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Kalpouregan – The Only Living Pottery Museum in the World

Kalpouregan in Sistan and Baluchestan province is the only living pottery museum in the world. Female Baluchi artists have saved and kept the art of pottery from generation to generation for nearly 7000 years.

5.9-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Southern Iran

An earthquake measuring 5.9 on the Richter scale has jolted an area close to the city of Bandar Ganaveh in Bushehr province, southern Iran.

Enemies Seeking to Prevent Removal of Anti-Iran Sanctions: Speaker

The Iranian parliament speaker says enemies are seeking to make negotiations in the Austrian capital, Vienna, drag on in order to keep Iran from extricating its economy from sanctions.

Ahmadinejad Raps Rouhani Admin for Attending Vienna Talks after Natanz Sabotage

Former Iranian president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has lambasted the administration of Hassan Rouhani for attending the nuclear talks underway in the Austrian capital, Vienna.

Vienna Talks to Continue at Different Levels Today

Negotiating teams from Iran and the P4+1 are to move forward with their discussions in different formats and at different levels in the Austrian capital, Vienna, on April 18, 2021.

Iranian, Serbian Foreign Ministers Discuss Closer Cooperation in Tehran

Serbian Foreign Minister Nikola Selakovic, who is in Tehran for talks with Iranian officials, met Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif on Saturday afternoon.

Iran Says New Understanding Emerging among JCPOA Parties

Iran’s chief nuclear negotiator Seyyed Abbas Araqchi says a new understanding is emerging following days of talks in Vienna, but the path ahead is not an easy one.

Iran’s Foreign Ministry Denies ‘Distorted’ Reports Quoting ‘Informed Sources’

Iran's Foreign Ministry Spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh has refuted the rumours and "distorted" reports on nuclear talks that quote "informed sources".

Iranian, Afghan FMs Discuss Afghanistan Peace Process

Afghan Foreign Minister Mohammad Hanif Atmar called Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif on Friday night to discuss bilateral relations as well as the developments related to the peace process in Afghanistan.

JCPOA Joint Commission Wraps Up Meeting in Vienna

The meeting of the JCPOA Joint Commission, which had started in Vienna at the level of deputies an hour ago with delegations from Iran and the P4+1 in attendance, was wrapped up a few minutes ago.

JCPOA Joint Commission Starts New Round of Talks in Vienna

The Joint Commission of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) has started a fresh round of talks in Vienna Grand Hotel today in order to discuss the results of technical talks earlier held at the level of experts.

Serbian Foreign Minister to Visit Tehran Today

Iran's Foreign Ministry Spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh says Serbian Foreign Minister Nikola Selaković will visit Tehran today (Saturday, April 17, 2021).

Iran, Regional States Won’t Allow Afghanistan to Return to 1990s: Zarif

The Iranian foreign minister says Iran and the region will not allow Afghanistan to return to what it was in the 1990s.

Rouhani Congratulates Assad on Syria National Day

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has congratulated his Syrian counterpart Bashar al-Assad on the Arab country's national day.

Iran Must Target Israel’s Dimona Nuclear Facility: Hardline Paper

A conservative Iranian newspaper has called for a strike on Israel’s Dimona nuclear reactor in response to the act of sabotage at Iran’s Natanz atomic facility allegedly conducted by Tel Aviv.

Iran Blasts Arab League, GCC for ‘Interventionist’ Remarks

Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman has rejected interventionist and irresponsible remarks made by the officials of the Arab League and the Persian Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC).

Iran Strongly Rejects Ukraine’s Claim PS752 Flight Shot Down Intentionally

The Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman has categorically rejected remarks by the secretary of the National Security and Defence Council of Ukraine who, in an interview with Canadian media, claimed the 2020 Ukrainian plane crash in Iran was a deliberate act.

Iran Expresses Grave Concern over Recent Incidents in Iraq

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh has expressed deep concern over the incidents that happened in Iraq in the past few days.

Iran, China, Russia Hold Trilateral Meeting in Vienna

The heads of the Russian and Chinese negotiating teams visited the residence of Iran's chief negotiator and deputy foreign minister, Seyyed Abbas Araqchi, in Vienna to hold trilateral talks with him.

Iran FM to Visit Indonesia on Sunday: Spokesman

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif will travel to Indonesia on Sunday, April 18, 2021, according to Foreign Ministry Spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh.

Iran Rejects New US Sanctions against Russia

Iran's Foreign Ministry Spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh says the US administration's move to introduce new sanctions against Russia is a wrong move in a wrong path, which is completely rejected.

Consultations Still Underway among Iran, P4+1 in Vienna

The Iranian negotiating team and the P4+1 group of countries are still holding consultations in the Austrian capital of Vienna.

Palace of Ardeshir: A Unique 3rd-Century Structure in Southern Iran

The Palace of Ardeshir Babakan (Papakan) in Fars province, southern Iran, dates back to the Sassanid era.

Chehel Sotoun: A Mesmerizing Monument in Central Iran

Chehel Sotoun is one of Iran’s most famous historical monuments dating back to the Safavid era.

Iran Produces First Batch of 60-Percent Enriched Uranium

Head of the Atomic Energy Organisation of Iran (AEOI) Ali Akbar Salehi has confirmed that the country’s nuclear scientists produced the first batch of 60-percent enriched uranium at Natanz facility.