Iranian nuclear chief denies cooperation with IAEA beyond Safeguards Agreements, NPT

Iran’s top nuclear official says the country is not offering cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) beyond customary boundaries.

Iranian rapper receives death sentence, later commuted to imprisonment: Report

Iranian rapper Toomaj Salehi, who was arrested for “provoking violence” during anti-government protests in Iran last year, received a primary death sentence, but the ruling was later commuted to imprisonment, a report says.

Iranian security forces respond to hostage crisis in Shiraz, kill assailant

Iranian security forces respond to a hostage crisis at a drug store in the province of Shiraz, setting the captives free unharmed and killing the assailant in the operation.

EU’s Borrel: Iran nuclear deal, talks important to US

Josep Borrell, the European Union Foreign Policy Chief says the Iran nuclear deal, JCPOA, protecting its structure and continuation of relevant constructive talks are significant to the EU.

Grape harvest in Greater Gazavieh, Iran’s Kuzestan Province

The grape harvest has started in early June in the Greater Gazavieh village in Karoon city in Iran’s Khuzestan Province and farmers there are doing it at their vineyards.

Iran’s UN mission: Israel responds only to logic of force, not dialog

The Iranian Permanent Mission to the United Nations condemns the Israeli regime’s acts of aggression against the Palestinian Jenin refugee camp, saying Tel Aviv only understands the logic of force, and not dialog or compromise.

Iran officially becomes member state of Shanghai Cooperation Organization

Iran’s membership at the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) is officially approved at a meeting of the politico-economic alliance.

Iran tourism: Lake turning pink

A “red tide” is overtaking the Maharlou Lake, in Iran’s southwest, rendering the scenery even more beautiful.

Minister: Iran to make 300 million dollars per annum by producing ethane

Minister: Iran to make 300 million dollars per annum by producing ethane

Expert: Europeans cannot reverse resolution that ended anti-Iran missile sanctions

An Iranian political commentator has said the European countries will not be able to reverse a resolution that has already been approved and ends the missile sanctions on Iran.

Sassanid statue back in Iran after 35 years

After 35 years, a Sassanid rock relief dating back 2,000 years has returned to Iran from the UK thanks to efforts and follow-up by the Iranian Ministries of Foreign Affairs and of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts.

Winds of up to 112 kmh hit the southeastern Iranian city of Zabol

The southeastern Iranian city of Zabol has been hit by strong winds of up to 112 kilometers per hour since early on Monday.

Iran warns France of “reprecussions” for hosting terror group meeting

Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman has warned the French government of "political and legal reprecussios" for hosting the gatheting of the anti-Iran terror group, Mojahedin Khalgh, MKO.

Advisor to Iran’s leader: Restoration of ties with Egypt highly important 

Ali Akbar Velayati, a senior advisor to Iran’s leader, has said restoration of diplomatic ties between the Islamic Republic and Egypt is highly important.

Iran seizes huge amounts of fuel from smugglers

The Iranian intelligence operatives have dismantled several cells involved in fuel smuggling in Iran’s southeast.

Iranian intelligence ministry thanks Albania for action against MKO

Iran’s Intelligence Ministry has in a statement thanked the Albanian government for taking action against the anti-Tehran Mojahedin Khalgh Organization terrorists.

Mohammad Marandi removed as vice president of Tehran Univ. 

Tehran University has removed Mohammad Marandi, an adviser to Iran’s nuclear negotiating team, as vice president for international affairs. 

Tabriz mayor honors top Iranian nano scientist

The mayor and members of the Islamic Council of the Iranian city of Tabriz honor Dr. Soodabeh Davaran, a professor of Tabriz University of Medical Sciences and a top scientist of the nano field, during Teknofest scientific event. Ms. Davaran has won several medals at different events including the European academy of inventors and a gold medal at the Teknofest festival.

Fishing at the Sangour Bridge, Khouzestan Province

The Sangour Bridge is located in Mo’ammareh Sangour Village, straddling the two counties of Abadan and Khorramshahr, in Iran’s Khouzestan Province. 

First direct flight from Tehran to Cairo to fly within 45 days

Iran’s Air Travel and Tourism Services Society says a first direct flight from Tehran to the Egyptian capital of Cairo will be established within a month and a half.

Iran is the victor in unequal fight with US: IRGC commander

The commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Navy says Iran is the victor in an unequal fight with the United States.

Police kill man who murdered cop in Iran’s southeast

Iranian police forces have killed a suspect who had earlier killed a police officer in Baft, in Iran’s southeastern Kerman Province, local officials say.

Albania says MKO not allowed to act against Iran from Albanian soil 

Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama says the MKO terrorist organization cannot use Albania’s territory as a launchpad for acting against Iran.

Iran, Russia set to strengthen law enforcement cooperation: Police chief

The commander of the Iranian Police Force says Iran and Russia are set to bolster cooperation in safeguarding sensitive state sites and fighting terrorism and drug trafficking.

Renowned Iranian singer Chavoshi reacts to desecration of Holy Qur’an in Sweden

Popular Iranian musician and singer Mohsen Chavoshi slams the burning of the Holy Qur’an in Sweden, saying the sacrilegious move is rooted in a failure to distort the divine book of Muslims.

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