Leader congratulates Palestinians, says malicious Zionist regime will become even weaker

“The Zionists were forced to accept defeat”

TEHRAN— In a message to the Palestinian nation on Friday evening, Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Ali Khamenei congratulated the “powerful, oppressed Palestine” for their victory against the Zionist regime in the 12-day war.

TEDPIX drops 27,500 points on Saturday

TEHRAN- TEDPIX, the main index of Tehran Stock Exchange (TSE), lost 27,591 points to 1.127 million on Saturday (the first day of Iranian calendar week).

IOOC implements new high-tech EOR pilot project

TEHRAN - Iranian Offshore Oil Company (IOOC) has implemented a pilot enhanced oil recovery (EOR) project in which a nanofluid has been injected into an oilfield in southern Iran for the first time to boost its recovery factor.

NIGC issues 8m free gas bills for efficient subscribers

TEHRAN – Managing Director of the National Iranian Gas Company (NIGC) Hassan Montazer Torbati said his company has issued over eight million free natural gas bills for efficient subscribers following a program for encouraging consumption management.

Home appliance industry registers annual growth of 78%

TEHRAN- Iran’s Deputy Industry, Mining and Trade Minister Mehdi Sadeqi Niaraki said that the country’s home appliance industry experienced a 78-percent growth in the past Iranian calendar year (ended on March 20).

“Hit and run era” is over, IRGC says of Israel’s war on Palestinians

TEHRAN — The Islamic Revolution Guards Corp released a statement on Friday afternoon congratulating the Palestinians on their bravery and courage in the fight against the usurper Israeli regime.

Victory

U.S. blind support for Israel fails to rescue Netanyahu

TEHRAN — Joe Biden sells Israel $735 million worth of precision guided missiles, yet he puts on the face a broker who mediated a ceasefire. Will there be another forged Nobel Peace Prize on the way?

Iran calls Canadian court ruling legally unfounded

TEHRAN — In a statement on Friday, the Iranian Foreign Ministry said a provincial Canadian court has no jurisdiction to rule on a claim for damages over the crash of a Ukrainian passenger plane near Tehran in January 2020.

Iranian diplomat lauds Palestine ‘tremendous victory’

TEHRAN - Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, the special aide to the speaker of the Iranian Parliament on international affairs, has praised the Palestinian resistance against the Israeli regime, saying the resistance has achieved a “tremendous victory” in the face of Israel.

Luxembourg to unfreeze Iranian funds

THERAN — Iranian central bank chief Abdolnasser Hemmati has said the Supreme Court of Luxembourg issued an order on Thursday to unfreeze the blocked Iranian funds in the Luxembourger banks, considering the seizure as illegal.

Zarif says Iran backs Palestinians’ right to self-determination, freedom in their own land

Tehran renews proposal for a referendum as the “only path to peace in Palestine”

TEHRAN - In a statement before the UN General Assembly on Friday, Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said Tehran backs Palestinians’ right “to self-determination, freedom and independence in their State of Palestine.”

Persian handicrafts: Abaa of Bushehr

TEHRAN - Abaa is a kind of loose-fitting and long robe worn over clothing. Such an outfit has been produced across Bushehr province and for centuries.

Porcelain plates by Salvador Dali put on show at Tehran exhibit

TEHRAN – A collection of fine pieces of porcelain, which bear decorations by the famous Spanish painter Salvador Dali (1904-1989), have been put on show at Sadabad Cultural-Historical Complex in northern Tehran.

Mottaki: Unity council backs Raeisi

TEHRAN — Manouchehr Mottaki, spokesman for the unity council of principlists said on Friday that it supports Judiciary Chief Ayatollah Seyyed Ebrahim Raeisi in the June presidential elections.

Recent polls show Raeisi lead by 30%

TEHRAN — Recent polls conducted by various institutes, including ISPA (Iranian Students Polling Agency), show that Judiciary Chief Ayatollah Seyed Ebrahim Raeisi is leading the presidential polls by a vast margin.

IRGC unveils large ‘Gaza’ drone

TEHRAN — The Islamic Revolution Guards Corp on Friday unveiled three new and advanced strategic weapons, including the wide-body “Gaza” drone, a ground to air missile called “Dey 9”, and an advanced radar system called “Quds”.

Larijani holds first social media meeting

TEHRAN — Speaking at a Clubhouse session on Thursday night, Ali Larijani answered various questions from reporters.

Iran seeks ICESCO heritage status for Alavian Dome

TEHRAN – Iran has nominated its 12th-century Gonbad-e Alavian (“Alavian Dome”) for inclusion on the cultural heritage register of the Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization.

“Dear Madam President” available for Persian readers

TEHRAN – “Dear Madam President: An Open Letter to the Women Who Will Run the World” written by Jennifer M. Palmieri has recently been published in Persian.

Iranian bookstores offer “500 Years of Ottoman Cuisine”

TEHRAN – Turkish scholar Marianna Yerasimos’ book “500 Years of Ottoman Cuisine” has been published in Persian.

Fajr unveils Cinema Salvation lineup

TEHRAN – The 38th Fajr International Film Festival has added four other films the Cinema Salvation section to complete the lineup for the official competition.

Tehran theater to host “All My Sons”

TEHRAN – A reading performance of American writer Arthur Miller’s 1946 popular play “All My Sons” will be staged at the Orkideh Hall of Tehran’s Shahrzad Theater Complex on Saturday.

Iranian, Russian diplomats discuss counterterrorism efforts

TEHRAN – Iranian Ambassador to Russia Kazem Jalali met with Syromolotov Oleg, Russia’s deputy minister of foreign affairs for counterterrorism, to discuss the fight against terrorism and extremism, Iran’s state news IRNA reported on Friday. 

Georgian translation of Masnavi-ye Manavi introduced in Tbilisi  

TEHRAN – A Georgian translation of Persian poet and mystic Molana Jalal ad-Din Rumi’s Masnavi-ye Manavi was introduced at Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University in the Georgian capital of Tbilisi last week.

What’s in Tehran art galleries

* Shirin Gallery is showcasing the latest collection of photos by Taha Quchakanlu in an exhibition entitled “Night Reveals”.