Alireza Faghani to referee Tehran derby

TEHRAN – Iranian international football referee Alireza Faghani will take charge of Persepolis vs Esteghlal in Tehran derby on Thursday.

National housing plan’s affordable units handed over to owners

TEHRAN – Iranian Transport and Urban Development Ministry, on Monday, handed over 51,230 affordable housing units to applicants under the framework of a program called National Housing Action Plan.

Power plant construction permits issued for big industries

TEHRAN- The managing director of Iran’s Thermal Power Plants Holding Company (TPPH) announced that the necessary permits for the construction of the power plants were issued for the big industries.

Japan, UNDP promote waste management in Tehran

TEHRAN – The Municipality of Tehran in cooperation with Japan and the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) unveiled reverse vending machines (RVMs) on Tuesday to promote waste management in the capital.

Import of coronavirus vaccine to reach 13m doses

TEHRAN – Twenty shipments of COVID-19 vaccine have so far been imported into the country, and the volume will soon reach 13 million doses.

EU allocates €15m for humanitarian projects in Iran

TEHRAN – The European Union (EU) has allotted €15 million in humanitarian aid to support those most affected by man-made crises, the COVID-19 pandemic, climate-induced, and other natural disasters in Iran.

Parliament bill prohibiting negotiations with U.S. is 'preemptive': MP

TEHRAN – An Iranian lawmaker who helped prepare a bill conditioning negotiation with the U.S. on permission from the Majlis said the measure is intended to forestall any signing of deals by governments without informing the legislative body.

U.S. brought insecurity for Afghanistan, says police official

TEHRAN — General Ghasem Rezaei, the deputy commander of the Iranian police, has said that arrogant countries led by the U.S. with their illegitimate presence in Afghanistan created a deplorable situation for the Afghans.

Iran says believes in constructive dialogue

TEHRAN — Speaking at his weekly press briefing on Tuesday, Iranian government spokesman Ali Rabiei said Tehran believes in dialogue and constructive interaction.

Iranian border towns, beautiful yet underrated

TEHRAN – Countries are defined geographically and politically by their borders.

Tehran hosting Islamic countries on health tourism 

TEHRAN –The 5th edition of the International Health Congress of Islamic Countries started in Tehran on Tuesday, aiming to find new opportunities for cooperation and development of health tourism among Muslim nations.

Historical cistern undergoes restoration

TEHRAN –Qajar-era (1789-1925) Haj Mohammadreza Ab-Anbar (cistern) in Ardakan, a historical city in the central province of Yazd, has undergone some rehabilitation works, Ardakan’s tourism chief has said.

Zolfaqari Archaeological Museum upgrades security system

TEHRAN –The Zolfaqari Archaeological Museum, famed for showcasing some ancient salt men and their belongings in the northwestern Zanjan province, has upgraded its security system, the provincial tourism chief has said. 

Iranian handicrafts: Mekhraj Kari of Mashhad

TEHRAN – Mashhad, the capital of Khorasan Razavi province, has many gemstone mines. That is why a prospering handicraft of this province is jewelry made of gemstones, also called "Mekhraj Kari".

EU distances itself from Slovenia PM

Borrell say EU pursues ‘balanced position’ toward Iran

TEHRAN - European Union foreign policy chief Josep Borrell said on Monday that the 27-nation European block follows a “balanced position” toward Iran, noting the EU “puts political pressure when it’s considered necessary, in many areas, and at the same time looks for cooperation when it is necessary.”

Raisi meets heads of supervisory bodies in bid to counter corruption

TEHRAN — In his first meeting with heads of intelligence and supervisory bodies on Tuesday, President-elect Seyyed Ebrahim Raisi said he personally wanted to form this session to formulate executive strategies to reform the government's approach in the efforts to tackle corruption before he officially starts his work as president.

Raisi looks at neighbors and the East with particular importance

TEHRAN — In a post published on his Instagram page on Tuesday, Hossein Amir Abdollahian, a senior advisor to the parliament speaker, said that President-elect Raisi will pay special attention to neighbors and the East in his foreign policy.

More unmarked graves discovered in Canada, how many more left?

True Canada, unearthed...

TEHRAN— As the search for discovering more unmarked graves continue, one thing can be said for sure. Canada, a country that commits “cultural genocide,” cannot decry over human rights.

Archaeological hills, cemeteries added to national heritage list

TEHRAN - A total of eight historical sites and aging structures scattered across Ilam province have recently been added to the national heritage list. 

Nuclear talks likely to resume after Raisi takes over: Bloomberg

Nuclear talks in Vienna between world powers and Iran aren’t likely to resume until after the Islamic Republic installs its new president next month, all but eliminating the chances of an early resurrection of their accord struck six years ago and a jump in Iranian oil exports.

Alireza Jahanbakhsh linked with Brighton exit

TEHRAN – Brighton winger Alireza Jahanbakhsh has been tipped to return to Dutch football.