Tehran Times

Iran has deployed special army forces in Syria

TEHRAN – Iranian Army’s elite forces, named the 65 Nohed Airborne Brigade, has deployed a group of its commandos in Syria to provide advisory support for President Bashar al-Assad’s Army in fight against terrorist groups, an Iranian commander said.

Iran’s annual petchem exports rises to 19m tons

TEHRAN- Iran exported 19 million tons of petrochemical products during the past Iranian calendar year of 1394 (which ended on March 19), a 2.5-million-ton increase compared to its preceding year, according to an official with Iran’s National Petrochemical Company (NPC).
Iran’s air defense to obtain new missile systems: commander

TEHRAN – The Iranian defense forces will be equipped with a series of new missile systems in the new Iranian year, which began on March 20, a top commander said on Sunday.
Rafsanjani: Strengthening missile power is ‘essential’

TEHRAN - Ayatollah Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani, chairman of the Expediency Council, said in a meeting on Monday that strengthening the country’s military power, especially missile technology, is “essential”.

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Rafsanjani: Strengthening missile power is ‘essential’

TEHRAN - Ayatollah Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani, chairman of the Expediency Council, said in a meeting on Monday that strengthening the country’s military power, especially missile technology, is “essential”.
Top judge: Any move to undermine missile program is a ‘betrayal’

TEHRAN - Iran’s Judiciary Chief Sadeq Amoli Larijani said on Monday that any effort to undermine the country’s missile capability will constitute an example of “betrayal”.
Italy PM to visit Iran next week

Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi will travel to Iran next week for a two-day trip that will make him the first major international figure to visit since the lifting of sanctions against Tehran.

Mahdavikia: Zidane is the best player I’ve played against

Former Iranian international Mehdi Mahdavikia admitted that current Real Madrid head coach is the best player he has played against in his whole career.
Iran to start FIVB Volleyball World League with Brazil

Iran will kick off the 2016 FIVB Volleyball World League with a match against Brazil in Rio de Janeiro.
Esteghlal held by Esteghlal Khouzestan, 10-man Persepolis beats Siah Jamegan

Esteghlal football team was held to a 1-1 draw against second-place Esteghlal Khouzestan in the 24th week of the Iran Professional League (IPL) in front of more than 25,000 fans at Ahvaz’s Ghadir Stadium on Sunday.

Indian festival honors Iranian films

TEHRAN – Two Iranian films have won awards at the 8th Nashik International Film Festival (NIFF) in India.
Cannes to screen “Maman Soori’s Case”

TEHRAN – Iranian director Hossein Hejrat’s debut film “Maman Soori’s Case” will go on screen in the Short Film Corner at the 69th Cannes Film Festival, which will be held in the French city from May 11 to 22.
“Memories for All Seasons” director to make doc on Imam Khomeini’s wife

TEHRAN – “Memories for All Seasons” director Mostafa Razzaq-Karimi plans to make a documentary on Khadijeh Saqafi (1913-2009), the wife of the founder of the Islamic Republic Ayatollah Seyyed Ruhollah Khomeini.

Iran’s annual petchem exports rises to 19m tons

TEHRAN- Iran exported 19 million tons of petrochemical products during the past Iranian calendar year of 1394 (which ended on March 19), a 2.5-million-ton increase compared to its preceding year, according to an official with Iran’s National Petrochemical Company (NPC).
Iran’s light crude oil price highest in 3 months

TEHRAN- Average price of Iran’s light crude oil surpassed $30 in the week ended on March 25, for the first time in the past three months.
NUMOV 2016 confab on Iran to Kick off tomorrow in Berlin

Tehran- 2016 conference of the German Near and Middle East Association titled Nah-Und MittelOst-Verein (NUMOV), with a specific focus on Iran, will start operation in Berlin tomorrow.

VP puts emphasis on women’s role in resistance economy

TEHRAN – The vice president in women and family affairs, Shahindokht Molaverdi, here on Monday put emphasis on utilizing women’s capacities in implementing and promoting resistance economy.
Bloggers to introduce attractions of Qeshm Island

TEHRAN – The Persian Gulf island of Qeshm will host the first bloggers’ travel writing festival from April 25 to 29.
Noruz travelers up 67% year on year: official

TEHRAN – The number of Iranians who stayed in lodgings across Iran during Noruz holidays (March 20-April 1) rose 67 percent in comparison to the same period last year, Iran’s tourism chief Morteza Rahmani-Movahhed announced in a press conference on Monday.