Iranian tourist numbers to Russia rise in 20152015 witnessed a significant increase in Iranian tourists visiting Russia, the Association of Tour Operators said on its website. According to Rosstat (Russia’s state statistics service), nearly 34,000 Iranian tourists visited Russia in the first nine months of 2015, a rise of 111 percent when compared to the […]
Iran’s Nuclear Sanctions Lifted Sanctions imposed on Iran over its nuclear program are lifted following confirmation of Tehran’s commitment to the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action by the International Atomic Energy Agency. European Union foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini and Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif made the announcement during a joint press conference […]
The 2800 years old kiss This is from an archeological site called Hasanlu, level IVB, which was burned after a military attack. People from both fighting sides were killed in the fire, which apparently spread quite unexpectedly and quickly through the town. These skeletons were found in a plaster grain bin, probably hiding from […]
Iran to buy 114 Airbus planes this week from France The first batch of new planes will arrive in the country by March 21. Iran will sign a contract this week to buy 114 Airbus planes from France, during a visit to Paris by Iranian President Hassan Rouhani, Tehran’s transport minister said on Sunday. […]
Iran to buy 114 Airbuses to revamp ageing fleet Iran said Sunday it will buy 114 Airbus planes to revitalise its ageing fleet, in the first major commercial deal announced since the lifting of sanctions under its nuclear agreement. Transport Minister Abbas Akhoundi said a deal on the purchase would be signed between national […]
France and Italy mull deals with Iran on visit by RouhaniPARIS/ROME — President Hasan Rouhani brings the case to Europe this week for Iran as a potential investment bonanza, after the lifting of financial sanctions brought his country of 80-million people back into the world of global commerce. Mr Rouhani championed the deal under which […]
Iran opens new chapter with 114 Airbus planes deal TEHRAN — Iran said on Sunday that it would buy 114 Airbus planes to revitalise its ageing fleet, in the first major commercial deal the country has announced since the lifting of sanctions under its nuclear agreement, the country said at the weekend. Transport Minister […]
Hassan Rouhani visits Rome as Iran seeks new business deals with EuropeIran President Hassan Rouhani flew into Italy on Monday looking to reap the economic and political dividends from the lifting of international sanctions imposed over the Islamic Republic’s nuclear programme. Rouhani will also visit the Vatican and France on his first overseas trip since […]
Band-e Kaisar a Roman ancient arch bridge in Shushtar The Band-e Kaisar (Caesar’s dam), Pol-e Kaisar (“Caesar’s bridge”), Bridge of Valerian or Shadirwan was an ancient arch bridge in Shushtar, Iran, and the first in the country to combine it with a dam.Built by a Roman workforce in the 3rd century AD on Sassanid […]
Soltanieh Dome the Second one’s in the World The Mausoleum of Oljaytu was constructed in 1302–12 CE in the city of Soltanieh, the capital of the Ilkhanid dynasty, which was founded by the Mongols. Situated in the province of Zanjan, Soltanieh is one of the outstanding examples of Persian architecture and a key monument […]