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Iran, India discuss regional, int’l developments
Tehran, March 29, IRNA – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and his Indian counterpart Subrahmanyam Jaishankar reviewed the latest conditions of bilateral, as well as regional and international developments.
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Zarif: Some countries not happy with Iran-Afghanistan ties
Tehran, March 29, IRNA – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif described the efforts made by some countries and movements to tarnish Iran-Afghanistan relations as indication of their dissatisfaction.
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Iran to establish joint transport firms with foreign countries
Tehran, March 29, IRNA – Iran’s Road and Urban Development Minister Mohammad Eslami said on Monday that agreements have been signed with foreign countries to establish joint rail transport firms.
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COVID19 claims 81 lives in Iran over past 24 hours: official
Tehran, March 29, IRNA – 81 more Iranians have died from the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) over the past 24 hours bringing the total deaths to 62,478, Iran's Health Ministry spokeswoman Sima Sadat Lari said on Monday.
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Production of handwoven carpet rises 34%
Tehran, March 29, IRNA – Head of Iran’s Nation Carpet Center Farahnaz Rafe’ said on Monday that handwoven production saw 34-percent increase in the first 10 months of last Persian year (March 20, 2020-January 21, 2021).
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Zarif meets CICA executive
Tehran, March 29, IRNA – Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif met on Monday the Executive Director of The Conference on Interaction and Confidence-Building Measures in Asia (CICA) Kairat Sarybay in the sidelines of the Heart of Asia conference in Tajikistan.
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It’s enough if the US adheres to its own words: Envoy
Tehran, March 29, IRNA – Iran’s Ambassador to Russia said on Monday that it was enough if those in power in the United States adhered only to their own words.
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US sanctions only obstacle on expansion of Iran-Europe trade: Iranian official
Tehran, March 29, IRNA – A senior official in Iran’s Trade Promotion Organization said on Monday that the country had a great capacity in export of goods and services to European Union if US sanctions were removed.
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Iran, China to cooperate on fighting COVID-19: official
Tehran, March 29, IRNA - Head of Iran's Health Ministry Public Relations Office Kianoush Jahanpour said on Monday that Iran and China would cooperate on healthcare, including fighting the COVID-19, based on the cooperation document signed.
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Iran-China partnership could be a model for other countries: Envoy
Islamabad, March 29, IRNA – Iran’s Ambassador to Pakistan Mohammad Hosseini said that Iran-China 25-year cooperation program signed on Sunday could serve as a model for similar partnerships with other countries.
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Comprehensive cooperation document with China a model for other countries: Iran envoy
Islamabad, March 29, IRNA -- Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran to Pakistan says strategic comprehensive cooperation document between Iran and China could become a model for long-term bilateral or multilateral cooperation with Iran for other countries.
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IRGC kills one, arrests another terrorist in SW Iran
Ahvaz, March 29, IRNA – Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) announced on Sunday evening that its forces have clashed with a terror team in Khuzestan province in southwest of the country.
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Iran’s goal is to establish sustainable peace in Afghanistan, says Zarif
Tehran, March 28, IRNA – Iran’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Mohammad Javad Zarif said upon arrival in Dushanbe, Tajikistan, that Iran’s goal is to help establishment of a sustainable peace in Afghanistan and putting an end to the clashes there.
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Iran says UK recent incidents should be seriously dealt with
Tehran, March 28, IRNA – Spokesman of Iran’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs Saeed Khatibzadeh said on Sunday evening that Iran hopes that the claimers of human rights will seriously deal with the violent suppression of the protesters by UK police in Bristol.
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Supreme Leader pardons, commutes prison terms of convicts
Tehran, March 28, IRNA – Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has pardoned or commuted the sentences of 1,849 Iranian convicts on the occasion of Farvadin 12 (April 1), the Islamic Republic Day and 15th of Shaban which marks the birthday of the 12th Shiite Imam Mahdi (AS).
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Iranian diplomat condoles demise of Pakistan National Library chief
Islamabad, March 28, IRNA -- Cultural Counselor of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Pakistan has expressed deep sorrow over the demise of Syed Ghayyur Hussain Shah, Director General of National Library of Pakistan.
