By: Ebrahim Fallahi

Private sector from Iran, Syria light the flame

TEHRAN, Oct. 21 (MNA) – Tehran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture (TCCIMA) and the Federation of Syrian Chambers of Commerce inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on Saturday addressing issues regarding long-term cooperation.

By: Mahnaz Abdi

Debate over offering crude oil at IRENEX to tackle sanctions

TEHRAN, Oct. 20 (MNA) – The issue of offering crude oil in the stock market of Iran dates back to the Iranian calendar year of 1379 (March 2000-March 2001). Since then it has come on the table several times but was never materialized.

By Manijeh Rezapoor

Tour a fantasy world of Persian tales in “Tehran Times”

TEHRAN, Oct. 17 (MNA) – “Tehran Times” — no, not the newspaper… an art exhibit in Tehran — can tickle the interest of any art aficionado to find out what it has to offer on the walls out of curiosity.

By Mehdi Pourhassani

Cyberspace geopolitics, a look at Trump’s 1st National Cyber Strategy

TEHRAN, Oct. 12 (MNA) – The US administration has recently released the first national cybersecurity strategy of the White House during Trump’s presidency.

Ivankovic, a true dedicated coach to football

TEHRAN, Oct. 07 (MNA) – Persepolis took a massive step towards the 2018 AFC Champions League final after defeating Al Sadd of Qatar 1-0 in the first leg of the semifinals. It came as no surprise to us, however, as Branko Ivankovic has built his team the right way.

By: Amir Hussain Rajabi Memar

Vital Syrian Nassib border crossing to open soon

TEHRAN, Oct. 06 (MNA) –The Syrian transport ministry has announced the re-opening of the Nassib border crossing with Jordan Sat. after seven years of civil war.

By: Morteza Rahmani

Iran to catch up with global space industry

TEHRAN, Oct. 02 (MNA) – Islamic Republic of Iran has made significant progress in designing and producing satellites and is planning on launching several satellites into space in the near future.

By Maryam Qarehgozlou

National firefighter day: time to show gratitude

TEHRAN, Oct. 01 (MNA) – September 29, is the national firefighter day in Iran and is a chance to pay homage to the firemen who devote their lives to the protection of life and property.

How did Netanyahu bring fame to Turquzabad?

TEHRAN, Sep. 29 (MNA) – After the Israeli Prime minister accused Iran of hiding nuclear material at a secret warehouse in Turquzabad, a village in the south of the capital Tehran, Iranians have taken to social media ridiculing Netanyahu’s false accusations.

By: Setareh Behroozi

Iranian startup designs S.A.Post as personal postal code

TEHRAN, Sep. 29 (MNA) – An Iranian startup has designed a virtual mail box, known as S.A.Post (a Persian acronym which stands for Iranians’ virtual mailbox), which would provide people with using an exclusive personal postal code, instead of postal address, for their parcels and letters across the country.

By: Marjohn Sheikhi

Currency slump gives rise to visits from neighbors, sanctions wane visits from EU

TEHRAN, Sep. 16 (MNA) – The fall in Iran’s national currency value has attracted a new wave of visitors from neighboring countries, particularly Iraq. According to recent figures, the arrival of foreign tourists to Iran has had a 45% increase in a five-month period compared to last year.

By: Sondoss Al Asaad

The legacy of Ashura: resistance and victory

TEHRAN, Sep. 15 (MNA) – Shia Muslims around the world mark the holiest lunar months of Muharram and Safar to mourn the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein Ibn Ali.

By: Marjohn Sheikhi

Iran names nominees for 2019 Academy Awards consideration

TEHRAN, Sep. 13 (MNA) – Three Iranian titles are being considered to be the one making it into the Foreign Language submissions of the 2019 Academy Awards.

By: Faranak Bakhtiari

Imam Hossein’s sacrifice, true example of righteousness

TEHRAN, Sep. 10 (MNA) – Imam Hossein (AS), a name that has inspired billions of Muslims all over the world is bound to never fade or get past its glory. A sacrifice, one so big, so grave, that the world, till date, speaks of Imam Hossein with the mightiest of vocal chords, deep from the heart.

By: Maryam Qarehgozlou

Waiting in ambush: Will Tehran choke on foul air this year too?

TEHRAN, Sep. 10 (MNA) – While Tehraners breathed ozone in the air during hot summer days the real stuff is awaiting us in the coming months of autumn and winter.

By: Haniyeh Sadat Jafariyeh

Iran, Denmark initiate IP rights coop.

TEHRAN, Sep. 08 (MNA) – The Iranian Intellectual Property Center and the Danish Patent and Trademark Office inaugurated their three-year close cooperation within the area of intellectual property (IP) rights on Tuesday.

