Ryton-inspired potteries on show at Khorasan Great Museum

TEHRAN – An exhibition showcasing a number of modern earthenwares in the form of Ryton, an animal-shaped conical container from which fluids were intended to be drunk or to be poured, has opened doors in Mashhad. Speaking to IRNA on Saturday, on the sidelines of the event inauguration, the director of the Great Museum of

Where Pezeshkian and Jalili stand on key issues

TEHRAN-  With the run-off election approaching, the Tehran Times is publishing an overview of the two contenders’ opinions about a diverse area of issues. In this section, you can understand the two presidential candidates’ views on the most important issues in Today’s Iran. منبع

Iran’s Hemmati wins silver at Para Archery Ranking series

TEHRAN – Fatemeh Hemmati of Iran claimed a silver medal in the Para Archery Ranking series in Czech Republic. She lost to English archer Jodie Grinham 144-143 in the final of compound women open. Indian archer Sarita won the bronze medal. The Ranking series started on June 22 in Nové Město nad Metují and will

Hamedan draws 1.7 million sightseers in Q1

TEHRAN – Hamedan’s historical and natural allure has captivated more than 1.7 million tourists in the course of the spring season. 1,764,144 tourists visited the historical sites, natural attractions, and museums of Hamedan province in the first three months of this year, a local official in charge of tourism told IRNA on Sunday. Mohsen Masoum-Alizadeh

Discoveries challenge myths about griffins

TEHRAN – Shirdal, or griffin, is the name of a legendary creature that features the head and wings of an eagle and the body of a lion. However, a new discovery might change beliefs about this mythical being. Shirdal is visible in many ancient cultures. From the ruins of the UNESCO-designated Persepolis to ancient Greek

61,000 visitors explore Saholan Cave in spring

TEHRAN – Saholan Cave, a geological marvel that nature has sculpted over millions of years, has drawn some 61,000 sightseers throughout the first quarter of this Persian year (started on March 20). “One-tenth of the explorers were inbound tourists,” said Saholan Water Cave’s director on Monday, adding that the number of tourists is shy of

Hamedan draws 1.7 sightseers in Q1

TEHRAN – Hamedan’s historical and natural allure has captivated more than 1.7 million tourists in the course of the spring season. 1,764,144 tourists visited the historical sites, natural attractions, and museums of Hamedan province in the first three months of this year, a local official in charge of tourism told IRNA on Sunday. Mohsen Masoum-Alizadeh

Agrofood exports increase nearly 30% in 3 months yr/yr

TEHRAN – Iran’s export of agricultural and food products increased by 29.8 percent in terms of value in the first three months of the current Iranian calendar year (March 20-June 20), year on year. The exports of the mentioned products also rose by about 24 percent in terms of weight, the Islamic Republic of Iran

Pakistan improves facilities at border points with Iran: envoy

TEHRAN – Pakistan’s Ambassador to Iran Muhammad Mudassir Tipu has said that facilities at two border points between the two countries have been beefed up as part of efforts to facilitate trade and trips by passengers. “Absolutely delighted to share that to facilitate Zaireen, business community and promote bilateral trade- immigration facilities at Taftan and