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Latest News and Views from Iran and the World

Afghanistan Has Pledged to Supply Iran’s Water Share: Zarif

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said Afghanistan has pledged to let Iran have its share of water from the Hirmand River and the supply for feeding Hamoon wetlands.

Iranian Researcher Develops Gadget to Print Skin on Wounds

An Iranian scientist and his team have developed a 3-D printer used to produce skin in order to heal wounds.

“Trump’s Decision on JCPOA Not to Affect Iranians’ Lives”

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says whatever decision his US counterpart Donald Trump would take on the Iran nuclear deal next week will have no impact on the lives of Iranian people thanks to the pre-emptive measures taken by the government.

“Saudi Arabia Incites Morocco to Sever Ties with Iran”

Iran’s former ambassador to the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) says Riyadh is behind Rabat’s recent move to cut relations with Tehran, and will likely provoke other Arab countries to follow Morocco’s lead in the near future.

Iran’s Zayanderud River Refreshed by Spring Rainfall

The recent rainfall in the Iranian city of Isfahan has refreshed the dried-out river of Zayanderud, an iconic part of the historical city.

“US Court Ruling against Iran Mocks Survivors, Families of 9/11 Victims”

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has vehemently rejected the recent “politically-motivated” ruling by a US court over Iran’s alleged role in the 9/11 attacks.

Israel in Worst Defence Situation: IRGC

Spokesman for the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps Brigadier General Ramezan Sharif says Tel Aviv is experiencing its worst defence condition, and the IRGC is completely ready to respond to any threat by the Zionist regime.

Voting Begins in Lebanon in First General Election in 9 Years

Polling booths opened in Lebanon on Sunday for the country’s first parliamentary election in nine years.

“War on Iran Unlikely Given Islamic Republic’s Prowess”

A senior Iranian official has strongly ruled out the possibility of a war against the Islamic Republic given enemies' awareness of Iran's "political strength and its military and security preparedness."

Iran Renews Call for Global Fight against Terrorism, Extremism

Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs Gholam-Hossein Dehghani has warned of the dire consequences of terrorism and extremism, urging all states in the world to get united in fight against “the nasty phenomena.”

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on May 5

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Saturday, May 5, and picked headlines from 18 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Iran’s Table Tennis Makes History by Advancing to Top Division of WTTC

The Iranian men’s national Ping-Pong team has been qualified for the top division of the World Team Table Tennis Championships for the first time in history, after it defeated Ukraine to advance to the final match of the second division.

Iran Blames Chinese Ship for Sanchi Oil Tanker Tragedy

An Iranian committee entrusted with finding the cause of the deadly collision of the Chinese ship CF Crystal with the Iranian oil tanker Sanchi in January declared negligence on the part of both sides and an unexpected change of direction by the Chinese ship contributed to the tragedy.

Iran Commemorates First Anniversary of Deadly Mine Blast

Coal miners earn a living at ‘Zemestan-Yurt’ mine in Iran’s northeastern province of Golestan one year after a blast that killed 43 of their comrades and wounded many others.

Iran, Oman to Hold Joint Maritime Drill

The Iranian and Omani officials have agreed to hold a joint rescue and relief drill in the Persian Gulf in the coming days.

Iran Calls for Scientific Collaboration to Settle Caspian Sea Environmental Issues

Iranian Science Minister Mansour Gholami has called for greater cooperation among Caspian Sea states to tackle its environmental issues as they develop into existential threats to the numerous and diverse ecosystems of the sea.

“No JCPOA Left; Which Deal Are You Talking About?”

Hossein Shariatmadari, a conservative Iranian journalist, says there is no JCPOA left to discuss whether or not to pull out of it.

Iranian, French Universities Sign Scientific Cooperation Deal

Iran’s prestigious Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences and renowned Paris Descartes University have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to boost mutual scientific collaboration and academic exchanges.

Iranian Customs in Photos: Football Match in Rice Farms

Before the season of planting rice in Gilan Province, northern Iran, people hold football matches in muddy farms to prepare for a new agricultural season.

Fire-Resistant Fabric Developed in Iran Using Nanotechnology

Iranian researchers have used nanotechnology to develop fire-proof fabric which is slow to burn and, hence, can stem the spread of flames.

Iran Learns Its Opponents at AFC Asian Cup 2019

Iran national football team has learned its opponents at the AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019 Group Stage.

Renowned Iranian Musician Cheshmazar Dies at 67

Nasser Cheshmazar, an iconic Iranian musician with a decades-long career studded with brilliant achievements, has passed away.

“US Seeking to Promote Liberal-Democratic System of Ruling”

The head of the Atomic Energy Organisation of Iran says the US seeks to promote a liberal-democratic system of government.

Iran President Says Telegram Not Blocked by His Administration

The Iranian president says it was not his administration that blocked the Telegram messaging service, nor is the ban approved by the government.

Shooshtari Pillaf; A Meal for Parties

The Shooshtari Pilaf is a local food indigenous to southern Iran and served especially in celebrations and parties.