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‘Oil-Free Economy to Increase Iran’s Export Capacities’

The CEO of Shahr-e Aftab Exhibition says Iran’s export capabilities are the result of the country’s manufacturing capabilities, and the more the Islamic Republic distances itself from oil, the more its export capabilities increase.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on February 6

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Thursday, January 6, 2020, and picked headlines from 8 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Iranian Knowledge-Based Firms to Attend Geneva Smart Cities Conference

A group of Iranian knowledge-based companies will attend a conference in Geneva to support innovative solutions to smart cities' challenges.

Iran’s Beauties in Winter: Chahardangeh of Mazandaran

Chahardangeh region in northern Iran has unique beauties throughout all four seasons, especially winter.

Borrell’s Remarks Show E3 Won’t Use Snapback Mechanism: Iran

A senior Iranian official has hailed the recent remarks made by EU Foreign Policy Chief during his visit to Tehran, saying Josep Borrell’s remarks show Europe is seeking to preserve the 2015 Iran nuclear deal.

Iran Develops Technology to Produce 3rd-Generation Satellite Carriers

Iran has developed the technology to produce third-generation satellite carriers, says Iranian Deputy Minister of Communications and Information Technology Morteza Barari.

US Pressures Have Gone Nowhere, Iranian President Says

President of Iran Hassan Rouhani says the US has failed to bring the Islamic Republic to its knees, noting that Iran’s economy without oil has been growing in spite of the American sanctions.

What Was Gen. Soleimani’s Last Mission to Iraq?

Iran’s ambassador to Baghdad has given an account of what Lt. General Qassem Soleimani was assigned to do in Iraq before being assassinated in an American airstrike on January 3.

Foreign Investment in Iran Increased by 50%: Minister

Iran’s economy minister says in the first six months of the current Iranian year, the amount of foreign investment in the country has increased by 50% compared to the same period last year.

China Appreciates Iranian Filmmaker’s Sympathy amid Coronavirus Outbreak

China’s Ambassador to Iran has thanked Iranian filmmaker Majid Majidi for his expression of sympathy towards the Chinese nation after the furious spread of the fatal virus in the country.   

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on February 5

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Sunday, January 5, 2020, and picked headlines from 10 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Iran 95% Self-Sufficient in Electricity Equipment

Iran Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani says the country’s Ministry of Energy has succeeded in producing 95% of the equipment required for the power industry inside the country.

Qeshm Island’s Tala Water Wells (Tal Eau)

There are 366 wells forming Tala Water wells, equal to the number of days in a leap year; each day people used the water of one well.

‘Deal of Century’ Will Die before Trump’s Death: Iran Leader

Leader of Iran's Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says the US president's so-called 'deal of the century' will perish before Donald Trump's death.

Iranian, Algerian FMs Discuss Muslim World Developments

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and his Algerian counterpart have held talks on the latest developments in the Muslim world.

Zarif Holds Talks with PA President, Hamas Chief on ‘Deal of Century’

Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran Mohammad Javad Zarif has held separate talks with Hamas Political Bureau Chief Ismail Haniyeh and Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas on the American-Zionist deal of the century.

Iran FM Hails Palestinian Rejection of Deal of Century

Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran Mohammad Javad Zarif has voiced support for the Palestinian leaders and people in their opposition to the deal of the century.

Has Iran Censored Tsarist Russia’s Atrocities from School Textbooks?

An Iranian educational official has dismissed the controversy over the omission of certain texts about the crimes committed by the Russian Empire from the Iranian school-books, denying reports about deliberate distortion of the history.

Namakdan Salt Cave of Iran’s Qeshm Island

Namakdan Salt Cave is a main tourist attraction of Qeshm Island. Its high quality salt, rich in magnesium, that can be used for medical purposes.

Military Spending No Guarantee of Power, Zarif Tells Saudis

Iran’s minister of foreign affairs says military spending will not guarantee power for any country as the US which spends over 600 billion dollars on military has to leave the Middle East now.

Iran Reformist Camp Not to Field Any Nominees in Tehran Constituency

The Iranian reformist camp will present no electoral list in Tehran constituency in the upcoming legislative election due to be held on February 21.

Iran Evacuates Its Citizens from China’s Wuhan

A Mahan Air flight on Wednesday evacuated dozens of Iranian citizens, along with a number of Iraqis, Syrians and Lebanese nationals, from the Chinese city of Wuhan, the epicentre of the outbreak of novel coronavirus.

Iranian University Holds Conference on Coronavirus

A scientific meeting entitled Coronavirus was recently held at Tehran’s Tarbiat Modarres University.

US Lying that No Restrictions Put on Food, Drug Import: Iran

Iranian First Vice President Es’haq Jahangiri says the Americans are lying that they have put no restrictions on drugs and food import for the Islamic Republic.