A Professor of International Relations in Tehran believes: “’The look to the East’ strategy can only realize Iran’s short-term, non-strategic objectives with these countries. Resolving security, political, and economic issues through Eastern countries is a great deal to expect.”
A university professor in the UK believes: “Iran must have closer ties with Europe for its economic development. But its security can be provided mostly by China and Russia. This requires a little subtlety in the ‘Neither East, Nor West’ slogan.”
Former Head of Asia and Oceania desk at the Foreign Ministry of Iran believes: “In the circumstances where Iran is faced with sanctions and other difficulties created by the US, it must pursue a ‘Look to the East’ strategy with Russia and China.”
Former Iranian Ambassador to China believes: “None of the countries defined in the ‘Look to the East’ strategy will play nursemaid to Iran during the sanctions. They will probably not extend the limitations and extent of sanctions, but will try to find solutions and propose more cost-effective ways for them to deal with it.”
A Professor of International Relations in Iran believes: “With the transfer of power and wealth from Western countries to East Asia, any neglect in Iran's foreign policy towards this region is a strategic mistake; because the American-centered order of the world is collapsing and Iran can be effective in shaping the new order through its ties with the East.”
Former Iranian Ambassador to Russia believes: “A country’s national interests determine its strategies. This includes relations with both the East and West. But, regardless of the “Look to the East” strategy, Iran must have good ties with its neighbors for its security interests.”
The Head of the National Security and Foreign Policy Commission of Iran's Parliament has met with Brazil’s Head of National Security Commission for talks.
It seems the improper behavior of Iran’s neighbors with its citizens is endless. According to the Chairman of the Board of Bushehr Province Dhow Owners and Shipping Cooperative, the UAE government and border guards treat Iranian dhow owners improperly and charge them extravagantly.
Iran’s Foreign Minister has said that the results of US congressional elections will not affect Iran-US engagement, adding: “Our decisions and policies are not based on changes in domestic US affairs. I do not believe the elections will have much effect on Iran. of course, Trump may encounter problems in his domestic policies.”
With the reinstatement of sanctions against Iran, a group of artists and civil rights activists in Iran have published a petition inviting the people of the world to “join voices against sanctions.” They write: “While states communicate through politics, people seek empathy,
Former Iranian Ambassador to the UN in Geneva believes that the direct impact of sanctions on the lives of Iranians can be a case of crimes against humanity, legally preventing the cooperation of other countries with the US as abetting the commission of a crime.”
WikiLeaks has criticized the US double standards towards Iran and Saudi Arabia by tweeting: “Saudi Wahhabists conduct 9/11. US sanctions Iran. Saudi funds & arms ISIS. Iran fights ISIS. US sanctions Iran. Saudi chops up DC based journalist. US sanctions Iran. Saudi bombs & starves Yemen. US sanctions Iran. Saudi: A Very Special Relationship.”
At a meeting with the Head of Iran’s Tourism Organization, the UNWTO Secretary General said: “Iran is the safest place for tourism.”
The Iranian Space Agency has announced the building of four space tourism parks in the desert areas of Kashan, Damghan, Qeshm, and Kerman to dwell in the secrets of creation and attract space tourists.
Secretary of the High Council for Iran’s Free Trade Zones has announced that Kish Island Free Zone is planning to attract eight million tourists within the next year and a half.
The Head of Iran’s Tourism Organization has announced: “The global tourism industry has said no to US sanctions against Iran.”
Iran has numerous straits and valleys which can be visited to make new memories. One of these is Raghaz Darab Strait in Fars Province, southern Iran.
Iran Saffron Week will be held in Torbat Heidarieh, Razavi Khorasan Province, northeastern Iran, from 9-16 November 2018.
A new season of joint restorations has begun in Pasargadae by Iran and Italy in the southeastern ivan of Cyrus the Great’s private palace.
To the right-hand side of the main UN entrance in Vienna, an edifice has been erected to commemorate the magnificent achievements of Iranian scientists over the past centuries. This four-centered arch is called chartaghi in Persian. It is constructed as a quadrangle with the statue of a famous Iranian personality underneath each arch.
The Head of the German archaeological team in the Rivi region has said: “Agreement has been reached for the Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (German Research Foundation, DFG) to provide financial support for excavations at this site for a period of six years.”
The Spanish Iranology Association (SEI) is holding its 8th International Congress on Iranian Studies hosted by Tehran University for the first time.
October 29 has unofficially been named Cyrus the Great Day and celebrated by the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) from old times.
Professor at Cambridge University and head of the archaeological excavation site of Baveh Yevan has said: “Studies in Baveh Yevan, Kermanshah, western Iran, have revealed that this site was a common settlement shared by Homosapiens and Neanderthals. This is a first find of its kind in the world, showing a common settlement between the two human species.”
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The foreign customers of luxury Iranian goods have been introduced. Customs statistics published in Iran indicate that countries like the UAE, Iraq, and Germany were destined for many luxurious items made in Iran over the first six months of the Iranian solar calendar.
Former Iranian representative for OPEC believes that Saudi Arabia is unable to offset the lack of Iranian oil on the market, leading to a probable price rise to USD 100bp. This has led the US to accept Iranian oil as a market reality and grant sanctions relief to eight countries who need to purchase oil from Iran.
India, Iran, and Russia will be meeting on 23 November 2018 to discuss a 7200-km route as a shorter, more cost-effective alternative for the Suez Canal.
The Iranian Oil Minister has commented on reports of Iranian oil being sold by Russia, syaing: “I categorically refute these allegations by Reuters and some other media.”
Iranian customs has announced that non-oil exports have amounted to USD 27BN and 229MM in the first seven months of the Iranian solar calendar beginning in March. Iraq is Iran’s top customer with USD 5BN and 730MM worth of imported goods.
