Iranian Handicrafts: Pateh Douzi of Kerman

Pateh Douzi, also known as “Selseleh Douzi” or “Fateh Douzi” is an important handicraft of Kerman province. Fortunately, this craft is still being practiced and making Patehs is one of the most flourishing trades of Iran. Due to vulnerability of textiles no Pateh product has survived from the ancient times, and very little is known […]
Iran scorns US’ ‘invalid’ report on terrorism

TEHRAN, Dec. 02 – The Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman roundly rejected the US State Department’s annual report on terrorism, saying such a one-sided report lacks international credibility. In a statement on Saturday, Nasser Kan’ani dismissed the annual country reports on terrorism released by the US government, saying, “The US’ annual country reports on terrorism, which are […]
Iran, Russia, China to hold joint naval exercise

TEHRAN, Dec. 02 – Iranian Navy Commander Rear Admiral Shahram Irani announced the holding of a joint naval exercise between Iran, Russia, and China. “The countries of Pakistan, Brazil, Oman, India, South Africa, and some neighboring countries in the Caspian Sea have also been invited as observers,” Rear Admiral Irani said. He went on to […]