Latest News and Views from Iran and the World

Iran Condemns Deadly Attack in Pakistan

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has condemned the attack on an election rally in Pakistan’s southwestern province of Balochistan which left dozens of people killed and wounded.

Iran, Afghanistan Discuss Joint Fight against Terrorism, Narcotics

The third meeting of the Iran-Afghanistan Security-Defence Cooperation Committee was held on Friday in Tehran.

Watching FIFA World Cup Match Only Result of Netanyahu’s Moscow Visit

A London-based pan-Arab paper says Israeli Prime Minster Benjamin Netanyahu who visited Moscow for talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin left the country with empty hands.

Lari House in Yazd: A Luxury Residence for Qajar Aristocrats

The Lari House in Iran’s central city of Yazd has a unique desert architecture that makes it a truly exceptional place to visit.

Iran Delighted Thai Boys Rescued from Tham Luang Cave

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi says Iran is really pleased that the recent operation in Thailand led to the rescue of 12 teenagers trapped in a cave.

“NATO’s Concern over Iran’s Missile Program Completely Unfounded, Pointless”

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has dismissed the anti-Iran allegations raised in a statement issued at a summit of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) in Brussels.

Iran Urges Independent States to Unite against US’ Unilateralism

Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Morteza Sarmadi, in a meeting with Ugandan president, called for a global united front against the US’ unilateral and illegal moves.

Yemeni Children Not as Important as Thai Kids Trapped in Cave

While a huge number of media outlets across the world put all their focus on the recent rescue of 12 little boys from a cave in Thailand, the Saudi-led coalition’s slaughter of Yemeni children on a daily basis sparks no significant reaction from the world.

Iran, Azerbaijan to Expand Health Ties

Iranian Minister of Health and Medical Education has made an official visit to Azerbaijan Republic for talks on ways to expand mutual ties in health and medical fields.

FIFA to Sue Saudi Channel for Illegally Broadcasting World Cup

FIFA, the governing body of association football, said on Wednesday it has engaged legal counsel to take action in Saudi Arabia against television channel beoutQ, which is widely available in the kingdom, for continuing to illegally broadcast the 2018 World Cup.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on July 12

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Thursday, July 12, 2018, and picked headlines from 18 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Putin Receives Messages from Iran’s Leader, President

A senior advisor to Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, the Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution, has conveyed his message and that of Iranian President to Russian President Vladimir Putin.

“Even Democrats’ Win in Congress Won’t Settle US Issues with Iran”

A political analyst says the Democrats are likely to emerge victorious in the upcoming election of the US Congress, but even so, Iran will have the same problems with the Democrats as with the Republicans.

Iran Preparing for Armenians’ Largest Annual Gathering

Intense preparations are underway by related Iranian organizations for holding the 64th annual religious ceremony of Armenians in Qara Kelisa or St. Thaddeus Complex in Chaldoran, northwest of Iran.

Iran President Send Messages to Malaysian, Indonesian Leaders

Iranian Vice-President for Women and Family Affairs Massumeh Ebtekar has delivered messages by President Hassan Rouhani to the Malaysian prime minister and Indonesian president.

Deported by Germany, Afghan Asylum-Seeker Commits Suicide

The German Interior Ministry says one of 69 Afghan refugees it deported last week has committed suicide on the way back home.

Tabriz Home to World’s Biggest Roofed Bazaar

The Grand Bazaar of Tabriz in the northwestern Iranian city of Tabriz is known as the largest roofed Bazaar in the world and the oldest one in the Middle East.

Iran Gov’t under Fire for Inaction towards Netherlands’ Expulsion of Diplomats

A conservative Iranian daily has harshly criticized the Rouhani administration, particularly the Foreign Ministry, for not showing proper reaction to the Netherlands' expulsion of two Iranian diplomats.

Tehran Rejects Pompeo’s “Ridiculous” Comments on Iranian Embassies’ Activities

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has dismissed as unfounded and ridiculous the latest anti-Iran accusations levelled by US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on July 11

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Wednesday, July 11, 2018, and picked headlines from 17 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Velayati Says His Visit to Moscow Not Affected by Israeli PM’s Trip

Ali Akbar Velayati, an international adviser to the Leader of the Islamic Revolution who is in Russia for an official visit, shrugged off the concurrent trip to Russia by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, saying, “Nobody cares about his words.”

Interest in Football Rising in China Thanks to Big Players

Many people are quite suspicious about the Chinese Championship but they shouldn’t. A lot of stars play here and even strong European average teams can be jealous of some clubs’ budgets.

Trump’s Tweet on Iranian Boats Provocative, Showing Desire for Warmongering

US President Donald Trump has rehashed its claim that Iranian speedboats have avoided conducting patrols around American vessels in the Persian Gulf during his presidency.

Recipe for Ghormeh Sabzi Stew

The delicious smell and incredibly pleasant taste of Ghormeh Sabzi have made it so popular with Iranians that you can rarely find one individual who does not like it.

“US, Allies Seeking to Destroy Iran by Sowing Public Dissatisfaction”

Iranian First Vice-President Es’haq Jahangiri says the US and its regional allies are seeking to destroy Iran and make the Iranian nation kneel down by creating public dissatisfaction in the Islamic Republic.