Head of the Yazd Zoroastrian Association told IRNA on Friday that the ritual was held without the presence of the Zoroastrians and only by its executive agents in order to prevent spread of coronavirus.Sepanta Niknam added that the festival was celebrated simultaneously by Zoroastrians across the country. Sadeh is a …

Zoroastrian Festival of Sadeh was celebrated in Yazd late on Friday with a limited audience and observing health protocols due to the coronavirus disease. The photos pertain to Zoroastrian Youth Club beside Zoroastrians Fire Temple in Yazd.8072**1424 Follow us on Twitter @IrnaEnglish IRNA English

In a meeting with the Director-General of Turkish Foreign Ministry General Diplomacy Murat Karagoz, he referred to the brotherhood and neighborhood of Iran and Turkey, calling for more contacts between the media officials of the two countries with the aim of forging closer relations between them in various fields.Reiterating that …

Referring to the Taliban delegation's visit to Tehran, Zohrevand said in an interview with IRNA that Iran can help resolve this impasse without talking about the Doha agreement.He added that Tehran's considerations in Afghan peace are close to the Afghan Government. Under the circumstances, if the Taliban see Tehran as …

In a virtual meeting with Song Young-gil, chairman of the Foreign Affairs and Unification Committee of South Korea, Zonnouri noted the two countries enjoy historical background and longstanding relations in cultural, social, and political-economic areas that can be utilized for resolution of the dispute.He complained that Seoul Government has blocked …

“Constructive, friendly, & fruitful conversations in Turkey with President @RTErdogan & FM @MevlutCavusoglu,” Zarif wrote in his tweeter account.He added that “discussed expansion of bilateral ties & regional cooperation—Syria, Iraq, & the Caucuses.” “Concurred that the only way to restore stability in the region is thru synergy,” he noted. At the last …

Pointing to the importance of relations between Iran and Turkey, Zarif exchanged views on cooperation in the field of transit, trade, energy, as well as mutual efforts to address the problems of companies and economic activists both in Iran and Turkey.He exchanged views on regional issues in the four capitals …

“I would like to express my sincere condolences over the passing of the former Iranian national football player Mehrdad Minavand,” Infantino said.He added that “words seem inadequate to describe this sorrow. Minavand's legacy and achievement, especially his personality, popularity, and humanity, will never be forgotten.” “On behalf of the international …

The ceremony was held in Shapour Library of Iran Mall, one of the largest malls in the world, located by Chitgar Lake in northwestern Tehran. The Festival was organized by Iranian National Commission for UNESCO. Due to the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, the first six days were hosted online …

In a joint news conference with his Turkish counterpart Mevlut Cavusoglu in Istanbul, Turkey, Zarif argued that Iran does not recognizes nuclear arms as a tool for security, rather Tehran urges for destruction of these weapons by those who stockpile them.As to the United States’ return to the Iran nuclear deal, …