A ceremony to commemorate great Iranian scholar Mehdi Mohaghegh was held in the capital city of Tehran on Sunday. Mohaghegh (born 1930, Mashad, Iran) is an Iranian scholar specializing in Persian literature, Islamic studies as well as philosophy. Tehran, Nov 15, 2020. IRNA/Marzieh Soleimani IRNA English
Read More »Iran takes official seat in Int’l Astronomical Union
Speaking to IRNA, Baghbani said that IAU is the main body for astronomical activities making decisions at international level.According to its official website, “The International Astronomical Union (IAU) was founded in 1919. Its mission is to promote and safeguard the science of astronomy in all its aspects, including research, communication, education …
Read More »IRGC artillery attacks positions of counter-revolutionary groups
Public Relations Department of Hamzeh Seyyed Al-Shohada (AS) Headquarters of IRGC's Ground Forces in a statement added that on Saturday morning, the IRGC ground forces targeted the positions of the counter-revolutionary terrorist groups on the other side of the northwestern borders of our country, inflicting heavy losses and casualties on them.The …
Read More »AFC names Iran’s Golmohammadi as Best coach in West Asia
AFC earlier asked users of its website about the best coach in AFC Champions League and the name of Golmohammadi was also in the poll.Finally, Golmohammadi receving 52.45 percent of votes became the best coach in the West Asia. Pakhtakor Tashkent FK coach Shota Arveladze also received 41.39% of votes. …
Read More »Four intruding Pakistani fishing vessels seized in Iran
The joint patrol team of Pasabandar Base and the Maritime Command and Support Headquarters were able to identify and seize two Pakistani ships and fishing boats.He added that the vessels were seized and directed to the docks due to violating the Islamic Republic of Iran's border regulations and attempting to …
Read More »Iraqi Minister of Defense meets his Iranian counterpart in Tehran
Iraqi Minister of Defense Juma Inad arrived in Tehran on Saturday evening at the official invitation by his Iranian counterpart Brigadier-General Amir Hatami. The defense ministers of the two countries then held a joint meeting. Tehran, Iran, Nov 14, 2020. IRNA IRNA English
Read More »Human trial of 2 Iranian coronavirus vaccines begins
Kianoush Jahanpour wrote on his tweet account late on Saturday that human trials (clinical study) of at least two Iranian coronavirus vaccines have begun and Iranian technologists are taking great steps in producing COVID-19 vaccine.Earlier, he tweeted that some eight Iranian vaccines have been put on the list of WHO …
Read More »Hafez Mausoleum after first rainfall in autumn
The Tomb of Hafez is one of the important tourist attractions in Shiraz. The photo album depicts the Mausoleum of Hafez after the first rainfall in autumn, Shiraz, Fars Province, southern Iran, Nov 14, 2020. IRNA/Reza Qaderi 3266**2050 Follow us on Twitter @IrnaEnglish IRNA English
Read More »Eye-catching colorful autumn in Iran
Autumn beauties flourish in different parts of Iran to make nature colorful and create spectacular scenes as if they were painting, Hamedan, western Iran, Nov 14, 2020. IRNA/ Adel Bakhoda 3266** Follow us on Twitter @IrnaEnglish IRNA English
Read More »Saffron harvest in Semnan province
Iranian Saffron known as the “red gold”, is a magical ingredient in Persian culture, from aromatic foods and colorful desserts to physical and spiritual medicine. Saffron harvest season in Semnan County is from late October to late November. Semnan, Iran Nov 14, 2020. IRNA/Ali Akbar Bandari. IRNA English
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