Qasemi described the move an instrumental and political use of the human rights issue by certain Western countries against other countries of the world. The UN Human Rights Council on Friday approved a resolution to extend the mission of its special rapporteur in Iran Asma Jahangir. Drafted by Swede, US, …

It will also indicate that the Islamic Revolution is still flourishing, Tehran Friday Prayers Leader Hojjatoleslam Kazem Seddiqi said while addressing a large number of worshipers at Tehran University campus during the first Friday Prayers congregation in the Iranian New Year, 1396.Iranians massive participation in the election would also safeguard …

Heading a high-ranking delegation, President Rouhani will leave Tehran for Moscow on March 27, president's deputy chief of staff for communications and information Parviz Esmaeili said.Esmaeili said President Rouhani is slated to hold talks with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin and several high-ranking Russian officials on issues of mutual interests, …

About 200 titles of books have been presented by the Iranian publishers participating in the week-long cultural event with their books on religion and tourism.Some 120 publishers are displaying their works on science, politic, economy, culture, literature and history from different countries including Egypt, Libya. Qatar, Lebanon and the UK.The …

Qashqavi stressed that Iran has revoked visa requirements for nationals of some countries as part of its plans to boost tourism industry in the country.He underlined that the Islamic Republic of Iran aspires to host 20 million tourists annually by 2025.The official reiterated that introducing Iran’s tourist attractions and capacities …

The meeting was also attended by Iran's Ambassador to Moscow Mehdi Sanaei.Rahimpour and Margulov discussed ways for bolstering and refreshing bilateral ties.The Kremlin said on Thursday that President Rouhani will make an official visit to Russia on March 27–28 upon an invitation by his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin.At their meeting …

The attack which was later claimed by the terrorist group of Daesh, was carried out on Wednesday after an assailant plowed a car into pedestrians and stabbed a police officer.The Iranian embassy in a message on its twitter account expressed its sympathy with the bereaved families of the victims.Earlier, Spokesman …

The tanker had 80,000 tons (600,000 barrels) of oil on board. The Iranian oil will be carried to Belarusian Mozyr oil refinery later to undergo processing stages, Sergey Mikhailovich Grib, Deputy General Director for Commercial Affairs of Belarusian Oil Company was quoted as saying by Rossiya Segodnya. He said that …