360-degree maneuverability of ballistic missiles is main feature of IRGC exercise: general

TEHRAN – Attack on enemy from all sides with a 360-degree maneuverability by ballistic missiles were the leading features of the last stage of the IRGC military exercise, IRGC aerospace commander Ali Hajizadeh boasted on Thursday.

UK spreading misinformation: Iranian ambassador

TEHRAN - The Iranian ambassador to London said on Friday that the United Kingdom is spreading misinformation about the United Nations Security Council Resolution 2231, which confirms the 2015 nuclear program.

Raisi praises successful military drill

TEHRAN — The success of "the Great Prophet 17" maneuver shows Iran's military capability in protecting the interests and security of its nation, President Ebrahim Raisi said in a message on Saturday.

Iran says committed to political resolution of regional issues

TEHRAN – Iran is committed to dialogue and adoption of political solutions to resolve bilateral and regional problems, Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian said on Saturday, underlining Tehran’s readiness to hold talks with regional countries to boost ties.

Stark Warning

TEHRAN – In a clear warning to Israel, two senior Iranian generals have announced that the recent military exercise staged by the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) was intended to respond to brazen Israeli threats against Iran.

Relics to be loaned to Chinese exhibit on Persia 

TEHRAN – A selection of Persian relics discovered in Liar-Sang-Bon, an archaeological site and cemetery in the Amlash region, northern Gilan province, are to be loaned to a major exhibition in Beijing, the deputy provincial tourism chief has announced. 

Inmates attend craft course to take on new job 

TEHRAN – A training course in the field of Giveh-bafi, traditional Iranian footwear, is currently being held in the central prison of Zanjan, the deputy provincial tourism chief has announced. 

I want to overtake Lasha Talakhadze: Alireza Yousefi

TEHRAN – Iranian weightlifting prodigy Alireza Yousefi says he is going to overtake Georgian weightlifter Lasha Talakhadze in the super-heavyweight category.

National webinar to address history, arts of western Iran

TEHRAN – Tens of historians, archaeologists, as well as cultural heritage and art experts have been invited to discuss western Iranian civilizations in a national webinar on Monday.

UK supports refugee programs in Iran

TEHRAN – UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, has said it welcomes the United Kingdom’s donation of GBP 2 million (equivalent to some $2.7 million) to protect and assist Afghans fleeing to Iran seeking safety.

“Leave Your Mind Behind” at Iranian bookstores

TEHRAN – “Leave Your Mind Behind” by Matthew McKay and Catharine Sutker has been published in Persian.

“A Poetess” named best foreign film at California festival 

TEHRAN – “A Poetess”, a drama by Iranian filmmakers Sahra Fathi and Saeid Dashti, has been selected as best foreign film at the California Women’s Film Festival.

Disabled children join able-bodied in Tehran music festival

TEHRAN – A number of children with Down’s syndrome, autism and blindness came together on Friday at Tehran’s Shafaq Cultural Center to compete with a group of able-bodied children in a music festival.

Amir-Hossein Rahmati finishes first at Iran’s Nationwide Quran Competition

TEHRAN – Amir-Hossein Rahmati, a reciter from Golestan Province, took first place on Friday at the 44th edition of Iran’s Nationwide Quran Competition.

Iran FM congratulates Christians on Nativity

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian has issued a message congratulating all Christians around the world on the anniversary of the birth of Jesus Christ and Christmas.

British anger at Iran ballistic missiles understandable: Veep

TEHRAN – Seyed Mohammad Hosseini, Iran’s vice president for parliamentary affairs, has reacted to a British statement criticizing missiles firing by Iran during a massive military drill. 

Virtual exhibit offers chance to get overwhelmed with royal arts   

TEHRAN – The UNESCO-registered Golestan Palace in Tehran is displaying its exquisite tilework through an online photo exhibit, Tehran’s deputy tourism chief has announced. 

Tourism activist laments new regulation’s pause for arrivals

TEHRAN – The Head of the Association of Air Transport and Tourist Agencies of Iran believes that newly-declared travel restrictions have caused many problems for the ones who are arranged to visit Iran.  

Walkway to connect Cyrus the Great’s tomb to nearby caravanserai

TEHRAN – Visitors to the UNESCO-registered Pasargadae will soon find a special walkway that connects the tomb of Cyrus the Great to a nearby caravanserai, the director of the World Heritage site has said.

WHO donates 2m automated extraction tests to Iran

TEHRAN – The World Health Organization (WHO) has donated 2 million automated nucleic acid extraction tests to the Ministry of Health of Iran through financial support from the Federal Republic of Germany.

Wildfire in natural areas decreases by 49%

TEHRAN – The occurrence of wildfire in natural areas has declined by 49 percent since the beginning of the current [Iranian calendar] year (March 21) compared to the same period last year, deputy commander of the protection unit of the Forests, Rangelands, and Watershed Management Organization, has said.

Long-term rainfall down by 34% in autumn

TEHRAN – While the country received 40.3 mm of rain during the autumn (September 23-December 21), it experienced a 34.5 percent decrease compared to the long-term average of 61.6 mm.

130 wildlife species in danger of extinction in Iran

TEHRAN – There are 1,300 species of animals in the country, 130 of which are endangered and threatened, Hassan Akbari, deputy head of natural environment and biodiversity of the Department of Environment (DOE), has said.

Nuclear chief: Iran ‘has no intention to produce nuclear fuel beyond 60%

Eslami says Iran will soon use its nuclear fuel to power Bushehr plant

TEHRAN - Mohammad Eslami, the head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI), has told Sputnik that his country can produce nuclear fuel domestically and will soon start using it at the Bushehr nuclear power plant.

Govt., Tehran private sector discuss agricultural issues

TEHRAN - The 82nd meeting of the dialogue council of the government and the Tehran Province’s private sector was held on Saturday, in which the attendees discussed issues related to the province's agricultural sector, the TCCIMA portal reported.

ICCIMA Energy Committee holds meeting to discuss consumption issues

TEHRAN – The members of Energy Committee of Iran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture (ICCIMA) gathered on Saturday in a meeting attended by the Head of Iran’s Energy Exchange (IRENEX) Ali Naghavi to discuss energy-related issues.