Iran, Slovakia embark on expanding mutual trade

TEHRAN— In continuation of Iran’s active diplomacy, Slovakia’s deputy economy minister came to Tehran to take part in a joint economic commission.

Mora’s trip to Tehran paved the way for further talks in Vienna

Iran’s Kharrazi: Tehran, Riyadh chose dialogue to resolve disputes

TEHRAN— Seyyed Kamal Kharrazi, President of the Iran’s Strategic Council on Foreign Relations, has touched on numerous issues at the first Iran-Arabs World Conference.

IRGC demolishes network of thugs affiliated with Israeli regime

TEHRAN— The public relations office of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps has announced in a statement the arrest of a network of thugs related to the Israeli regime's intelligence service.

Measures to safeguard Karaftu caves discussed 

TEHRAN- On Saturday, several researchers and speleologists came together to discuss ways to preserve the enigmatic Karaftu caves situated in western Iran.

Baneh agritourism farm opened to nature lovers 

TEHRAN – An agritourism farm has recently opened its doors to sightseers and nature lovers in Baneh, the western province of Kordestan.  

Hundreds of Volkswagens gathered in car rallies across Iran

TEHRAN – Over 700 vintage Volkswagens joined car rallies, which were staged in several Iranian cities concurrently on May 19.

IRGC colonel assassinated in downtown Tehran

TEHRAN— The IRGC public relations office announced an IRGC colonel was martyred in downtown Tehran on Sunday at 4:00 pm.

Iran’s tourism minister calls for further cooperation with Turkey

TEHRAN – Iranian tourism minister Ezatollah Zarghami on Saturday called for further efforts to deepen cooperation with Turkey.

Iran rejects remarks attributed to Ayatollah Khamenei on Vienna talks

TEHRAN – Spokesman for the Iranian Foreign Ministry Saeed Khatibzadeh has reacted to reports attributing remarks to the Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei about the talks in Vienna over reviving a 2015 nuclear deal. 

Raisi visit embodies good neighborliness between Tehran, Muscat: Oman

TEHRAN - The Diwan of the Royal Court of Oman issued a statement on Saturday in which it considered the visit of Iranian President Ayatollah Seyed Ebrahim Raisi this week to the Sultanate an embodiment of good neighborliness and the good relations between the Sultanate of Oman and the Islamic Republic of Iran.

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SAIPA allocates 35,000 cars’ sales capacity to implement Family & Youth Support Plan

Deputy Managing Director of SAIPA Automotive Manufacturing Group Company for Sales & Marketing Affairs said that SAIPA has offered 35,000 vehicles for sales in line with implementation of a plan to support Iranian households.

Iran voices support for Oman ‘constructive role’

TEHRAN – Ali Najafi, Tehran’s ambassador to Oman, has said that Iran supports “the constructive role” played by Oman in regional developments. 

MPs: U.S. must give up hostility, return to its JCPOA obligations

TEHRAN — Two parliamentarians have taken the recent hostile position of the United States in regards to the ongoing negotiations in Vienna intended to lift sanctions on Iran as well as unfreezing Iran’s assets abroad with a pinch of salt, demanding a U.S. return to the 2015 nuclear pact.

Raisi: Strong relationships between neighbors help to secure region

TEHRAN- Good relations between neighboring nations, according to Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi, is the most essential aspect to boost regional security.

Iran FM talks to EU’s Borrell, insists Tehran committed to reaching robust deal

TEHRAN - In a phone conversation initiated by EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell late on Friday, Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian insisted that Tehran is determined to strike a good, robust, and long-lasting nuclear agreement with the West within the framework of the Vienna talks.

Foreign Ministry: Iran’s water rights from Helmand being pursued legally

TEHRAN— Visiting the Dugharun border city in Khorasan Razavi on Saturday, Foreign Ministry spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh said Iran is pursuing its water rights from the Helmand River through legal entities.

Iran chief negotiator to brief parliament 

TEHRAN – Iran’s chief nuclear negotiator is going to brief lawmakers on the latest developments in the talks in Vienna over reviving the 2015 nuclear deal. 

Restoration work begins on 30 monuments in Tehran 

TEHRAN – Restoration work has begun on a selection of 30 historical sites and aging buildings in Tehran province to mark the national cultural heritage week, which started on Wednesday. 

Mashhad’s intl. air passenger traffic jumps 310% year on year

TEHRAN - The number of international passengers flying to Mashhad in Farvardin (March 21-April 20) soared 310 percent year on year to over 41,000, a local aviation official said on Saturday.

Gorgan to host exhibit of exquisite potteries, tiles and porcelains  

TEHRAN – Gorgan Archaeological Museum is set to host a loan exhibition of exquisite potteries, tiles, and porcelains.

Some $45m allotted to empower women heads of households

TEHRAN – A total budget of 13 trillion rials (nearly $44.8 million) has been earmarked to empower women heads of households under the coverage of the Welfare Organization, the deputy head of the Organization, has said.

Conditions improve for foreign nationals studying in Iran

TEHRAN – Health insurance coverage, longer residency, shorter visa processing time, and awarding exemplary students are among the conditions provided for foreign nationals studying in Iran, the deputy minister of science for foreign affairs, has stated.

Raisi to visit Oman on Monday

TEHRAN— Iranian President Seyed Ebrahim Raisi is scheduled to visit Muscat on Monday, the president’s office announced on Saturday.

UN special rapporteur: Sanctions have negatively affected people, particularly the most vulnerable

TEHRAN — At the end of a 12-day trip to Iran, Alena Douhan, the UN Special Rapporteur on the negative impact of the unilateral coercive measures (UCMs) on the enjoyment of human rights, issued a press release late on Wednesday about preliminary assessments of her visit to the sanctions-hit Iran.

Indian FM invites Amir Abdollahian to New Delhi

TEHRAN — Iran’s Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian spoke on the phone on Friday morning with Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, India’s Minister of External Affairs.