Over 23 tons of narcotics seized in Iran in a week
Over 23 tons of different illicit drugs have been busted by Iran’s anti-narcotics police forces in the country in the last week, according to an official.
Najaf Daryabandari Passes Away at 91
Acclaimed Iranian author and translator Najaf Daryabandari, who translated many of the world’s outstanding literary works into Persian, died on Monday at the age of 91.
Quds Day Rallies Canceled, Other Plans to be Held
Countrywide demonstrations marking this year’s International Quds (Jerusalem) Day will be canceled in Iran due to the coronavirus outbreak.
Iran Celebrates Persian Gulf National Day
Iran on Tuesday is marking the National Persian Gulf Day, which is the anniversary of the victory over Portuguese troops during a war in the Persian Gulf in 1622.
Rouhani Says Ramadan Mubarak to Islamic countries
Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani felicitated the beginning of the month of Ramadan -- the month of the revelation of the Holy Qur'an -- to leaders of the Islamic countries.
Iran to research on reopening religious sites during Ramadan
"The reopening of religious sites, holy shrines, and mosques with full observance of health principles is one government's key concerns,” Rouhani said.
Branko Ivankovic Congratulates Ramadan
Former Iran coach Branko Ivankovic has congratulated the Muslims with the start of the holy month of Ramadan.
Earth Day 2020: nature is a beneficiary of coronavirus
Human beings have put too much pressure on the Earth causing irreparable damage, however, with the onset of coronavirus outbreak, the planet seemed to prosper and relive the burden which was unprecedented over the past 50 years when the first Earth Day celebrated.
Iran cinemas may reopen by Eid al-Fitr
A cinematic official said that in case everything goes ahead desirably in terms of curbing the spread of coronavirus, Iran cinemas will reopen by Eid al-Fitr (May 24).
Tourism loss can be recompensed by travel boom
Losses imposed on three sectors of Iran’s cultural heritage, tourism and handicrafts will be compensated for with a boom in travel during post-coronavirus days.