Imam Mosque scaffolding to come down after 10 years

TEHRAN – The scaffolding on the 17th-century Imam Mosque is scheduled to be off in near future, Isfahan province’s tourism chief has said. 

Iran boosts budget for historical monuments maintenance

TEHRAN – Iran has increased the national budget for the restoration and maintenance of its historical monuments by 78 percent, the tourism minister said on Monday.

27 Iranian universities among world's most influential

TEHRAN – The 2022 edition of the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings, based on universities’ contributions to delivering the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), listed 27 Iranian universities.

CO2 major cause of declining life expectancy: study

TEHRAN - Iranian researchers have conducted a study on the effects of carbon dioxide greenhouse gases which can cause a significant decrease in life expectancy in the country, ISNA reported.

Iranians to name newly born Asiatic cheetah cubs

TEHRAN- A public campaign will be launched to name the Asiatic cheetahs born at the Touran Wildlife Refuge in Semnan province, east of Tehran, on May 1st.

EU’s Mora may return to Tehran in fresh push to resurrect nuclear deal

TEHRAN - European officials are preparing to make a fresh push to salvage a nuclear deal with Iran, offering to send Enrique Mora, the European Union coordinator of the negotiations, to Tehran, according to Western diplomats.

Quds Force chief lauds triumphant flight of drones over occupied lands

TEHRAN- The chief of Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Quds Force has hailed successful flights by two unidentified drones over the Israeli-occupied territory, which the Tel Aviv regime attempted to keep hidden.

Iran’s UN envoy: Unilateralism impedes development

TEHRAN- Majid Takht Ravanchi, the Iranian Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations, has stated that unilateralism by some global powers has hindered efforts for economic development in underdeveloped countries, irangov.ir reported on Friday.

Sound of Zionists’ bones shattering can be heard: top security official

TEHRAN— Iran’s Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) secretary says International Quds Day marches set a milestone in weakening the already desperate Israeli regime, noting that the sound of Zionist regime’s “bones” being shattered is being heard.

Quds Day demonstrations symbolize solidarity of Islamic Ummah: Raisi

TEHRAN – Iranian President Ayatollah Seyed Ebrahim Raisi has said the demonstrations held on the occasion of World Quds Day symbolize the solidarity of the Islamic Ummah with Palestine.

Iran, Saudi Arabia to reach agreement soon: Iraqi PM

TEHRAN – Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi has said that talks between Iran and Saudi Arabia will soon result in an agreement. 

Even with deal on the table, nuclear talks freeze: analysis

TEHRAN - Negotiations to restore the Iran nuclear deal, officially known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) have reached a complete standstill, Politico said in a commentary on April 28. 

Khusf historical core to undergo restoration 

TEHRAN – The historical texture of Khusf, which was once situated on the ancient Silk Road, is scheduled to undergo some rehabilitation works, a local tourism official has said. 

Elderly, vulnerable people to get fourth dose of Covid vaccine

TEHRAN – People aged 70 years and above and people with underlying diseases or immunodeficiency will receive the fourth dose of the coronavirus vaccine, according to the National Headquarters for Coronavirus Control.

Wildlife genetic resources system to be launched

TEHRAN – A system of wildlife genetic resources will soon be set up to properly exploit these valuable resources, Mohammad Medadi, head of the National Museum of Natural History and Genetic Resources, said.

Iran unveils world’s longest-range tactical ballistic missile

TEHRAN — Iran's newest ballistic missiles, called "Kheiber-Shekan" and "Emad-3", were unveiled during the Quds Day march in Tehran on Friday. Kheiber-Shekan is the world's longest-range tactical ballistic missile with a range of 1,450 km. The last Friday of Ramadan, titled “International Quds Day”, aims to highlight the Palestinians’ struggle to get rid of the Israeli occupation and suppression.

War on terrorism should never be pretext to erode Syrian sovereignty: envoy

TEHRAN- The Syrian crisis cannot be handled without ending the occupation and eliminating terrorist threats, according to Iran's permanent envoy to the United Nations, who also warned that the fight against terrorism must not be used to undermine Syria's sovereignty and territorial integrity.

“Internal disputes must be resolved through dialogue”

Raisi says it’s time for Islamic states to unite

TEHRAN— Speaking at the gathering of the ambassadors of Islamic countries in Tehran, Iranian President Seyyed Ebrahim Raisi stressed the need for unity among Islamic countries. He also criticized normalization with the Israeli regime.

President expresses willingness to enhance defensive cooperation with China

TEHRAN— On Wednesday, Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi met with visiting Chinese State Councilor and Minister of National Defense Wei Fenghe.

Iran FM, foreign officials discuss Quds Day

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian held phone conversations on Thursday with a number of foreign officials discussing a variety of issues including World Quds Day.

Gol Ghaltan, a ritual to soak up babies with petals 

TEHRAN – Following a two-year hiatus due to the coronavirus outbreak, the 13th edition of the national festival of Gol Ghaltan (literally meaning rolling in flowers) will be held in the city of Amirieh, north-central province of Semnan, on May 5 and 6. 

Government follows Leader’s instructions: Raisi

TEHRAN – Iranian President Ayatollah Seyed Ebrahim Raisi has said that his administration considers itself obliged to follow the instructions of the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei.

Iraq parliament speaker holds talks with Iranian officials

TEHRAN – Iraqi Parliament Speaker Mohammad al-Halbousi, who arrived in Tehran on Wednesday morning, held talks with top Iranian officials including his counterpart Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf .