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Latest News and Views from Iran and the World

Iran’s Precipitation Rate Hits Record Low in 50 Years

Iran is unprecedentedly suffering from low precipitation and experiencing a prolonged drought and hopes for active rain or snowfall across the country have been dashed.

Iran Condemns Terrorist Attacks in Baghdad

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has strongly denounced the latest terrorist attacks in the Iraqi capital which killed and injured tens of civilians on Monday.

Oil Tanker Tragedy Makes Headlines in Iranian Papers

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Monday, January 15, and picked headlines from 12 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

“Relations between Nations Source of Sustainable Development”

Iran’s Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance, Seyyed Abbas Salehi, says international dialogue facilitates the interconnection of nations and can be a source of sustainable development.

Italian Paper Hails Yazd as Shining Pearl of Iran

An Italian daily newspaper has described the historic city of Yazd in central Iran as one of the major cultural heritage sites registered by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).

Iran Signs $2 Billion Rail Deal with India

Iran and India have signed a deal worth 2 billion US dollars for cooperation in the rail sector, a report said.

Iran Will Never Allow IAEA to Inspect Military Sites: Spokesman

The spokesman for the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) has stressed that his country will never permit the inspection of Iranian military sites.

Iran Leader Expresses Sympathy over Oil Tanker Tragedy

Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, the Leader of Iran's Islamic Revolution, has offered his deep condolences over the deaths of 32 sailors aboard an Iranian oil tanker which caught fire and sank in Eastern China.

Saudi Arabia Restricts Entry of Lonely Women

Saudi Arabian officials have drafted a law to restrict visa issuance for female tourists planning to visit the country alone.

Belgium Centre for Fine Arts to Pay Tribute to Abbas Kiarostami

The Centre for Fine Arts, Brussels, plans to commemorate the late legendary Iranian filmmaker Abbas Kiarostami by screening a number of his movies.

Iran to Take Part in Spain Int’l Tourism Fair

Iran is set to take part in Fitur Tourism Fair which is slated to be held from January 17 to 20 in the Spanish capital Madrid.

President Rouhani Offers Condolences over Deaths of Iranian Seafarers

Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani has expressed sympathy over the tragic deaths of 30 Iranian sailors who lost their lives after their oil tanker collided with a bulk freighter in East China last week.

Entire World Unanimously Stands against US: Iran President

Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani says the world’s support for the Iran nuclear deal and their unanimous opposition to the US president’s demands was a great victory for Iran and a big defeat for Washington.

Beautiful Sky of Iran’s Oroumiyeh at Nights

The beauties of the sky at nights are more visible in dark areas which are far from urban pollution. The city of Oroumiyeh (Urmia) in Iran’s West Azarbaijan province is one of such places.

Iran Parliament Speaker Rejects Any Changes to Nuclear Deal

A top Iranian parliamentarian has ruled out the possibility of making any changes to the Iran nuclear deal.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on January 14

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Sunday, January 14, and picked headlines from 17 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Iranian Audiences Wonderful: European Theatre Festival Organizer

A group of European theatre festival organizer who recently visited Iran have praised the Iranian theatre audiences saying these people are ‘wonderful’ in terms of their enthusiasm and reactions to what they see on the stage.

All 29 Missing Iranian Seafarers Dead: Official

The burning Iranian oil tanker Sanchi has fully sunk in Eastern China after it flared up again Sunday morning, and all the 29 missing crew members are confirmed dead, according to Iranian officials.

Chinese, Iranian Musicians Give Joint Performance in Memory of Seafarers

On the third day of the thirty-third International Fajr Music Festival, a band from China has given a joint performance with Iranian musicians and dedicated one of the songs to the Iranian sailors who are feared dead in a ship collision in Eastern China.

Iran President Calls for Urgent Action on Burning Iranian Tanker

Iran's President Hassan Rouhani has called for mobilizing resources and adopting necessary measures to immediately determine the fate of crew members of an Iranian oil tanker that is still ablaze after it collided with a Chinese cargo ship in the East China Sea last week.

“EU’s Support for Iran Nuclear Deal Not for Economic Reasons”

Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi says the European Union regards the Iran nuclear deal as one of its major achievements, and its support for the JCPOA is not for economic reasons.

Telegram Officially Unblocked in Iran

The Iranian government has removed the temporary restrictions it had imposed on people’s access to Telegram messaging app in order to prevent the escalation of violence amid the recent unrest.

New Method Devised in Iran for Cornea Transplant Operation

Iranian researchers have developed a new method to speed up tissue recovery in cornea transplant operations.

“Trump’s Obscene Insults to All Nations Show His Little Understanding”

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has blasted the US president for his insulting and racist remarks against other nations, stressing that such words indicate Trump has a very little understanding.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on January 13

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Saturday, January 13, and picked headlines from 14 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.