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By Farrokh Hesabi

Iran’s weightlifting team face crucial test in Bahrain

TEHRAN - Iran's once-dominant weightlifting team face a critical juncture as it prepare for the 2024 World Weightlifting Championships in Bahrain. The team, which have seen a significant decline in recent years, are under intense pressure to deliver a strong performance and reverse their fortunes.

Today 16:00

Imam Reza (AS) inheritance coin unveiled by tourism minister in Shiraz

SHIRAZ - The Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts, Seyyed Reza Salehi-Amiri, has unveiled the historical Imam Reza (AS) inheritance coin, at a cultural heritage museum located within the revered Shah Cheragh Museum in Shiraz.

Today 15:56

Asef Vaziri Mansion: a cultural gem of Kurdish heritage

TEHRAN - The Asef Vaziri Mansion, known as the “Kurdish House,” stands as a testament to the rich cultural identity of the Kurdish tribes and is a significant cultural relic in Sanandaj, the capital of Kordestan province in western Iran.

Today 15:50

Tourism minister visits historical sites in Firuzabad of Fars province

SHIRAZ - On Friday, the Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts, Seyyed Reza Salehi-Amiri, visited a number of historical sites and structures in Firuzabad county in southern Iran.

Tourism minister inaugurates multi-storey bazaar of handicrafts in Shiraz

Today 15:46

By Afshin Majlesi

Tourism minister inaugurates multi-storey bazaar of handicrafts in Shiraz

SHIRAZ- In a grand ceremony on Thursday evening, the Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts, Seyyed Reza Salehi-Amiri, officially inaugurated the Art Bazaar of Shiraz, amid hopes to promote traditional handicrafts and visual arts in the ancient city.

Today 15:05

Intl. Week of Science, Peace fosters co-op to promote peace

TEHRAN – Celebrated annually from November 9 to 15, the International Week of Science and Peace contributes to global understanding and opportunities for cooperation in the applications of science for the promotion of peace.

Today 15:04

Mosimane determined to get Esteghlal out of chaotic situation

TEHRAN – Esteghlal football team newly-appointed coach Pitso Mosimane is determined to help the Blues get out of the chaotic situation.

Today 14:53

Lake Urmia’s water volume, level grow yr/yr

TEHRAN—Lake Urmia is currently in better condition in terms of level and volume of water compared to last year, an official with West Azarbaijan governor general's office has said.

Today 14:48

Over 30 Iranian universities in QS Asia University Rankings

TEHRAN –The Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) Asia University Rankings has placed 32 Iranian universities in the list of top universities in 2025, compared to 31 universities in 2024.

Today 14:35

Yemeni forces down another $30 million US Reaper drone

Yemeni air defense units have shot down another American MQ-9 Reaper drone over the northern province of al-Jawf, the 12th aircraft of its kind destroyed by the country's forces so far.

Today 13:17

Iran targets $1b of trade with Armenia

TEHRAN – Iran plans to boost trade exchanges with Armenia to $1.0 billion as the neighbor is Iran’s gateway to the Eurasian market, an official with Iran’s Trade Promotion Organization (TPO) said.

Today 13:14

Tehran, Tashkent to enhance agricultural cooperation

TEHRAN - Iran’s Agriculture Minister Gholamreza Nouri Ghezeljeh expressed the country’s readiness to expand agricultural cooperation with Uzbekistan, in a meeting with the Ambassador of Uzbekistan in Tehran Nasriev Fariddin Badriddinovich on Thursday.

Today 13:11

Tehran hosting intl. printing, packaging exhibition

TEHRAN – Tehran is hosting the sixth edition of Iran’s international exhibition of Printing, Processing, and Packaging (IPAP 2024), IRIB reported.

Today 13:09

Iranian tanker rescues sinking vessel’s crew members

TEHRAN – An Iranian vessel belonging to the National Iranian Tanker Company (NITC) has rescued the crew members of a cargo ship after it had an accident near Kharg Island in the Persian Gulf.

Today 13:09

Iran, Sudan agree to expand economic ties

TEHRAN - Iran’s Minister of Finance and Economic Affairs Abdolnaser Hemmati, and Sudan’s Minister of Finance and Economic Planning Gibril Ibrahim Mohamed have agreed to increase economic and trade cooperation between the two nations.

2024/11/08

By Mahnaz Abdi

Iran, China discuss expansion of trade ties in China Intl. Import Expo

TEHRAN- Iran is attending China International Import Expo (CIIE) in a bid to increase the export of Iran-made goods and services, also expand economic and trade relations with China.

Today 01:25

Putin congratulates Trump, says 'ready' to engage in dialogue

Russian President Vladimir Putin has congratulated Donald Trump on his election victory, saying he is ready to engage with the incoming U.S. president, according to npr.org.

Yesterday 23:40

Iran's Zarif: Election showed Americans oppose complicity in Gaza genocide

TEHRAN - Mohammad Javad Zarif, a senior foreign policy aide to President Pezeshkian, said on Thursday the result of the U.S. elections showed that Americans had clearly rejected “a shameful year of US complicity in Israel’s genocide in Gaza and carnage in Lebanon”.

A general view of leaders attending the European Political Community Summit at the Puskas Arena, in Budapest on November 7, 2024

Yesterday 23:09

European leaders call on Trump to support Ukraine, avoid trade wars

European leaders have urged incoming US President-elect Donald Trump to support Ukraine against Russia and avoid trade wars with European peers.

Yesterday 22:56

Ambassador says Iran welcomes Armenia’s Crossroads of Peace initiative

TEHRAN - Iran supports Armenia’s sovereignty and territorial integrity and welcomes Yerevan’s efforts aimed at establishing friendly relations with its neighbors, Iranian Ambassador to Armenia Mehdi Sobhani has said, Armenpress reports.

Yesterday 20:07

Germany faces sudden turmoil after ruling coalition collapses

Germany’s government coalition has collapsed in dramatic fashion after Chancellor Olaf Scholz fired Finance Minister Christian Lindner of the pro-business Free Democrats in a late-night move following a marathon of crisis meetings.

Yesterday 19:52

Tehran says will judge new US president based on his policies

TEHRAN - The Iranian Foreign Ministry has said Tehran will judge the new U.S. government on the basis of its policies and approaches after Donald Trump won the presidential election on November 5.

Yesterday 19:18

UNRWA urges world to block implementation of Israel’s ban

The head of the UN agency for Palestinian refugees said on Wednesday that UNRWA is in its “darkest hour”, and urged the international community to prevent Israel from enacting a ban on its operations in areas under Israeli control.

President Pezeshkian addresses loyalists

Yesterday 17:31

Pezeshkian: It makes no difference for Iran who has won the White House

TEHRAN - President Masoud Pezeshkian said on Thursday that it "does make a difference" for Iran who has won the presidential elections in the United States, noting Iran and its political system is reliant on its own power and its great and noble nation.

Yesterday 16:51