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Analyst: Raisi Monday visit to Oman focused on economic cooperation

An Oman affairs expert says the Monday visit by Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi to Oman appears to be focused on economic affairs and expansion of ties between the two countries.

Albaloo Polo: Delicious Persian Dish with Sour Cherries

Albaloo Polo (pilau with sour cherries) is not only one of the most famous foods in Shiraz in southern Iran, but is also a popular dish commonly served in formal parties.

“UN sanctions rapporteur’s Iran visit step forward, but won’t lead to removal of bans”

An international affairs expert says the new report on Iran by UN Special Rapporteur on Unilateral Coercive Measures Alena Douhan is a “step forward”, but this does mean it could lead to any change in the behavior of the United States and its unilateral sanctions.

Iran tourism: Largest expo of classic cars in Tehran

The largest exhibition of classic and antique cars was held in Tehran. The exhibition was organized by Motorcycling and Automobile Federation of Iran in Azadi Complex in the Iranian capital.

Iran, Oman agree to revive natural gas export deal

Iran and Oman have agreed to revive a deal for natural gas exports to the latter and jointly develop Hengam natural gas field in the Strait of Hormuz in the Persia Gulf.

EU top diplomat warns of more delay in Vienna talks

European Union Foreign Policy Chief Josep Borrell has warned of more delay in resuming the Vienna talks over the revival of the Iran nuclear deal.

Iran Covid death toll unchanged in third day in a row

Iran’s daily Covid death toll has remained unchanged for a third day in a row. The Iranian health ministry figures on Saturday showed that 9 people had died of the virus in the past 24 hours.

Iranian ambassador to Muscat: Raisi’s visit to Oman can expand ties

Iran’s Ambassador to Oman says the Iranian president’s visit to the Persian Gulf sultanate will create new potentials to strengthen bilateral ties.

Iranian lawmaker calls Raisi’s visit to Oman “strategic”

A member of the Iranian Parliament’s National Security and Foreign Policy Commission has said the upcoming visit of President Ebrahim Raisi to Oman is strategic.

Iranian Foreign Ministry says Tehran to pursue right to Hirmand water thru legal ways

Spokesman for the Iranian Foreign Ministry Saeed Khatibzadeh says Tehran will pursue the restoration of its right to the water of Hirmand River along the Afghanistan border through legal channels.

Fire erupts at holy shrine of Imam Reza in Mashhad

A fire broke out at a section of the holy shrine of Imam Reza, the eighth Shia Imam, in the northeastern Iranian city of Mashhad, but it was quickly extinguished.

Iran’s Raisi due in Oman for talks on closer neighborly cooperation

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi is set to make an official visit to neighboring Oman early next week for talks with the Sultanate’s top authorities on issues of bilateral interest, mainly economic cooperation.

President Raisi visits Tehran Intl. Book Fair

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has made an unannounced visit to the Tehran International Book Fair.

Hezbollah leader: Nobody should pin hopes on UN or Arab League

The secretary general of Lebanon’s resistance movement Hezbollah has said the Palestinian people have realized that they should no longer wait for the Arab League or the United Nations to resolve the Palestine crisis.

Mexican ambassador to Tehran names Shahnameh as his favorite Iranian book

The Mexican ambassador to Tehran has said he loves the epic Persian poems in the Shahnameh and expressed hope all people not just in Mexico but in all Spanish-speaking countries can read it.

Iran FM says Tehran serious about lasting deal in Vienna talks

Iran’s Foreign Minister, Hossein Amir Abdollahian says Tehran is serious about reaching a strong and lasting deal in the Vienna talks over the revival of the Iran nuclear deal.

Iranian military vehicle catches fire near Tehran

Tehran’s deputy governor has said that a road crash involving a military vehicle on a suburb of the Iranian capital caused a fire, ruling out any sabotage.

Covid kills 9 in past day in Iran

The number of Covid deaths in Iran on Friday remained unchanged compared to Thursday with the Health Ministry figures showing 9 people to have died of the disease in the past 24 hours.

Raisi offers special gift to parents of Iranian quadruplets

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has offered a parcel of land to the parents of newly born quadruplets in the city of Salmas, West Azarbaijan Province, as part of the government plans to encourage population growth.

IRGC chief: Iran’s nation always foils never-ending US plots

The chief commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) says the United States never stops hatching plots against Iran, but the great Iranian nation has thwarted all the conspiracies through vigilance.

Iran FM invited to New Delhi

Indian foreign minister has invited his Iranian counterpart to visit New Delhi for talks over issues of mutual concern as well as regional and international developments.

Death toll from recent hostage crisis in W Iran reaches six

The death toll from a recent hostage drama in Iran’s western city of Ilam has reached six, as one of the individuals injured in the incident succumbs to his wounds.

Yemen Ansarullah leader: We won’t let US make decisions for us

The leader of Yemen’s Ansarullah movement says Yemenis will not allow the US to make decisions for them.

‘17 Taliban members killed in ambush in northern Afghanistan’

The spokesman of Afghanistan’s National Resistance Front (NRF) says 17 Taliban members have been killed in an ambush by the movement’s forces in the province of Panjshir, in the latest escalation between the two sides in around nine months.

Iranian President Raisi unveils new satelite

Iran’s President Ebrahim Raisi has unveiled the country’s new satellite dubbed OrumSat in the northwestern city of Orumia.

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