Kish, Lyon ink MoU on academic coop.
TEHRAN, Dec. 13 (MNA) – University of Tehran’s Kish International Campus (KIC) and The Institut d’Etudes Politiques de Lyon (Lyon Institute of…
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Iran, Tunisia to boost tourism cooperation
TEHRAN, Dec. 13 (MNA) – Meeting Tunisia’s President Mohamed Beji Caid Essebsi, Head of Iran Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Organization stressed…
Rasht designated as UNESCO Creative City of gastronomy
The Iranian city of Rasht gets UNESCO’s recognition as one of the best places in the world as far as cookery is…
Average gas price soon under $2, lowest since recession
DALLAS (AP) — Gasoline is close to breaking below a key psychological barrier as drivers enjoy some of the cheapest pump prices…
Anti-war protesters blast David Cameron for launching airstrikes in Syria
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Hundreds of anti-war protesters blasted British Prime Minister David Cameron for launching airstrikes in Syria at a march through…
12th Iran Petrochemical Forum kicks off in Tehran
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The 12th Iran Petrochemical Forum (IPF) started work here in Tehran on Sunday as the country is seeking to…
Minister encourages foreign firms to open branches in Iran
Tehran, Dec 13, IRNA – Minister of Petroleum Bijan Zangeneh encouraged international companies to open representative offices in Tehran in partnership with…
Saudi Arabia, not Russia is a threat to UK – British politician
Left-wing British politician Ken Livingstone said on Thursday that Saudi Arabia, not Russia, poses a serious security threat to the UK. According…
Iran bracing for giant leap in petchem industry
Tehran, Dec 13, IRNA – Minister of Petroleum Bijan Zangeneh said Iran is planning a giant leap in its petrochemical industry following…
Zarif: Iran to enter fresh post-sanctions era
Tehran, Dec 13, IRNA – Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said Iran is on the verge of entering the era of post-sanctions…
First planeload of Syrian refugees arrives in Canada
After months of promises and weeks of preparation, the first Canadian government planeload of Syrian refugees landed in Toronto on Thursday, aboard…
Iran reiterates diplomacy as only solution to Syria crisis
A senior Iranian official has reiterated Tehran’s stance on the necessity for resolving the crisis in Syria through a political approach that respects…
Iran, Gorgia transit route can connect Persian Gulf to Black Sea: Veep
Ashgabat, Dec 12, IRNA – Iran and Georgia transit route can connect the Persian Gulf to the Black Sea, Iranian First Vice…
Donald Trump is a disgrace to his country, says billionaire Saudi prince
Alwaleed bin Talal exchanges angry views with US presidential hopeful after call to ban Muslims from entering US A prominent Saudi billionaire…
Syrian army destroys terrorist ‘Lifeline’ to Turkey in Aleppo province
The Syrian army has continued its “swift” and “precise” offensive in the key province of Aleppo, freeing more villages, destroying terrorists and…
Iran voices concerns of climate, war-hit countries
Tehran, Dec 13, IRNA – Vice president and head of the Department of Environment said Tehran expects that condition of the countries…
Iran ready to help resolve Turkey-Russia tensions: First VP
Iran’s First Vice President Es’haq Jahangiri says the recent escalation of tensions between Moscow and Ankara over Turkey’s downing of a Russian…
Washington could ‘Cut a deal with Daesh in Afghanistan to counter Russia’
Should Daesh strengthen its presence in Afghanistan, the United States could find common ground with the terrorist group, also known as ISIL,…
Gambia president declares country Islamic Republic
Gambia’s President Yahya Jammeh declared on Saturday his formerly secular country an Islamic republic. MOSCOW (Sputnik) — Gambia’s population of 1.8 million people is…
Sweden keen on environmental cooperation with Iran
Tehran, Dec 12, IRNA – Minister of Enterprise and Innovation of Sweden Mikael Damberg on Saturday expressed his country’s readiness for environmental…
