks

TEHRAN— In a joint effort to portray the first round of indirect talks between Iran and the United States in Doha as “a failure,” the Western media has launched a heavy blame game to show Iran and the negotiating team as a culprit. But what is the truth?

Yesterday 21:09

8th decade curse

TEHRAN — As the Israeli regime is heading off towards its 5th election in 3 years on November 1, the million-dollar question has been raised again. Is the 8th decade curse striking again?

Yesterday 21:07

Iran ramps up neighborhood diplomacy

TEHRAN – Iranian President Ayatollah Seyed Ebrahim Raisi gave a new boost to his administration’s policy of cementing ties with Iran’s neighbors as part of the country’s new foreign policy agenda.

Yesterday 21:00

Iran to take part in Paris’s IFTM TOP RESA

TEHRAN – The Islamic Republic of Iran will be taking part in the IFTM TOP RESA, which will be held in Paris from September 20 to 22.

Yesterday 20:00

Vacheron Constantin pays tribute to great civilizations of ancient world

TEHRAN – The luxury Swiss watch brand Vacheron Constantin has launched new watches in its métiers d'art collection, celebrating four great civilizations of Persia, Egypt, Greece and Rome, CHTN reported on Friday.

Yesterday 19:30

Crafts workshops provided with financial support in Bushehr

TEHRAN –Handicrafts workshops across the southwestern Bushehr province have received financial support, the deputy provincial tourism chief has said.

Yesterday 19:05

Mahjoub wins bronze at 2022 Open Biathle/Triathle Asian Championships

TEHRAN – Parsa Mahjoub won a bronze medal in the 2022 Open Biathle/Triathle Asian Championships on Friday.

Yesterday 19:00

Restoration work begins on Shah Abbasi caravanserai

TEHRAN – The Safavid era (1501-1736) Shah Abbasi caravanserai in the ancient town of Meybod, the central province of Yazd, has undergone some rehabilitation works, Meybod’s tourism chief has said.

* Golestan Gallery is playing host to an exhibition of digital paintings by Masud Ahmadi.

Yesterday 18:42

What’s in Tehran art galleries

* Golestan Gallery is playing host to an exhibition of digital paintings by Masud Ahmadi.

Front cover of the Persian editions of David Ireland’s plays “Cyprus Avenue” and “Ulster American”.

Yesterday 18:40

Plays by David Ireland published in Persian

TEHRAN – Award-winning plays “Cyprus Avenue” and “Ulster American” by the Northern Irish-born playwright David Ireland have been published in Persian in a single book.

Golden Pen Award statuettes in a file photo.

Yesterday 18:38

Nominees for 2022 Golden Pen Awards unveiled

TEHRAN – Iran Pen Association unveiled on Thursday the nominees for its Golden Pen Awards in five categories.

Tunisian actor Hichem Rostom plays a role in the Iranian TV series “Salman Farsi”.

Yesterday 18:35

Hichem Rostom, Tunisian actor of Iranian TV series “Salman Farsi”, dies at 75

TEHRAN – Renowned Tunisian actor Hichem Rostom died last Tuesday at 75.

Yesterday 18:23

715,000 foreign travelers visit Iran in spring

TEHRAN – Some 715,000 foreign travelers toured Iran during the first three months of the current Iranian calendar year (started on March 21).

Yesterday 18:22

Masouleh joins League of Historical Cities

TEHRAN – Ancient Masouleh, one of the top tourist destinations in northern Iran, has joined the League of Historical Cities, Masouleh’s mayor has said.

Zimbabwean Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services Minister Monica Mutsvangwa (L) speaks with Iranian Ambassador to Zimbabwe Abbas Navazani in Harare on Wednesday.

Yesterday 18:21

Tehran, Harare pledge to boost media cooperation

TEHRAN – Iran and Zimbabwe have pledged to enhance collaboration aiming to help the media industry move with contemporary standards and technology.

Yesterday 18:14

Despite sanctions, Iran has the strongest health system: minister

TEHRAN – Despite the sanctions that have existed since the beginning of the Islamic Revolution until today to prevent the country from progressing, Iran has the strongest health system in the region, Health Minister Bahram Einollahi has stated.

Yesterday 18:12