The explosion struck Bandar Abbas, one of Iran’s most vital trade arteries. It cloaked the city in toxic fumes. Schools and government offices were shut, residents were told to stay home and wear masks. Yet officials tried to downplay the…
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“No to Executions Tuesdays” campaign warns of surge in executions in Iran as it enters 67th week across 41 prisons
The sixty-seventh week of the “No to Executions Tuesdays” campaign, protesting widespread executions in Iran, continued this week in 41 prisons across the country. The campaign, which has been going on since January 2024, has gained significant…
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Festival of Iranian tribes kicks off in Bojnurd
TEHRAN – A festival of Iranian tribes, alongside a handicrafts and souvenirs exhibition, officially opened on Monday evening in the scenic Besh Qardash area of Bojnurd, the capital of North Khorasan province in northeastern Iran.
Ali Mostofian,…
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Iran eases visas, but media misinformation still a barrier to tourism
TEHRAN – A senior Iranian tourism official has said that the spread of negative media narratives about Iran – commonly referred to as Iranophobia – poses a significant challenge to the country’s tourism sector, even as visa requirements…
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Iran announces adjustment to visa validity for U.S. applicants
TEHRAN – Iran’s Interests Section in Washington, D.C. has announced a reduction in the validity period for tourist and entry visas issued to U.S. applicants.
According to a statement released on Monday, the validity of both entry and tourist…
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Source: Fourth Round Of Indirect Iran-U.S. Talks Set For Sunday In Muscat
An informed source told Nour News that the fourth round of indirect negotiations between the Islamic Republic of Iran and the United States is scheduled to take place on Sunday, May 12, in Muscat, the capital of Oman.
This new round of talks…
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Iran proposes strategic tourism roadmap at D-8 meeting in Cairo
TEHRAN – On Tuesday, Iran’s Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts, Seyyed Reza Salehi-Amiri, called for a transformative approach to tourism as a driver of sustainable peace and Islamic civilizational renewal during the 5th…
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Iran and Tajikistan Boost Ties With New Cooperation Agreement
Tuesday, 06 May 2025 16:08
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Countdown for biggest exhibitionin Tehran starts
The event, being held in the capital’s permanent fairground through May 7-10, is also hoped to provide a platform for staying connected with the latest technologies, products, and innovations in this field.
The exhibition is one of the largest…
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Iran, Russia Reaffirm Commitment To Strategic Partnership
In a phone conversation, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin reaffirmed their mutual determination to deepen strategic relations and fully implement the Comprehensive Strategic Cooperation Agreement…
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