Paul Schrader, renowned American screenwriter, film director and critic is the guest of Fajr International Film Festival (FIFF) in Iran these days. He has been to visit Naghsh-e Jahan Square and found it amazing.
April 21 in the Iranian calendar is named after Saadi. The famous Iranian poet was born in the city of Shiraz in 600 lunar year.
“I promise you” [Behet ghol midam] by Mohsen Yeganeh is the most viewed Persian pop song on YouTube with over 58 million views to date.
The 5th National Festival of Iranian Nomadic Culture focusing on migration will be held from 9 April to 3 May 2019 in Yasuj with the participation of all Iranian provinces where nomadic life still continues.
Famous Iranian vocalist, Shahram Nazeri, will be holding a concert on 30 April to raise money for the victims of the recent deadly floods in Iran.
Iranian actress, Mehraveh Sharifinia, has won the Best Actress Award at the Diamond Film Awards in Italy for her role in “On foot”.
A former Iranian diplomat says: “Iran aims to circumvent the sanctions as on previous occasions if the US does not renew waivers. Closing the Strait of Hormuz will entail a reaction by the US which will lead to military confrontation in the Persian Gulf.”
Speaking about US threats against exports of Iranian oil, the Naval Force of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (Neda) Commander said: “The Strait of Hormuz is an international waterway and we will block it we are prevented from using it.”
Ayatollah Khamenei, the Supreme Commander of All Iranian Armed Forces, has appointed the former IRGC Deputy Commander Brigadier General Hossein Salami as the new chief commander of the Revolutionary Guards.
An Iranian expert of political affairs has said: “Certain remarks by some authorities of the Islamic Republic who said sanctions are a blessing is just taking advantage of a reasonable religious phrase to justify their shortcomings for mismanagement.”
A reformist MP in Iran has expressed doubt on the sustainability of the JCPOA and its benefits for Iran.
An Iranian university professor has said: “US military action against Iran in medium-term will gain more weight should the latter’s military power and regional influence decline, but increasing the cost of a US military action would halt the implementation of this policy.”
Iran’s Tourism Organization Deputy has named rising currency prices and economic conditions as reasons for a drop in trips abroad by Iranians.
Sheikh Safi-e-Din of Ardabil Mausoleum is a tourist destination of the city of Ardabil in northwestern Iran which is of significant historic, architectural, and tourism value. It has been inscribed as a Unesco World Heritage.
There are several caves in western Iran in Lorestan Province, one of which is Pol-e Dokhtar's Kalmakareh Cave, one of the six great treasures discovered in the world.
Kakh-e Khorshid [Palace of the Sun] is a most beautiful palace in Iran commissioned by Nader Shah, the founder of the Afsharid Dynasty, in 1108 HS [1729 CE].
The Deputy of the Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Organization of Iran has said: “Recent flash floods did not reduce the number of Nowruz trips.”
The Iranian Ambassador to Spain has said that Iran issues visas for tourists in a minimum amount of time, including Spaniards.
An Iranian business center has been inaugurated in Baku, Republic of Azerbaijan, on Friday afternoon simultaneously with Iran’s Minister of Industry, Mine and Trade trip to the city.
The Iranian Ambassador in Muscat pointed to an increased number of flights between Iran and Oman from 20 to 48 per week, and said: “Shipping lines are also on the increase and a new one will start operating between the two countries in a fortnight.”
The Statistical Center of Iran has announced that the economic growth rate in the nine months starting March 2018 has dropped by over seven percent to reach -3.8 percent.
The CEO of Irenex believes: “Risky deals on the oil exchange, issues related to export warranties, and transport all contributed to the fact that the eight oil offer on Irenex hadno buyers.”
The Iranian President, Hassan Rouhani, inaugurated part of Tehran’s green belt on Sunday. The project adds another 1250 hectares of land to the green belt for the capital.
Iranian and Croatian finance ministers have signed an MoU underlining joint economic investments between their two countries.
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The Deputy Minister of Labor and Social Affairs in Iran has announced the dispatch of trained forces in medical and technical fields to European and Asian countries with priority given to regional countries.
Torrential rains over the past forty days in Iran may have caused severe floods and human and financial losses in certain areas, but at the same time it has revived one of Iran and the world’s most important lakes.
Iran’s Meteorological Organization has forecast new waves of rainfall, snow and blizzards for several provinces in west, northwest, north and northeast of the country over the coming four days.
Advisor to the Iranian Deputy Minister of Science, Dr Mohammad-Javad Rasaei, has said that Iran ranks first among developing countries in brain drain, adding: “This costs Iran USD 60BN per year.”
Members of Tehran’s Islamic City Council have agreed to name a street in the capital after Master vocalist Mohammad-Reza Shajarian.
The Managing Director of the Autism Association of Iran has said that the hijab is a challenge faced by Iranian families with autistic daughters, adding: “These girls are unable to keep the hijab on their heads.”
A former Iranian diplomat says: “Iran aims to circumvent the sanctions as on previous occasions if the US does not renew waivers. Closing the Strait of Hormuz will entail a reaction by the US which will lead to military confrontation in the Persian Gulf.”
The Deputy Minister of Labor and Social Affairs in Iran has announced the dispatch of trained forces in medical and technical fields to European and Asian countries with priority given to regional countries.
Speaking about US threats against exports of Iranian oil, the Naval Force of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (Neda) Commander said: “The Strait of Hormuz is an international waterway and we will block it we are prevented from using it.”
Paul Schrader, renowned American screenwriter, film director and critic is the guest of Fajr International Film Festival (FIFF) in Iran these days. He has been to visit Naghsh-e Jahan Square and found it amazing.
In Khorasan Province, all kinds of dishes are made from meat; chelo gousht from Mashhad and yakhni from Dargaz are among the most famous. Yakhni is a very delicious dish and is quite easy to make, but there are tips on how to cook it and failure to adhere to them will spoil your yakhni.
Hormozgan Province in southern Iran has varied and colorful dishes due to its special climatic conditions and regional characteristics.
Yatimcheh is a popular dish which is originally vegetarian. It is, however, prepared with different recipes across Iran. The aubergine yatimcheh is suitable for both vegetarians and dieters for its low calorie count. The following is the original recipe for this dish.
Sardashi is a well-known home cooked meal from Hamedan in western Iran with many health benefits.
Ghanbar Polo is a rice dish for ceremonial gatherings cooked in Shiraz, Fars Province. This is served with a finely chopped Shirazi salad of cucumbers, tomatoes, and onions.
Omaj is a popular potage in Tabriz, northwestern Iran, which is traditionally made in the cold season. It is very good for preventing or curing colds.
