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Official: COVID-19 kills 132 more in Iran

Official: COVID-19 kills 132 more in Iran

Sadat-Lari said 2,302 new cases of infection with the COVID-19 were detected over the past 24 hours, 1,226 of whom have been hospitalized.Sadat-Lari added that 337,414 patients have recovered or been discharged from hospitals. Some 3,713 other COVID-19 patients are in critical condition and being treated in intensive care units, …

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Iran’s female archer to compete in Turkey to win Olympics quota

Iran’s female archer to compete in Turkey to win Olympics quota

The Head of the Sanat Mes Sport Club, Saeed Qaraei, said on Tuesday that the 2020 International Antalya Challenge will be held in Antalya, southwestern Turkey, on 11-13 of Mehr (October 2-4) in recurve and compound bow for men and women.Qaraei said Nemati, along with four other archers, will take part in …

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100 years of diplomatic ties show power of Iran-Switzerland communications: Spox

100 years of diplomatic ties show power of Iran-Switzerland communications: Spox

He tweeted on Monday that Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif hosted two rounds of talks with his Swiss counterpart Ignazio Cassis on Monday, describing their talks as positive, clear and cordial.Cassis arrived in Iran on Saturday morning by paying a short visit to Isfahan before starting his official visit in …

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Iran, Azerbaijan review cooperation in electricity sector

Iran, Azerbaijan review cooperation in electricity sector

The online meeting dealt with the process of implementation of the project of constructing 'Khoda-Afarin' and 'Qiz Qala'si dams by the two countries on Aras River.The budget envisaged for the construction of the dams and the installation of the equipment required for these dams were among the issues discussed during …

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Iran, New Zealand discuss JCPOA, tackling COVID-19 pandemic

Iran, New Zealand discuss JCPOA, tackling COVID-19 pandemic

During the meeting, both sides discussed various topics, including bilateral political and economic issues, sanctions, latest developments about the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), sharing experiences in tackling the coronavirus pandemic, and the viewpoints of the two countries on regional and international issues.Araghchi praised the New Zealand government for …

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Iranian musician Farhang Sharif

Iranian musician Farhang Sharif

Today (September 7) marks the demise anniversary of Farhang Sharif who was one of the skillful Tar players in Iran.Born in the northern part of Iran on March 24, 1931, the artist was brought up by a music lover family. It is interesting to know that he started participating in …

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Iranian gas exports rise up by 88pc growth in past seven-year period

Iranian gas exports rise up by 88pc growth in past seven-year period

Hassan Montazer Torbati made the remarks on Monday at the opening ceremony on 151 gas distribution projects in the western Iranian province of Kermanshah.Torbati said that the country witnessed a record in gas exports in seven years after the development projects of South Pars gas field were carried out. South …

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Govt exempts tourism companies from paying rent for lockdown period

Govt exempts tourism companies from paying rent for lockdown period

Mounesan said that the bill to exempt the tourist sites rented by the private sectors, from paying their rent until the end of the current Iranian year was passed in the cabinet on Sunday.  He said that thanks to the lockdown many businesses were hit, the Ministry of Cultural Heritage, …

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AEOI spokesman: Perpetrators of sabotage in Natanz site identified

AEOI spokesman: Perpetrators of sabotage in Natanz site identified

"This incident was, unfortunately, an act of sabotage and the security organizations should study the incident thoroughly and they have to speak about it and their investigations will continue," Kamalvandi said."They have identified the culprits and know their incentives and methods and actually, they have full dominance over the issue," …

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Qalibaf: Iranians never to forgive damages caused by US sanctions

Qalibaf: Iranians never to forgive damages caused by US sanctions

He made the remarks in a meeting with Head of the Department of Foreign Affairs of Switzerland Ignazio Cassis, noting that Iran is cynical about the United States due to its unilateral, cruel, and unlawful sanctions.Iran has made the decisive decision to overcome the situation as the country enjoys a …

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