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Iran jointly producing COVID-19 vaccines with three countries
Iran is currently producing COVID-19 vaccines jointly with three countries of Cuba, Russia, and Australia, Mostafa Qanei, secretary of the biotechnolo.
2021-04-20 17:50:35
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A great start to 2021 ACL for Iranian teams
The four Iranian teams have been amazing so far at the 2021 AFC Champions League. There's none of the usual gathering of tens of thousands of supporte.
2021-04-20 17:50:35
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Magnitude 5.9 earthquake strikes Iran's Bushehr province
A magnitude 5.9 earthquake jolted southwestern Bushehr province on Sunday, according to the Iranian Seismological Center. The earthquake struck at 11:.
2021-04-19 17:41:09
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Iranian scientists produce 60% enriched uranium: Parliament Speaker
In a tweet on Friday, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, speaker of the parliament, congratulated the Iranian nation on enrichment of uranium to 60% purity. At.
2021-04-16 17:20:10
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Iran Signs Deal To Buy 60 Million Sputnik Vaccine Doses From Russia
Iran's ambassador to Moscow says Tehran has signed a contract with Russia to purchase 60 million doses of the Sputnik V COVID-19 vaccine. Kazem Jalali.
2021-04-16 17:20:10
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Atlanta Film Festival picks five films from Iran
Five movies from Iranian filmmakers will be screened at the 45th edition of the Atlanta Film Festival. ";African Violet"; by Mona Zandi-Haghighi will .
2021-04-14 17:41:54
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Child Adoption Up 10 Percent In Iran
Child adoption has increased in the country by 10 percent, following the actions taken to speed up the process, Habibollah Masoudi-Farid, deputy head .
2021-04-13 17:20:24
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Nuclear chief says the world and IAEA must address 'nuclear terrorism' against Iran
Nuclear chief Ali Akbar Salehi on Sunday slammed the act of sabotage against Iran's nuclear site in Natanz earlier in the day, noting that the interna.
2021-04-12 16:53:05
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IMF sees Iran's GDP growth at 2.5 percent in 2021
The International Monetary Fund (IMF), in its latest World Economic Outlook titled ";Managing Divergent Recoveries";, predicted a 2.5-percent real gro.
2021-04-08 17:31:28
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Iran Posts Second Consecutive Daily Record For New COVID-19 Cases Amid Holiday Surge
Iran has set a new daily record for new coronavirus infections amid a surge of cases following the Norouz holiday. The Health Ministry said on April 7.
2021-04-07 17:59:25
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Iran Charges 10 Officials Over 2020 Downing Of Ukrainian Airliner Near Tehran
Iran says it has charged 10 officials over the crash of a Ukraine International Airlines (UIA) jet that was shot down last year, killing all 176 peopl.
2021-04-06 17:12:04
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Iranians mark Nature Day outdoors despite COVID-19 restrictions
To prevent the spread of coronavirus, and by order of Coronavirus Prevention and Combat Headquarters, authorities closed all parks and public places i.
2021-04-02 18:41:09
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How Iranians Celebrate Persian New Year In COVID Times
It is for the second consecutive year that the novel coronavirus keeps families apart on eve of the Iranian New Year. This Norooz, or ";new day"; in P.
2021-03-19 17:21:28
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U.S. Intelligence Says Iran, Russia Carried Out Influence Operations During 2020 Election
Russia and Iran both conducted misinformation operations to influence the 2020 U.S. presidential race between Joe Biden and Donald Trump, according to.
2021-03-17 16:44:17
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COVID-19 inflicts $1.1B in losses on Isfahan's tourism
The tourism industry of Isfahan province has suffered a loss of some 48,000 billion rials (about $1.1 billion at the official rate of 42,000 rials per.
2021-03-15 16:51:00
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Persian Gulf water to give new life to central Iranian plateau
The national plan for transferring water from the Persian Gulf and the Sea of Oman to seven provinces situated in the semi-arid central plateau will b.
2021-03-15 16:51:00
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Iranzamin Exhibition at Powerhouse Museum in Sydney
Iranzamin (Land of the Persians) is the first survey exhibition of Persian arts and crafts acquired by the Powerhouse Museum since its founding in 188.
2021-03-12 17:21:36
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Photos: Friendship Tree Planting Ceremony in Tehran
The Friendship Tree Planting Ceremony was held in Behesht Madaran Park on Wednesday afternoon with participation of Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Za.
2021-03-11 17:42:11
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PHOTOS: Giant colored eggs in Tehran to welcome Persian New Year Norooz
To mark the beginning of the Persian New Year, also known as Norooz, visual artists in Tehran are painting large eggs to be installed in various locat.
2021-03-11 17:42:11
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Hegmataneh Hill one step closer to World Heritage registration
Iran is completing an all-inclusive dossier for the mysterious Hegmataneh Hill to have it registered on the UNESCO World Heritage list. The ruined Heg.
2021-03-10 17:51:46
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Webinar: Cultural Connections with Iran
This webinar will focus on why it is so important to develop and maintain cultural contacts with Iran, a country often seen through a political lens. .
2021-03-09 18:01:32
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UNESCO celebrates 1,750th anniversary of Iran's Gundi-Shapur University
UNESCO Director-General Audrey Azulay has expressed delight over the 1,750th anniversary of the University of Gundi-Shapur, which has long been a majo.
2021-03-09 18:01:32
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Iranian Court Orders Dissolution Of Prominent Anti-Poverty NGO
A court in Iran has ordered the dissolution of a prominent Iranian NGO that fights poverty. Imam Ali's Popular Students Relief Society (IAPSRS) announ.
2021-03-04 17:31:28
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EURORDIS praises Iran's national document on rare diseases
Yann Le Cam, the chief executive officer of the European Organization for Rare Diseases (EURORDIS), has praised Iran for preparing a national document.
2021-03-04 17:31:28
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Iran Football Federation: Ali Karimi deserves more credit
The Iran football federation knew its new president on Sunday but there is something wrong; Ali Karimi just earned nine votes out of 87 votes. And the.
2021-03-02 18:20:48
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Rapid COVID-19 testing in Ahvaz, Iran as virus roars back
A COVID-19 rapid testing program is being implemented across the city of Ahvaz, southwestern Khuzestan province, as a new wave of the virus has pushed.
2021-03-01 18:00:09
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NIAC Applauds Reintroduction of the NO BAN Act
NIAC Action issued the following statement after the reintroduction of the NO BAN Act, which would guard against any President issuing discriminatory .
2021-02-26 17:54:22
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CHIP Fellowship For Young Iranian-Americans: Apply For Summer 2021 By March 15th
PAAIA's Capitol Hill Internship Program (CHIP) is a program designed to promote increased civic participation among young Iranian Americans. The progr.
2021-02-25 17:32:21
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Iran Reiterates That It's Up To U.S. To Move First On Saving Nuclear Deal
The United States should take the first step toward saving the 2015 nuclear deal between Tehran and world powers, Iran's ambassador in Geneva told the.
2021-02-25 17:32:21
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Botulism Kills 10,000 Birds In Miankaleh Peninsula and Gorgan Bay, Iran
Some 10,000 bodies of lifeless migratory birds that died as a result of botulism poisoning have been found so far around the Miankaleh peninsula and G.
2021-02-24 17:11:44
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Injuries Reported As 5.6 Earthquake Shakes Southwestern Iran
An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.6 shook southwest Iran near the town of Sisakht late on February 17, with at least 40 people injured, Iranian medi.
2021-02-18 17:50:42
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";I Will Never Perform Just for Women!";: Golnoush Khaleghi Passes Away in Exile
Golnoush Khaleghi, first Persian woman conductor and daughter of legendary composer Rouhollah Khaleghi, passed away on February 14. She was 80. Khaleg.
2021-02-17 18:11:48
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Women's share in research, development up to 39% in Iran
The participation of Iranian women in higher education's research and development projects has increased from 27 percent in 2000 to 39.6 percent in 20.
2021-02-16 17:51:49
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Iran Warns Of Fourth COVID Surge Due To Mutant Virus
The Iranian health minister has warned about a fourth COVID-19 surge in Iran due to the spread of a mutated virus in his country. Meanwhile, Iranian P.
2021-02-15 16:50:52
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Bandar Khamir on its way to become sustainable travel destination
The southern Iranian port city of Bandar Khamir, which has recently joined the UNESCO Network of Learning Cities, seeks to be a sustainable travel des.
2021-02-12 17:40:59
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Iran's Revolutionary Guards Kick Off Drills Near Iraq Border
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) has launched ground forces drills in the southwest of the country near the Iraqi border. IRGC Ground .
2021-02-11 17:59:53
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Encyclopedia of Iranian herbs, medicinal plants unveiled
An encyclopedia of herbs and medicinal plants endemic to Iran was unveiled in a ceremony on Wednesday. In this line, data related to 7,400 different p.
2021-02-11 17:59:53
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'Sun Children' by Iranian director Majid Majidi shortlisted for 2021 Oscars
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has announced the shortlists for nine categories for the upcoming Oscars, according to Variety. Irania.
2021-02-10 17:51:42
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Iranian Professor Jailed After Attending Training Course In Prague
A Revolutionary Court in Iran has sentenced a law professor to seven years in prison after convicting him of ";cooperating with an enemy state."; The .
2021-02-09 17:40:43
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Ruins of majestic historical gateway unearthed near Persepolis
The ruins of a majestic historical gateway, built upon the order of Cyrus the Great, who was the founder of the mighty Achaemenid Empire (ca. 550 - 33.
2021-02-09 17:40:43
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Iran Launches COVID-19 Inoculation Campaign With Russian Vaccine
Iran has kicked off its vaccination campaign against COVID-19 using the Russian-developed Sputnik V vaccine. ";The first person to receive the Russian.
2021-02-09 17:40:43
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Biden, Iran's Khamenei Issue Dueling Demands Amid Nuclear Talks Stalemate
Iran and the United States have deepened their standoff over Tehran's nuclear deal with world powers as the leaders of both countries demanded the oth.
2021-02-08 17:51:19
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Ali Ansarian, Former Defender Of Iran National Football Team, Dies Of Coronavirus
Former Iran and Persepolis football team defender Ali Ansarian died of COVID-19 on Wednesday. Ansarian passed away at the age of 43 at the Farhikhtega.
2021-02-04 18:20:27
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Tehran hosting national festival of creative, entrepreneur women
Iran's first national festival of creative and entrepreneur women opens on Tuesday in Tehran both in person and virtually, according to the National I.
2021-02-02 18:30:55
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Former Iran and Persepolis midfielder Minavand dies due to Covid-19
Former Iran and Persepolis football team midfielder Mehrdad Minavand was laid to rest on Thursday. Minavand passed away at the age of 45 Wednesday nig.
