Iran&s Bagheri Kani briefs MPs Iran’s Bagheri Kani briefs MPs 

TEHRAN - Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Ali Bagheri Kani has briefed Iranian lawmakers on a range of issues pertaining to Iran’s foreign policy. 

On Sunday afternoon, he attended the Parliament's National Security and Foreign Policy Committee where he outlined the Islamic Republic's regional and international policies and

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Iran, Saudi Arabia edge closer to restoring tiesIran, Saudi Arabia edge closer to restoring ties

TEHRAN – After more than a year of painstaking and security-oriented talks, Iran and Saudi Arabia appear to be on the verge of making a breakthrough that could end years of diplomatic severance. 

Iran announced on Monday that it had accepted an offer by Saudi Arabian Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman for Iraq to hold a public meeting of the

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25 disabled people trained as crafters in Yazd25 disabled people trained as crafters in Yazd

TEHRAN – A total of 25 physically-challenged people have recently been trained as crafters in the central province of Yazd, the deputy provincial tourism chief has said. 

The courses were held in two fields of traditional pottery and painting on pottery, Abdolmajid Arabi explained on Monday. 

The courses aimed at empowering disabled people by

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IPL 2022/23: Tehran derby headlines Matchweek 12IPL 2022/23: Tehran derby headlines Matchweek 12

TEHRAN - Tehran derby between Esteghlal and Persepolis football teams will be held on Matchweek 12 of Iran Professional League (IPL).

The draw ceremony for the 2022/23 season was held on Monday in Tehran’s Evin Hotel.

Defending champions Esteghlal will host Persepolis on Matchweek 12 but the exact time of the match has not been revealed.

The 2022/23

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Tepe Rivi&s ancient structure restoration completeTepe Rivi’s ancient structure restoration complete

TEHRAN – Restoration work on the ancient structures of Tepe Rivi, an archaeological hill in northeast Iran, has been completed after more than one year of work.

In May 2021, the restoration of some ruined structures, particularly those dating from the Achaemenid era (550–330 BC) started.

Archaeological research work in Rivi started in 2012. Since

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Earthquakes in Iran rise 13.6% in month on yearEarthquakes in Iran rise 13.6% in month on year

TEHRAN – The number of earthquakes that took place across Iran increased by 13.6 percent in the four

A total of 769 earthquakes have been recorded across the country over the mentioned month in comparison with 713 a month earlier.

Of the total quakes, 38 were more than 4 on the Richter scale, the largest of which occurred on July 2, with a magnitude

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