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Latest News and Views from Iran and the World

Syrian Gov’t Says Ready to Hold Talks with Jaysh al-Islam

Syrian government has expressed its preparedness to hold talks with Jaysh al-Islam, a coalition of Islamist rebel units involved in the Syrian Civil War.

Iran to Host Multinational “Letter to My Child” Festival

Iran is to hold the first international festival of “Letter to My Child” with a focus on the future of the children and youths of the countries that celebrate the Persian New Year or Nowruz.

Iran FM, Russian Academics Discuss Regional Issues in Tehran

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has sat for talks with a group of academics and researchers from Russia’s Valdai Discussion Club in Tehran.

Tulips Festival Underway in Iran’s Markazi Province

A festival of tulip flowers is being held in the Iranian city of Arak in Markazi province.

“Resistance Front to Have Upper Hand in Possible War with Israel”

Iran's former ambassador to Syria says the Tel Aviv regime does not even dream of waging a war against resistance forces, but even if it starts such a war, the resistance front will have the upper hand against Israel.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on April 8

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Sunday, April 8, and picked headlines from 21 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

“Iran Will Definitely Pull Out of JCPOA If Sanctions Re-Imposed”

A senior Iranian lawmaker says the Islamic Republic will definitely walk away from the landmark nuclear deal it signed with the P5+1 group of countries in 2015 if the United States re-imposes sanctions on Tehran.

Two-Fifth of Drying Lake Urmia Filled with Water

The water level of the dying Lake Urmia in north-western Iran has elevated by four centimetres compared with the previous year, said Masoud Baqerzadeh Karimi , Deputy Head of Iran's Department of Environment.

Persepolis Wins Iran Pro League Title for Second Consecutive Year

Persepolis FC, the most popular football team in Iran, has once again been crowned the champion of Persian Gulf professional league with three weeks to go until the end of the season.

“EU’s Talks with US over Iran Deal Strategic Mistake”

The EU has made a big mistake by entering into talks with the US over the Iran nuclear deal, instead of holding its ground and announcing it will never accept US calls for renegotiation of the pact.

Iran Sympathizes with Canada over Deadly Bus Crash

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has expressed regret over the fatal crash of a bus involving Canadian junior hockey team.

“Riyadh’s Recognition of Israel to Unite Muslim World against Tel Aviv”

The latest move by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman to recognize Israel as a state has been described as the climax of the three-year covert and secret relations between Riyadh and Tel Aviv, which can lead to the creation of an anti-Israel coalition by the Islamic states.

Iran FM to Start Tour of Africa, Latin America Sunday

Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif on Sunday will begin his visits to several African and South American countries at the head of a politico-economic delegation.

“Iranian Theatre Deserves to Be Known Globally”

Leading Iranian artist Pari Saberi says Iran’s theatre has a great potential to become global and is ready to take long strides towards a brighter future.

Iran Ready to React to Any Aggression in Persian Gulf: Commander

A senior Iranian commander says the Islamic Republic is observing all movements and is ready for any defensive and aggressive reaction while it also seeks to manage accidents and prevent more conflicts in the region, particularly the Persian Gulf.

Top Iranian, Venezuelan Diplomats Discuss Closer Economic Ties

Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and his Venezuelan counterpart Jorge Arreaza have exchanged views on ways to improve economic collaboration between Tehran and Caracas.

Exhibit of Iranian Antiquities to Open in Netherlands

An exhibition showcasing hundreds of Iranian historic items is to open in the Netherlands shortly after the end of an exhibit of Qajar era artworks and relics in France.

Iranian Lawmakers to Hold Meeting on Blocking Telegram

A senior Iranian MP says the Parliament’s Economic and National Security Commissions are to hold a joint meeting to discuss the filtering of the popular messaging app Telegram.

“JCPOA Termination: Disaster for US, Golden Opportunity for Iran”

A senior Iranian journalist and commentator says Washington is unlikely to pull out of the Iran nuclear deal as the agreement has had numerous advantages for Americans and withdrawing from it will just benefit Tehran.

Farhadi’s “Everybody Knows” to Open Cannes 2018

This year’s edition of the Cannes film festival will open with the latest drama by the well-known Iranian director Asghar Farhadi, "Everybody Knows", the organizers of the prestigious French film festival announced on Thursday.

10 Palestinians Killed, Hundreds Wounded by Israeli Troops in Gaza Protests

The Israeli regime’s forces have shot dead 10 Gazans during the recent protest rallies, Palestinian health authorities said, as thousands of protesters gathered near the blockaded region’s border with Israeli-occupied territories

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on April 7

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Saturday, April 7, and picked headlines from 22 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

FM Zarif to Discuss Future of Iran Nuclear Deal in New York

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif will attend a meeting of the New York-based Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) in coming weeks to talk about the future of the Iran nuclear deal as well as the relations between Tehran and Washington.

Iranian Databases Target of Attacks Caused by Cisco Switch Flaw

A flaw in Cisco switches has allowed hackers to target critical infrastructure in many countries with cyberattacks including Iran.

Iranian Cleric Warns Israel against Attack on Hezbollah

Tehran's Provisional Friday Prayers Leader Ayatollah Ahmad Khatami warned the Israeli regime that if it dares to test again its attacks on the Lebanese Hezbollah Resistance Movement, the Israeli cities will be “razed to the ground” by the movement.