2021-01-29 18:10:50
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Publication of 'Studies in Ancient Persia and the Achaemenid Period'
The Iran Heritage Foundation is pleased to announce the recent publication of a book entitled Studies in Ancient Persia and the Achaemenid Period, edi.
2021-01-28 17:41:49
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Brother Of Iranian VP Sentenced To 2 Years In Prison For 'Currency Smuggling'
Iran has sentenced the brother of First Vice President Eshaq Jahangiri to two years in prison on finance-related charges. Judiciary spokesman Gholamho.
2021-01-27 17:50:23
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Houston Festival of Films from Iran 2021
The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston's 28th annual Festival of Films from Iran features award-winning films, from social documentaries to dark comedies, p.
2021-01-27 17:50:23
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Yale Program in Iranian Studies - Spring 2021 Iran Colloquium
The Iran Colloquium is a forum of the Yale Program in Iranian Studies, directed by Professor Abbas Amanat. Currently in its 13th year, the Iran Colloq.
2021-01-26 18:00:35
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7 Iranian companies join United Nations Climate Technology Centre and Network
Seven Iranian companies and technology groups have joined the United Nations Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN). The CTCN is the operational.
2021-01-25 15:21:11
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Biden Names Iran, Ukraine Veterans To Top State Department Posts
U.S. President-elect Joe Biden has nominated Wendy Sherman, the country's lead negotiator of the 2015 nuclear deal with Iran, to be the No. 2 official.
2021-01-18 16:12:02
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Iran COVID-19 update as of January 18: 5,806 new cases, 83 deaths
The Iranian Health Ministry has confirmed 5,806 COVID-19 infections and 83 deaths due to respiratory disease in the past 24 hours. Health Ministry Spo.
2021-01-18 16:12:02
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Iranian government submits 'violence against women' bill to parliament
The Iranian government has submitted a long-awaited bill for the protection of women against violence to the parliament. The bill titled, Protection, .
2021-01-15 17:59:27
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Iran-Iraq Annual Trade To Reach 20 Billion Dollars
Iranian Energy Minister Reza Ardakanian, who is the head of the Iran-Iraq Join Economic Committee, said on Tuesday that the two countries' annual trad.
2021-01-12 18:01:05
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Archaeologists to make final attempt to unearth Laodicea Temple in Nahavand, Iran
Iranian archaeologists will be making a final attempt to unearth the ruins of the enigmatic Laodicea Temple, believed to be buried under the modern to.
2021-01-12 18:01:05
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Cuban Researchers To Test COVID-19 Vaccine In Iran
A Cuban state-run research institute says it has signed a deal with Iran's Pasteur Institute to test the Caribbean state's most advanced COVID-19 vacc.
2021-01-11 18:41:15
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Photos: Khuzestan, Iran's unique haven for birds
The southwestern province of Khuzestan is the most diverse region in terms of different bird species, its unique and pleasant climate, as well as rich.
2021-01-11 18:41:15
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Iran plans to import AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccines from India, China, Russia
Iran plans to import some two million doses of AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccines from India, China, and Russia by the end of the current Iranian calendar .
2021-01-11 18:41:15
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Iran's Revolutionary Guards unveils underground missile base on Persian Gulf shores
Commander-in-Chief of Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC), Major General Hossein Salami, has unveiled one of the strategic underground missi.
2021-01-08 18:31:30
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Iran's Khamenei Bans Imports Of U.S., British Coronavirus Vaccines Due To 'Trust' Issues
Iran, the country worst hit by the pandemic in the Middle East, has reported more than 1.2 million COVID-19 cases, with nearly 56,000 deaths. Iranian .
2021-01-08 18:31:30
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Saeidi brothers short music videos clips tuned to frantic pace of modern life
Vocalist brothers Ali and Mohammad Saeidi have initiated a plan to enrich the daily lives of those people who have little patience or spare time by re.
2021-01-07 17:50:23
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Contrary to expectations, marriage in Iran increased amid pandemic
Contrary to expectations, the marriage rate in Iran has been increasing over the first nine months of the current Iranian calendar year (March 21-Dece.
2021-01-06 17:52:00
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South Korea To Send Delegation To Iran Over Tanker Seizure
South Korea says it will dispatch a government delegation to Iran ";at the earliest possible date"; to try secure the release of a tanker seized by Ir.
2021-01-05 18:11:31
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Ayatollah Mesbah-Yazdi, Leader Of Iran's Hard-Liners, Dies At 86
Iranian cleric Ayatollah Mohammad Taghi Mesbah-Yazdi, considered the spiritual leader of the most fundamentalist hard-line factions, has died in Tehra.
2021-01-02 19:31:10
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Popli Khalatbari Charitable Foundation's 2020 Report
UK based Popli Khalatbari Charitable Foundation (PKCF) has been founding many projects and good causes in Iran and elsewhere. Following is a list of t.
2020-12-31 17:41:34
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Webinar: American Connections with Iran / Iranian Connections with America
On January 4, 2021, Professor Shannon will discuss the connections between the United States and Iran during the twentieth century. The lecture pays s.
2020-12-31 17:41:34
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121 more die in Iran due to COVID-19 bringing the total for the country to 54,814
Some 121 more Iranians have died from the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) over the past 24 hours bringing the total deaths to 54,814, Iran's Health Min.
2020-12-28 17:11:27
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Lake Urmia's surface area has doubled in 6 years
Lake Urmia's surface area, has reached 2,785 square kilometers, indicating more than 100 percent rise compared to the lowest volume recorded in the Ir.
2020-12-28 17:11:27
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Iran's Red Crescent Society to receive 150,000 doses of Pfizer vaccines
Iran's Red Crescent Society (IRCS) said it is planning to take delivery of a batch of 150,000 coronavirus vaccines produced by Pfizer Inc. Karim Hemma.
2020-12-28 17:11:27
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12 Iranian mountaineers killed in Tehran avalanche
Four more climbers have been found dead in mountains north of Iran's capital, Tehran. The death toll has reached to 12 in Tehran's avalanche, Reza Zar.
2020-12-27 17:21:13
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Ceramist Abbas Akbari honored as Iran's top art scholar of the year
Ceramist Abbas Akbari honored as Iran's top art scholar of the year The honoring ceremony was organized online last Tuesday by the Ministry of Science.
2020-12-22 18:21:37
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Photo exhibit explores erosion of ancient Iranian bas-reliefs
An exhibition of photos depicting the erosion of a selection of ancient Iranian bas-reliefs will open on Monday at the Ministry of Cultural Heritage, .
2020-12-21 17:20:32
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National Nurses Day celebrated in Iran
On the occasion of National Nurses Day, special ceremonies were held throughout the country on Sunday. Since the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic,.
2020-12-21 17:20:32
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2020 ACL Final: South Korea's Ulsan defeats Iran's Persepolis to take the crown
Persepolis football team of Iran lost to South Korea's Ulsan Hyundai 2-1 at the 2020 AFC Champions League final on Saturday. The match was held at the.
2020-12-19 18:20:16
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Iranian FM Zarif reminds Pompeo of his self-sanctioning lunacy
";SecPompeo Your own restrictions actually sanctioned US companies out of Iran's market with its unparalleled natural and human resources,"; Zarif twe.
2020-12-18 18:21:50
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Farhang Foundation's 8th Annual Celebration of Shab-e Yalda-Shab-e Yalda
Farhang Foundation is proud to present the 8th Annual ";Virtual"; Celebration of SHAB-E YALDA. Join us as we welcome the arrival of the winter solstic.
2020-12-17 17:41:34
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Canada Questions Iran's Probe Into Downing Of Ukrainian Passenger Jet
An independent Canadian report published on December 14 has questioned Iran's investigation into its own military's downing of a Kyiv-bound passenger .
2020-12-16 17:50:31
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Iranian girls to participate in the World Weightlifting Championships for the first time
An official in Weightlifting Federation of Iran said on Monday that Iranian girl weightlifters will participate in the world competitions to be held i.
2020-12-16 17:50:31
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8th Tehran National Sculpture Biennial kicks off
The 8th edition of the Tehran National Sculpture Biennial was inaugurated at the Vahadat Hall and the Rudaki Open-Air Theater on Monday. The biennial .
2020-12-16 17:50:31
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Iran Sentences British-Iranian Academic Kameel Ahmady To Eight Years In Prison
Iran has sentenced British-Iranian anthropologist Kameel Ahmady, who studies child marriage and female genital mutilation, to eight years in prison. T.
2020-12-14 15:21:35
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Foreign Minister Zarif responds to Erdogan's 'wrong' poem on Iranian Azerbaijan
Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif responded to a poem recited by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan ";wrongly"; claiming that Iranian province.
2020-12-11 18:00:44
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Iran, Afghanistan Inaugurate First Rail Link In Key Infrastructure Project
Iran and Afghanistan have officially inaugurated their first railway link, an achievement the two countries' presidents said would help enhance trade .
2020-12-10 17:40:34
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Iran COVID-19 update: 10,223 infections, 295 deaths
The Iranian Health Ministry has confirmed 10,223 COVID-19 infections and 295 deaths due to the respiratory disease in the past 24 hours. Health Minist.
2020-12-09 18:40:31
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Iranian black comedy ";I'm not Trump"; streaming on Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Prime Video is streaming ";I'm not Trump";, a video of an Iranian black comedy play satirizing U.S. President Donald Trump's character under th.
2020-12-08 17:50:13
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Iran Supreme Court To Retry Three Men Sentenced To Death Over 2019 Protests
Iran's Supreme Court has said it will review the cases of three young men sentenced to death over links to anti-government protests in November 2019. .
2020-12-07 18:22:49
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Iran's COVID-19 death toll near 50,000
The Iranian Health Ministry has confirmed 13,341 COVID-19 infections and 347 deaths due to the disease in the past 24 hours. Health Ministry Spokesper.
2020-12-04 18:10:13
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Ground-breaking step in Iran towards reducing statelessness
The United Nations Refugee Agency (UNHCR) has said it welcomes Iran's move to give nationality to thousands of children born to Iranian mothers and no.
2020-12-03 17:41:34
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Love for nature displayed in Iranian baby names
Many Iranian names are derived from nature and are inspired by flowers and other elements. Being widespread and common in Iranian culture, this issue .
2020-12-02 18:11:59
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Iranian National Commission for UNESCO honors actress Jaleh Olov
The Iranian National Commission for UNESCO honored actress Jaleh Olov, Iranian actor and voice actor with a lifetime achievement award on the margins .
2020-12-02 18:11:59
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COVID-19 control in Iran better than expected: Health Minister
Health Minister Saeed Namaki has said that the situation of coronavirus containment in the country is better than expected contrary to forecasts, and .
