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Street in Tehran Officially Called ‘Handicrafts Parade’

Tehran City Council has given a street in downtown Tehran the title of “Handicrafts Parade” on the occasion of the World Handicrafts Day, which is annually marked on June 10.

Iran Welcomes Kazakhstan Presidential Election

Iran's Foreign Ministry Spokesman Seyyed Abbas Mousavi has welcomed the recent presidential elections held in Kazakhstan.

Iran Describes Persian Gulf Security as Integrated Concept

Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Seyyed Abbas Araqchi says security in the Persian Gulf is an "integrated and inseparable" concept.

Iran Expresses Condolences over Demise of Top Afghan Cleric

Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has expressed condolences over the demise of Grand Ayatollah Mohaqiq Kabuli.

Handicrafts of Isfahan’s Jolfa: Epitome of Iranian-Armenian Art

Jolfa, an ancient neighbourhood of Isfahan, is known for its traditional arts which make up an important part of the history of handicrafts in Isfahan province.

US Seeks to Kill INSTEX by Imposing New Sanctions

The Trump administration is now weighing sanctions on Iran’s counterpart to the European special-purpose vehicle for humanitarian trade, Bloomberg says.

Iran Frees Zakka at Aoun’s Request, Nasrallah’s Mediation

Iran says it has released Lebanese-American prisoner Nizar Zakka at the request of Lebanese President Michel Aoun and the mediation of Hezbollah Secretary General Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah.

Who’s to Blame for Middle East Instability?

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif, in a joint press conference with his German counterpart Heiko Maas, asks a number of questions in response to the West’s claim that Iran is behind the ongoing instability in the Middle East.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on June 11

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Monday and picked headlines from 14 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Iran FM, UN ESCAP Chief Meet in Tehran

Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has held a meeting with Executive Secretary of United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and Pacific (ESCAP), Armida Salsiah Alisjahbana, in Tehran.

Iranian Startups Eyeing Regional Markets: VP

A top Iranian official says the country is now known not only for its oil and gas, but for its scientific developments, and is seeking to find customers in regional markets.

Iranian Daily Raps Maas’s Visit: Berlin Is Washington’s Flunkey

Iranian conservative daily Kayhan has strongly slammed the German foreign minister’s trip to Tehran accusing the European country of being the United States’ “flunkey”.

Iranian Lady Keeping Decades-Old Legacy Alive

Shahrbanoo is an Iranian woman who has managed to preserve the legacy of her ancestors in the town of Sorkheh in the east-central Iranian province of Semnan, which is one of the hubs of weaving in Iran.

Asia-Pacific Innovation Forum (APIF) Starts in Tehran

The first edition of the Asia-Pacific Innovation Forum (APIF) kicks off in Tehran with the motto "Innovation Ecosystem Under One Roof".

Japan Needs More Powers from US If It Wants to Mediate: Iran

Iran’s ambassador to Japan says Tokyo needs to get more powers from the United States if it really seeks to reduce tensions between Tehran and Washington.

Rouhani Urges Europe to Resist US Economic Terror against Iran

Iran's President Hassan Rouhani says European countries must resist the United States’ economic terrorism against the Iranian nation and live up to their obligations as per a nuclear deal signed between Tehran and six world powers in 2015.

Unique Art of Gold Making in Yazd

The history of Zargari or the manufacturing of jewels in Iran’s historical city of Yazd dates back to two thousand years ago based on reliable evidence.

Acid Attackers in Iran May Face Capital Punishment

Iranian lawmakers have adopted a bill that allows the Judiciary to mete out capital punishment for acid attackers under certain circumstances.

Visit Some Strange, Attractive Hotels in Iran

Iran is home to a number of attractive accommodation facilities which tempt every tourist to stay there. See some of the most strange hotels in Iran!

Iran Releasing Lebanese Prisoner Zakka at Nasrallah’s Request: Source

An informed source has confirmed the Lebanese-American national Nizar Zakka, who has been jailed in Iran since 2015, will be released and handed over to the Lebanese resistance movement Hezbollah in coming hours.

German FM Says EU after Salvaging JCPOA

The German foreign minister has said that the common goal of all the remaining parties to the 20-15 Iran nuclear deal is to preserve the accord.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on June 10

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Monday and picked headlines from 12 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Iran Says Not Satisfied with Europe’s Progress on INSTEX

Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman says Iran is not satisfied with European governments' implementation of the Instrument in Support of Trade Exchanges (INSTEX), the special payment system they have devised, and their inaction in the face of US pressure against the Islamic Republic.

Strange Iranian Dishes One Must Try before Death

Iran is a vast country with a wide range of subcultures, tastes, and food diversity, so much so that sometimes the taste of some of these foods and their ingredients seem strange even to the Iranian people themselves.

Iran Says Not Requested to Buy S-400 from Russia

Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Seyyed Abbas Mousavi says that Tehran has not put in a request to purchase S-400 air defense system. He also noted that Iranian experts have designed a system which is as effective as the S-400 anti-missile system.