Remnants of Sassanid architecture identified in Urmia mosque

TEHRAN—Remnants of Sassanid architecture have been identified during archeological excavations at the Jameh Mosque of Urmia in West Azarbaijan province, the provincial tourism chief said. Morteza Safari added that the West Azarbaijan Cultural Heritage Department, with cooperation and supervision of the Research Institute of Cultural Heritage Department, has put on its agenda to conduct excavations

Russian visitors connected to Iranian shopping terminals via Mir Pay application

TEHRAN–Card payment networks between Iranians and Russians were connected on May 13, based on which Russian citizens can shop from Iranian shopping terminals through using the Mir Pay application, said the deputy governor of the Central Bank of Iran, Asghar Abolhasani Hastiani. The application gives a secure shopping experience in the other country, he said,

Temple within UNESCO-listed Tchogha Zanbil restored

TEHRAN – The first phase of a specialized conservation and restoration project on the Inshushinak Temple, located on the first floor of the Tchogha Zanbil Ziggurat in Khuzestan province, has been successfully completed, a cultural heritage official announced on Monday. Atefeh Rashnoei, Director of the Tchogha Zanbil and Haft Tappeh World Heritage Base, said the

Discover Shurgol wetland: a sanctuary for birds, wildlife, and nature lovers

TEHRAN – Shurgol wetland in northwest Iran is a favored destination for nature lovers and eco-tourists due to its rich biodiversity and unique landscapes. Positioned at an elevation of 1,286 meters above sea level, Shurgol is situated near the city of Naqadeh in West Azarbaijan province. It stands as one of the area’s most captivating

Tehran, Doha discuss boosting bilateral trade

TEHRAN – Head of Iran’s Trade Promotion Organization (TPO) Mohammad-Ali Dehqan Dehnavi met with Qatar’s Customs Authority Chief Ahmed Al-Jamal, on the sidelines of Iran Expo 2025, stressing the need to enhance commercial ties and develop trade infrastructure to increase bilateral trade volume. According to the TPO’s public relations office, Dehnavi described Iran-Qatar economic and

Xi attends opening ceremony of fourth ministerial meeting of China-CELAC Forum

BEIJING, May 13 (Xinhua) — Chinese President Xi Jinping attended the opening ceremony of the fourth ministerial meeting of the China-CELAC (the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States) Forum in Beijing on Tuesday. See the pictures in the below link: https://english.news.cn/20250513/4030bbdab0414e96b17b237d027e964f/c.html منبع

Iran, Turkmenistan target 30% growth in bilateral trade

TEHRAN – The head of the Iran-Turkmenistan Joint Chamber of Commerce says the two countries are aiming to increase bilateral trade by 30 percent, following the first-ever exhibition of Turkmenistan’s export capabilities in Iran — an event driven entirely by private sector investment. Ramazan Bahrami, who also heads the Industry, Mining and Trade House of

‘Maryam Mirzakhani is a scientific role model for Iranian girls’

TEHRAN – Maryam Mirzakhani is not only a scientific role model for Iranian girls, but a source of honor for the global knowledge, Fatemeh Mohajerani, the spokeswoman for the government, has said. “At the initiative of female mathematicians, May 12 has been designated as the International Women in Mathematics Day to commemorate Mirzakhani’s birthday, the