2020-11-30 17:50:35
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New study tells tale of Qoroq shipwreck found in northern Iran
A fresh scientific study has shed a new light on the fate of a centuries-old shipwreck, which was found in 2005 in northern Iran. A team of researcher.
2020-11-27 17:51:07
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Iranian-Swedish Poya Asbaghi named Sweden U21 coach
Iranian-Swedish coach Poya Asbaghi has been named as new head coach of Sweden U21 football team. The Karaj-born coach, who has replaced Roland Nilsson.
2020-11-25 18:41:17
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COVID-19 in Iran: 13,843 new cases, 469 deaths reported
According to the latest announced figures by the Iranian Health Ministry, 13,843 new COVID-19 infections have been confirmed in the past 24 hours, whi.
2020-11-25 18:41:17
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Iranian filmmaker Kambuzia Partovi dies at 65 due to COVID-19
Veteran Director and Scriptwriter Kambuzia Partovi died of COVID-19 on Tuesday. He was 65. Partovi, the prominent director of children's cinema and sc.
2020-11-24 17:32:05
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Five successful Iranian online start-ups
Since the beginning of the 21st century, the concept of Startups and low-investment high-profit businesses has spread rapidly throughout the world. As.
2020-11-23 17:52:19
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Iran's COVID-19 death toll reaches 45,255
Some 453 more Iranians died of coronavirus over the past 24 hours and 610,406 people out of a total of 866,821 infected with the coronavirus have surv.
2020-11-23 17:52:19
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Iranian teacher spends $290,000 inheritance on educating deprived students
Hossein Asadi, a teacher in Iran's Khuzestan province, has spent nearly $290,000 that he inherited from his father to educate students in deprived are.
2020-11-20 18:11:48
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Iran starts production of COVID-19 rapid antigen diagnostic test kits
Chairman of the Coronavirus Combat Headquarter said that Iran is among the top five countries in the world in the production of COVID-19 rapid detecti.
2020-11-19 18:40:13
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Iranian FM Says Tehran Willing To Fully Comply With Nuclear Deal If Biden Lifts Sanctions
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says Tehran would return to full compliance with the 2015 nuclear deal if U.S. President-elect Joe Biden.
2020-11-18 18:51:24
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Iranian Activist Sotoudeh Contracts Coronavirus, Husband Says, Amid 'Catastrophic' Prison Conditions
Nasrin Sotoudeh, an Iranian human rights lawyer who was temporarily released from prison last week, has tested positive for the coronavirus, her husba.
2020-11-11 17:51:30
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Iran to send humanoid robot to space within a year
In order to gain the knowledge of sending living creatures to space, a humanoid robot will be sent to space in the early next [Iranian calendar] year .
2020-11-11 17:51:30
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";Sun Children"; to represent Iran at Oscars 2021
";Sun Children";, directed by Majid Majidi, has been selected to represent Iran in the upcoming 93rd Academy Awards. Spokesman of Iranian Cinema Selec.
2020-11-10 17:50:45
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The Days Tehran had Opera...: A Tribute to Evlin Baghcheban
The year 2020 marks the 10th anniversary of Evlin Baghcheban's death. She played a crucial role to promote opera and choral music in Persia/Iran. Born.
2020-11-10 17:50:45
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Neighboring countries hold 60% share of Iran's non-oil exports
Importing 17.683 million tons of commodities worth $4.854 billion, Iraq was the top destination, followed by the United Arab Emirates (UAE) with impor.
2020-11-09 17:21:12
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Iran reports one of lowest fertility rates in 8 years at 1.8
Iran's statistics bureau says number of births in the country fell to nearly 1.2 million in the year ending March 2020. The number of births in Iran f.
2020-11-09 17:21:12
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IRAN: Track-laying of Chabahar-Zahedan railway begins
The track-laying operation of Chabahar-Zahedan railroad from the Chabahar side was started on Wednesday in a ceremony attended by Iranian Transport an.
2020-11-06 18:10:47
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Iran finally brings desalinated Persian Gulf water to its arid desert
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has opened a mega project for transferring desalinated sea water to arid deserts in the Iranian Plateau, the first in.
2020-11-06 18:10:47
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Online Talk: Discussing Contemporary Iranian Art
Venetia Porter is in conversation with Tarlan Rafiee and Yashar Samimi Mofakham, talking about their work as artists, curators and collectors and the .
2020-11-05 17:31:44
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Iran's Parliament draws up plan to encourage childbearing
Iranian parliament has developed a support plan to encourage families to increase childbearing. The plan stipulates health insurance for infertile cou.
2020-11-05 17:31:44
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PAAIA Celebrates Historic Election for Iranian Americans
The Public Affairs Alliance of Iranian Americans (PAAIA) a nonprofit, nonpartisan, nonsectarian organization serving the interests of Iranian American.
2020-11-05 17:31:44
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PAAIA Condemns Discriminatory Attacks Against Iranian American Candidates
The Public Affairs Alliance of Iranian Americans (PAAIA), a nonprofit, nonpartisan, nonsectarian organization serving the interests of Iranian America.
2020-10-30 16:50:27
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COVID-19: Iran reports 365 deaths as cases surpass 600,000
The daily coronavirus infections broke previous records on Friday, with Iran reporting 8,011 new infections, Health Ministry announced. Speaking at a .
2020-10-30 16:50:27
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Iran's National observatory to come on stream by mid-June 2021
The national observatory of Iran, which is being built near the city of Kashan, central Isfahan province, will be put into operation by mid-June next .
2020-10-29 16:59:19
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Iran on peace drive to end the Nagorno-Karabakh war
As Azerbaijan and Armenia announced the failure of the third humanitarian ceasefire, which was brokered by the United States in a bid to end violence .
2020-10-28 16:50:36
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Coronavirus is worse in Iran because of U.S. sanctions: Foreign Ministry
Iran's Foreign Ministry said in a tweet on Monday that coronavirus has been a deadly disease everywhere but it is worse in Iran due to U.S. sanctions..
2020-10-28 16:50:36
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'Iranian YouTube' CEO Sentenced To 10 Years Over Video Uploaded By User
The founder and manager of Iran's main video-sharing platform, referred to by some as Iran's YouTube, has been sentenced to 10 years in prison after b.
2020-10-27 16:31:38
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The 13th Iranian Folk Music Festival to be held online
The 13th edition of Iran's Regional Music Festival will be held online in the southern Iranian city of Kerman from October 31 to November 2, the direc.
2020-10-27 16:31:38
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National Public Opinion Survey of Iranian Americans Reveals Continued Concerns About Discrimination
The Public Affairs Alliance of Iranian Americans (PAAIA), a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization serving the interests of the Iranian American communit.
2020-10-27 16:31:38
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National Network of Iranian NGOs formed to promote 'sport for all'
The National Network of Non-Governmental Organizations has been formed in Iran to promote sports, especially cycling, athletics, and swimming, in soci.
2020-10-26 16:41:42
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There's no limit to what Iranian women can do: Football Player Yasaman Farmani
RCSC Charleroi player Yasaman Farmani says that there is no limit to what the Iranian women football players can accomplish. Farmani joined the Belgia.
2020-10-26 16:41:42
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Iran's strategic Goreh-Jask oil pipeline project nearing completion
Iran's new 1000-kilometer-long Goreh-Jask oil pipeline in the southern Hormozgan province, which will provide the country with an alternative route fo.
2020-10-20 17:41:27
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PAAIA Applauds Introduction of the Temporary Family Visitation Act
Today, the Public Affairs Alliance of Iranian Americans (PAAIA), a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization serving the interests of the Iranian American c.
2020-10-20 17:41:27
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";Each rooftop a power plant"; scheme to be implemented in Iran
Despite all the incentive packages, there are still consumers which fall on the red side of the spectrum and somehow need to use more electricity; for.
2020-10-15 17:21:00
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UNICEF Iran provides COVID-19 supplies for vulnerable children
In response to the request of the Ministry of Interior to address the needs of vulnerable children during the COVID-19 outbreak, UNICEF delivered a nu.
2020-10-15 17:21:00
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Designs by Iranian architects win at WA Awards
Several Iranian architects and interior designers have been honored at the 35th edition of the WA Awards, which is organized by the World Architecture.
2020-10-12 17:20:22
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Mother of Iranian Astronomy: In Commemoration of Alenoush Terian
The 100th birth anniversary of the late professor Alenoush Terian, the mother of Iranian astronomy, will be celebrated on October 29. Concurrent with .
2020-10-06 17:20:33
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IranAir launches first flight to Germany after six months
Iran's flag carrier, Iran Air, has resumed flights to Germany after more than six months of hiatus due to the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic. Ac.
2020-10-05 18:21:00
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Lawyer: French-Iranian Researcher Fariba Adelkhah Released With Ankle Bracelet
Iran has temporarily released French-Iranian academic Fariba Adelkhah, who has been in jail for more than a year over security breaches, her lawyer sa.
2020-10-05 18:21:00
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COVID0-19: Iran reports record high new cases; Tehran shuts down cultural centers again
The daily count of COVID-19 infections in Iran reached 3,902 on Monday, bringing the total cases to 475,674, according to the Health Ministry. Health .
2020-10-05 18:21:00
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Epic by Iranians: Persepolis football team advance to 2020 ACL final
Persepolis booked a place at the 2020 AFC Champions League final for the second time in three years after beating Al Nassr of Saudi Arabia in a penalt.
2020-10-05 18:21:00
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Iranian Film Festival, San Francisco: Winners of the 2020 'Sepanta Awards' Announced
Family drama ";Labyrinth"; was the top winner at the 13th Annual Iranian Film Festival - San Francisco by receiving awards in four categories, includi.
2020-10-02 17:20:56
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Memories, Tales and Folk Songs: Group exhibition in New York by seven female Iranian artists
Roya Khadjavi Projects is pleased to present ";Memories, Tales and Folk Songs";, a group exhibition by seven female Iranian artists in diaspora includ.
2020-10-02 17:20:56
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An Iranian Woman Walking For Peace: Pupeh Mahdavi Nader embarks on round-the-globe journey
Iranian globetrotter Pupeh Mahdavi Nader has started a journey on foot from the UNESCO-registered Burnt City, southeastern Sistan-Baluchestan province.
2020-09-30 18:21:22
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Three members of the Writers Association of Iran sent to prison
On Saturday, September 26, 2020, Baktash Abtin, Reza Khandan Mahabadi, and Keyvan Bajan, three members of the Writers' Association of Iran, were summo.
2020-09-30 18:21:22
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";City of Belqeys"; prosperous in late Sassanid, early Islamic eras: Expert
Shahr-e Belqeys (";City of Belqeys";), situated in northeastern Iran, was prosperous during a span of time from the late Sassanid era to early Islamic.
