Kerman to showcase crafts with seals of excellence

TEHRAN – An exhibition showcasing selected handicrafts with seals of excellence will be held to commemorate national Handicrafts Week in Kerman, Iran. “Considering the organization of the National Seal of Excellence event hosted by Kerman a couple of months ago,” a local official in charge of handicrafts, on Sunday, brought to light. “The exhibition of

Definitive album to celebrate crafts treasures in Semnan

TEHRAN – Semnan province has embarked on a journey to spotlight its vibrant handicrafts scene with a forthcoming album. Featuring 100 exquisite pieces, this initiative aims to promote local artisans while preserving cultural heritage, according to the local officials. Led by the provincial handicrafts department, the project signifies a momentous step towards not only economic

International figures pay tribute to Iran’s president and foreign minister

TEHERAN – Nearly 100 international figures, including ambassadors and top diplomats from the United Nations’ member states, paid their respects to Iran’s late President Ebrahim Raisi and his entourage at Iran’s representative office in New York. The dignitaries signed a book of condolence, which was open for four days, to express their sympathy with the

Iran, Bahrain poised to re-establish diplomatic ties in near future: Bahraini lawmaker

TEHRAN – Deputy Speaker of the Bahraini Parliament, Abdul Nabi Salman, announced on Saturday that Bahrain and Iran are on the path to restoring diplomatic relations with the support of Russia, emphasizing the importance of fostering good neighborly ties between the two nations. In an interview, the Bahraini lawmaker expressed that the process of reestablishing

Army commander affirms nation’s determination in face of presidential election

TEHRAN – Amidst the impending presidential elections, Iran’s Army Chief Commander Major General Abdolrahim Mousavi has voiced the nation’s steadfast commitment to the principles of the Islamic Revolution despite adversities. Mousavi made the remarks in an address to a funeral ceremony honoring the late President of Iran, Ebrahim Raisi, and his deceased companions on Sunday. 

Iran warns of Israeli nuclear threat, calls for regime’s disarmament

TEHRAN – Abbas Araghchi, the Secretary of the Strategic Council for Foreign Relations of Iran, has issued a warning, stating that the nuclear threat posed by the Israeli regime will alter the security landscape in the region, compelling other nations to reassess their nuclear stance. Araghchi emphasized Iran’s core principles of unwavering support for the

Iran’s commitment to resistance forces unwavering despite loss of Raisi: interim president

TEHRAN – In the wake of the tragic loss of President Ebrahim Raisi and Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian in a helicopter crash, the Iranian government has reaffirmed its unwavering support for resistance groups, particularly those in Palestine. Interim President Mohammad Mokhber conveyed this message during a telephone conversation with Ziad al-Nakhalah, Secretary General of

The prospect of Iran-Saudi relations

TEHRAN – In an analysis, Etemad pointed out the prospect of Iran-Saudi relations and wrote: Iran and Saudi Arabia resumed their diplomatic relations in March 2023. On the other hand, the Al-Aqsa Storm operation and the start of the Gaza war as well as the confrontation between Iran and Israel have brought the equations into

Acting FM highlights diplomatic successes of Raisi’s administration

TEHRAN – The acting Foreign Minister of Iran has lauded the effective coordination between battlefield operations and diplomatic efforts under late President Raisi’s administration, citing it as a hallmark of success, particularly evident in operations like True Promise. Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of a solemn funeral ceremony for the late president and his