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Iran’s nuclear right cannot be restricted: Top official

A senior Iranian security official says the country’s nuclear right cannot be circumscribed by any agreement.

PastoCovac vaccine creates 100% immunity against coronavirus: Official

The head of the Pasteur Institute of Iran says the PastoCovac vaccine jointly developed by Iran and Cuba creates 100% immunity against the Omicron variant of the virus.

Iran calls for US to “show good will in practice”

The Iranian foreign minister says the United States must show its goodwill in practice, saying some agreements have been reached on certain issues during the Vienna negotiations.

Persian leopards in Iran’s Golestan province

Protected areas of Iran's Golestan Province are considered as one of the best habitats for Persian leopards.

Russia: US sanctions waivers may slow down Iran nuclear program

The US restoring Iran’s sanctions waivers which allowed it to use the assistance of other countries in the sphere of nuclear energy, may slow down the implementation of Tehran’s nuclear program, a Russian diplomat says.

120 Iranian cities declared coronavirus red zones

Iran's Health Ministry has declared 120 cities as coronavirus red zones as the country grapples with its sixth wave of the outbreak of the respiratory disease.

Iran-China trade hits $14.8bn in 2021

Trade between Iran and China, in 2021, hovered around $ 14.8 billion, of which $6.5 billion accounted for the latter’s imports from its trade partner.

Iran slams US for denying visas to wrestlers

The Iranian government spokesman has slammed the United States for denying visas to six members of the Islamic Republic’s national freestyle wrestling team, which was scheduled to meet the American squad in a much-awaited match in Texas.

More films screened on 5th day of Iran’s intl. Fajr Festival

The 40th edition of Iran’s Fajr International Film Festival has entered its fifth day, with two more films going on screen at the country’s biggest cinematic event.

Cancer rate on rise among Iranians, scientist warns

A scientist warns that rate of cancer incidence among Iranians is on the rise, although the figures are still lower than the global average, calling for measures to contain the disease and lower the relevant fatalities.

Meet Iranian teen with Down syndrome who’s a swimming champion

Shahoo Mohammadi is a 15-year-old sports lover who suffers from Down syndrome, but the genetic disorder has not kept him from pursuing his dreams.

US restores Iran sanctions waiver

The United States has restored a sanctions waiver that will allow countries to cooperate with Iran on civil nuclear projects, two senior American officials say.  

People hold funeral for Iranian policeman murdered in Shiraz

People hold a huge funeral for a policeman killed in the line of duty in the Iranian city of Shiraz.

IRGC chief: Iran has withstood worst of sanctions

The commander of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps has said Iran has withstood the US sanctions which were in fact a global scheme aimed at bringing the Islamic Republic to its knees.

Hamedan hosting snowman making festival

On the occasion of the arrival of the Ten-Day Dawn, marking the anniversary of the Islamic Revolution, and the Lunar month of Rajab, with the help of Hamedan Municipality, a snowman making festival was held in the city in western Iran.

Over 36 thousand new Covid cases logged in Iran

The Covid infections in Iran are on the rise with the Health Ministry figures on Friday showing 36,908 people having tested positive for Covid over the past 24 hours.

Iran confirms Russia to invest in a southern power plant

Moscow has accepted Tehran’s demand for investing 73 million euros in Sirik power plant in southern Iran, an Iranian official says.

Report: Who is Daesh leader killed in US operation in Syria?

Before the United States announced that Abu Ibrahim al-Hashimi al-Qurayshi was killed in Syria, some speculated that the Daesh leader didn’t even exist. Here’s what media outlets know about the terrorist chief.

Houthi leader: Saudi-led alliance big loser on Yemen battlefield

The leader of Yemen’s Houthi movement says the recent escalation of the military campaign by the Saudi-led coalition stems from its fear of looming defeat, stressing that Riyadh and its alliance will eventually emerge as a big loser on the battlefield.

US approves arms sale to Saudi Arabia, UAE

The US State Department has approved sales of weapons and warplanes to Middle East allies, namely the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Saudi Arabia and Jordan.

Iranian actress Hatami granted honorary award at France film fest

The Vesoul International Film Festival of Asian Cinema in France has offered an honorary award to award-winning Iranian actress Leila Hatami, the president of its jury, for her carrier.

Biden Iran envoy holds talks with Arab states over JCPOA

The lead US negotiator in the Vienna talks and representatives from the Persian Gulf Cooperation Council (PGCC), Egypt and Jordan have discussed ongoing nuclear negotiations aimed at reviving the Iran nuclear deal.

Iranian FM voices optimism over Vienna talks

Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian says he’s optimistic about the future of the Vienna talks aimed at reviving the Iran nuclear deal, otherwise known as JCPOA.

Iranian FM: Iran-Saudi cooperation can help resolve Muslim world problems

Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian underlined that the Islamic Republic of Iran and Saudi Arabia are two important countries of the region and the Muslim world, adding that the role of big Muslim countries in helping resolve the problems of the Islamic Ummah is very effective.

Iran’s flag raised in Qatar after winning ticket to 2022 FIFA World Cup

The flag of the Islamic republic of Iran has been flown in Doha, Qatar, which hosts the 2022 FIFA World Cup finals.