Armenian group visits historical sites in northwest Iran

TEHRAN - A group of Armenian nationals recently visited historical and religious sites in West Azarbaijan province as part of a familiarization tour organized by the provincial Department of Cultural Heritage and Tourism.

Armenian teachers get to know Iran’s tourist gems

TEHRAN – A group of Armenian school administrators and Persian language teachers have paid visits to a number of places of interest across Iran.

Yerevan's mistakes could squander Iran's efforts to prevent geopolitical changes: Armenian MP

TEHRAN – The Republic of Azerbaijan has so far retreated from constructing an illegal corridor that would change the historical borders of Iran and Armenia, but with the Armenian government's weak performance at peace talks the Zangezur corridor might eventually become a reality, an Armenian Parliament member warns.

Tehran confirms transfer of six prisoners from Armenia to Iran

TEHRAN- The Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced on Friday that six Iranian citizens who had been imprisoned in Armenia have been repatriated to Iran. 

Yerevan hosting exhibit of Iranian free zones’ trade, investment opportunities

TEHRAN – The Armenian capital Yerevan is hosting an exhibition of Iranian free trade and special economic zones’ export capacities and investment opportunities, according to the news portal of Iranian free and special economic zones (FREENA).

Armenian travel insiders visiting Iran on fam tour

TEHRAN – Eight tour operators and tourism experts from Armenia are visiting Iran attractions on a feminization tour, a tourism ministry official in charge of foreign tourism marketing said on Sunday.

Iranian handicrafts on show at Yerevan exhibit

TEHRAN – A selection of Iranian handicrafts has been put on show at an exhibition underway at Yerevan’s Blue Mosque.

Tehran, Yerevan to form joint working group on health

TEHRAN – Iran and Armenia will set up a joint working group with the aim of boosting relations in the health sector.

Iran’s Kapan consulate aims to deepen Tehran-Yerevan ties: FM

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian has commented on Iran’s recent move to open a consulate in southern Armenia, saying the consulate is intended to bolster Iran-Armenia relations.

Iran, Azerbaijan welcome idea to hold joint drill

TEHRAN – Top military officials from Iran and the Republic of Azerbaijan on Monday welcomed the idea of a joint military exercise along common borders.

Iran ready to help restore Yerevan mosque

TEHRAN – Tehran’s cultural office in Yerevan has announced readiness to help restore a mosque that Iranians constructed centuries ago in the Armenian capital.

Tehran, Yerevan agree to hold science-technology meeting

TEHRAN – Iran and Armenia have emphasized the need to hold a meeting of the joint science-technology committee.

Tehran, Yerevan explore avenues of sci-tech co-op

TEHRAN – Armenian Ambassador to Iran Arsen Avagyan met with Iranian deputy science minister Vahid Haddadi Asl, discussing ways to broaden ties in the fields of science and technology.

Tehran says won’t tolerate presence of Zionist forces near borders

TEHRAN — Speaking at his weekly press briefing on Monday morning, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh said relations between Iran and the Republic of Azerbaijan have followed a correct logic so far.

Iran FM underscores importance of Tehran-Baku ties

Amir Abdollahian says he will travel to Baku and Yerevan at proper time

TEHRAN - Stressing that what are highlighted in the media should not affect the atmosphere of Tehran-Baku relations, Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian has said "as the Armenian Foreign Minister visited Tehran, there is a possibility that the Foreign Minister of the Republic of Azerbaijan will also pay a visit to Tehran."

Fresco festival honors Iran’s “Kids” for promoting family values 

TEHRAN – Iranian short drama “The Kids” has won an award for promoting family values at the 8th Fresco International Film Festival in the Armenian capital of Yerevan.

“Balora”, “Kal Fatemeh” honored at Apricot Tree Ujan doc festival

TEHRAN – Iranian films “Balora” and “Kal Fatemeh” have won prizes at the Apricot Tree Ujan International Documentary Film Festival, the organizers announced on Monday in the Armenian capital of Yerevan.

Baku blocks land route to Armenia

TEHRAN — Iran’s customs spokesman said on Friday that a part of the land route from Iran to Armenia was blocked by the forces of the Republic of Azerbaijan.