31st Iran's Children Filmfest. names winners

ISFAHAN, Sep. 06 (MNA) – As the 31st edition of Iran's International Film Festival for Children and Youth wrapped up on Sep. 5 in Isfahan, winners were awarded in various categories during a ceremony held last night in the historical city.

By: Ebrahim Fallahi

Petrochemical industry, a pillar for Iran’s resilient economy

TEHRAN, Sep. 06 (MNA) – Inaugurating three major petrochemical projects in Asaluyeh petrochemical zone in southwestern Iran was the headline of almost all Iranian energy related and economic news agencies across the country on Monday.

By: Maryam Qarehgozlou

Iranian traditional medicine can play a leading role in military medicine worldwide

TEHRAN, Sep. 06 (MNA) – Iranian traditional medicine can play a major part in military medicine worldwide, Seyed Mahdi Mirghazanfari, an Iranian-Islamic traditional medicine researcher, said on Wednesday.

By: Masoud Hossein

Indonesia not successful Games for Iranian women

TEHRAN, Sep. 05 (MNA) – The Iranian women won just a gold medal in the 2018 Asian Games, one gold less than the previous edition, despite a twofold increase in numbers.

Trump’s big challenges in re-imposing new sanctions on Iran

TEHRAN, Sep. 04 (MNA) – US President Donald Trump has faced big challenges in re-imposition of sanctions against Iran such as lack of support from its allies and modern financial technologies, the issue of which causes new US sanctions to be not as effective as the previous batch of sanctions imposed on Iran.

By: Afshin Majlesi

Feel “Iranian homes” in the hands of artisans

TEHRAN, Sep. 02 (MNA) – In the Information Age when smartphones and social media are ubiquitous, people may sense a cozier atmosphere while connected to the Mother Nature.

By: Marjohn Sheikhi

20th Iran Cinema Celebration names winners; ‘No Date, No Signature’ rakes in awards

TEHRAN, Sep. 02 (MNA) – The 20th Iran Cinema Celebration has announced the top of Iranian cinema productions in the past year, with ‘No Date, No Signature’ directed by Vahid Jalilvand winning as many as five awards in various categories.

Learn about two earliest films in history of Iran children cinema

TEHRAN, Aug. 26 (MNA) – The Iranian films 'Harmonica' and 'The Runner' directed by Amir Naderi are considered as the most important films of children cinema before the 1979 Iranian Revolution. 

By: Marjohn Sheikhi

3 years after Mina stampede and ‘Marjan’s Dream’ is still haunting

TEHRAN, Aug. 21 (MNA) – Wednesday marks the 3rd anniversary of the 2015 Mina stampede during the Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia, which killed more than 2,000 people, with the highest death toll belonging to Iran. ‘Marjan’s Dream’, Mohsen Eslamzadeh’s latest documentary, is an artistic attempt to keep the memory of those lost to the tragedy alive.  

New wave of Afghans headed to Europe from Iran

TEHRAN, Aug. 19 (MNA) – In recent weeks, we have witnessed an exodus of Afghan citizens living in Iran and their efforts to find a new place for business. The devaluation of Iran's national currency, partly driven by cruel US sanctions and the silence of European countries with regard to Trump's actions, has sorely damaged the Afghans’ finances.

Plotters of 1953 coup d'état still fearful of Iran

TEHRAN, Aug. 19 (MNA) – Today marks the 1953 coup d'état in Iran. 65 years have passed since that date. Among Iranians it is known as the 28 Mordad coup d’état.

By Ebrahim Fallahi

Caspian Sea legal regime: what it means for Iran’s oil, gas

TEHRAN, Aug. 18 (MNA) – After more than two decades of negotiations and diplomatic efforts in numerous summits, on August 12 a landmark convention was inked by the presidents of the five littoral Caspian nations – Russia, Iran, Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan and Turkmenistan on the legal status of the Caspian Sea during the 5th Caspian Summit in the Kazakh city of Aktau.

By Setareh Behroozi

Talented conscripts can do military service at knowledge-based companies

TEHRAN, Aug. 13 (MNA) – The educated and talented conscripts can serve their two years of compulsory military service at knowledge-based companies, the chief conscription officer at the armed forces Mousa Kamali announced in a press conference on Sunday.

5 Key characteristics of Iranian realtors

TEHRAN, Aug. 13 (MNA) – What are the most important characteristics of Iranian Realtors? Whether it’s their desire to help people or their personal drive and ambition, a handful of qualities often distinguish the great agents from the good ones. If you’re thinking about starting a real estate career, ask yourself if you share the following five key characteristics of Iranian Realtors.