2020-09-30 18:21:22
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Jailed Iranian Human Rights Defender Ends Hunger Strike As Health Deteriorates
Jailed Iranian human rights advocate Nasrin Sotoudeh has ended her hunger strike due to deteriorating health, her husband Reza Khandan said on social .
2020-09-28 17:21:27
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Turkish Airlines resumes flights to Tehran after six months halt
Following months of ups and downs, Turkey's flag carrier Turkish Airlines resumed its flights to Tehran on Saturday after six months of suspension ove.
2020-09-28 17:21:27
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Iran's Persepolis defeats UAE's Sharjah to seal Group C top spot in ACL
Persepolis of Iran football team defeated Emirati side Sharjah 4-0 on Thursday to seal top spot in Group C of the 2020 AFC Champions League. Persepoli.
2020-09-25 18:51:36
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Iran's Esteghlal defeats Saudi Arabia's Al Ahli, gets into 2020 ACL Round of 16
Iran's Esteghlal football team defeated Al Ahli of Saudi Arabia to book a place at the 2020 AFC Champions League Round of 16. Esteghlal beat Al Ahli 3.
2020-09-24 18:11:17
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European Envoys, Tehran mayor ride bikes to mark Car-Free Day
Ambassadors of four European countries to Tehran along with the city mayor Pirooz Hanachi hit the streets on Tuesday on the occasion of the World Car-.
2020-09-23 17:31:32
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COVID-19 cases in Iran at all-time high as 'third wave flares up'
The new cases of coronavirus in Iran hit an all-time high on Tuesday amid a warning by Health Minister Saeed Namaki that the third wave of the pandemi.
2020-09-23 17:31:32
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JUST THINKING
The day began, as usual, with turning the TV on, flipping back and forth between MSNBC and CNN. I avoid FOX; I simply cannot tolerate FOX and Friends .
2020-09-17 20:10:38
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Third wave of COVID-19 looming in Iran: Health Official
The third wave of the COVID-19 pandemic is looming in some provinces across the country mainly as a result of reopening businesses, offices, and educa.
2020-09-15 18:10:26
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13th Annual Iranian Film Festival - San Francisco: September 19-25, 2020
This year Iranian Film Festival - San Francisco, presents a record-breaking 52 films, in two days, from Iran, USA, United Kingdom, Canada, South Afric.
2020-09-15 18:10:26
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UNICEF-procured items help Iranian children without effective caregivers living in SWO's centres
UNICEF has procured 421 pulse oximeters, 293 digital gun thermometers, 76,500 latex gloves, 4,000 N95 masks, 2,354 boxes of diapers and 6,640 litres o.
2020-09-15 18:10:26
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WHO provides Iran with COVID-19 antibody tests
The World Health Organization (WHO), through a donation by the Robert Koch Institute (RKI) in Germany, has provided Iran with over 67,500 enzyme-linke.
2020-09-15 18:10:26
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Reformist Iranian Cleric Ayatollah Yousef Saanei Dies In Qom
Ayatollah Yousef Saanei, a pro-reform Iranian cleric and a critic of the establishment who sided with the opposition movement following the controvers.
2020-09-14 17:59:51
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Director Shahram Mokri: Iran sanctions big obstacle for joint film projects
Iranian director Shahram Mokri, whose latest drama ";Careless Crime"; was screened at the 77th Venice Film Festival, has said the U.S. sanctions on Ir.
2020-09-10 18:11:49
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The Persian Invasions of Greece Reconsidered: Online talk by Professor Nicholas Sekunda
The 2500th anniversary of the Battles of Thermopylae and Salamis in 2021 and that of Plataea in 2022 provides a good opportunity to reconsider the Per.
2020-09-10 18:11:49
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Swiss FM visits historical palace in Tehran, urges deepening cultural ties
Swiss Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis paid a visit to the Niavaran Cultural-Historical Complex in Tehran on Monday, emphasizing the need to deepen and.
2020-09-09 18:31:27
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Third Parthian skeleton unearthed in Isfahan
Iranian archaeologists have discovered the remains of an ancient human in a prehistorical mount in Isfahan, central Iran, saying that is ";the third P.
2020-09-09 18:31:27
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Archaeological survey finds prehistorical hatch to Apadana Palace in Persepolis
Archaeologists have recently discovered a prehistorical hatch to Apadana Palace, a majestic ruined royal complex within the UNESCO-registered Persepol.
2020-09-08 17:41:05
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Photos: Flamingos caught in salt rescued in Lake Urmia
Six flamingo chicks unable to move on the western shore of Lake Urmia due to the salt crystals on their bodies were rescued by environmentalists on Sa.
2020-09-08 17:41:05
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850,000 Iranians lose jobs amid coronavirus
Some 850,000 people have lost their jobs since the outbreak of COVID-19 in Iran until August 1, Masoud Babaei, an official with the Ministry of Cooper.
2020-09-07 18:41:06
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Iran begins new school year under strict health protocols
Over 15 million students attended schools nationwide on Saturday for the new school year under strict health protocols to protect teachers, staff, and.
2020-09-07 18:41:06
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Iran registers highest daily COVID-19 cases in past 10 days
The Iranian Health Ministry has confirmed 2,152 COVID-19 infections and 117 deaths due to the disease in the past 24 hours. Iran's Health Ministry Spo.
2020-09-07 18:41:06
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Iran's COVID-19 Update: 380,746 cases, 21,926 deaths as of September 3rd
The Iranian Health Ministry has confirmed 1,994 COVID-19 infections and 129 deaths due to the disease in the past 24 hours. Iran's Health Ministry Spo.
2020-09-03 18:10:24
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Water donation campaign to help ease drought in four provinces of Iran
The Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) will launch a campaign for the third time to solicit public donations to ease water stress in four provinces o.
2020-09-02 18:20:42
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Over 20 Asiatic cheetahs sighted in north-central Iran
Twenty-one Asiatic cheetahs have been observed in the north-central province of Semnan since the beginning of the current Iranian calendar year (March.
2020-09-01 17:50:43
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Number of trading accounts in stock market reaches 48.5 million
The number of trading accounts in Iran's stock market has reached 48.5 million by the end of the last Iranian calendar month (August 21), while the fi.
2020-08-31 17:10:41
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Health of Iranian Activist Hunger Striker Nasrin Sotoudeh Deteriorating: PEN America
Nasrin Sotoudeh, a renowned Iranian writer, human rights lawyer, and activist, is reportedly in critical condition after being on hunger strike in Teh.
2020-08-31 17:10:41
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Only 74 international travelers visit Iran during spring
The number of foreign travelers to Iran has drastically plunged due to the global coronavirus pandemic as the Islamic Republic registered only 74 visi.
2020-08-27 18:30:11
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Reyhaneh Mobini breaks Iran's long jump record after 45 years
Reyhaneh Mobini set a new record in the Iran's running long jump in Tehran Grand Prix on Monday. Mobini leapt 6.17 meters and bettered the record by t.
2020-08-25 18:10:59
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Iran Confirms Blast At Natanz Nuclear Facility Was 'Sabotage'
Iran's Atomic Energy Organization said an explosion at the country's main nuclear facility in July was caused by sabotage. ";The explosion at Natanz n.
2020-08-24 17:30:31
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WHO lauds efforts of Iranian nurses in COVID-19 battle
The World Health Organization (WHO) has praised the Iranian nurses for playing an effective role in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. Since Mar.
2020-08-24 17:30:31
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Iran's FM Zarif writes to UNSC chief: US has no right to demand restoration of sanctions
In a letter to the chairman of the UN Security Council on Thursday, Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif blasted the U.S. for it illegal moves to ret.
2020-08-21 17:50:50
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Iran to launch 5 satellites by end of year: ICT Minister
Iranian Minister of Communications and Information Technology (ICT) Mohammad Javad Azari Jahromi announced the launch of 5 satellites by end of the cu.
2020-08-20 18:30:27
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World Health Organization Equips Iran's Hospitals with 100 Ultrasound Machines
";These devices are important for the evaluation of COVID-19 patients. They will be delivered to many hospitals across the country to be installed in .
2020-08-18 17:10:37
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Darak, where desert meets sea, added to Iran's National Heritage list
The coastal village of Darak in the southeastern province of Sistan-Baluchestan has recently been inscribed on the National Heritage list, CHTN report.
2020-08-18 17:10:37
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Skeleton of another 'Parthian lady' discovered in Isfahan, Iran
A team of Iranian archaeologists has found what they say is the skeleton of the second Parthian-era (247 BC - 224 CE) lady at the ancient Tepe Ashraf .
2020-08-13 17:50:48
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3 Designs from Iranian architects competing for Dezeen Awards 2020
Three projects by Iranian architects have been selected by the Dezeen Awards 2020 as the world's most popular and influential architecture and design .
2020-08-13 17:50:48
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Iran's COVID-19 death toll passes 19,000
The novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) has infected 2,625 people and claimed 174 lives in Iran in the past 24 hours, a senior health official said. .
2020-08-13 17:50:48
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Momeni Foundation announces the Recipients of 2020 Scholarships
Momeni Foundation is dedicated to providing scholarships to graduating high school students and full time college students of Iranian descent anywhere.
2020-08-12 18:21:35
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Iranian Actress Mahchehreh Khalili dies at 44
Actress Mahchehreh Khalili, who is most famous for her roles in the series and movies such as ";The Rise of Mokhtar"; and ";Mask"; died from cancer on.
2020-08-11 17:20:15
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Self-portraits of artist Behzad Shishegaran promote face masks during the pandemic
Iranian painter and graphic designer Behzad Shishegaran has displayed a selection of his self-portraits wearing a face mask to encourage people to put.
2020-08-11 17:20:15
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Iran's President Says Coronavirus Restrictions To Remain Through January 2021
Iranian President Hassan Rohani says a state of emergency imposed in the country because of the coronavirus pandemic will remain in place at least unt.
2020-08-10 18:00:06
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Iran's daily gas exports hit new record high
Iran's daily natural gas exports hit a record high of 79 million cubic meters (mcm) during the Iranian calendar month of Tir (June 21-July 21), Head o.
2020-08-06 17:59:52
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Iran's medicinal plants exports fetches $500m annually
Iran earns some $500 million annually by exporting medicinal herbs, an official with the Vice Presidency for Science and Technology said. About $350 m.
2020-08-05 18:20:30
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Photos: Golestan hosting online marriage festival of Iranian tribes
The second national marriage festival of Iranian tribes opened online in northern Golestan province on Monday. The two-day festival covers traditional.
2020-08-04 18:11:08
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Iran COVID-19 update, July 31: 2,674 new cases, 197 deaths
The novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) has infected 2,674 people and claimed 197 lives in Iran in the past 24 hours, a senior health official said. .
2020-07-31 18:31:28
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UN's Bachelet alarmed by threats against prominent Iranian NGO
The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Michelle Bachelet, said today she was alarmed by the Iranian Government's increased pressure on a prominent.