Zarif: Precise supervisions over JCPOA leave no place for doubts
Tehran, Dec 12, IRNA – Mohammad-Javad Zarif who is has appointed a team to supervise present and future claims on Joint Comprehensive…
Iran arrests main culprit behind 2014 attack
Iran has arrested a main culprit behind last year’s killing of three security forces in the southeastern Sistan and Baluchestan Province. Security forces launched…
Ayatollah Sistani: Iraq gov’t should not tolerate infringement of sovereignty
Tehran, Dec 11, IRNA – Iraq’s top Shia cleric, Grand Ayatollah Ali Sistani, called on the government on Friday to show ‘no…
Daesh in their midst? Iran warns of Terrorist infiltration of Syria talks
The good news: Syrian opposition groups have signed a tentative statement to establish peace talks for ending the Syrian crisis. The bad…
Russia, Iraq engaged in ‘Advanced’ counterterrorism cooperation – Lavrov
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said that Russia is providing Iraq with assistance in the military-technical sphere. MOSCOW (Sputnik) — Russia considers Iraq…
Suspected Boko Haram suicide bombers kill 8 in Cameroon
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Eight people were killed and 21 wounded in a suspected suicide bombing by Boko Haram early on Friday morning…
Oil drops to new 7-year lows
The international prices of oil have hit fresh 7-year lows in what appears to be a result of growing oversupply concerns. US…
Roots of violence examined in Supreme Leader’s letter to European youth: Cleric
Tehran, Dec 11, IRNA – Tehran Interim Friday Prayer Leader Hojjatoleslam Kazem Seddiqi said that Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei’s letter to the…
‘When Sanam Cried’ crowned best film award in Portugal
TEHRAN, Dec. 10 (MNA) – The Caminhos Film Festival in Portugal has awarded Iranian movie ‘When Sanam Cried’ with the Best Film…
Tehran will continue support to effective Yemeni-Yemeni dialogue
Tehran, Dec 10, IRNA – Deputy Foreign Minister for Arab-Africa Affairs Hossein Amir-Abdollahian said on Thursday that Tehran will continue encouraging effective…
DFM: JCPOA exemplary model for Iran’s interaction with int’l community
Kuala Lumpur, Dec 10, IRNA – Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Asia and Pacific Affairs Ebrahim Rahimpour in his keynote speech at…
Terrorists are not Muslims: Ayatollah Kharrazi
Qom, Dec 10, IRNA – Those who are committing crimes and treacheries in the name of Islam and Prophet Mohammad (PBUH), are…
Millions mark Prophet’s passing anniversary in Mashhad
Millions of Muslims have gathered in Iran’s holy city of Mashhad to mark the passing anniversary of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and martyrdom…
Iran, Finland discuss scientific cooperation
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Ministers from Iran and Finland explored avenues for the promotion of mutual cooperation in science and technology. Iranian Minister…
Leader’s letter welcomed at Sofia Intl. Book Fair
TEHRAN, Dec. 09 (MNA) – Visitors of the Sofia International Book Fair warmly welcomed the Bulgarian translation of the Leader’s second letter…
China, Iran to cooperate on hand-made rug
TEHRAN, Dec. 09 (MNA) – The head of China Tibetan Carpet Association has visited Iran National Carpet Center (INCC) to facilitate introduction…
Iran, Germany negotiate to launch air hospital
TEHRAN, Dec. 09 (MNA) – Iran is attending the 32nd International Conference of the Red Cross and Red Crescent during which negotiations…
Petition to ban Trump for anti-Muslim remarks gains over 26,500 signatures
A petition to ban US presidential candidate Donald Trump from the United Kingdom over his allegedly anti-Muslim rhetoric has gained over 26,500…
Iran intends to buy Russia’s T-90 tanks
Brig. Gen. Ahmad Reza Pourdastan, the commander of Iran’s Army Ground Force, said that Iran has plans to buy Russia-developed T-90 tanks…
Gazprom, Iran working on gas exchange operations for Armenia gas supplies
The Russian energy giant Gazprom is in talks with Iran over gas exchange operations for gas supplies to Armenia, CEO Alexey Miller…