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IRNA martyrs commemorated
Tehran, Feb 28, IRNA – Managing Director of the Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA) Mohammad Reza Norouzpour and Deputy Minister of Culture and Education of the Foundation for Martyrs and Veterans Affairs Major-General Yaghoub Soleimani on Sunday pay homage to Iranian martyrs at IRNA headquarters.
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Iran reacts to recent stances of US, E3
Tehran, Feb 28, IRNA - Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh on Sunday evening reacted to the recent stances of US, E3 on Joint comprehensive plan of action (JCPOA) and Resolution 2231.
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Mosques' networks successful during COVID-19 pandemic: Iran min
Tehran, Feb 28, IRNA - Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance Seyyed Abbas Salehi said on Sunday that cultural and artistic centers of mosques in Iran have articulated appropriate networks during coronavirus pandemic.
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New generation of IR2M, IR6 centrifuges to be installed at Fordow facilities: MP
Tehran, Feb 28, IRNA - Head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran Ali Akbar Selahi has briefed the parliament on the process of installing new generations of IR2M and IR6 centrifuges in Fordow and Natanz facilities, a lawmaker said here on Sunday.
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Pres Rouhani to inaugurate 3 oil, petrochemical projects on Monday
Tehran, Feb 28, IRNA – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani will inaugurate three oil and petrochemical projects worth $5.6 billion on Monday.
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Iran condemns US forces aggression in eastern Syria: FM spox
Tehran, Feb 28, IRNA - Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh on Sunday strongly condemned the illegal and aggressive attacks by the US forces on areas in eastern Syria.
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Final game of Iranian Boxing League
Lorestan’s Persian Gulf Polymer team became the champions of the Iranian Boxing League. Arak, Iran, February 28, 2021. IRNA/Ali Karimi.
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Iraq to pay arrears as part of contract with Iran
Tehran, Feb 28, IRNA – Iranian Energy Minister Reza Ardakanian said on Sunday that Iraq will pay arrears as part of the contract with Iran.
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Turkey should prevent terror groups from entering Iran: Foreign Ministry
Tehran, Feb 28, IRNA – Iran’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs urged Turkey on Sunday to take serious measures to prevent terrorist groups from entering Iran.
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Iranian wrestlers grab 8 medals in Ukraine
Tehran, Feb 28, IRNA – Iranian wrestlers snatched 8 medals at an International tournament held in Ukraine.
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Iran’s military power unignorable in world: Cmdr
Tehran, Feb 28, IRNA – Deputy commander of the Iranian Army for Coordination Admiral Habibollah Sayyari said on Sunday that Iran has managed to domestically create a defensive power, which is totally calculable and unignorable in the world.
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Iran appreciates China for donating COVID-19 vaccine
Tehran, Feb 28, IRNA – Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh on Sunday thanked China for donating 250,000 doses of COVID-19 vaccines.
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Iran-Russia trade on right track: Envoy
Moscow, Feb 28, IRNA – Iran's Ambassador in Moscow Kazem Jalali said on Sunday in a meeting with Iranian traders residing in Russia that the trade between Iran and Russia reached a noticeable amount in 2020, hoping that the trade balance will become positive in the coming years.
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Tehran warns IAEA against possible anti-Iran resolution: Iran nuclear chief
Tehran, Feb 28, IRNA – Head of Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) Ali Akbar Salehi said on Sunday that if a resolution is issued by the Board of Governors of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) against Iran, Tehran will have a proper reaction.
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Iran’s Foreign Ministry summons Turkish ambassador
Tehran, Feb 28, IRNA – Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Iran summoned the ambassador of Turkey in Tehran over the Turkish interior minister’s remarks about the presence of the PKK elements in Iran.
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Pakistan, India joint statement an important step towards peace: Iran
Tehran, Feb 28, IRNA – Iran's Foreign Ministry Spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh on Sunday welcomed a joint ceasefire statement by Pakistan and India and described it as an important step towards peace and stability in South Asia.
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Rouhani calls for honoring Iran's rights to join global economy
Tehran, Feb 28, IRNA – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani called on international community to respect Iran's rights to join global economy in a bid to develop non-oil exports.
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Spring blossoms in winter time; Northern Iran
Early blossoms of trees in Gilan province, Iran, in February and March may bring about big losses for farmers because winter is yet to finish in the freezing weather of the province. Rasht, Iran, February 28, 2021. IRNA/Mojtaba Mohammadi.
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COVID-19 claims 93 lives in past 24 hours in Iran: Official
Tehran, Feb 28, IRNA – Some 93 more Iranians have died from the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) over the past 24 hours bringing the total deaths to 60,073, Iran's Health Ministry spokeswoman Sima Sadat Lari said on Sunday.
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Iran capable of vaccinating 20m people a month: Official
Tehran, Feb 28, IRNA – Iran's Deputy Health Minister Alireza Raisi ensured on Sunday that there was no concerns on fast vaccination as the country's health network has capability to vaccine 20 million people a month.
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Iranian COVID-19 vaccine undergoes clinical test
Tehran, Feb 28, IRNA – Razi Institute COV-Pars coronavirus vaccine which is the first injected-inhaled recombinant corona protein undergoes clinical test by two volunteers receiving the first dose.
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Exports to Iraq via Mehran cross-border customs office exceed $ 464m
Ilam, Feb 28, IRNA – Iran's exports to Iraq via Mehran cross-border customs office in the western Ilam province reached 907,000 tons worth $464 million over the past 11 months.
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Prospects of Iran-Saudi relations dependent on JCPOA fate: ex-ambassador
Tehran, Feb 28, IRNA – Iran’s former ambassador to Lebanon and Jordan Ahmad Dastmalchian said that Prospects of Tehran-Riyadh relations are dependent on Tehran-Washington ties and the fate of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action.
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Iran to hold int'l competition to commemorate champion Siamand Rahman
Tehran, Feb 28, IRNA – Iran is to hold an international para-weight lifting grand prix competitions aiming to commemorate two-time Iranian Paralympic champion Siamand Rahman who passed away last year, the head of Iran National Pralympic Committee said.
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Iran ready to assist Iraq in security affairs: Ambassador
Baghdad, Feb 28, IRNA – Iran's Ambassador to Iraq Iraj Masjedi said here on Sunday in an interview with Iraq’s Kurdish TV channel Rudav that Tehran is ready for assisting Iraq in security affairs, if needed.
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Iran rules out alleged discrimination against ethnic groups
Tehran, Feb 28, IRNA - Iran on Sunday ruled out alleged discrimination against ethnic groups, saying that the Government respects equal citizen rights of all ethnicities.
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Iran's ceaseless efforts to get its frozen assets
Tehran, Feb 28, IRNA - A new chapter has been opened for Iran to pave the way for liberating its frozen assets following consultations have been made to urge South Korea, Japan, Iraq and Oman to unlock Iranian money.
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Tehran-Baghdad need to strengthen diplomatic ties
Tehran, Feb 28, IRNA – Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein visited Tehran for the second time in a month indicating new developments in the region and the need for both Iran and Iraq to strengthen diplomatic ties and closer cooperation.
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Jask Free Trade Zone serves as safe int'l link
Bandar Abbas, Feb 28, IRNA – Governor-General of Hormuzgan Province said on Sunday that Jask Free Trade Zone serves as important international link for Iran, adding that capacities of Makran Coast are useful for foreign trade.
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Honoring commitments, simple way for US to return to JCPOA: Envoy
New York, Feb 28, IRNA – Honoring commitments is the simple way for the United States to return to the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, Iran's Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations Majid Takht Ravanchi has said in an interview.