MP Calls for Strong Sentences against Saudi Embassy Attackers

An MP has said he hopes that severe sentences will be given out to attackers on the Saudi Embassy in Tehran, which would help prevent a repetition of such unacceptable incidents in the future. Heshmatollah Falahatpishe, a principalist legislator, made the statement referring to a recent announcement by the judiciary that the case of the January attack on the Saudi Embassy in Tehran will be heard in court next month.

IIASA Approves Iran as 24th Member State

The International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA) has ratified Researchers’ Fund of Iran’s Deputy-Ministry for Science and Technology as Iran’s official representative body.

Iran-EU Banking Issues Resolved in Mining Sector

The Deputy Industry Minister announced that Iran’s banking issues with European countries have been fully resolved in terms of financing Iranian mining projects.

Official Urges Universities to Enhance Ties With Global Science Bodies

Chairman of University of Sciences and Technology Mohammad Akhbari urged universities to improve their ties with outstanding world scientific circles in a bid to further improve themselves.

Rain and Hail in Tabriz

Heavy rainfall and hail in Tabriz in the last hot days of spring shocked and surprised local citizens. Some of the hailstones were as...

Iran Basketball Team Crowned Atlas Challenge Cup Champions

Iran defeated Lithuania 85-70 to win the 2016 International Basketball Challenge on Sunday June 19.

Rouhani Praises Iranian Sports Stars

Iran’s President Rouhani said that the victory of Iranian sporting representatives in many arenas is a great virtue for the nation, while addressing a gathering of Iranian athletes during an Iftar ceremony on Sunday evening, June 19.

Environmental Issues Top JICA To-Do List

Addressing environmental problems is one of the Japan International Cooperation Agency’s top priorities in Iran, according to the agency’s chief representative in Tehran.

Battling the Bulge in Iran: Obesity Warning

Around 48% of people in Iran between the ages 15 and 64 have a BMI (Body Mass Index) over 25, which means roughly a little less than half of the country’s adolescent and adult population is overweight or obese.

Iranian Firm Building First Catamaran Passenger Ship

An Iranian company has begun to manufacture the country’s first catamaran passenger ferry with a capacity to carry scores of people.

Iran MPs Pledge ‘Unforgettable’ Response to Any Nuclear Deal Breach

Iranian lawmakers have pledged "unforgettable" response to any violation of a nuclear agreement after Leader of the Islamic Revolution said Tehran would "set fire" to the deal if the US reneged on it.

New Spokesman for Foreign Ministry Appointed

Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif in a decree appointed Bahram Qassemi as new spokesman, head of public diplomacy and head of the media centre of the ministry.

Iranian-Designed Robots to Build Structures in a Day

A team led by Iranian professor Behrokh Khoshnevis is working on developing robots that will be able to construct buildings in a single day.

Red Crescent in Iran Gets 5 Air Rescue Helicopters

Five new rescue helicopters that Iran’s Red Crescent Society (IRCS) has purchased will enter service within a month, an official announced.

Iranian Researchers Improve Solar Cells with Jellyfish Protein

Researchers at Sharif University of Technology have optimized bio solar cells with the help of a kind of protein found in jellyfish at a laboratorial scale, in order to replace the older generations of solar cells.

Iran Refinery Output at 1.83mbd

Iranian refiners produced 1.83 million barrels per day of refinery items in the current Iranian calendar year which began on March 20, a senior refinery official said.

The Huge Cost of Refugees in Iran

Deputy Interior Minister for Security and Law Enforcement Hossein Zolfaghari said 753,000 people who illegally entered the country were returned to their homes last year, adding that this imposes a huge cost on Iran.

Greco-Roman Wrestlers Win 8 Medals at Romanian Event

Iran’s national Greco-Roman team managed to earn 3 golds, 2 silvers and 3 bronzes on the first day of the International Wrestling Tournament underway in Bucharest.

Petroleum Minister: Iran to Increase Oil Supply Despite Low Prices

Iran’s Petroleum Minister Bijan Namdar Zangeneh has reiterated Tehran’s determination to increase oil production even in the face of a downward spiral of global crude prices.

Direct Flights Launched between Tehran and Astrakhan

Direct flights between the Iranian capital of Tehran and the Russian port city of Astrakhan have recently been inaugurated, Head of the Trade Promotion Organization of Iran (TPO) Valiollah Afkhami Rad said.

Putin: Iran Has No Nuclear Threat, Americans Fooling Us

Russian President Vladimir Putin said the US has fooled the world about Iran's nuclear threat in order to build its missile defence system in Europe.

Iran and Boeing Seal Deal for 100 Planes

Iran’s aviation authority has announced the conclusion of an agreement with the US aerospace giant Boeing, for the purchase of 100 passenger planes to renew the country’s ageing fleet.

Navy Planning to Extend Presence to Atlantic Waters

The Islamic Republic of Iran's Navy commander said that their presence in the Atlantic Ocean, according to international laws and regulations, is on the naval forces’ agenda this year.

Rouhani to Sharif: Iran Welcomes Improved Pakistan Relations

Iran’s Hassan Rouhani told Nawaz Sharif of Pakistan that both nations in the region have common interests and will improve mutual ties.

New Iranian Oil Export Hub Comes Onstream

Farasakou Port, a new hub for exporting Iranian oil products, was put into operation as part of the Pars Special Economic Energy Zone (PSEEZ) on June 18.

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