IRGC chief vows revenge for slain colonel amid Israeli blusterIRGC chief vows revenge for slain colonel amid Israeli bluster

TEHRAN – In a visit to the family of the recently assassinated colonel, Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) General Hossein Salami vowed revenge for the slain colonel. 

He blamed the assassination of Sayad Khodaei on Israel, underlining that Iran will avenge his killing. 

The IRGC colonel was assassinated by gunmen on a

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South Africa envoy proposes Shiraz, Johannesburg sisterhoodSouth Africa envoy proposes Shiraz, Johannesburg sisterhood

TEHRAN – South Africa’s ambassador to Iran has proposed establishing a sister city link between Shiraz and Johannesburg.

Vika Mazwi Khumalo on Monday said many scientific experiences can be exchanged to provide broad knowledge in terms of the management system between Shiraz and Johannesburg.

The envoy made the remarks in a meeting with the Shiraz

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Champions Esteghlal finish IPL season undefeatedChampions Esteghlal finish IPL season undefeated

TEHRAN – Esteghlal football team were held to a goalless draw by Naft Masjed Soleyman to finish 2021/22 Iran Professional League (IPL) season undefeated.

The Blues became the first Iranian team to win the title in the competition without suffering a single defeat.

In the match held ahead of 70,000 spectators in Tehran’s Azadi Stadium, Esteghlal c

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Nomad museum inaugurated in ArdabilNomad museum inaugurated in Ardabil

TEHRAN – A museum dedicated to the nomadic people of Ardabil province, northwestern Iran, was officially inaugurated on Sunday. 

The anthropological museum devoted to the rituals, arts, and the everyday life of tribespeople native to the province opened its doors to the public in the ancient town of Germi, the provincial tourism chief has said. 

With

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Historical properties in Gilan to be demarcatedHistorical properties in Gilan to be demarcated

TEHRAN – New boundaries will be defined for six historical properties, which are scattered across the northern province of Gilan, the provincial tourism chief has said.

The demarcation projects aim at preventing further destruction and damage as well as preserving and protecting historical sites, Vali Jahani said, CHTN reported on Monday.

Three

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Leader to Tajik president: Drones are important in security of countriesLeader to Tajik president: Drones are important in security of countries

TEHRAN — Tajikistan’s President Emomali Rahmon met with Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei on Monday evening.

In the meeting, the Leader stated, “The potential for expanding cooperation between the two countries in various fields is far beyond the current level, and according to the policy of the Iranian government to s

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