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IRGC Confirms Detention of Woman with Dual Citizenship
The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) base in Iran’s southern province of Kerman confirmed on Wednesday June 15 that its intelligence department arrested Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe, a dual Iranian-British citizen, back on April 3.
Iraqi FM Commends Iran’s General Soleimani for Advisory Help
Iraq’s Foreign Minister Ibrahim al-Jaafari lauded Iranian commander Major General Qassem Soleimani for his dedication to advisory assistance in Iraq’s fight against terrorism.
Iran MPs Consider Suing Canada Over Asset Seizure
A parliamentary panel in Iran is examining Canada's appropriation of Iranian assets for the possible launch of a lawsuit against the seizure, an MP says.
Why Is Saudi Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s US Visit Important?
Amid Riyadh’s recent tensions with Washington and the United Nations, Saudi Arabia’s Deputy Crown Prince and Defence Minister Mohammed bin Salman has travelled to the United States, and is going to meet with President Barack Obama and UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon.
MP Praises Petroleum Ministry for Regaining Market Share
Ghasem Ahmadi, a member of the Iranian Parliament, praised the Iranian Ministry of Petroleum for its efforts to revive the country's oil market share lost under the sanctions.
New Iran-South Korea Container Service
Islamic Republic of Iran Shipping Lines launched a new, direct and regular container service to South Korea as business and trade ties between the two countries continue to expand, JOC reported.
Saudi Embassy Attackers to Be Tried in July: Spokesman
Spokesman for Iran’s Judiciary Gholam-Hossein Mohsen Ejei announced that the perpetrators of a January attack on Saudi Arabia’s embassy in Tehran are going to appear in court on July 18.
Tehran to host European Iranologists
The Italian Cultural Attaché in Iran and the Research and Training Deputy of Islamic Culture and Relations Organization have agreed that Iran will host the European Iranologists Society, (Societas Iranologica Europaea (S.I.E)).
Zarif and Kerry Meet in Norway
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and US Secretary of State John Kerry held a meeting in Oslo on Wednesday morning, June 15, for talks on the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), an agreement on Tehran’s nuclear program.
Rouhani: Government Created over 1 Million Jobs
The Iranian government is proud of having created about 1.4 million jobs over the past three years, President Hassan Rouhani announced
Chabahar a Vital 21st Century Port: Chinese Official
The Head of Shanghai Academy of Social Sciences on Wednesday cited Chabahar as a strategic region and vital port in the 21st century.
A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on June 15
IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Wednesday and picked headlines from 23 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.
Iran Deal Allows for Sales of Passenger Planes: Kirby
The spokesman of the US State Department says that Iran’s historic nuclear agreement with the permanent UN Security Council members plus Germany (P5+1) allows Western jet manufacturers to trade with Tehran.
President: Cabinet Shamed by Unemployment
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said his administration feels ashamed to see those Iranian graduates who have no job.
If Other Side Tears It Up, Iran Will Burn JCPOA: Leader
Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, Leader of the Islamic Revolution, warned against US threats to terminate the nuclear deal between Tehran and world powers, and stressed that if such a thing happens, Iran would not stay loyal to its commitments, either.
Paleolithic Stone Tools Uncovered in Qeshm Island
A team of Iranian archeologists have unearthed stone tools manufactured in the Middle Paleolithic era on the Persian Gulf island of Qeshm, Iran's Research Institute for Cultural Heritage and Tourism (RICHT) announced.
Regional Cooperation Key to Marine Conservation
Reports indicate that some 105 marine species, mainly mammals, birds and reptiles living in Iran’s seas and lakes, are heading toward extinction.
Dispute Over Cause of Persian Gulf Salinity
Two officials at the Department of Environment cannot seem to agree on the precise source of the Persian Gulf’s rising salinity.
Iranian Mines Account for 16% of Non-Oil Exports
Iran’s Ministry of Industry has announced that Iranian mineral products and industries accounted for 16.5% of the country’s non-oil exports last year.
Red Deer’s Chances of Survival Improve
The recent birth of four baby red deer in Semeskandeh Wildlife Refuge in Sari, Mazandaran Province, has lifted the spirits of officials and activists, and increased the critically endangered animal’s chances of survival.
Peyman Moaadi to Appear in HBO Series
After appearing in two Hollywood movies, renowned Iranian actor Peyman Moaadi has been acting in an American series which will be shown on HBO (Home Box Office), a US premium cable and satellite television network, in July.
“Women to Make Up 45% of Labour Market in Iran by 2026”
Within the next ten years, about 45% of the Iranian labour market will be in the hands of women, Moslem Khani, an advisor to the Ministry of Cooperatives, Labour and Social Welfare said on Monday June 13.
Afghan MP Urges Iran’s Inclusion in 4-Way Peace Talks
A member of Afghanistan’s Parliament emphasized that the Kabul government needs to include more countries, particularly neighbouring Iran, in the process of peace talks with the Taliban.
Returning to Their Roots – Deserted Villages See Revival
Deserted villages are slowly seeing rejuvenation in north-western Ardebil Province thanks to the growing number of people moving back to their birthplaces after experiencing “city life beset with problems.”
Petchem Exports Up 46% in Two Years: Zangeneh
Iranian Minister of Petroleum Bijan Zangeneh said Iran's export of petrochemical products stood at 18.7m metric tons in the previous Iranian calendar year, which ended on March 19, up by 46% from two years earlier.