Foreign Ministry: Khayyam is another breakthrough in Iran's proud scientific historyForeign Ministry: Khayyam is another breakthrough in Iran's proud scientific history

TEHRAN- The launch of the "Khayyam Satellite" into space, according to the Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman, was another golden page in the history of the Islamic Republic's scientific triumphs.

Nasser Kanaani responded to the launch of Iran's new satellite in a tweet on Tuesday with the hashtag #The-Strong-Iran, saying that it was the latest

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Biden administration will extend sanctions waiver on civil nuclear activities: reportBiden administration will extend sanctions waiver on civil nuclear activities: report

TEHRAN— A State Department spokesperson confirmed to Al-Monitor that the Biden administration has told Congress that it has renewed a sanctions exemption allowing foreign cooperation on some of Iran's civilian nuclear projects.

The waiver, which was supposed to expire this month, allows foreign corporations to do specific non-proliferation work at

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Flash floods damage historical sites, tourism facilities in Chaharmahal-BakhtiariFlash floods damage historical sites, tourism facilities in Chaharmahal-Bakhtiari

TEHRAN–Recent floods in Chaharmahal-Bakhtiari have inflicted damage to some historical sites and tourism facilities across the southwestern province, the provincial tourism chief has said.

Flooding caused a total of 547 billion rials ($1.8 million) damage to 82 historical monuments and tourist complexes in the province, Alireza Jeilan said on

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Crafts exhibit arranged in commemoration of AshuraCrafts exhibit arranged in commemoration of Ashura

TEHRAN–A handicrafts exhibition is scheduled to be held in the city of Robat Karim, Tehran province to mark the Shia holy day of Ashura, the city’s tourism chief has said.

Handmade works by Iranian artisans in the fields of glass cutting, glass painting, semi-precious stones, woodwork, mosaics, and inlays will be displayed at the exhibition, Hamid

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Analyst says U.S. must make definitive choiceAnalyst says U.S. must make definitive choice

TEHRAN— The Islamic Republic of Iran has dynamically sought to preserve the 2015 nuclear deal and has participated in the Vienna talks for the sake of the Iranian nation's economic interests, according to Iranian political analyst Mohsen Pakaeen.

The European Union's High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Josep Borrell, has

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Budget allocated for completion of Yasuj museumBudget allocated for completion of Yasuj museum

TEHRAN—Kohgiluyeh-Boyer Ahmad tourism directorate has allocated some 12 billion rials ($40,000) for the completion of the Yasuj Archaeological Museum, the provincial tourism chief has said.

Using this budget, the museum will have its equipment completed and will open its doors to the public in the near future, Saeid Talebipur explained on Tuesday.

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