Baraghan, Salehieh listed among Iran’s top tourist villages

TEHRAN – Baraghan and Salehieh, situated in Iran’s Alborz province, have been included in the national list of top tourist villages.

UNEA-6 approves Iran’s proposed plan for combating SDSs

TEHRAN – The 6th United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA-6) has approved a resolution adopted at the international summit on dealing with sand and dust storms which was held in Tehran in September 2023.

Japan, UNHCR to improve education, healthcare for refugees in Iran

TEHRAN – In a bid to provide Afghan refugees and host communities in Iran with quality education and healthcare services, the Government of Japan and the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees have signed a partnership agreement.

Intl. effort on wetlands conservation to continue: official

TEHRAN –The implementation of projects in cooperation with international bodies to preserve and restore wetlands in the country will continue, Mojtaba Zoljoodi, an official with the Department of Environment (DOE) has said.

Raisi attends gas forum in Algeria

Raisi's visit to Algiers is the first by an Iranian president in 14 years

TEHRAN - President Ebrahim Raisi of Iran arrived in Algiers on Saturday to take part in a meeting of the world’s leading natural gas producers and to strengthen Tehran’s cooperation with regional and international alliances.

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Their only pride is sanctions

TEHRAN - In a note, Shargh addressed the U.S. sanctions approach against Iran and wrote: So far, Joe Biden's government has imposed more than 55 separate sanctions against Iran, targeting more than 550 individuals and institutions.

Iran plans to serve Nowruz tourists deservedly

TEHRAN – With millions of Iranians gearing up for travel during the upcoming spring holidays, Tourism Minister Ezzatollah Zarghami has urged provincial officials to ensure the highest level of service for holidaymakers.

Iran questions Germany's moral, human rights, political credibility 

TEHRAN- Iran's Representative to the Human Rights Council, Hamid Ahmadi, strongly criticized Germany's suitability as a member of the council, questioning its moral, human rights, and political credibility.

Iranian military adviser martyred in Syria

TEHRAN — An Iranian military adviser was martyred in an airstrike by the Israeli forces on the Syrian port of Banias. 

Visits to cultural heritage sites and museums reach 22 million

TEHRAN - Some 22 million visits to Iranian cultural heritage sites and museums have been registered during the first 11 months of the current Persian year, which began on March 21, 2023.

Iran, China explore archaeometry achievements

TEHRAN – Chinese archaeometrist, Dr. Yimin Yang, participating in the Archaeometry Scientific Conference held at the Art University of Isfahan, underscored that arranging joint events in the field of Archaeology and Archaeometry could lead to both framing a mutual understanding and strengthening intercultural communication between two nations.

Regional, global centers ‘essential’ to tackle SDSs, Iran suggests

TEHRAN – Ali Salajeqeh, the Head of the Department of Environment, has called it essential to set up regional and global centers to deal with sand and dust storms.

20 traditional medicines helped treat covid-19: official

TEHRAN – During the coronavirus pandemic, the health ministry’s traditional medicine office carried out more than 120 research projects, leading to the production of twenty drugs to help treat the disease. 

Iran, Russia sign document on health cooperation    

TEHRAN –A comprehensive document between the Islamic Republic of Iran and the Russian Federation has been signed by Deputy Health Minister Mohammad-Hossein Niknam and his Russian counterpart Sergei Glagolev.

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Leader, casts his ballot, says votes please friends and disappoint enemies 

Parliamentary and Assembly of Experts elections begin in Iran

TEHRAN – The polls opened across Iran at 8 a.m. local time (0430) on Friday for parliamentary and Assembly of Experts elections.

Iran sends Pars 1 research satellite into orbit

TEHRAN – Early on Thursday, Iran successfully put into orbit Pars 1 research-sensing satellite upon a Soyuz rocket from the Vostochny Cosmodrome in Russia's far eastern Amur region.

Iran lambasts foreign intervention in Syria as violation of international law

TEHRAN - Iran's Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations Amir Saeid Iravani says terrorism and the ongoing Zionist attacks on Syria are a flagrant violation of international law.

Iran, Turkmenistan vow to strengthen ties at consular session

TEHRAN – The 16th session of the intergovernmental Turkmen-Iranian commission was held on Tuesday where the two sides emphasized the importance of past agreements and explored new avenues for cooperation.

Preparations for Iran's March 1 elections fully underway: Raisi

TEHRAN- Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi affirms the nation's readiness to proceed with the electoral process during a cabinet meeting on Wednesday.

Diverse backgrounds represented among Iran parliamentary candidates: official

TEHRAN – On Wednesday, the spokesperson for Iran’s Guardian Council informed journalists that the candidates running for seats in Iran’s Parliament on Friday hail from diverse professional and religious backgrounds.

Tehran criticizes German FM over comments on human rights

TEHRAN- German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock’s accusations against the Islamic Republic were categorically rejected by Iran as an inane attempt by the Berlin government to hide its backing for the Israeli occupation and its indifference to egregious human rights violations occurring throughout Palestinian territory.

Nuclear messages exchanged between Tehran, Washington: Iran FM

TEHRAN- Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian has noted that Tehran and Washington have exchanged messages regarding the stalled nuclear talks.

Russian Deputy PM meets with Iran’s VP in Tehran

TEHRAN - In a diplomatic visit to Tehran, Alexander Novak, the Deputy Prime Minister of Russia, convened with Mohammad Mokhber, Iran's First Vice President, for discussions on various aspects of mutual interest, addressing diplomatic, economic, and strategic matters.

Enemies afraid of electoral miracle in Iran

TEHRAN- Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei met with a number of first-time voters as well as the honorable families of martyrs on Wednesday.