According to the report of seismography center affiliated to Tehran University Geophysics Institute, the tremor occurred at 14:30:16 hour’s local time (10:00 hours GMT) and its epicenter was at 60.19 degrees longitude and 31.76 degrees latitude and in depth of 9 kilometers underground.Shousf city is located 165 kilometers south of …
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Pakistan trying to reduce tensions between Iran, S.Arabia: Official
She reiterated Pakistan and Iran enjoy cordial and brotherly relations and have no border dispute between them.She was speaking at the meeting of the National Assembly committee on foreign affairs, which met in Islamabad with Awais Ahmad Leghari in the chair.Referring to former army chief General Raheel Sharif joining the …
Read More »Iran tourism sector in need of attention
Facts and figures of domestic tourists are given by local and central authorities, but very few, if any, news is heard about foreign travelers coming to Iran.Although the New Year in Western countries is not the same time as Norouz, from March to May is advised as the best travel …
Read More »Senior military commander calls for promotion of defense capabilities
Speaking in a gathering of the Armed Forces staff, he urged readiness for speedy reaction against threats as well as deepening intelligence superiority over enemy movements as top priorities.Calling the new year a year in which new horizons will be opened towards Iranian nation, he noted that the Armed Forces …
Read More »China becomes main destination for Iranian carpet
Speaking to IRNA, head of Iran's National Carpet Center Hamid Kargar said that Iran has exported more than 5,243 tons of carpets worth of 321 million dollars to the world markets in the first 11 months of previous Iranian calendar year(ended March 20, 2017).Up to 80 million dollars of carpets …
Read More »Boosting defensive capabilities Armed Forces main strategy: Commander
“In line with the Islamic Republic’s defense doctrine, and by relying on its historical background and logical approach in addressing threats posed by the enemy, the Armed Forces remain to bolster its deterrent and defensive powers,” Major General Mohammad Bagheri said on Tuesday.“We are not going to give in, in …
Read More »FAO: Conflicts impose $16bn losses to Syrian agricultural sector
According to a press release published by the FAO Representation in the Islamic Republic of Iran on Tuesday, fighting in Syria has caused huge damage and losses to agricultural production, but the sector can and should be kick-started now, dramatically reducing the need for humanitarian aid and migration, according to …
Read More »Pakistan army chief may visit Iran: Pak media
The official sources of Pakistan have not confirmed or rejected the news so far.Daily ‘Express Tribune’ says Iran has already expressed its reservations over Islamabad’s decision to give the green light to former army chief General Raheel Sharif to lead the military coalition.It says Pakistan has traditionally maintained a delicate …
Read More »Iranian researchers produce hydrophobic metallic surface structures
The main application of the hydrophobic metallic surface structures is in energy industries, desalination of water and in producing products that use thermo-transfer systems.According to Hamid-Reza Taleshbahrami one of the researchers involved in the nanotechnology-based project, the main goal of developing such structures is finding a way to apply hydrophobic …
Read More »Iran, Georgia determined to develop cultural ties
Speaking to IRNA here on Tuesday, Torkaman elaborated on his recent three-day visit to Tbilisi.Referring to his separate meetings with senior Georgian officials, Torkaman said Georgia is willing to widen relations with Iran in the areas of culture and art.He added that the two sides stressed the importance of signing …
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