2020-07-31 18:31:28
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Iran COVID-19 update, July 30: Cases pass 300,000, deaths reach 16,569
The Iranian Health Ministry announced 2,621 new cases of infection with the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in the past 24 hours, putting the total numbe.
2020-07-30 18:40:51
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British embassy in Tehran resumes processing visas
The British embassy in Tehran in a Twitter message late on Monday announced it has resumed processing visas for Iranian applicants. ";We are pleased t.
2020-07-29 17:59:18
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Iran's Judiciary Has Blocked Prominent Jailed Lawyer's Bank Account, Husband Says
Iran's judiciary has blocked the bank account of prominent imprisoned human rights lawyer Nasrin Sotoudeh in a move aimed at adding pressure on her an.
2020-07-29 17:59:18
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International Tiger Day: Silent roar of Caspian tiger is regrettable
Tiger is an endangered species whose surviving population in natural habitats is less than 4,000 individuals, and preventing them from extinction and .
2020-07-29 17:59:18
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Iran COVID-19 update, July 29: 2,636 cases, 196 deaths registered in 24 hours
The novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) has infected 2,636 people and claimed 196 lives in Iran in the past 24 hours, a senior health official said. .
2020-07-29 17:59:18
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Ancient human skeleton, possibly Parthian woman, unearthed in Isfahan
The remains of an ancient person, believed to date back to the Parthian era (247 BC - 224 CE), has been discovered during an archaeological season whi.
2020-07-27 17:50:57
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Sardar Azmoun wins RPL Golden Boot
Zenit striker Sardar Azmoun ended the 2019-20 Russian Premier League (RPL) season as top scorer. He scored a goal in the 2-1 win against Rostov Wednes.
2020-07-24 17:31:13
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WHO delivers 16 CT scan machines to assist Iran combat COVID-19
The World Health Organization (WHO) has delivered 16 CT scan machines to strengthen Islamic Republic of Iran's emergency response to COVID-19. CT scan.
2020-07-23 18:10:25
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Iran urged to release rights activist with COVID-19 symptoms 'before it is too late'
A group of independent UN human rights experts has called for Iran to urgently release an activist who reportedly is ill with COVID-19 symptoms ";befo.
2020-07-23 18:10:25
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COVID-19 deaths in Iran pass 15,000
The novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) has claimed the lives of 221 people in Iran in the past 24 hours, putting the total death toll at 15,074 as o.
2020-07-23 18:10:25
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138 healthcare workers in Iran lose lives to COVID-19
COVID-19 pandemic has taken the lives of 138 healthcare workers so far in Iran, most of whom were doctors and physicians, Hossein Kermanpour, the dire.
2020-07-23 18:10:25
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Iran COVID-19 update, July 22nd: 2,586 new cases, 219 deaths in 24 hours
The novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) has infected 2,586 people in Iran in the past 24 hours, increasing the total cases to 281,413, said Health Mi.
2020-07-22 17:40:18
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World Artists Welcoming Iran's First International Online Student Puppet Festival
The first 'virtual International puppet theatre festival' started its work on 9th May 2020 by enrolling participants' works on Instagram page of the f.
2020-07-22 17:40:18
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Afghanistan sends first transit consignment to China via Iran's Chabahar Port
Afghanistan's first transit goods to China via Iran's southeastern Chabahar Port was shipped, the director-general of Ports and Maritime Department of.
2020-07-21 17:41:10
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THE FAIRIES: An opera banned in Tehran is released in Amsterdam
The Persian Dutch Network presents a recording which has been banned in Tehran for three decades: an opera based on a famous poem by Ahmad Shamlu, kno.
2020-07-21 17:41:10
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Iranian Health Officials Play Down President's '25 Million Infected' Estimate
Iranian health officials have tried to play down President Hassan Rohani's estimate that as many as 25 million Iranians could have been infected with .
2020-07-20 18:10:27
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Newly unearthed workshops may push back history of Isfahan by millennia
Archaeologists have unearthed the ruins of two workshops, estimated to date from the Parthian era (247 BC - 224 CE), in Isfahan in a significant disco.
2020-07-17 17:59:54
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Iran COVID-19 updates, July 15: 2,388 new cases, 199 deaths
The Iranian Health Ministry announced 2,388 new cases of infection with the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in the past 24 hours, putting the total numbe.
2020-07-15 17:00:28
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Tehran Says It Has Executed Alleged Iranian Spy For CIA
Iran's judiciary says a a former defense ministry worker convicted of selling information to the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) has been execu.
2020-07-14 17:51:27
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Documentary ";Lift-up"; to chronicle life story of Iran's history-making woman weightlifter
Iranian filmmaker Reza Surani is making the documentary ";Lift-up"; about the life story of Pupak Basami, who is the first woman from post-revolution .
2020-07-14 17:51:27
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COVID-19 responsible for one-fifth of daily deaths in Iran
One fifth of the daily deaths in the country are related to coronavirus, which is alarming and worrisome, deputy minister of health has said. About 1,.
2020-07-14 17:51:27
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Iran's Rohani Calls For Temporary Ban On Weddings, Funerals As Coronavirus Cases Rise
Iranian President Hassan Rohani called for large public gatherings such as weddings and funerals to be temporarily banned to slow a rise in coronaviru.
2020-07-13 17:20:24
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Chabahar-Zahedan railway work begins
The track-laying operations of Chabahar-Zahedan railroad was started on Tuesday in a ceremony attended by Iranian Transport and Urban Development Mini.
2020-07-10 17:59:46
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Photos: Reza Abad desert, a tourist resort in northeastern Iran
Reza Abad desert, located 70 kilometres from the city of Shahroud in Iran's Semnan province, is among the most beautiful desert areas in central and e.
2020-07-10 17:59:46
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Iran is beautiful: Lar National Park in photos
Mount Damavand is not considered a simple mountain for Iranians. Being the highest peak in Iran with the height of 5,671 meters, is not all the greatn.
2020-07-09 17:52:19
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Photos: Oldest settlement in Iranian Plateau
Archaeologists uncovered 21 historical sites in Sadrabad Village located in Zarandieh County of Markazi Province nearly a month ago in what is called .
2020-07-08 17:50:33
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Mount Damavand Day: The iconic mountain is grappling with environmental issues
Mount Damavand, the highest peak in Iran, is located northeastern Tehran, but today, it is facing many environmental problems and challenges. Environm.
2020-07-07 18:30:41
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Iran Says It Is Negotiating 25-Year Bilateral Deal With China
Iran has been negotiating a 25-year accord with China ";with confidence and conviction,"; Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif told parliament on Jul.
2020-07-06 17:00:18
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Iran Marks Single-Day High Of Coronavirus Deaths As New Infections Increase Markedly
Iran has recorded its highest single-day death toll since the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic, reporting 163 deaths in the last 24 hours on July.
2020-07-06 17:00:18
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Sweden Says Iran Agrees To Compensate Families From Downing Of Ukrainian Airliner
Swedish Foreign Minister Ann Linde says Iran has agreed that it will compensate the families of foreign victims who died when a Ukrainian airliner was.
2020-07-03 19:59:45
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Iranian-American Organization Pars Providing COVID-19 Financial Assistance to Community
As the pandemic continues to cause unprecedented trauma and profound financial hardship, Pars Equality Center (Pars) strives to support the community .
2020-07-03 19:59:45
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Iran Safety NGO Says Killer Blazes Are Due To Violations, Lack Of Enforcement
The chairman of Iran's National Safe Society Association (NSSA) warned about inadequate safety measures in public buildings which led to the death of .
2020-07-02 16:21:16
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Blast At Tehran's Sina Clinic Kills At Least 19
A powerful explosion at a medical clinic in northern Tehran has killed at least 19 people, Iranian media report. Authorities initially said that 13 pe.
2020-07-01 18:41:22
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U.S. Dismisses Iran Arrest Warrant For Trump Over Soleimani Killing As 'Propaganda Stunt'
Iran has issued an arrest warrant for U.S. President Donald Trump and 35 others over the drone killing of its top general, Qasem Soleimani, in what a .
2020-06-30 18:10:32
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British archaeologist David Stronach, famed for intensive Iranian studies, dies at 89
The Iran Heritage Foundation regrets to announce the passing of Professor David Stronach, OBE, on 27th June at the age of 89. He was the founding Dire.
2020-06-30 18:10:32
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Discover Ghadamgah: A millennia-old place of worship embedded beneath rock cliff
Ghadamgah is a millennia-old subterranean temple that was repurposed to be a mosque. The temple is said to be a place of worship where the ancient Mit.
2020-06-30 18:10:32
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Iran To Require The Wearing Of Masks At Indoor Gatherings
Iran has announced that it will make the wearing of masks mandatory at indoor gathering places as the number of coronavirus fatalities recorded in a s.
2020-06-29 17:53:30
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Rise of coronavirus deaths in Iran worrisome: Health Ministry
The COVID-19 new cases and mortality in the country show an alarming increase in comparison to previous days, Health Ministry spokeswoman Sima Sadat L.
2020-06-29 17:53:30
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Webinar: Iranian-Americans Conversation on Racial Justice
A conversation on racial justice with panelists Abdi Soltani, Executive Director of the ACLUNC, Mitra Jalali, St. Paul City Councilwoman, Tehran Von G.
2020-06-26 18:20:19
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Composer Loris Tjeknavorian creates ";memorable"; piece in home quarantine
Loris Tjeknavorian, the 82-year-old Iranian composer, has said that he has created one of the most memorable pieces of his life during the home quaran.
2020-06-25 18:10:21
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Tabas Geopark in Iran moves closer to possible UNESCO registration
An extensive dossier, which is an essential prerequisite for possible UNESCO inscription of a site, has almost been completed for the gigantic Tabas G.
2020-06-25 18:10:21
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Fugitive Iranian Judge Died Of Fall, Romanian Autopsy Indicates
A fugitive Iranian judge facing possible extradition to his homeland on charges of corruption died at a hotel in Romania from a fall, a preliminary au.
2020-06-24 19:00:01
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Three Arrested In Iran For Trying To Sell Babies Via Instagram
Police in Tehran say three people have been arrested for attempting to sell newborn babies via the social-media site Instagram. Tehran police chief Ho.
2020-06-24 19:00:01
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Kaldar cave in Iran estimated to date over 63,000 years
Nearly one decade of archaeological surveys at Kaldar cave has concluded that parts of this western Iranian shelter date more than 63,000 years. ";Aft.
2020-06-23 18:21:12
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PHOTOS: Eye-catching beauty of Lar National Park in Mazandaran, Iran
Lar National Park is a protected area in Mazandaran Province and Tehran Province, in northern Iran. The 30,000-hectare park which is in the Central Al.