For the first time after forty years, three consignments of Iranian rice have been exported to Europe and Canada. The price of a kilo of rice exports is equal to the import of six kilograms of rice, indicating the demand for Iranian rice on the global market.
A new season of joint restorations has begun in Pasargadae by Iran and Italy in the southeastern ivan of Cyrus the Great’s private palace.
The Head of the National Security and Foreign Policy Commission of Iran's Parliament has met with Brazil’s Head of National Security Commission for talks.
Iranian students have won the 12th International Olympiad on Astronomy and Astrophysics (IOAA) with 5 gold medals.
At a meeting with the Head of Iran’s Tourism Organization, the UNWTO Secretary General said: “Iran is the safest place for tourism.”
Iran has beaten Russia 4-2 to take the title at the Beach Soccer Intercontinental Cup.
The second leg of AFC Champions League final took place in Tehran’s Azadi Stadium last night between Persepolis (Iran) and Kashima Antlers (Japan). The match was a 0-0 draw, but the Japanese team who had won the first leg 2-0 took the title.
The Iranian karateka in the -75kgs category has won Iran’s first gold medal at the 2018 Karate World Championships in Spain.
Iran’s National Wushu Team has won seven gold and one silver medals to become World Wushu champions.
Persepolis has made history by making the AFC Champions League Final for the first time in a 2-1 victory over Qatar’s Al-Sadd in the two-legged ties.
Iranian woman referee, Gelareh Nazemi, will be the first referee at the Youth Olympic Futsal finals.
If you are interested in using more vegetables in your food, we recommend cabbage rice to you. This is a traditional dish from Shiraz, in Fars Province, southern Iran. It is a recipe for all four seasons, but it is more popular in autumn and is well-liked by children.
The people of northern Iran are known for their palatable cuisine and have also registered a number of these in Iran as a national heritage. Nardun stew is one of these appetizing dishes made with pomegranates, and thus associated with the Yalda winter solstice by many Iranians.
Moras’a Polo, or jewel rice, is one of the most delicious Iranian rice dishes which can be served at parties. It does not take long to prepare, but has a wide variety of ingredients. This is how it is prepared.
Isfahan is one of Iran’s best-known cities for its arts and crafts and tourism. If you travel to Isfahan, make sure to also try their biryani.
Ghalieh Mahi is a stuffed fish recipe from southern Iran which is very popular in the country. It is cooked mostly in Khuzestan, Bushehr, and Hormuzgan provinces.
Torsh-e Kabab, or Bijeh Kabab in the local dialect, is a dish from Iran’s northern Guilan Province. The use of fried ingredients in the recipe depends on personal taste.
Today, 30 October [8 Aban on the Iranian calendar, 20 Safar on the Islamic calendar], is Arbaeen. This is an important day for Shia Muslims. Arbaeen means “fortieth”, a name attributed to 20 Safar 61 AH which is the fortieth day of the martyrdom of Imam Hossein (AS), son of Imam Ali (AS), and the third Shia Imam. The Arbaeen pilgrimage is a special ceremony that takes place on this day, only performed for the martyrdom of Imam Hossein (AS). No precedent can be attributed to Arbaeen and acts related to this day until the Ashura incident.
Iran has always enjoyed a melting pot of cultures over the course of its ancient history and civilization. This is evident in various areas such as its variety of dialects, clothing, lifestyles, and of course foods.
An Iranian movie star has joined the campaign to fight breast cancer and raise awareness about the disease.
“Fereshtegan-e Asemani” [Heavenly Angels] is the first girls' autistic school to open in Tehran’s 2nd district.
Sardar Saeid Montazer-Almahdi, top advisor to the Commander of the Iranian Police Force, has said: “We will soon see fundamental developments in police electronic services using artificial intelligence.”
Arash is a small Iranian boy who could speak three languages fluently at the age of two. He is now six and can solve physics and chemistry problems with the help of the internet. He is a little genius, but despite his father’s efforts, he has not been very welcomed. And yet, a number of credible schools in the Netherlands, Finland, and Japan are looking to train Arash.
Tehran has plenty of different parks, with each one having their own features. The following is a selection of these parks that are easily accessible
With a population of around eight million, Tehran is considered as one of the world's megacities. There are also many who commute to the city every day for work or study, generating heavy traffic. To get around this crowded city faster, you can use public transport—whether the metro, bus, cab, or ride-hailing apps like Snapp or Tap30.
Persian cuisine is very varied and every city offers a new culinary experience. Culinary tourism is in fact one of the attractions of a visit to Iran. “Chelo Kabab”, or rice and kebab, is the national dish of Iran, also known and served across the globe. In this piece, however, the more traditional dishes will be introduced.
Iranian students have won the 12th International Olympiad on Astronomy and Astrophysics (IOAA) with 5 gold medals.
Based on the latest statistics published by the Communications Regulatory Authority of Iran, over MM72 and 941 thousand people use broadband internet in Iran with an internet penetration rate of 89 percent.
Elite Iranian students have won the WMC in the UK.
Mohammad Javad Dehghani who is the Head of the Islamic World Science Citation Database (ISC) has said: “A comprehensive and analytical overview of the Persian language from 1997 to the end of 2017 in Scopus shows that the publication of scientific documents in Persian over the past two decades has grown more than fortyfold and the global ranking of the Persian language has moved up from the thirtieth to the fifteenth rank with 15 upgrades.
The Shadx team from the Sharif University of Technology Aerospace Engineering Faculty won the third rank in international competition of accredited AIAA Institute.
A research team from UCLA, headed by Iranian scientist Maryam Shanehchi, has discovered a new technique to decode brainwaves for a patient’s moods. This can lead to new treatments for depression and anxiety.
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