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Architecture

Bam Citadel to Reopen to Public after 13 Years

IFP Editorial Staff -
The world’s largest adobe building is beginning to recover some of its past glory after the reconstruction of central citadel, which is planned to be reopened to the public.
Education

Expats Launch Online Portal on STD Education

Golrokh Askarieh -
A group of 40 Iranian physicians, nurses, and social activists living and studying abroad has recently launched an educational website (under a project named Ctrl+S) which provides information to Iranians in preventing and controlling sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) and infections.
Handicrafts

Tehran Hosts International Handicrafts Exhibition

IFP Media Wire -
The 26th National Exhibition and Fifth International Exhibition of Handicrafts took place from May 25-29 in Tehran’s Imam Khomeini Grand Prayer Complex (Mosalla). The...
Environment

Bird Garden in Isfahan

Fatemeh Askarieh -
Isfahan Bird Garden is located on a 17,000m2 site in the ancient city of Isfahan, central Iran. The garden is home to some 5,000...
Crisis

Shabliz Dam Plan Rejected

Golrokh Askarieh -
The Department of Environment has thrown out a plan to construct a dam on the Shabliz River after reviewing the project’s impact assessment. Citing...
IFP Exclusive

13 Tons of Drugs Seized in 1 Month in South-Eastern Iran

IFP Editorial Staff -
Over 13 tons of illicit drugs have been seized in Sistan and Baluchestan province in the south-east of Iran over the April 19-May 20 period, provincial Police Chief Brigadier General Hossein Rahimi said on Saturday May 28.
Economy

Iran to Boost Annual Non-Oil Exports to $50bn: Trade Minister

Emad Askarieh -
Iranian Minister of Industry, Mines, and Trade Mohammad Reza Nematzadeh said the country plans to increase its annual non-oil exports to $50bn by the end of the current Iranian year (March 20, 2017).
Middle East

Iran Hajj Organization: Saudis Depriving Iranian Pilgrims

Emad Askarieh -
Iranians have no chance of making a pilgrimage to Saudi Arabia for this year’s Hajj any more, Iran’s Hajj and Pilgrimage Organization announced on Sunday May 29, placing the blame squarely on Saudi officials for “continued obstructionism” and politicizing the religious ritual.
IFP Exclusive

Assembly of Experts Recommends “Crushing Response” to JCPOA Violations

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A final statement from the opening session of the 5th Assembly of Experts addressed the unsatisfactory implementation of the nuclear deal [JCPOA] by world powers, and called on the government to show an appropriate reaction.
Energy

Iran Starts Construction of 9th Cross-Country Gas Pipeline

Golrokh Askarieh -
Iran kicked off construction of its 9th cross-country gas pipeline, a senior official affiliated to the National Iranian Gas Company (NIGC) said.
Crisis

Iraqi MP Defends Gen. Soleimani in Response to Bahraini FM’s Remarks

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Hanan Al Fatlawi, a member of the Iraqi Parliament, downplayed the recent remarks by the Foreign Minister of Bahrain, Khalid bin Ahmed Al Khalifa,...
Economy

Zarif Heads to Warsaw

Golrokh Askarieh -
Iran’s Foreign Minister left Tehran for the Polish capital on Sunday May 29 to officially start his EU tour.
Crisis

Peace in Eastern Europe Important to Iran: Rouhani

Golrokh Askarieh -
President Hassan Rouhani told Ukraine's Foreign Minister Pavlo Klimkin that peace and stability in eastern Europe is important to Iran.
Science and Technology

Commander Warns of Cyber Sanctions against Iran

Golrokh Askarieh -
Head of Iran’s Civil Defence Organization Brigadier General Gholam Reza Jalali raised the alarm about possible sanctions against the country in cyberspace, calling for plans to develop domestic data networks in order to reduce dependence on foreign systems.
Asia

Iran Welcomes China, Pakistan Joining Chabahar Project: Envoy

Golrokh Askarieh -
The Iranian ambassador to Pakistan said Islamabad and Beijing are welcome to join New Delhi and Kabul in developing the strategic port of Chabahar in southeastern Iran.
Hard News

Iraqi Commander: Gen. Soleimani in Iraq at Baghdad’s Request

IFP Editorial Staff -
The Deputy Head of the “Popular Mobilisation Committee”, the Iraqi popular forces fighting against ISIS terrorists, stressed that General Qassem Soleimani, the Commander of IRGC Quds Force, is in Iraq at the official request of the Iraqi government.
Middle East

Minister: Hajj Pilgrimage to Be Called Off for Iranians This Year

Emad Askarieh -
On Sunday May 29, Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance Ali Jannati said that Iranians cannot make their Hajj pilgrimage this year, due to the obstacles created by Saudi Arabian officials.
IFP Exclusive

Larijani Calls for Effective Relations with All Countries

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Ali Larijani, who was elected by members of Iran’s new Parliament as the temporary Speaker, called for broader ties with other countries in line with Iran’s national interests.
Africa

VP Orders Enhancement of Ties with Indian Ocean Littoral States

Golrokh Askarieh -
First Vice President Eshaq Jahangiri ordered administrative agencies to enhance ties with Indian Ocean littoral states on Saturday May 28.
Local

Larijani: Parliament is a Centre for Defending Nation’s Rights

Golrokh Askarieh -
Majlis [Parliament] interim Speaker Ali Larijani described Parliament as a stronghold to defend the rights of the nation.
IFP Exclusive

Parviz Kalantari’s Lost City

IFP Editorial Staff -
Iranian Architecture Narrated by the Painter of Desert Landscapes Parviz Kalantari: “I was asked what type of a city is an Iranian city. I replied, ‘A city with a poet sitting behind each one of its windows.’”
Education

Persian Language Promotion in Portugal to Help Diplomatic Ties: Zarif

Emad Askarieh -
In a meeting on Saturday May 28 with Portuguese Deputy Foreign Minister George Oliveira in Tehran, Iran’s FM Zarif stressed the role of language education in expanding relations between the two countries.
IFP Exclusive

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on May 29

IFP Editorial Staff -
IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Sunday and picked headlines from 25 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.
Iran in Pictures

Silk Road Motocross Cup

Fatemeh Askarieh -
45 drivers took part on Qazvin’s Barajin track in the Silk Road Motocross competitions, which were held on Saturday May 28.    
Asia

SAIPA Signs $1bn Finance Deal with South Koran Company

Fatemeh Askarieh -
Hassan Baghaei, the Deputy Commercial Manager of SAIPA auto-making group, said on Saturday May 28 that the group has inked a $1bn finance deal with South Korean company SK Networks.
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