TEHRAN – September 7 has been named World Clean Air Day, and this year’s slogan is “Clean Air for Blue Skies”, which emphasizes the health aspects of air pollution, especially considering the COVID-19 pandemic. The 2021 theme for the International Day of Clean Air for blue skies focuses on prioritizing the need for healthy air […]

TEHRAN – Setting high tariffs and complicated visa issuance procedures for Iranian businessmen by the Iraqi government has been negatively affecting the Islamic Republic’s exports to the Arab neighbor, a member of the Iran-Iraq Joint Chamber of Commerce board of directors said. “Iraq has imposed severe restrictions on issuing visas to Iranian businessmen and has […]

TEHRAN- The value of export from South Khorasan province, in the east of Iran, rose 40 percent during the first five months of the current Iranian calendar year (March 21-August 22), as compared to the same period of time in the past year, according to a provincial official. Hassan Rahimizadeh, the director-general of the province’s […]

TEHRAN – The Iran national football team’s win against Syria in the 2022 World Cup Qualifiers was a good result but not the best performance. The ‘Persian Leopards’ defeated Syria 1-0 at Azadi Stadium on Thursday. However, the way the team played failed to impress the Iranian experts, football media, and the fans. Dragan Skocic’s […]

TEHRAN – The Iranian Foreign Ministry said on Monday that the blockade of the Panjshir Valley in northern Kabul by the Taliban contravenes international law and humanitarian law. The ministry reiterated Tehran’s position that there is only a political solution to the issues surrounding the Panjshir Valley. “There is only political solution to Panjshir and […]

TEHRAN – Managing Director of Iran’s Persian Gulf Mining and Metal Industries Special Economic Zone (PGSEZ) has said the necessary infrastructure including water, electricity, and natural gas supplies have been provided in the region and the zone is ready for attracting investment. As IRNA reported, Hassan Khalaj Tehrani said in recent years, PGSEZ has laid […]

TEHRAN – The University of Qom has hosted an online preparatory session in preparation for an international conference on international law and armed conflicts in the region that will be held in mid-October. During the 5th pre-session of online conference on international law and armed conflicts in the region, entitled “Upheaval in Afghanistan and International […]

TOKYO – Iran delegation came 13th in the 2020 Paralympic Games with a total of 12 gold medals. The Iranian para athletes won historic 12 gold medals as well as 11 silvers and one bronze. Iran sent 62 athletes to Tokyo in 10 sports. The Persians finished 15th in 2016 with 24 medals after winning […]

TEHRAN – Fereydoun Abbasi, former head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI), has backed the appointment of Mohammad Eslami as the new IAEO chief, calling him a competent person. In an order on August 29, President Ebrahim Raisi appointed Eslami as vice president and chief of AEOI, replacing Ali Akbar Salehi who served […]

TEHRAN – Iranian shot putter Sajad Mohammadian won a silver medal at the 2020 Paralympic Games on Saturday. He won the silver in the men’s shot put – F61 with a throw of 14.88 meters. Gold medal was won by Briton Aled Davies who threw 15.33 meters. The bronze medal went to Kuwait’s Faisal Sorour […]

TEHRAN — In a telephone conversation between Wang Yi and Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian on Friday, the Chinese foreign minister emphasized implementation of previous plans such as the 25-year Iran-China partnership, suggesting that the cooperation plan must be broadened. The chief Chinese diplomat also said the global community has no solution to bullying […]

TOKYO – The Iranian women have been amazing so far at the 2020 Paralympic Games with three gold medal they have won in three disciplines. They have written their names in the Paralympics history book. Archer Zahra Nemati ended Iranian women’s title drought by winning a gold medal in the women’s individual recurve W1/W2 in […]