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No Raw Uranium Exchanged for Yellowcake: Iranian MP

An Iranian lawmaker says after selling the surplus enriched uranium to Russia, Iran has exchanged no enriched or raw uranium for yellowcake.

US May Violate Muslim People’s Privacy for Giving Them Visa

Muslim visa applicants could be asked for passwords to their social media accounts by US embassies, the US Secretary of Homeland Security announced.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on February 8

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Wednesday and picked headlines from 19 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Iranian Diplomat in Russia for Political Talks

Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs Abbas Araqchi has travelled to Moscow on Wednesday for talks on a series of bilateral and international issues at the invitation of his Russian counterpart.

Iranian Filmmaker’s Empty Seat at Oscars Annual Luncheon

The absence of Iranian filmmaker Asghar Farhadi, who boycotted the Oscars for Trump’s visa ban, was the focus of attention at the Academy Award’s annual luncheon.

Ankara Mayor Warns of Enemy Plots to Trigger Manmade Quakes

The outspoken mayor of Ankara warned that outside forces could be using sophisticated technology to try to trigger a manmade earthquake in a deliberate bid to harm Turkey's fragile economy.

Iranian Athlete Selected as World’s Best Weightlifter of Year

The International Weightlifting Federation named Kianoush Rostami 2016’s male Lifter of the Year.

Netanyahu Appreciates British PM’s “Warm Welcome”!

Benjamin Netanyahu, the Prime Minister of Israeli regime, in apparently sarcastic remarks thanked his British counterpart’s ‘warm welcome’ after he was made to wait outside 10 Downing Street, the office of British PM Theresa May, ahead of his talks on Tuesday.

Free Legal Advice in Tehran Subway

People can receive free legal advice in Tehran subway and cultural centres during the first ten days of February.

Iran’s Agriculture Sector More Appealing than Turkey’s: Foreign Financiers

A number of foreign investors believe that Iran’s agriculture sector is more appealing for them than that of the neighbouring Turkey.

Iran’s Missile Test Not a Breach of UNSC Resolution

A careful look at the UNSC Resolution 2231 indicates that Iran’s recent ballistic missile test has definitely not breached any of the resolution’s terms and conditions unlike what Trump administration is trying to convey.

Iran Strongly Denounces Israeli Bill to Build New Settlements

Iran’s Foreign Ministry strongly condemned a legislation passed by the Israeli regime’s parliament that aims to legalize about 3,000 housing units built on private Palestinian land in the West Bank.

They Are Saudis, Let Them in! (Cartoon)

An American cartoonist expressed his protest against the US ties with Saudi Arabia and the terrorists it supports by portraying a Saudi family in the US borders.

Iran Ready to Respond to Any Violation of Nuclear Deal

An Iranian deputy foreign minister and a member of Iran’s nuclear negotiating team said the Islamic Republic has plans to show appropriate response in case the nuclear deal between Tehran and world powers is jeopardized.

Conservative Journalist Regrets that Trump Won’t Scrap Nuclear Deal!

Hossein Shariatmadari, a veteran Iranian journalist, lamented that the US President has come to his senses and is not going to tear apart the nuclear deal between Iran and world powers.

Renowned Iranian Artist Holds Painting Workshop for Child Labourers

Kambiz Derambakhsh, an acclaimed Iranian graphic designer and cartoonist, has held a painting workshop for Iranian working children.

Desert Tourism Gathering in Loot, Southeastern Iran

A huge number of desert tourists are visiting the Loot Desert in southeastern Iran.

Nuclear Deal Benefits Everyone: Iranian President

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says the nuclear deal between Iran and six world powers is an agreement that offers benefits to all the parties involved.

Trump Is an Opportunity for Iran: MP

An Iranian lawmaker considers Trump’s presidency as a chance for Iran to show the real face of Washington, prove its own legitimacy, and concentrate on its domestic capacity.

Korea and EU States Main Customers of Iran’s Pomegranate

South Korea was the biggest customer of Iranian pomegranate. Other export destinations include Germany, the UK, the UAE, Ukraine, Sweden, Switzerland and the Netherlands,...

Iranian Students Build New Solar Car

The preliminary design of a solar car named 'Sepehr' (Sky) will be unveiled at the Mechanical Engineering Faculty of Iran University of Science and Technology (IUST) this week.

Japanese Maestro Sends Condolences over Death of Iranians in Plasco Incident

Well-known Japanese musician Kitaro has offered his condolences to the people of Iran on the Plasco Building tragedy.

New Homegrown Weapons Unveiled in Iran

Iran’s Defense Ministry unveiled five new military products on Monday, including a guided rocket and assault weapons, and officially started producing them in the assembly line.

Trump’s New Sanctions Endanger Lives of Iranian People

By imposing sanctions on the export of pharmaceuticals to Iran, Trump administration is trampling human rights and threatening Iranian lives, an Iranian Parliament member said.

Trump’s Threat Should Be Taken Seriously: Analyst

A political analyst says the world should take the “Trumpism” threat seriously and prevent the emergence of another Hitler.