Israeli atrocities will only cause public hatred: Iran's president

TEHRAN- Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi has underscored that the crimes by Israel, such as the recent assassination a Palestinian journalist, will by no means bring security for the regime, rather will simply increase public disapproval.

Defense Minister: Iran to beef up deterrence capability

Defense minister says U.S. sowing divisions, inflaming wars

TEHRAN – Iran’s Defense Minister, Brigadier General Mohammad Reza Ashtiani, has criticized the United States and its allies for sowing discord and division among nations.

Iran’s Raisi offers condolences over UAE president’s demise

TEHRAN — In a message late on Friday, Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi expressed sorrow over the demise of Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the president of the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

Iran calls on Muslim states to halt Israeli occupation, atrocities

TEHRAN - In a statement issued on the occasion of Nakba Day, which commemorates the illegal Zionist regime of Israel, Iran's Foreign Ministry noted that the only option to ensure Palestinian rights is for governments and Muslim nations to embrace resistance against the occupiers.

Tourism projects to create 300 jobs in Ardabil

TEHRAN – Some 300 job opportunities are estimated to be generated by implementing 11 tourism-related projects across the northwestern province of Ardabil by the end of the first half of the current Iranian calendar year (March 21-September 22), the provincial tourism chief has said. 

Iran becomes 30th country to register historical cars on FIVA list 

TEHRAN –Iran has become the 30th country to register its vintage cars with the Fédération International des Véhicules Anciens or FIVA (The International Federation for Historic Vehicles) and receive identification cards for them, the president of the federation has said. 

Japanese sightseers resume Iran tours 

TEHRAN – Following a two-year suspension resulting from COVID-19 restrictions, the first group of Japanese sightseers has commenced an Iran excursion, a tourism official has said. 

Iranian crafters to show off skills at Bukhara festival

TEHRAN – A selection of eight Iranian craftspeople and goldsmiths will take part in the first International Festival of Gold Embroidery and Jewelry, which will be held in Bukhara, Uzbekistan, from May 21 to 25.

Iran FM commemorates memory of Al Jazeera journalist

TEHRAN — Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian on Thursday commemorated the memory of Al Jazeera correspondent Shireen Abu Akleh who was killed by the Zionist regime of Israel in the occupied territories on Wednesday morning.

People won’t tolerate normalization with Israel, Iran FM says

TEHRAN - Iran's Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian has reminded Lebanon's Culture Minister Mohammad Wissam al-Mortada that normalizing relations with Israel would never be tolerated by the people of the region.

Amir Abdollahian: Good agreement within reach if U.S. makes ‘political decision’

TEHRAN — Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian said on Friday that a good and reliable agreement is within reach if the U.S. makes a “political decision” and follows through on its obligations.

Amir Abdollahian offers condolences over passing of UAE president

TEHRAN — In a message to his Emirati counterpart on Friday, Iran’s Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian offered condolences over the passing of Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the UAE President.

Lavar well suited for coastal tourism: official 

TEHRAN – Lavar in the southwestern Bushehr province has considerable potential to become a coastal tourism hub, the provincial tourism chief has said. 

16 Iranian handicrafts receive National Seal of Excellence

TEHRAN – The National Seal of Excellence has been awarded to 16 works handcrafted by artisans native to Khorasan Razavi province, the provincial tourism chief has said.

Iran to celebrate Ferdowsi and Persian Language Commemoration Day

TEHRAN – Ferdowsi and Persian Language Commemoration Day will be celebrated in Iran in a series of programs designed by different organizations on Sunday. 

Ayatollah Khamenei meets emir of Qatar, urges Arab action on Palestine

TEHRAN – It is necessary that Arab states pay more attention to Palestine, Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei said on Thursday while receiving Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, the Emir of Qatar. 

Iran demands release of diplomat jailed in Belgium on spurious allegations

TEHRAN- Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh has denounced the detention of an Iranian diplomat in Belgium on bogus terror-related allegations, demanding his immediate release.

Official rebukes Sweden’s hostile approach towards Iran

TEHRAN- Kazem Gharibabadi, Secretary of Iran's High Council for Human Rights, has condemned the wrongful verdict and extended incarceration of former Iranian official Hamid Nouri in Sweden, saying that the Scandinavian country has taken a “hostile” stance towards Tehran on national security concerns.

Bagheri: Iran’s regional cooperation not “temporary tactic”

TEHRAN — Diplomats from Iranian and Qatari foreign ministries held talks in Tehran on Tuesday to discuss bilateral relationship.

Human resources form the cornerstone of any civilization, Leader says

Leader praises teachers’ efforts during Covid pandemic

TEHRAN— On Wednesday, Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei met with a group of teachers and education ministry officials to thank them for their efforts in educating the youth, especially during the coronavirus pandemic.

Iran FM underlines red lines in Vienna talks

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian has said that Iran still pursues the path of negotiations but the lifting of U.S. sanctions on Iran should be done in line with Iran’s red lines. 

IRGC pounds terrorist sites in northern Iraq

TEHRAN – The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) said on Wednesday that it had targeted a site in northern Iran used by terrorist groups with missiles and artillery attacks.