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Tehran waives PCR test requirement for Iranian pilgrims returning home

Iran has canceled the requirement for Iranian pilgrims to have a negative Covid-19 test result upon returning home from holy shrines in Iraq.

No blue cities as Iran grapples with sixth Covid-19 wave

The spread of a new variant of the coronavirus known as Omicron has pushed up the number of Iranian cities declared Covid-19 red zones to 247 with no blue (very low risk) cities left in the country.

Fajr Film Festival: “Mehdi’s Position”, “The Grassland” and “The Last Snow” win main awards

The closing ceremony of the 40th Fajr Film Festival was held in the presence of the filmmakers contesting the competition on Friday night in Milad Tower in Tehran. The films of “Mehdi’s Position”, “The Last Snow” and “The Grassland” won the main awards of this period.

Oil minister: Iran boosting refineries to decrease crude sales

Iran’s petroleum minister says the country is working to promote its oil refineries in terms of both quality and quantity in an effort to decrease the volume of exports in the form crude oil.

Nine Iranian provinces host 37th Fajr Music Festival

The 37th Fajr Music Festival is being held in 9 other provinces of Iran in addition to the capital.

Health Minister: Iran in middle of 6th wave of Covid

Iran’s Health Minister Bahram Einollahi has said the country is in the middle of the sixth wave of the Coivd outbreak.

Tehran ‘most unsafe’ Iranian province for investment: Study

A study finds that Tehran was the “most unsafe” province in Iran for investment in the past spring, whereas West Azarbaijan Province in the northeast has been classified as the best spot for that purpose.

As Vienna talks continue, EU calls for full implementation of JCPOA

The third action group consisting of experts from Iran and the P4+1 countries has convened a session in Vienna as part of negotiations aimed at reviving the 2015 nuclear deal, officially known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, JCPOA.

‘Iran wants guarantees next US govt. won’t re-impose bans’

Tehran’s ambassador to Moscow says Iran is seeking guarantees during the talks in Vienna that no sanctions will be re-imposed on the country with a future change of administration in the United States.

Iran Covid: 143 new deaths; vaccination continues

Iranian Health Ministry figures on Friday showed that 143 more people died of Covid-19 in the past 24 hours.

Taliban say committed to Helmand River Treaty

A spokesman for the Taliban says the group agrees to all the provisions of a treaty under which Iran and Afghanistan agreed to divide the water of Helmand River.

Raisi: Iran never pins hopes on US, Vienna talks

Iran’s President Ebrahim Raisi reaffirms that the administration under his watch pursues a “balanced” policy in foreign relations, and that it never pins any hopes on the US and the outcome of the Vienna talks in running state affairs.

Poachers slaughtering more migratory birds in N Iran

Reports say poachers continue slaughtering migratory birds spending the winter in Iran’s northern coastline, while local environmental authorities fail to act against it.

Official: Iranian vaccine reduces Covid transmission

The director of biotechnology of Iran’s Razi Institute says studies show Razi CovPars Covid-19 vaccine is 2.5 to three times more effective than Sinofarm.

Russia says not bound by restrictions on technical, military cooperation with Iran

A Russian official says Tehran and Moscow are working to establish a mechanism to protect trade and financial exchanges from the threat of sanctions. That’s according to Iran’s Fars News Agency.

Companies tracking oil sales confirm surge in Iranian crude exports

Three international companies that track oil sales in the world have confirmed a huge increase in Iranian crude exports despite US sanctions.

Intense talks underway in Vienna as West fails to offer any initiative

Intensive talks are underway in Vienna between Iran and the five other parties to the 2015 nuclear deal, with the Western side still failing to put forward any meaningful initiative to speed up the process aimed at revitalizing the embattled agreement.

Iranians hold mass rallies to mark anniv. of 1979 Revolution

Millions of Iranians are out on the streets across the country to mark the 43rd anniversary of the Islamic Revolution, which overthrew the US-backed Pahlavi regime, the country’s last monarchy.

Iran’s Jalili: US maximum pressure campaign has grossly failed

Member of Iran’s Expediency Council Saeed Jalili has said the US’s so-called maximum pressure campaign against the Islamic Republic has grossly failed.

Fajr Film Festival: “Mehdi’s Position” sets a record with most nominations

According to the Fajr Film Festival Public Relations’ Information Center, the jury of the 40th event, after reviewing 22 films, announced their nominations in various fields on the evening of February 10 and “Mehdi's Position” was nominated for most of the awards.

Iran appoints special envoy for pursuit of General Soleimani’s assassination

Iran appoints a special envoy to legally pursue the assassination of anti-terror Iranian Commander General Qassem Soleimani.

Ayatollah Khamenei’s physician: The Leader has a very modest lifestyle

Dr. Alireza Marandi, the head of the medical team of Iran’s leader says Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has a very modest lifestyle.

Donyaye Eghtesad: Second benefit of car imports

If Iran lifts a car import ban and foreign products worth $500 million are allowed to be imported with a tariff rate of 86%, the government will make 98,000 billion rials in revenue.

Iran minister: Children account for 20% of infections in new Covid wave

Iran's Health Minister Bahram Einollahi has warned that children are vulnerable to a new variant of the coronavirus known as Omicron.

Fire contained at water park near Tehran

Firefighters in Iran have contained a fire at a water park west of the capital Tehran.

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