Shush: Major Iranian option for 2014 global registration

Iranian ancient city of Shush is slated to be offered to the UNESCO for a possible inscription on the World Heritage list of the organization.

Iranian ancient legends contribute to a novel

Two Iranian ancient legends, ‘Chel Gis’ (Persian for ‘forty plaits of hair’) and ‘Bahram Gur’ (a Sasanian king) will be incorporated into a novel.

Iran, Kuwait to discuss Mideast developments: Official

Iran and Kuwait will discuss the latest developments in the Middle East during an upcoming visit by Kuwaiti Emir Sheikh Sabah al-Ahmad al-Jaber al-Sabah to Tehran, an Iranian Foreign Ministry official says.

MP: China Planning to Finance Completion of Khoda Afarin Dam in Northwestern Iran

China plans to allocate approximately $1bln for the implementation of Khoda Afarin Dam irrigation project, an Iranian parliamentarian announced.

30 Countries to Take Part in ‘Friends of Syria Conference’ in Iran

Over 30 countries are due to send their representatives to Iran to participate in a conference on the Syrian crisis, a senior lawmaker announced on Saturday.

Hormuz Island to host next GNAP

Hormuz Island in the Persian Gulf will host the Global Nomadic Art Project (GNAP) in 2015, said an environmental artist.

Persian literary figures honored at Turkish university

A ceremony was held in Ege (Aegean) University in Izmir (Turkey) to commemorate famous Iranian poets and top literary figures including Hakim Abolqasem Ferdowsi, Omar Khayyam and Saˈdi.

IRGC Army Chief: Message of peace, friendship for peace-seeking countries

Commander of revolution guards Army said here Saturday in a meeting with foreign embassiesˈ military attaches in Tehran that Iranˈs message for entire peace-seeking, freedom-seeking, and humane countries of the world is a message of peace and friendship.

Iran sends relief aid to flood-hit Balkans: Official

Iran has dispatched humanitarian aid to flood-stricken countries in the Balkans, an official with the Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) says.

Peyman Moadi selected for Shanghai film festival jury

The celebrated Iranian actor/director/writer Peyman Moadi has been selected for the international jury of the 17th Shanghai International Film Festival, announced the organizers.

Iranian-Austrian Symphony Orchestra to perform in Tehran

A joint Symphony Orchestra of Iranian and Austrian musicians is slated to present programs in the Iranian capital city of Tehran.

Iran nuclear talks encouraging: German FM

Germany's foreign minister has described as “encouraging” the ongoing negotiations between Iran and six world powers over the Islamic Republic’s nuclear energy program.

Turkish cultural festival presented in Tehran

Turkish cultural festival presented in Tehran , A number of Turkish artworks have been presented during a cultural exhibition held in Tehran’s Saba Art and Cultural Institute.

Alan Eyre rejects Iranian guard’s presence in US

Alan Eyre has rejected all news going on wire on Iranian guard keeper’s application for asylum in the US.

German Iranologist honored in Tehran

The Persian literary monthly Bokhara paid tribute to German Iranologist Heidemarie Koch, author of “Persepolis, Shiny Capital of the Persian Empire”, during a ceremony in Tehran on Thursday.

Turkey extends contract to import Iran oil: Official

Tehran and Ankara have renewed a bilateral agreement on the export of Iran’s oil to Turkey, an Iranian energy official says.

Asghar Farhadi to head APSA jury

The Asia Pacific Screen Awards (APSA) announced long time APSA Academy member and internationally renowned Iranian filmmaker Asghar Farhadi as President of the International Jury for the 2014 Awards in December.

Iran can target enemy interests across globe: Cmdr.

A senior Iranian commander has warned that Iran is capable of targeting the enemy’s strategic interests across the globe in case of any act of aggression against the Islamic Republic.

Zarif Appreciates Algeria’s Stance towards Iran’s Nuclear Program

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif in a meeting with Algerian Parliament Speaker Mohamed Al-Arabi Walad Khalifa thanked Algeria for its principled stances in support of Iran's inalienable nuclear rights.

Iran Planning to Attract More Tourists

Head of Iran's Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Organization (ICHHTO) Massoud Soltanifar vowed to do his organization's best to pave the ground for attracting more tourists to the country's holy shrines.

Supreme Leader Calls for Muslims’ Vigilance against Enemies’ Divisive Plots

Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei underlined the vital importance of boosting unity among Muslim nations, and called on Islamic countries to be watchful of the plots hatched by enemies to wreak havoc on them.

Photos: Tomb of Persian Poet Omar Khayyam in Neishabour

Photos: Tomb of Persian Poet Omar Khayyam in Neishabour.Omar Khayyam was a Persian polymath, philosopher, mathematician, astronomer and poet. He also wrote treatises on mechanics, geography, mineralogy, music, and Islamic theology.

President Rouhani: Iranian Hotels Heavy Tourist Traffic

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani welcomed the outstanding increase in the foreign tourists' visits to the country, and said many Iranian hotels have been reserved by them to the end of 2014.

Iran, Russia Mulling $10bln Deal in Power Sector

The Islamic Republic of Iran and Russia are working out a $10-billion deal in the power sector.

Iran Hopes for Restoration of Stability in Thailand

Iran’s foreign ministry hoped that the current unrest in Thailand will end and peace will return to the South East Asian country.

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