Nowruz celebrations have been staged by Iran, Afghanistan, Tajikistan, Azerbaijan, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, India, Pakistan, Iraq, and Turkey at the UN offices in Vienna with the attendance of residing officials and representatives of international organizations, ambassadors, and diplomats.
At the closing ceremony of the 13th edition of the Iran's Poetry Book of the Year selected by "reporters", Farzaneh Khojandi will be honored, represented by the leading Tajik poets.
“Smokey Car” is the name given to a train which operated during the Qajar era between Tehran and Shahr-e Rey south of the capital. Recent restoration works by the city council in southern Tehran have now revealed the old railway tracks for the train.
The single “Naab” composed and performed by Ali Pahlavan has reached the final stage of the US 2018 International Songwriting Competition (ISC).
The President of the National Library and Archives of Iran announced: “Following Unesco registration of “Javam’e Al-Tarikh” (Rashidi History) written by Rashid-e-Din Fazlollah-Hamedani, we are now proceeding to register Molana’s “Masnavi-ye Manavi” as a priceless work for the international community to enjoy.”
Takht-e Jamshid or Persepolis is an ancient city in Iran which served as the majestic capital city of Achaemenid Emperors for many years. A palace called Takht-e Jamshid in this historic site was built during the reigns of Darius the Great, Xerxes, and Artaxerxes I. It went on to be lived in for 200 years.
The Chief of Staff of the Iranian President’s Office has pointed out to the absence of the Foreign Minister at the meeting between the Iranian and Syrian leaders, saying: “The President’s Office was not aware of this visit.”
The Iranian President has said: “Legal advisors to the President’s Office, the Minister of Justice, and the Minister of Foreign Affairs have been charged with the task of submitting a bill of complaint against the instigators of sanctions against Iran in the US.”
The Head of the National Security and Foreign Policy Committee of the Iranian Parliament has said that many European countries are still weary of joining Instex, adding: “Instex does not meet all our expectations.”
Former Middle East Director General of the Iranian Foreign Ministry believes: “Under the circumstances, Iraq is not empowered to mediate between Iran and the US or certain other Arab countries in the region. The Iraqis are simply trying to show all parties they are interested in keeping on friendly terms with all regional countries and the US to prevent the eruption of further crises in their country.”
The IRGC Aerospace Force has staged combat UAV drills in the Persian Gulf and announced that it has the largest fleet of drone bombers in the region.
Upon his return to Tehran, the Iranian President described his trip to Iraq as a turning point in relations between the two countries and expressed hope that this will be a cornerstone for deeper ties in the interests of both countries.
The Iranian Ambassador to Spain has said that Iran issues visas for tourists in a minimum amount of time, including Spaniards.
Nowruz will be celebrated in Iran’s Versailles Garden for the first time this year in Ramsar, northern Iran.
Mar-Kouh Fort in Ramsar, northern Iran, is a registered national heritage of Iran.
The Baladeh qanat aqueducts in northeastern Iran date back to the Sassanid era and irrigates major parts of agricultural land near the city of Ferdows.
A member of the Supreme Council of UNESCO Global Geoparks have said that dossiers are being prepared for two geoparks in Iran to be registered next year, adding that Iran stood a good chance of being accepted.
Mehrpadin Castle is an ancient monument of the city of Mehriz on the Yazd-Kerman road.
The Head of the union for Iran’s telecommunication devices has said: “With the rising dollar prices on the forex market, people’s purchase power for mobiles has decreased and figures indicate that mobile sales have halved at the outset of Nowruz.
A gas refinery for phases 13, 22, 23, and 24 of South Pars has been officially inaugurated by the Iranian President, Petroleum Minister, and high-ranking civil and military figures.
The Iranian Petroleum Minister announced the news of a gas exports proposal to Iraq, Syria, and Lebanon, saying: “Tender documents for the export of gas to Oman are ready.”
Based on a customs agreement between Iran and the Republic of Azerbaijan starting in early June, goods transit between the two countries will be done electronically and all paperwork will be eliminated for customs.
The CBI Governor has announced that an Iranian mechanism in line with Instex will be registered soon.
The CBI Governor has announced a new strategy to eliminate the dollar from Iran’s trade transactions with other countries.
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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.
Ash-e torsh, or sour potage, is a traditional dish of Mazandaran, northern Iran, which was traditionally cooked on Chaharshanbeh-Souri – a bonfire night celebrated on the last Tuesday of the Iranian year just before Nowruz. This āsh, or a thick potage of legumes and herbs, has a sour-sweet taste and has come to be known as Ash-e torsh [torsh=sour in Persian]. In the older recipes, forty different herbs and vegetables were used and it was cooked as a healing recipe.
Gheymeh Rizeh is one of the delicious local dishes of Isfahan Province which is made with small meatballs, chickpea flour, and fragrant herbs. The meatballs are often called Kalleh Gonjeshki [literally sparrow heads].
Guilan Province has always received the attention of both domestic and foreign tourists because of its huge variety of dishes; the traditional cuisine of this province has a global reputation.
Ardabili badam (Almond) stew is a delicious, local dish of Ardabil cooked for large parties and gatherings.
The Chief of Staff of the Iranian President’s Office has pointed out to the absence of the Foreign Minister at the meeting between the Iranian and Syrian leaders, saying: “The President’s Office was not aware of this visit.”
The Iranian President has said: “Legal advisors to the President’s Office, the Minister of Justice, and the Minister of Foreign Affairs have been charged with the task of submitting a bill of complaint against the instigators of sanctions against Iran in the US.”
The Head of the union for Iran’s telecommunication devices has said: “With the rising dollar prices on the forex market, people’s purchase power for mobiles has decreased and figures indicate that mobile sales have halved at the outset of Nowruz.
A gas refinery for phases 13, 22, 23, and 24 of South Pars has been officially inaugurated by the Iranian President, Petroleum Minister, and high-ranking civil and military figures.
Iran lost the 2019 Wrestling World Cup to Russia to become the runners-up at the games.
Iranian MMA fighter, Amir Aliakbari, has beaten his American rival at the ACA games in Russia.
The National Freestyle Wrestling Team of Iran has won over the US in its second match of the games.
Iranian goalkeeper for Persepolis Club and Team Melli, Alireza Beiranvand, has been selected as Iran’s Football Man of the Year in a poll conducted among the public and coaches and captains of Iran’s Premier League football clubs.
Twenty-four year old Iranian boxer, Sadaf Khadem will be the first woman boxer from this country to fight in a boxing match in France.
The President of Iran’s Football Federation has said that the Team Melli manager will be introduced before the Nowruz holidays (in 20 days).
