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Latest News and Views from Iran and the World

Iran to Hold International “Israel Hourglass” Festival

The first edition of International Hourglass Festival, dedicated to anti-Israel art and media productions, will be held in the Iranian capital Tehran in April.

Leader’s Aide Rules Out Iraq’s Mediation in Iran-US Ties

A top aide to Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution says there is no room for any mediating role for any state including Iraq on relations between Iran and the US.

Iran, Serbia FMs Discuss Bilateral Ties in Belgrade

Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and his Serbian counterpart Ivica Dačić have discussed issues of mutual interest in the Serbian capital of Belgrade.

“Belgrade Sees No Limit to Expansion of Ties with Tehran”

Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić, in a meeting with Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif in Belgrade, has stressed that his country has no limitations in expanding relations with the Islamic Republic.

Qashqai People; Original Nomadic Pastoralists of Iran

Qashqai people live in Southern Iran. While most of these nomadic pastoralists are of Turkic origins, Lurs, Kurds and Arabs are also found between them.

FM Zarif in Belgrade to Expand Iran-Serbia Ties

Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif is in Serbia to boost the Islamic Republic’s ties with the Eastern European country.

Iran Calls for Muslims’ Serious Action against US Embassy Relocation

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has called on the Muslim world to show a strong and serious reaction to the US decision to relocate its embassy in Israel from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem al-Quds, the eternal capital of Palestine.

At Least Five Killed after Heavy Storms Hit Central US

At least five people have lost their lives as a strong storm system that included a tornado pushed its way eastward through the central United States, leaving demolished homes, damaged vehicles and uprooted trees in its wake, according to American officials.

Iran’s Sabre Team Wins Silver Medal at World Cup

Iran men’s sabre team finished in second place at the World Cup Sabre de Wolodyjowski 2018 on Sunday.

Senegal’s Police Fleet Upgraded by Iranian-Made Car

Iran Khodro Industrial Group, the country’s biggest car manufacturer, has exported the first consignment of its Dena Plus cars to Senegal to be used in the African country’s police fleet.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on February 26

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Monday, February 26, and picked headlines from 22 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Fashion, Clothing Festival Underway in Tehran

The 7th Fajr Fashion and Clothing Festival has kicked off in the Iranian capital Tehran and will be open to visitors until March 4, 2018.

Iranian Military, Police Officials in Pakistan for Talks

Two senior military and police commanders of Iran have travelled to Islamabad to hold negotiations with Pakistani counterparts and officials.

Iran’s Rouhani Congratulates South Africa’s New President

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has congratulated Cyril Ramaphosa on his election as South Africa’s new president.

Iran FM to Depart for Balkans, Eastern Europe Monday

Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif will leave Tehran on February 26 to start a tour of several countries in Eastern Europe and the Balkans.

Huge Blast Hits UK’s Leicester (+Video)

A huge fire broke out in two buildings after an explosion rocked the city of Leicester in the United Kingdom.

Mobile App to Let Iranians Buy Car Fuel Online

A new car fueling system has been launched in Iran based on which the car owners order fuel using a mobile application and receive it wherever they are.

Iran to Build Solar Power Plant with S. Korean Investment

Iran plans to build a new solar power plant in the Zarandieh town of Markazi Province as part of a project mainly funded by a South Korean company.  

Iranian MP Urges Use of Alternative Currencies Instead of Greenback

An Iranian parliamentarian says using alternative foreign currencies in international financial transactions will ease psychological pressure on the dollar market.

ISESCO to Build Schools in Iran’s Quake-Hit Regions

The Islamic Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ISESCO) has pledged to fund the establishment of two primary schools in the quake-hit province of Kermanshah in western Iran, one for boys and another one for girls.

7,500 Addicted Babies Born in Iran Every Year

The latest studies have revealed that 7,500 babies are being born in Iran every year with addiction to illicit drugs.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on February 25

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Sunday, February 25, and picked headlines from 23 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Iran to Send Deep-Sea Divers to China to Excavate Sunken Oil Tanker

An Iranian lawmaker says the country is going to deploy a group of deep-sea divers to China to explore the Panama-registered Sanchi oil tanker, which caught fire and sank in East China Sea in mid-January.

Iran, Syria to Remain Committed to 30-Day Ceasefire: Top General

Iran’s highest-ranking military commander says both Tehran and Damascus will adhere to the ceasefire resolution, but parts of the suburbs of Damascus controlled by the terrorists are not subject to the ceasefire.

“Iran Needs to Leave Nuclear Deal, Change Strategic Policies”

A senior IRGC commander has called on Iranian officials to withdraw the country from the nuclear deal given the other parties’ failure to meet their obligations.