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Alborz Province in Nowruz holidays
Haft-Sin tables are traditionally decorated in the Persian festival of Nowruz to welcome the New Year. Haft-Sin (Seven S’s) is a collection of seven certain objects whose names start with a /s/ sound in Persian and each symbolizes a positive idea. Alborz Province, Iran. March 28, 2021. IRNA/Moosa Korehei
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Urmia Lake revitalization plan by releasing Ghale Chay Dam's water
The water release plan of dams in the provinces is implemented to provide water and revitalize Urmia Lake. Accordingly, 10 million cubic meters of water releases from Ghale Chay Dam to Urmia Lake on Sunday. Tabriz, northwestern Iran. March 28, 2021. IRNA/ Maryam Yousefi
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Tabriz Sa'at Tower goes dark in Earth Hour
Sa'at Tower also known as Tabriz Municipality Palace in Tabriz went dark for one hour on Saturday night to observe World Earth Hour. Earth Hour is a worldwide movement organized by the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF). It is held annually to encourage individuals, communities, and businesses to turn off non-essential electric lights for one hour, from 8:30 p.m. to 9:30 pm on a specific day towards the end of March, as a symbol of commitment to the planet. Tabriz, northwestern Iran. March 28, 2021. IRNA/ Seyed Kazem Yousefi
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Iran's globally registered handicrafts cities, villages
Tehran, March 28, IRNA – Iran has globally registered 11 cities and three villages under their native handicrafts during past six years, making the country a world leader in registering local productions.
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Azarbaijan Museum in second COVID-19 Nowruz
The Museum of Azarbaijan, known as the second archaeological museum of Iran after the National Museum, has displayed historical and artistic artifacts from the pre-Islamic and Islamic eras. Tabriz, northwestern Iran. March 28, 2021. IRNA/ Seyed Kazem Yousefi
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Ganj-Ali Khan bath in Kerman, Iran
Ganj-Ali Khan Historical Complex, including a magnificent bathhouse with the same name, is one of the most wonderful historical sites in Iran's southeast Kerman Province. The complex included a school, a square, a caravanserai, a bathhouse, an Ab Anbar (water reservoir), a mint, a mosque, and a bazaar. Kerman, Iran, March 28, 2021. IRNA/Aboozar Ahmadizadeh
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Happiness Carnival in Hamedan, Iran
The photo album depicts Happiness Nowruz Carnival in Hamedan Province, Iran. The Carnival performs different programs in Hamadan city's main streets to create happiness for travelers and citizens. Hamedan Province, Iran, March 28, 2021. IRNA/ Adel Bakhoda
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Corona claims 89 lives in Iran over past 24 hours: official
Tehran, March 28, IRNA – 89 more Iranians have died from the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) over the past 24 hours bringing the total deaths to 62,397, Iran's Health Ministry spokeswoman Sima Sadat Lari said on Sunday.
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FM Zarif to visit Tajikistan for "Heart of Asia" summit
Tehran, March 28, IRNA – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif is to pay a visit to Tajikistan in the coming days to attend the "Heart of Asia" summit, the spokesman of Iran’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs Saeed Khatibzadeh said on Sunday.
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North-South Corridor an alternative for Suez Canal: Iran envoy
Moscow, March 28, IRNA – Iran's Ambassador to Russia Kazem Jalali said on Sunday that the necessity of completing the International North–South Transport Corridor (INSTC) has once again been highlighted by the large container ship blocking Suez Canal, resulting in over 9 billion dollars of daily loss for the global economy.
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Registration of Iran parliament by-elections starts in Iran
Tehran, March 28, IRNA --- Candidates can now register for the next Iranian parliamentary by-elections at 6 electoral districts.
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Iris flower in northwestern Iran heralds spring time
In late winter, the "Iris flower" grows in the foothills of the mountains to say spring is coming. In the springtime, the flower known as "the flower of spring" in local languages covers the landscape in northwestern Iran. Ardebil, Iran. March 28, 2021. IRNA.
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Iran-China document: A comprehensive cooperation
Tehran, March 28, IRNA – Managing Director of the Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA) Mohammad Reza Norouzpour in an article in Tehran-based "IRAN" newspaper on Sunday reviewed different aspects of the document on comprehensive cooperation which was signed Saturday between Iran and China, describing it as "not a deal but a road-map for future partnerships".
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Iran cooperating with regional countries in horse racing
Tehran, March 28, IRNA – Iran's Equestrian Federation said on Sunday that Iran is working with Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Russia, Turkey and a number of other regional countries to establish a ground route for moving horses in a bid to increase chances of holding regional horse racing events.