Cassis is on a visit to Iran to mark the 100th anniversary of establishment of diplomatic ties with Iran.Earlier, the Swiss foreign minister visited the ancient city of Isfahan and toured the historical monuments of the city. During his stay in Isfahan he lauded the great Iranian city saying: "Visit …
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Palestine main priority of Muslim World: Official
Amir-Abdollahian said that the recent meeting of the leaders of the Resistance and Palestine in Beirut was a decisive step for the future of Palestine and liberation of Palestinian territories from the grip of the racist, criminal, and terrorist occupying regime.Amir-Abdollahian, the incumbent Secretary-General of the Permanent Secretariat to Support …
Read More »Global anti-drug fight cannot be effective without Iran
Amir Abbas Lotfi made the remarks in an exclusive interview with IRNA.Lotfi made it clear that any anti-narcotic measures in the region should start from the source that is Afghanistan. Iran sits on the main trafficking route from Afghanistan, major supplier of over 90 percent of opium to the European and …
Read More »Official: Chabahar Port breaks record of 28% growth in foreign transit
Speaking to IRNA, Aqaei said transit from Afghanistan and its exports to India and China was 5% in proportion with the total traffic in Shahid Beheshti Port.He added that by the end of August and after 20 months of cooperation between Iran-India joint operator in Chabahar, the consignment which was transited to …
Read More »Iran attending Chinese exhibition
Iran has featured its artifacts and handicrafts, as well as some other products, including tableaux rugs and saffron.The members of the Project have participated in the 6-day event that aims to help promote the cultures of Beijing and beyond. Iran's Ambassador to China Mohammad Keshavarzzadeh made the remarks at the welcoming ceremony of the …
Read More »Antique, ancient objects unearthed in Iran’s Zanjan Province
Speaking to IRNA, Colonel Abolfazl Moradi said that according to experts from the province's cultural heritage, the discovered items have a historic value of the 1st millennium BC and early Islamic period.Four ancient objects are "Rhyton in the form of a cow's head dating back to the 1st millennium BC, Rhyton in …
Read More »Rouhani stresses importance of education for students despite pandemic
The president made the remarks Saturday morning while addressing a ceremony via videoconference which was held to mark the beginning of the new educational year amid the global spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19).The Iranian schools opened today following a seven-month holiday due to COVID19 pandemic. “It is very important …
Read More »Chinese expert: E3-US opposition due to US withdrawal from Iran deal
"The last few months have seen strong opposition from the international community in general to the U.S.'s efforts to extend the arms embargo on Iran. The opposition from major European countries, including France, Germany and Britain, was particularly noticed in the media. The EU countries' positions in this regard have …
Read More »Iran, Azerbaijan focusing on fostering bilateral ties: Envoy
Through a Twitter post, Mousavi said his negotiations with Azeri officials and his visits to Iranian trade bodies active in Baku have all been in line with getting the two nations closer to promote bilateral cooperation.Mousavi noted that he has started his mission just a few days ago and presented credentials …
Read More »Iranian university students to be screened for COVID-19 as of Sept 5
As of Saturday, students should fill the forms of health virtually which help find whether they are infected with coronavirus, Mojtaba Sediqi told IRNA.Earlier, Iranian President Hassan Rounai had said that new school year is to start on September 5 considering health protocols to contain the deadly virus which has …
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