Sheikh Makan castle set for restoration

TEHRAN - The ruins of Sheikh Makan castle, located six kilometers southeast of Darreh Shahr, Ilam, are slated to undergo restoration.

Motorcyclists embark on tourism journey in northern Iran

TEHRAN – Living an adventure from Tehran to the northern provinces, a tourism motorcycle rally has started as the first of its kind in Iran. 

Mohammadreza Riazi, veteran cultural heritage expert, dies at 75

TEHRAN – Mohammadreza Riazi, a distinguished expert in the Iranian cultural heritage, has passed away due to cardiac arrest, at the age of 75.

By Maryam Tavassoli

Promoting intl. cooperation to combat SDSs

TEHRAN –The efforts of the administration of the late President Ebrahim Raisi to address the predicament of sand and dust storms (SDSs), as one of the factors contributing to drought and desertification, led to the evolution of national discourse into regional, and subsequently international discourse, according to the head of Department of Environment (DOE).

Wetland being restored after 25 years

TEHRAN – Having been dried up for nearly 25 years, the Dargah Lotfollah wetland, located in Naqadeh county, northwestern West Azarbaijan province, is being revived, an official with the provincial department of environment has said.

Iran ranks 14th for most-cited institutes worldwide

TEHRAN –The number of top Iranian universities and research institutes in the Essential Science Indicators (ESI) database has increased from 115 last year to 134 this year, ranking the country 14th worldwide, and second among Islamic countries, the Islamic World Science Citation Center (ISC) has reported.

Annual production of home appliances in Iran rises 18%

TEHRAN - The secretary general of the Association of Home Appliances Manufacturers in Iran said the production of home appliances increased by 18.2 percent in the previous Iranian calendar year (ended on March 19) compared to a year before.

Iran Oil Ministry signs contracts worth $2b with local firms

TEHRAN - The Iranian Oil Ministry has signed four contracts worth $2 billion, including agreements to develop two oil fields.

By Mahnaz Abdi

CIPPC provides opportunity for world journalists to visit Beijing Bell, Drum Towers

BEIJING- A number of journalists from different countries visited Drum Tower and Bell Tower of Beijing in a tour arranged by the China International Press Communication Center (CIPCC).

Daily power demand rises by 9GW: IGMC

TEHRAN - Iran’s electricity consumption has registered a significant year-on-year growth, according to a report by Iran Grid Management Company (IGMC)

By Mahnaz Abdi

Asian, African journalists participate in basketball friendship match at “The Box”

BEIJING- A number of journalists from Asia and Africa participated in a basketball friendship match at “The Box”, a youth energy center in Beijing’s Chaoyang District.

Bangladeshi envoy calls for expansion of trade with Iran

TEHRAN - The ambassador of Bangladesh to Iran has said Iran has no rival in the region, benefits from capable manpower, and has rich natural resources and Bangladesh wishes to expand economic ties with the Islamic Republic.

Export of steel products reach 5m tons in 2 months

TEHRAN - Iran exported about five million tons of steel products in the first two months of the current Iranian calendar year (March 21 to May 22, 2024), showing a 4.6 percent decrease compared to the same period last year.

Iran, Tajikistan sign MOU to expand cooperation in geomatic sciences

TEHRAN - Iran and Tajikistan have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to cooperate in in the field of geomatics.

Domestic wheat purchase at over $1.3b since April

TEHRAN - Iran has purchased some 4.4 million tons of wheat at the worth of over $1.3 billion from domestic producers since April under the framework of a national plan that guarantees the purchase of domestic production of the crop.

Former Ajax coach John van 't Schip shortlisted to lead Persepolis

TEHRAN - Canadian - Dutch football coach John van 't Schip has been reportedly shortlisted to lead Iranian giants Persepolis.

Southampton lead the race for Saman Ghoddos

TEHRAN – English Premier League side Southampton are allegedly leading the race to sign Iranian international winger Saman Ghoddos on a free transfer.

TEHRAN PAPERS

Quick response to the anti-Iranian resolution

TEHRAN - The Iran newspaper wrote in a note: The latest report of the International Atomic Energy Agency, which was published by the Reuters news agency, declared the installation of two uranium enrichment centrifuge cascades in the Fordow power plant.

Iranian border police thwart terrorist plot ahead of presidential election

TEHRAN – The commander of Iran's border police has revealed that his forces successfully thwarted a terrorist plot aimed at disrupting the upcoming snap presidential election on June 28.

Army commander stresses enhanced electoral engagement for national progress

TEHRAN – The chief commander of the Iranian Army has underscored the pivotal role of increased participation in elections in bolstering the nation's strength, power, authority, and overall progress.

Tehran rejects involvement in Yemen maritime operations against Israel

TEHRAN - In a strong rebuke, Iran's Permanent Mission to the United Nations in New York has dismissed allegations by Western powers that the Islamic Republic has provided aid to Yemeni armed forces engaged in anti-Israel operations in the Red Sea, the Mediterranean, and the Indian Ocean.

Nation showcased unity, strength following tragic copter crash: acting FM

TEHRAN – The acting Foreign Minister of Iran says the nation showcased its unity and strength in the aftermath of the tragic helicopter crash on May 19 that claimed the lives of President Ebrahim Raisi, Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian and six other officials.

Iran presidential elections: JCPOA lambasted by conservative mayor

TEHRAN – On Saturday, contenders for the 2024 presidential elections in Iran appeared on national television once again to appeal for the support of over 60 million eligible Iranian voters.

Iranian national Hamid Nouri released from Sweden prison

TEHRAN – Iran’s top human rights official has confirmed the release of Hamid Nouri, a former Iranian judiciary official who had been detained in Sweden since 2019. 

Leader: high voter turnout an election priority

TEHRAN - In a meeting with a number of young medalists in national and international student and university Olympiads, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, Leader of the Islamic Revolution, described high voter turnout in the upcoming presidential election as a “priority.”

Ayatollah Khamenei in a message to Hajj pilgrims:

Renunciation of Zionist regime & U.S. must continue beyond Hajj

TEHRAN – Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayarollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has delivered a message to Muslims visiting Saudi Arabia for this year’s annual Hajj pilgrimage.