Shahdad Desert: The Hottest Place on Earth
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - A trip to the uncharted desert and the fantastic city of Kalout, in southeastern province of Kerman, is a special treat, cherished even by native Iranians. You will experience the walk among the fantasy-land structures, carved out of sand hills through echoes of the blowing winds.
Iran Giving Turkey Free Gas for Past Debts: Minister
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran’s Oil Minister Bijan Namdar Zanganeh said the country is currently not receiving any money from Turkey for the export of gas, because Tehran has to clear its debts under an International Court of Arbitration ruling on a dispute over gas pricing.
Iran Ready to Help Ensure Security of Syria De-Escalation Zones: Official
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) Ali Shamkhani said the Islamic Republic is prepared to deploy its forces to Syria to maintain the security of the de-escalation zones in the war-torn country.
Total Says to Conclude Iran’s South Pars Gas Deal before Summer
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The chief executive of Total said the French oil major plans to seal an agreement to develop phase 11 of the huge South Pars gas field in southern Iran soon.
Iran Eliminated from FIFA U-20 World Cup
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran failed to book a place in the FIFA U-20 World Cup Korea Republic 2017 knockout stage.
Iranian Top Cleric Urges Manama to Fulfil Bahraini Shiites’ Demands
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Senior Iranian cleric Ayatollah Nasser Makarem Shirazi condemned the Manama regime for attacking the house of Sheikh Isa Qassim, the spiritual leader of Bahrain’s Shiite majority, urging the Bahraini rulers to meet the legitimate demands of the people.
Iranian VP Hopes for Close Muslim Bonds in Ramadan Message
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian First Vice-President Eshaq Jahangiri in messages on the beginning of the holy month of Ramadan hoped that Muslim nations would strengthen brotherly relations.
Bahraini Clerics Warn Al Khalifa Regime against 'Day of Revenge'
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The Bahraini clerics condemned recent killings and arrests of people of the Persian Gulf country and warned that “the day of revenge” against the Al Khalifa regime will undoubtedly come.
Iran, Russia Ink Oil-for-Goods Barter Deal: Minister
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian Oil Minister Bijan Namdar Zangeneh said Tehran and Moscow have signed an agreement whereby Iran will sell crude to Russia in exchange for products.
Iranian Official Urges Bahraini Regime to Avoid Fanning Flames of Ethnic Strife
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The vice-chairman of Iran’s Assembly of Experts strongly condemned the Bahraini regime for its recent “inhumane aggression” against peaceful protests in the Persian Gulf country and urged Manama to avoid fanning the flames of ethnic strife.
Changes Planned in Foreign Ministry to Serve Resistance Economy: Iranian MP
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The vice-chairman of the Iranian Parliament’s National Security and Foreign Policy Commission said the structure of the country’s foreign ministry would be modified in the near future in a bid to realize the objectives of Resistance Economy plan.
Over 86,000 Iranians to Attend Hajj: Official
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Based on an agreement with Saudi Arabia, as many as 86,500 Iranian pilgrims will travel to the kingdom during this year’s Hajj season, an official announced.
Syria Army Destroys Tunnel Used by Daesh in Deir Ez-Zor
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Syria’s army and its allies discovered and destroyed a tunnel burrowed deep underground and used by Daesh (ISIL or ISIS) terrorists during a counter-terrorism operation on the outskirts of the eastern province of Deir ez-Zor.
46 Daesh Terrorists Killed in Iraq’s Nineveh Province
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The Iraqi army backed by Popular Mobilization Units (PMU) managed to kill 46 terrorists in an airstrike against militants of the Daesh (ISIL or ISIS) terrorist group in the northern province of Nineveh, security forces said.
Iran A Country with Many Talented Futsal Players: Ali Sanei
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Iran head coach Ali Sanei has praised his players for winning the inaugural AFC U-20 Futsal Championship title and said the country has so many talented players.
Palestinian Hunger Strike Ends: Report
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - The Palestinian Authority announced Saturday that a mass Palestinian hunger strike, which lasted 40 days, has ended on the first day of the Muslim festival of Ramadan.
Iran’s President Urges Moderation to Counter Islamophobia
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – In separate congratulatory messages to heads of the Muslim states on the beginning of the holy month of Ramadan, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani called for moderation and efforts to portray the true image of Islam in order to foil hostile attempts at fomenting Islamophobia.
Iran’s Rashnonejad Wins Silver at Asian Judo Championships
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Mohammad Rashnonejad from Iran claimed a silver medal at the 2017 Asian Judo Championships on Friday.
Muslims Worldwide Start Observing Fasting Month of Ramadan
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Muslim nations around the world have started observing the rituals of the holy month of Ramadan, during which adult people fast from dawn to dusk.
US Arms Deals Not to Guarantee Lasting Security for Riyadh: Iran’s FM
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said the recent arms deal between Washington and Riyadh will not guarantee “the long-term security” of Saudi Arabia.
Zbigniew Brzezinski Dies at Age of 89
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - US President Jimmy Carter's national security advisor from 1977 through 1981 Zbigniew Brzezinski died on Friday at the age of 89, his daughter Mika Brzezinski said in Instagram.
Iran Condemns Coptic Christian Bus Attack in Egypt
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran’s Foreign Ministry strongly condemned a Friday terrorist attack on a bus carrying Coptic Christians in Egypt's Minya province that killed at least 28 people, including children.
Iran Crowned AFC U-20 Futsal Champion
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran defeated Iraq 2-0 in the inaugural AFC U-20 Futsal Championship final on Friday.
Seven Saudi Servicemen Killed in Yemeni Army’s Attack in Najran
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The Yemeni army and Popular Committees, in a retaliatory attack against the Saudi-led coalition, pounded the kingdom’s military positions in the southwestern province of Najran, killing seven Saudi servicemen.
Iranian Cleric Calls Arab NATO Members ‘Servants of US’
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Tehran's Provisional Friday Prayers Leader Ayatollah Ahmad Khatami slammed the idea of creating an "Arab NATO" military alliance, which has been proposed by US President Donald Trump, saying the members of the alliance would be only “servants” of the US.
Iran's Nuclear Chief Rejects 'Incorrect' Reports on Uranium Contract with Kazakhstan
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) rejected as "incorrect" recent reports by some British media over the role of Kazakhstan and the new US administration in the suspension of a contract to export uranium to the Islamic Republic.
Georgian Kakhaber Kakashvili Joins Iran’s Gostaresh Foolad
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Georgian midfielder Kakhaber Kakashvili has joined Iran's Gostaresh Foolad of Tabriz football team.
UN Rights Chief Pleads for Sparing Syrian Civilians under Daesh
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - The UN human rights chief says Syrian civilians are increasingly paying the price of escalating airstrikes against the Daesh (also known as ISIL or ISIS) group in Syria.
