TEHRAN – Iranian Transport and Urban Development Ministry, on Monday, handed over 51,230 affordable housing units to applicants under the framework of a program called National Housing Action Plan. The National Housing Action Plan aims to construct 400,000 small and medium-size apartments (70-100 square meters in size) across the country and particularly in Tehran, where […]
TEHRAN – Over 154 million tons (mt) of goods were transported through Iran’s roads in the first three months of the current Iranian calendar year (March 21-June 21) of which 6.5 million tons of basic goods were distributed from the country’s ports, according to the head of Iran Road Maintenance and Transportation Organization. “Some 62 […]
TEHRAN – Iran’s diplomatic mission to the European Union on Monday vehemently responded to recent remarks by NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg regarding Iran’s dealing with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) under the nuclear safeguards. The diplomatic mission, based in Brussels, capital of the European Union, made the remarks after Stoltenberg addressed Iran’s nuclear agreement and […]
TEHRAN –A total of 19 historical moveable properties in Khorasan Razavi province, have recently been inscribed on the national heritage list. The Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts announced the inscriptions on Wednesday in a letter to the governor-general of the northeastern province, CHTN reported. Ancient potteries, historical Quran manuscripts, wooden doors, tiles, and […]
TEHRAN – Iran claimed the title of the 4th Asian U21 Beach Volleyball Championships on Thursday. Iran 1 (Abolhassan Khakizadeh/Sina Shokati) defeated Thailand 1 (Phichakon Narathon/Phanuphong Thanan) 2-1 (17-21, 28-26, 15-7) in the gold medal match. Thailand 2 also defeated Thailand 3 in the bronze medal match. Iran2’s Amir Reza Zamani/Reza Naghibizadeh Shamili also participated […]
TEHRAN – Esteghlal football team defeated Persepolis 4-3 in penalty shootout in the Iran’s Hazfi Cup quarterfinals on Thursday. In a lackluster match held in Tehran’s Azadi Stadium, two teams played out a goalless draw after 120 minutes. In the penalty shootout, Esteghlal defeated their archrivals 4-3 and advanced to the semifinals. In Ahvaz, Foolad […]
TEHRAN – Iran and Russia are expected to play the most important role in reconstruction of Syria, despite Western attempts to cause friction between them, a Moscow-based expert says. “Russia and Iran are the most influential countries of Syria’s geopolitical landscape, and it is expected to play the main role in the post-conflict reconstruction phase, […]
TEHRAN – Iranian Agriculture Ministry, in collaboration with the Transport and Urban Development Ministry, has launched a program for constructing 5,903 housing units for its employees under the framework of the National Housing Action Plan. The construction of the mentioned units was started in a ceremony attended by the Transport and Urban Development Minister Mohammad […]
A trainer works with an Arabian horse during a horse beauty contest held in Ardabil, July 15, 2021. A selection of 120 animals from across Iran have been brought to the equestrian competition in the northwest Iranian city. Arabian horses are traditionally being trained in preparation for horse beauty contests.
TEHRAN –A restoration project has recently been completed on the UNESCO-registered Gonbad-e Qabus in the northern province of Golestan, the director of the World Heritage site has said. As a part of the project, pieces of wood flooring were installed inside the building to safeguard the interior from damage caused by visitors, CHTN quoted Abdolhamid […]
TEHRAN— July 17 marks the World Day for International Justice. The Day of International Criminal Justice is celebrated by honoring individuals working to advocate the fundamental human rights of victims affected by criminal acts. People also come together around the world to host events promoting international criminal justice and support for the International Criminal Court. […]
TEHRAN — In a meeting titled “Recent Developments in Afghanistan,” Deputy Foreign Minister Seyyed Rasoul Mousavi elaborated on the situation in Afghanistan, holding the United States chiefly responsible for the new emerging conflict in Afghanistan. Mousavi began by saying that in one of the reports that were sent to the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, […]
