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Minister: Iran and Saudi Arabia resume trade ties

Iran’s minister of industry, mines and trade says Tehran and Riyadh have started their trade ties after their recent agreement to normalize relations, adding the two neighbors have kicked off trade exchanges.

Kazakh prime minister to visit Tehran on Wednesday 

Kazakhstan’s prime minister Ali Kahn Ismailov is going to visit Tehran on Wednesday for talks with Iranian officials over a range of bilateral and regional issues.

Spring nature of Chalus Mountains, northern Iran

More than one month into the spring, forest trees are blossoming and leafing out in the heights of Chalus, in the northern Iranian province of Mazandaran.

Deputy UN chief says talks with Iran FM on humanitarian issues ‘constructive’

UN Under-Secretary for Humanitarian Affairs Martin Griffiths says he has held “constructive talks” with Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian on a range of topics, including the anti-Iran sanctions and the crisis in Afghanistan.

Iranian-Armenians mark “Armenian Genocide” anniversary in Tehran

A group of Iranian-Armenians have held a memorial marking the anniversary of “the Armenian Genocide” by the Ottoman Empire during World War One.

High-ranking Russian delegation to visit Iran, discuss economic, energy ties

An Iranian deputy oil minister says a high-ranking Russian delegation will visit Iran to discuss bilateral economic and energy ties.

Iran defense chief in Russia to join four-way meeting on Syria-Turkey ties

Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Mohammad Reza Gharaei Ashtiani is in the Russian capital, Moscow, to join a quadrilateral meeting aimed at securing the normalization of ties between Syria and Turkey.

Inverted tulips adorn western Iranian fields

Inverted tulips are among the most unique species of indigenous flowers and plants in mountainous areas of Iran and give a beautiful and rare natural look to the highlands of Manesht in the western Iranian province of Ilam in the spring.

Official: Huge numbers of Iranian nurses migrating to foreign countries 

Iranian nurses are migrating to the UAE, Kuwait, Oman and Europe. That’s according to the head of Iran’s Nurse House, Mohammad Sharifi Moghaddam.

Iran’s petrochemical industry projected to grow 3 tons in production

The CEO of the National Iranian Company of Petrochemical Industries has predicted a substantial increase in the capacity of the sector.

Canola fields turn gold as key oil plants flower in Arak, central Iran

One month into spring in Iran, the canola fields in the central city of Arak are shining bright.

Russian ambassador: Tehran, Moscow working on long-term inclusive cooperation agreement

Russia’s ambassador to Tehran says Iran and Russia are working on a long-term agreement that covers all aspects of cooperation between the two countries.

Iran has first female sea captain  

An Iranian woman, who previously grabbed the attention of media and state officials as the first female seafarer of Iran, has made history this time around after being promoted to the rank of naval captain.

Perspolis defeat Estaghlal in 100th derby of Iran’s capital Tehran 

Persepolis football team on Sunday afternoon defeated Esteghlal 1-0 in Iran’s Professional League (IPL) at Tehran’s Azadi Stadium.

Police: 116 killed in road crashes during Eid ul-Fitr holiday in Iran 

The commander of Iran’s traffic police for roads says driving accidents have killed 116 people during the Eid ul-Fitr holiday.

Saudi airline requests three weekly flights between Iran, Saudi Arabia: Minister

Iran’s minister of roads and urban development says Saudi Arabia has requested that three flights be scheduled weekly between Iran and Saudi Arabia.

Athletes join Locho wrestling completion in Iran’s Mazandaran

Athletes in Iran’s northern province of Mazandarean have joined a competition of Locho wrestling, a traditional field of Pahlavani sports practiced in the region.

Iran says US seeks to sow discord among regional countries, sell weapons

The spokesman for the Iranian foreign ministry says the recent comments by the US Secretary of State about Washington’s attempts to disrupt Iran’s military programs are made with the purpose of keeping up the marketing of American weapons.

Lightning sets fire to parts of Meighan desert wetland in central Iran

Parts of Meighan Wetland in Iran’s central deserts have been hit by fire following a crash of thunder in the area.

Iran agrees creation of interest section in Albania through Turkey

The Islamic Republic of Iran has agreed to the creation of its interest section in Albania through Turkey.

Iran Leader: Israel losing deterrent power increasingly thanks to Palestinian resistance

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has reiterated that the decline of Israel is gaining more speed each day, and that the Zionist regime is “obviously” losing its deterrent power thanks to the Palestinian nation’s firm resistance.

“Jing Jelang” – Baluchestan Shoes for the Wealthy

“When the rich people in Baluchestan society wore these traditional shoes, they were called Jing jelang because of the noise they made while walking.”

Iran tourism: Izeh, city of ancient stone inscriptions, rock-carvings

The historical background of the city of Izeh, located in the southwestern Iranian province of Khuzestan, goes back to the Elamite period (3000 - 323 BC).

The Leader urges three branches of Iran govt. to join hands in face of problems, warns of enemy new tactics

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has urged the heads of the three branches of the Iranian government to closely work together and pave the way for one another to address the country’s woes.

Iranians join Eid al-Fitr prayers en masse, mark end of Ramadan

Millions of Iranians turn out en masse at mosques and shrines to join Eid al-Fitr prayers countrywide, celebrating the conclusion of 30 days of dawn-to-sunset fasting during the holy month Ramadan.

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