2020-06-23 18:21:12
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PHOTOS: Howz-e Soltan Salt Lake in Qom, Iran turns red
Howz-e Soltan Salt Lake is located in Qom Province of Iran. Because of heavy rainfalls, more tributaries fed the Lake in spring and as a result, the w.
2020-06-23 18:21:12
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Tehran Ships Food To Venezuela To Establish Country's First Iranian Supermarket
An Iranian cargo ship was expected to dock in Venezuela on June 21 with food that will stock the first Iranian supermarket in the South American count.
2020-06-22 17:50:55
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Founder, Two Members Of Prominent Anti-Poverty NGO Detained In Iran
A prominent Iranian NGO that fights poverty says its founder and two other members have been detained. Imam Ali's Popular Students Relief Society said.
2020-06-22 17:50:55
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Iranian hero Alborz Zare'ei dies fighting Zagros forest wildfire
Alborz Zare'ei, a 38-year-old environmental enthusiast and climber, who was helping extinguish a wildfire in the southwestern part of the country, los.
2020-06-22 17:50:55
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Important message from the Chair and CEO of Popli Khalatbari Charitable Foundation
Your generous support has meant that PKCF has been able to do the following. Food and Sanitation Packages, Iran: Our representatives in Iran are distr.
2020-06-19 18:20:10
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Sa'adi Foundation runs virtual course on Persian language teacher training
A Tehran-based organization that promotes the Persian language abroad has launched a virtual teacher training course. Sa'adi Foundation said the virtu.
2020-06-18 18:10:22
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Photos: Pink-colored Maharloo Lake in Shiraz, Iran
Maharloo Lake with an area of 600 sq. km is situated on the outskirts of Shiraz, southern Iran, and is a perfect stopover for tourists and nature love.
2020-06-17 17:59:53
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Iranian judge Gholamreza Mansouri arrested in Romania
An Iranian judge accused of corruption and taking more than $500,000 in bribes has been arrested in Romania, Iran's Judiciary spokesman Gholamhossein .
2020-06-15 18:50:16
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Former Lawmaker In Iran, Parvaneh Salahshouri, Being Tried For Voicing Criticism
A preliminary court in Iran has found former outspoken female member of parliament guilty, and soon she will be put on trial. The case against Ms. Par.
2020-06-15 18:50:16
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Moms Against Poverty grants $600K aid to Iranian families affected by COVID-19
Global charity organization Moms Against Poverty (MAP) has sent a shipment worth 25 billion rials (nearly $600,000 at the official rate of 42,000 rial.
2020-06-15 18:50:16
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COVID-19: Iran Daily Deaths Exceed 100 For First Time In Two Months
The number of deaths from COVID-19 in Iran has exceeded 100 for the first time in two months, the country's Health Ministry said on June 14. Ministry .
2020-06-15 18:50:16
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Iranian Actor Mohammad-Ali Keshavarz dies at 90
The legendary actor Mohammad-Ali Keshavarz, famous for his roles in Ali Hatami's hits such as ";Mother"; and ";Hezardastan";, has died. He was 90. Bor.
2020-06-15 18:50:16
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Handicrafts: The art of 'heart and hand'
Along with other historical and natural attractions of Zanjan province in Iran, handicrafts in the province are manifestation of skills, tastes and th.
2020-06-12 18:20:19
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Iran, Iraq reach initial deal on building 354km highway: Minister
Iran's minister of transportation says an initial deal has been reached with the neighboring Iraq to build a long highway that would ease traffic acro.
2020-06-11 17:50:28
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Iran Will Send Flight Recorders From Ukrainian Jet To Paris: Report
Iran has told the United Nations aviation agency that it will send the black boxes from a downed Ukrainian passenger jet to Paris for analysis after i.
2020-06-11 17:50:28
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Iran's Knowledge-based companies to raise annual sales to $35 billion
Knowledge-based companies in Iran sold products worth 1,200 trillion rials (about $28 billion at the official rate of 42,000 rials) in the previous Ir.
2020-06-11 17:50:28
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Former Deputy Mayor Of Tehran Being Tried For Billion-Dollar Corruption
Forty court hearings have been so far held in the trial of former Tehran Deputy Mayor, Issa Sharifi on charges of corruption, the spokesman of the Isl.
2020-06-10 19:31:27
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Iranian Medical Students To Be Required To Study Traditional Medicine
Iran's Health Ministry has announced that students of medicine, dentistry, and pharmacology will be required to take two courses in traditional medici.
2020-06-10 19:31:27
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PHOTOS: Newly hatched turtles on Kish Island, Persian Gulf
A group of hawksbill sea turtles hatched out on Kish Island in Persian Gulf and made their way into the sea. Each mother hawksbill sea turtle can lay .
2020-06-10 19:31:27
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PHOTOS: Tehran Circus in the time of Coronavirus
Although the circus had just started, the seats were full of spectators every night. Tehran Circus has been closed for four months now, and its staff .
2020-06-10 19:31:27
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Iran's Health Minister Replaces 'Coronavirus Spokesman' Who Was Too Active
Iran's Health Minister Saeed Namaki on Tuesday replaced the ministry's spokesman who had become a familiar face during the coronavirus crisis. He advi.
2020-06-09 18:10:34
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Some 1,000 earthquakes occurred in Iran in one month
Seismological networks of the Institute of Geophysics of the University of Tehran, recorded more than 960 earthquakes across the country over the past.
2020-06-09 18:10:34
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Venezuela Receives COVID-19 Medical Aid From Iran
Venezuela has received an air cargo shipment of aid from Iran in another sign that ties between the Islamic republic and the South American country --.
2020-06-09 18:10:34
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Fearsome Prosecutor Of Journalists Accused Of Taking Bribes, Flees Iran
During a corruption trial in Iran on Sunday a prosecutor known for the mass arrest of journalists in 2013 was named as the recipient of 500,000 euros .
2020-06-08 18:11:32
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Coronavirus Cuts Iran's GDP by 15 Percent
Iranian Finance and Economic Affairs Minister Farhad Dejpasand said coronavirus pandemic has caused the country's gross domestic product (GDP) to shri.
2020-06-08 18:11:32
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Iranian Scientist Freed By U.S. Arrives In Tehran
Iranian scientist Majid Taheri has returned home after his release from prison in the United States as part of a prisoner exchange, semiofficial Irani.
2020-06-08 18:11:32
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Managing director of Iranian news agency convicted on false news charges
On May 31, 2020, Branch 6 of Tehran's Media Court convicted Ali Motaghian, the managing director of the semi-official Iranian Students' News Agency (I.
2020-06-05 17:40:55
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Iran President Says Coronavirus Restrictions To Be Restored If Warnings Not Heeded
President Hassan Rouhani on Wednesday said restrictions will be restored if warnings are not heeded and the coronavirus outbreak peaks again. ";People.
2020-06-04 18:42:31
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Iranian Scientist Arrives Home After Being Released From U.S. Custody
An Iranian scientist who had been detained in the United States has landed in his homeland amid denials from both countries that his release is part o.
2020-06-03 18:40:30
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5-Richter quake jolts western Iran
An earthquake measuring 5 on the Richter scale rocked Saleh Abad, Mehran, western Iran. According to the Seismological Center of the Geophysics Instit.
2020-06-03 18:40:30
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Photos: Aladaghlar (Rainbow) Mountains in Iran
If you are looking for a natural place to be amazed, you should take a trip to Zanjan Province in Iran and see the colorful Aladaghlar Mountains. ''Al.
2020-06-03 18:40:30
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Venezuelan President Says He Will Visit Iran To Sign Energy Agreements
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro says he will visit Iran shortly to sign cooperation agreements in energy and other sectors after Iran sent five fu.
2020-06-02 18:30:37
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Women's Boxing Banned In Iran's Khuzestan Province
Khuzestan has become Iran's first province to officially ban women's boxing. ";Any activity in women's boxing is prohibited in the province,"; the hea.
2020-06-02 18:30:37
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Regional initiative for locust infestation
A trilateral plan among Iran, Pakistan and India is being formulated to address locust swarm infestations that devour crops and threaten the livelihoo.
2020-06-02 18:30:37
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Wildfire rage in southwest Iran
Wildfire broke out on Thursday evening in several protected areas in the provinces of Khuzestan, Bushehr, Lorestan, Kohgiluyeh, and Boyer-Ahmad, inclu.
2020-06-01 17:40:22
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Iran says coronavirus figures decreasing, virus being eradicated
Over 88 percent of coronavirus patients have recovered in Tehran, an Iranian official said, adding that the virus is being eradicated in the country. .
2020-05-29 18:34:05
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Face mask paintings depict Shahnameh character fighting coronavirus monster
Ferdowsi's masterpiece Shahnameh and its seven adventures have been the source of inspiration for Iranian graphic designer Yazdan Saadi's new collecti.
2020-05-29 18:34:05
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U.S. Ends Sanctions Waivers On Iran's Civilian Nuclear Program
The United States will end sanctions waivers that allow Russian, Chinese, and European firms to carry out civilian nuclear cooperation with Iran, effe.
2020-05-28 17:30:30
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Iran's Rohani Calls For Stricter Laws On 'Honor Killings' After Beheading Of 13-Year-Old Girl
Iranian President Hassan Rohani has called for harsher laws to tackle so-called ";honor killings"; after the particularly shocking slaying of a teenag.
2020-05-28 17:30:30
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Iranian skater Mohammad Nemati dies of Covid-19
Iran national skate team member Mohammad Nemati died of Coronavirus on Tuesday. He has died at the age of 20 in his hometown Mashhad. According to Ira.
2020-05-27 17:40:33
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Second Iranian Oil Tanker Arrives At Venezuela's Largest Refinery
A second Iranian tanker carrying gasoline and oil derivatives has arrived at crisis-stricken Venezuela's main oil refinery, amid escalating tensions b.
2020-05-27 17:40:33
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Iran-China trade falls 40% in first 4 months of 2020 yr/yr
Based on the data released by the General Administration of Customs of the People's Republic of China, Iranian imports from the Asian country reached .
2020-05-26 17:11:19
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Shardad Rohani performing from Tehran's Roudaki Hall
In celebration of Maestro Shardad Rohani's upcoming birthday on May 27, Farhang Foundation is proud to present an exclusive world premiere performance.
2020-05-26 17:11:19
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Iran records 1,787 new COVID-19 cases on May 26
The novel coronavirus (COVID-19) has infected 1,787 people and claimed 57 lives in Iran in the past 24 hours, a senior health official said. Iran's He.
2020-05-26 17:11:19
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Earthquake Strikes Western Iran
An earthquake of magnitude 5.1 struck the province of Kohgiluyeh and Boyer Ahmad in western Iran on May 24, the U.S. Geological Survey reported. State.
2020-05-25 18:31:36
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COVID-19: Iran Reopens Religious Shrines After Two Months
Iran has reopened its religious shrines, some two months after closing them due to the Middle East's deadliest coronavirus outbreak. The shrines were .
2020-05-25 18:31:36
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Petroglyphs hold clues to 14,000 years of human life in Iran
Archaeologists have found prehistoric rock drawings near Natanz in central Iran which give clues about the rise of human presence that is rooted in 14.
2020-05-25 18:31:36
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Caspian Sea water level sinks to lowest in 25 years
The Caspian Sea water level has reached its lowest level since 1995, mainly because of a recent drop in the water level of the Volga River, which supp.
2020-05-21 18:31:40
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Iran's population growth drops to less than 1% for first time
The country's population growth rate has decreased to less than one percent for the first time over the past four decades, Seyed Hamed Barakati, deput.
2020-05-21 18:31:40
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107 Iranian medical staff have died in coronavirus battle
";We are gathering precise data from all over the country in order to know how many people from among medical staff have been infected with the corona.
2020-05-20 18:47:38
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Bani Adam (Children of Adam): World musicians release solidarity music video during pandemic
A music video inspired by Persian poet Sadi's famous poem ";The Sons of Adam Are Limbs of Each Other"; has been released with the voice of Iranian voc.
2020-05-20 18:47:38
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Iranian husband, wife sentenced to death for corruption
Iranian Judiciary spokesman Gholamhossein Esmaeili announced on Tuesday that two of the defendants in corruption cases were sentenced to death. The de.
2020-05-19 18:31:20
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Iranian Parkour Athlete Reportedly Detained After Posting Romantic Instagram Photos
Iranian parkour athlete and photographer Alireza Japalaghy has been detained, his brother said on May 18. Japalaghy reportedly said in a video posted .
2020-05-19 18:31:20
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Iran's OPEC Governor, A Key Oil Strategist, Dies At 68
Iran's longtime OPEC governor, Hossein Kazempour Ardebili, has died from a brain hemorrhage two weeks after falling into a coma. The Iranian Oil Minis.
2020-05-18 17:51:01
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Iranian-French Academic Fariba Adelkhah Sentenced To Six Years In Prison In Iran
An Iranian court has sentenced a French-Iranian academic to six years in prison on security charges, her lawyer said. The lawyer for Fariba Adelkhah s.
2020-05-18 17:51:01
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Iran's FM Zarif likens Trump's 'disinfectant' advice to nuclear deal argument
Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has likened Washington's JCPOA argument to U.S. President Donald Trump's suggestion to inject disinfectant to tr.
2020-05-15 17:59:33
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Iranian journalist Hassan Fathi begins 1.5 year jail term over BBC interview
Iranian authorities should release journalist Hassan Fathi from prison and cease arbitrarily jailing members of the press, the Committee to Protect Jo.
2020-05-14 18:00:32
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VIDEO: Tehran Choir performs John Rutter's ";For the Beauty of Earth";
The Tehran Choir by conductor Mehdi Qasemi has released a video in which its members perform British composer John Rutter's ";For the Beauty of the Ea.
2020-05-14 18:00:32
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Iran Receives Another Cargo Of Medical Supplies From Germany
An official of the Iranian Customs Organization on Thursday confirmed that a consignment of medical equipment purchased from Germany worth around 749,.
2020-05-14 18:00:32
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Russia's UN Envoy Strongly Opposes U.S. Attempt To Extend Arms Embargo On Iran
Russia's ambassador to the United Nations says Moscow will oppose any attempts by the United States to extend the arms embargo on Iran and reimpose UN.
2020-05-13 18:11:27
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UNICEF procures specialized wound dressings for children suffering from EB in Iran
Thanks to the generous financial support of the Government of Germany, UNICEF has procured and shipped to Iran specialized wound dressings for childre.
2020-05-13 18:11:27
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COVID-19: Iran Allows All Mosques To Open Temporarily As Restrictions Ease
All mosques in Iran will reopen temporarily on May 12 in another step toward easing restrictions implemented to contain the spread of the new coronavi.
2020-05-12 17:41:48
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Iran Says Ready For Prisoner Swap With U.S. Without Preconditions
Iran is ready for a full prisoner exchange with the United States, Iranian government spokesman Ali Rabiei says, adding that Washington has yet to res.
2020-05-11 17:31:01
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Let's share our love of Iran: Painter Iran Darrudi
Iranian surrealist painter Iran Darrudi has asked her countrymen to share their love of their homeland. Speaking to the Iran-France Friendship Associa.
2020-05-11 17:31:01
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Sara Khadem returns to Iran national chess team
Sarasadat Khademalsharieh, also known as Sara Khadem, who had announced her retirement from Iran national chess team, has returned to the national tea.
2020-05-08 18:11:15
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Iranian Human Rights Activist Ali Ajami Mysteriously Drowned In Houston Park Lake
The body of Ali Ajami, an Iranian human rights activist, was discovered in McGovern Lake at Hermann Park, Houston, Texas, on Wednesday. The cause of d.
2020-05-08 18:11:15
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IRAN: Magnitude 5.1 quake Tehran province kills 2, injures 33
An earthquake measuring 5.1 on the Richter scale shook Tehran province early on Friday, killing two and injuring 33. The earthquake occurred at 00:48 .
2020-05-08 18:11:15
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Iranian OPEC Official In Coma After Suffering 'Severe' Brain Hemorrhage
Iran's OPEC governor, Hossein Kazempur Ardebili, is in a coma after suffering a ";severe"; brain hemorrhage. In a tweet on May 3, the country's Oil Mi.
2020-05-05 17:10:33
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Iran To Cut Four Zeros From Currency To Fight Hyperinflation
Iran's parliament has voted to slash four zeros from the national currency, the rial, to fight hyperinflation caused by crippling U.S. sanctions and t.
2020-05-05 17:10:33
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More Than 12,000 Lawyers In Iran Reject Move To Dismantle Bar Association
More than 12,000 Iranian lawyers have protested to a draft bill that undermines their independence and in effect replaces the Iranian Bar Association .
2020-05-04 17:23:24
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Warning Of A Second Pandemic Wave, Health Minister Says Iran Needs A CDC
While admitting that the official death toll from the coronavirus outbreak in Iran has exceeded 6,000, the Islamic Republic Minister of Health warned .
2020-05-01 18:31:42
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PHOTOS: Precipitation brings Hamoun wetland back to life
After two decades of dryness, enough rains have finally come to bring Hamoun wetland back to life in the southeastern Iranian province of Sistan-Baluc.
2020-05-01 18:31:42
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VIDEOS: Iran's National Instruments Orchestra Pays Tributes to COVID-19 Healthcare Staff
With the aim of expressing appreciation for the medical staff from around globe, the Iran's National Instruments Orchestra performed ";The Avicenna Su.
2020-05-01 18:31:42
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High Death Toll In Tehran Casts Doubt On Iran's Official Coronavirus Numbers
A member of Tehran's City Council has revealed that during the first two months of the coronavirus outbreak the overall death toll in Iran's capital i.
2020-04-30 17:51:28
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Iran to build houses on Persian Gulf islands
The Iranian islands of the Persian Gulf will be turned into residential areas, the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Navy Chief Alireza Tangsiri .
2020-04-30 17:51:28
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Iran's flag on Swiss iconic mountain shows sympathy in battling coronavirus
In a symbolic gesture, Switzerland sympathized with the Iranian people in the face of the coronavirus pandemic by projecting the Iranian flag on the m.
2020-04-29 18:21:02
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PHOTOS: On the verge of oblivion? Meet stone lions deserted in southwest Iran
Some cultural heritage enthusiasts say that hundreds of stone lions, which were placed on top of the tombstones of brave and courageous people of Bakh.
2020-04-29 18:21:02
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Iran Arrests Editor, Journalist Over Cartoon Mocking Khamenei
The editor in chief and a social-media administrator of Iran's semiofficial ILNA news agency were detained last week over a cartoon deemed insulting t.
2020-04-28 17:41:05
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Sassanid Inscription Unearthed In Ancient Iran Necropolis Being Deciphered
Experts are working to decipher a newly discovered inscription unearthed in an ancient necropolis near Persepolis, an official of the Cultural Heritag.
2020-04-28 17:41:05
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Iranian knowledge-based firms making headway in fighting COVID-19
Five science and technology parks affiliated to the Ministry of Science, Research and Technology described their activities in dealing with and treati.
2020-04-28 17:41:05
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Iran monitoring U.S. moves, but will never start a war: President Rohani
President Hassan Rohani said on Saturday that Iran is monitoring the United States' moves in the region, however, it will never start a war in the reg.
2020-04-27 17:51:01
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Ardeshir Zahedi: U.S. proved to be ";real terrorist"; by assassinating General Soleimani
Ardeshir Zahedi, a former Iranian foreign minister and ambassador to the United States from the Pahlavi regime era, said Washington's breach of the in.
2020-04-27 17:51:01
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Senior businesswoman dismisses U.S. claim that Iran doesn't need IMF loan
The U.S. believes that Iran has enough resources to contain the virus and even if it didn't, the sanctions have not blocked the country's access to he.
2020-04-27 17:51:01
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Iran 'honored' to cut corona deaths to a third amid sanctions: Health Minister
The daily death toll and positive cases of coronavirus in Iran have dropped respectively to one third and 40 percent over the course of three weeks, w.
2020-04-24 17:40:18
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Coronavirus Threat Rising In Iran As Restrictions Are Relaxed
The Commander of Tehran Coronavirus Combat Taskforce on Thursday warned that adopting a more relaxed approach to social distancing and movement restri.
2020-04-23 18:20:21
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Iran Says 1,000 Foreign Prisoners Released Temporarily Due To Virus Outbreak
Iran says it has released temporarily more than 1,000 foreign prisoners due to the coronavirus outbreak, following criticism by UN human rights expert.
2020-04-22 17:40:50
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COVID-19: Iran records 1,194 new cases, 94 deaths on Wednesday
The total number of COVID-19 cases in the country has reached 85,996, of whom 5,391 have lost their lives to the deadly virus, according to Iran's Hea.
2020-04-22 17:40:50
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Iran to form women's para powerlifting team
Iran will form the women's para powerlifting team for the first time. Iran Sports Federation for the Disabled Vice President Mojgan Nasiri has said th.
2020-04-21 16:50:56
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Iran Extends Prisoner Furloughs Amid Coronavirus Threat
Iran's president said the country has extended furloughs for prisoners for another month as officials struggle to curtail the spread of the coronaviru.
2020-04-21 16:50:56
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Iran's Health Ministry confirms 1,297 new COVID-19 infections
A spokesman in the Iranian Health Ministry said that 1,297 people have tested positive for the COVID-19 disease in the past 24 hours which brings tota.
2020-04-21 16:50:56
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Iran Accuses U.S. Of Giving 'False' Account Of Persian Gulf Encounter
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) has accused the United States of giving a false account of a recent encounter between the two states'.
2020-04-20 18:21:13
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'Untiemly' wins award at 2020 Kansas City FilmFest International
Iranian feature 'Untimely', directed by Pouya Eshtehardi, has won the 'Best World Cinema Feature' at the 2020 edition of the Kansas City FilmFest Inte.
2020-04-20 18:21:13
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Afghan Doctor Fights On The Front Line Of Iran's Coronavirus Battle
Najibeh Gholami was already doing a medical internship at Mashhad's Imam Reza Hospital in February when the coronavirus pandemic reached that home of .
2020-04-20 18:21:13
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Lessons on humanity from Persian literature
All of Iran's celebrations this year to mark Sadi Day on April 20 will be organized online due to the COVID-19 disaster. Persian poet Sadi was introdu.
2020-04-20 18:21:13
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COVID-19: Iran Loosens Restrictions
Iran has further loosened coronavirus restrictions, opening intercity highways and shopping malls even as the country continues to grapple with the hi.
2020-04-20 18:21:13
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Iran urged to immediately release prisoners of conscience and dual and foreign nationals at risk of COVID-19
UN human rights experts today called on Iran to expand its temporary release of thousands of detainees to include prisoners of conscience and dual and.
2020-04-17 17:30:35
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Iran's Firouzja makes history at Banter Blitz Cup
16-year-old Alireza Firouzja claimed a historic 8.5:7.5 victory to defeat reigning World Chess Champion Magnus Carlsen in the final of the $14,000 Ban.
2020-04-17 17:30:35
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Daily Covid-19 infections in Iran declines: 79,494 infections, 4,958 deaths as of April 17
The Iranian Health Ministry reported that 1,499 new patients were infected with the coronavirus over the past 24 hours, a notable decrease compared wi.
2020-04-17 17:30:35
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Iran's daily Coronavirus death toll falls to 92
Death toll from coronavirus in Iran fell to 92 on Thursday from 97 a day earlier. Over the past 24 hours, 1,606 new patients have been identified, Hea.
2020-04-16 17:11:19
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Iranian gallery launches online art exhibition in age of social distancing
Iranshahr Gallery in Tehran and the Surface Art and Design Project have recently launched an online gallery titled ";Atelier 99"; to escape from a slu.
2020-04-15 18:00:04
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Iran Economic Outlook: IMF forecasts 6 percent drop in GDP in 2020
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has expected that the Iranian economy would do better in the wake of the current coronavirus pandemic compared t.
2020-04-15 18:00:04
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Over 50% of COVID-19 patients in Iran have recovered and death toll is declining
Some 53 percent of persons who were infected with the coronavirus in Iran have recovered from the disease so far and the number of deaths is on a down.
2020-04-15 18:00:04
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Lionel Messi thanks Iranian wonderkid Arat
Lionel Messi broke social networks after responding to the video of Arat Hosseini, who showed off his skills in a Barcelona shirt. It was in Instagram.
2020-04-14 17:31:08
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Iran reports lowest coronavirus death toll since outbreak
Deaths from the COVID-19 epidemic in Iran hit a record low on Tuesday as 98 new deaths were registered over the past 24 hours, the lowest since the vi.
2020-04-14 17:31:08
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Iranian American Organizations Call for Release of Unjustly Detained Dr. Sirous Asgari
PAAIA and a coalition of Iranian American organizations have come together to campaign for the release of Dr. Sirous Asgari from Immigration Customs E.
2020-04-13 17:51:14
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In letter to Trump, World Council of Churches urges U.S. to end Iran sanctions amid COVID-19
In a letter to U.S. President Donald Trump published on April 9, the council wrote that ";The novel coronavirus is a common enemy of humanity everywhe.
2020-04-13 17:51:14
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COVID-19 in Iran as of April 13: 73,303 cases, 4,585 deaths
The total number of people diagnosed with the coronavirus in Iran has reached 73,303, of whom 4,585 have died and 45,983 recovered. Meanwhile, 1,617 n.
2020-04-13 17:51:14
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Iran has handled virus outbreak better than U.S., Europe: President Rouhani
President Hassan Rouhani says Iran has handled the novel coronavirus outbreak better than Europe and the United States, assuring that the country's st.
2020-04-12 22:20:19
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Iran Temporarily Frees British Resident Aras Amiri: Amnesty International
Iran has temporarily released British resident Aras Amiri on furlough, Amnesty International said on April 9. ";British resident and Londoner, Aras Am.
2020-04-10 18:41:16
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Lake Urmia level rises by half a meter year on year
Lake Urmia water level has increased by 50 centimeters compared to the same time last year, Farhad Sarkhosh, head of the Lake Urmia Restoration Progra.
2020-04-10 18:41:16
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Coronavirus in Iran: 68,192 cases, 4,232 deaths, over 50% recoveries
The total number of people diagnosed with the coronavirus in Iran has reached 68,192, of whom 4,232 have died and 35,465 recovered. Meanwhile, 1,972 n.
2020-04-10 18:41:16
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Coronavirus infection, mortality rate in Iran on downward trend
The number of infections with the coronavirus and mortality in Iran are on a downward trend. Over the past 24 hours, 1,634 new patients have been iden.
2020-04-09 16:30:11
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Iranian Oil Minister Calls On US and Canada To Reduce Oil Output
Iranian Oil Minister Bijan Namdar Zanganeh has called on the United States and Canada to join non-OPEC oil producers led by Russia to reduce crude pro.
2020-04-08 16:59:25
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Virtual Event on Humanitarian Relief Efforts in Response to the COVID-19 Crisis in Iran
Iran is one of the nations hardest-hit by the COVID-19 pandemic. As the country continues to struggle to contain the devastating pandemic, many in our.
2020-04-08 16:59:25
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COVID-19: Iran Urges IMF To Move On Emergency Loan
Iranian President Hassan Rohani has urged the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to provide Tehran a multibillion-dollar emergency loan it had requeste.
2020-04-08 16:59:25
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World Health Day: Dedicated medics on front line fighting the invisible enemy
This time, medical professionals have gone far to help patients afflicted by the coronavirus, so the least we can do is supporting them and paying tri.
2020-04-08 16:59:25
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PHOTOS: Historic Shah Cheragh shrine in Shiraz, Iran turned into workshop for coronavirus masks
The historic mausoleum of Shah Cheragh in the southern Iranian city of Shiraz has been temporarily turned into a workshop for local women to produce p.
2020-04-07 17:21:53
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Momeni Foundation is now accepting applications for the year 2020 Academic Scholarships
This year over $20,000.00 dollars will be awarded to students of Iranian descent. Momeni Foundation is dedicated to providing scholarships to graduati.
2020-04-07 17:21:53
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COVID-19 in Iran: 62,589 Infections, 3,872 Deaths as of April 7
The total number of people diagnosed with the coronavirus in Iran has reached 62,589, of whom 3,872 have died and 27,039 recovered. Meanwhile, 2,089 n.
2020-04-07 17:21:53
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Iran's President Rohani calls for necessary measures to resume economic activities
President Hassan Rohani said late on Sunday that all required measured must be adopted to resume economic activities in the country with the people's .
2020-04-06 15:30:44
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Iran's Coronavirus Stats as of April 2nd: 50,468 infected, 3,160 dead
The total number of people diagnosed with the coronavirus in Iran has reached 50,468, of whom 3,160 have died and 16,711 recovered. Meanwhile, 2,875 n.
2020-04-02 18:20:23
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Sanders, Ocasio-Cortez, Omar Lead Lawmakers in Calling for Lifting U.S. Sanctions as Iran Reels from Coronavirus
Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) and Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) led nearly three dozen lawmakers in urging the Trump.
2020-04-01 17:59:33
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Sizdah Bedar 1399: Iranians advised to stay home on Nature's Day due to epidemic
The thirteenth day of the Iranian calendar month of Farvardin is traditionally marked in Iran as Nature's Day, or Sizdah Bedar as the day is known in .
2020-04-01 17:59:33
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U.S. extends sanctions waivers on nuclear cooperation with Iran
The United States has once again waived its sanctions on nuclear cooperation with Iran, allowing firms of the remaining signatories to a 2015 nuclear .
2020-03-31 17:40:47
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Iran Gets Medical Aid Through U.S. Sanctions Workaround
Germany, Britain and France have facilitated exports of medical goods to Iran in the first use of a mechanism designed to get around U.S. sanctions, G.
2020-03-31 17:40:47
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Iran President hails public compliance with social distancing measures in coronavirus fight
President Hassan Rouhani has expressed his gratitude to the Iranian nation for their cooperation with a crisis task force set up to manage the nationw.
2020-03-31 17:40:47
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Ehsan Hadadi, Iran's first Olympic track and field medalist, is infected with coronavirus
The World Athletics has wished discus thrower Ehsan Hadadi success in his fight against the novel coronavirus infection. ";We've received word that Ir.
2020-03-30 18:00:12
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Iran begins use of plasma for COVID-19 patients
As the proportion of patients infected with COVID-19 continues to rise in Iran, Masih Daneshvari Hospital in Tehran is facilitating access to COVID-19.
2020-03-30 18:00:12
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Iran Frees Prisoners Amid Pandemic
Iranian authorities said they have extended the temporary releases of thousands of prisoners in an attempt to curb the spread of the new coronavirus i.
2020-03-30 06:40:25
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Covid-19 cases in Iran rise to 32,322, death toll hits 2,378
The US has once again extended a waiver allowing Iraq to import Iranian electricity and natural gas, but at the same time intensified its sanctions ag.
2020-03-27 16:10:34
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American Navy Veteran Held In Iran Requests Humanitarian Evacuation For Treatment
The family of an imprisoned U.S. navy veteran in Iran who was allowed to go on a medical furlough said on Wednesday that he has coronavirus (COVID-19).
2020-03-26 17:50:12
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Zoroastrians In India Send Second Relief Shipment To Iran
The New Delhi Parsi Association has sent its second relief cargo, including medicine and medical equipment, to coronavirus-hit Iran, the Islamic Revol.
2020-03-26 17:50:12
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'80 hours for 80mn campaign': Pressing US to ditch Iran sanctions amid outbreak
Amid a worldwide outcry against the United States' illegal and unilateral sanctions imposed on Iran, a popular campaign has been launched to pressure .
2020-03-26 17:50:12
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Iran Reports Record Number Of New COVID-19 Cases As Travel Ban Imposed
Stepping up its fight against the new coronavirus outbreak, Iran has begun banning people from leaving their cities and requiring those who are alread.
2020-03-26 17:50:12
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