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Rouhani Says His Gov’t Paying For Mistakes of Previous Administration

Criticizing certain economic decisions made during the time of former President Ahmadinejad, President Hassan Rouhani said his government is now paying for past mistakes.

Iran’s Air Defence Forces Equipped with S-300 System: DM

The Iranian Defence Minister announced on Tuesday that the country’s Khatam al-Anbia Air Defence Base has been equipped with the S-300 missile system, but at the same time added that the Islamic Republic’s indigenously designed air defence system will be mass-produced later this year.

103 MPs Petition Rouhani to Withdraw from JCPOA If US Shows More Enmity

More than one third of the outgoing Iranian Parliament petitioned President Rouhani on Monday to set a deadline for stopping the implementation of the nuclear deal, citing US malice, IRNA reported.

Iran Announces Major Jump in Asian Oil Exports

Asian imports of Iranian oil in March jumped 50% from a year earlier, as shipments to India and South Korea have risen since international sanctions were lifted on Iran.

Kayhan Editorial: Iran Should Close Straits of Hormuz in Response to US Asset Seizure

In an editorial in Kayhan newspaper, Hossein Shariatmadari argues that Iranian officials should shut the strategic Straits of Hormuz, a major route for the transit of oil tankers from the Middle East, as a response to a recent US court ruling that confiscated nearly $2bn of Iran’s frozen assets.

Photography: Another of Abbas Kiarostami’s Skills

Eight years ago Kiarostami broke the record for the most expensive photo in the Middle East with a snowy scene. Although he is known to the world for his unique cinema and varied movies, he manages to expose a different side of himself through his photography.

Larijani Criticizes West for Sending Arms to Terrorists in Syria

Iranian Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani censured the West’s continued support for terrorist groups in Syria, saying that an arms cargo ship had been recently sent to terrorists in the northern city of Aleppo by certain European countries.

Iran’s Parliament Speaker Urges Foreign Ministry to Sue US in The Hague

Speaker of Iran’s Parliament Ali Larijani referred to the “US robbery” of Iranian assets, and called on the Foreign Ministry to seriously pursue the issue in the International Court of Arbitration.

AEOI Chief: Iran in Talks with Russia on Exports of Heavy Water

Head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) Ali Akbar Salehi announced that his country is holding talks with the Russians to sell them 40 tons of its excess heavy water.

Roman Façades and Fake Identities in Tehran

One architect believes that neoclassical, Roman-style architecture has taken over urban spaces and places, giving them fake characteristics. Another says, “The classic façades taken...

Davutoglu’s Resignation Not to Affect Iran-Turkey Ties: Turkish Ambassador

The Turkish ambassador in Tehran said on Monday May 9 that Turkish foreign policy will not be seriously affected by the resignation of Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu, and that such changes will not have an impact on Iran-Turkey ties.

Iran’s Missile Policy Not Subject to Negotiation: Spokesman

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Hossein Jaberi Ansari reaffirmed that the country’s missile policy is defensive in nature and will not be subject to any negotiation with any world power.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on May 10

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Tuesday and picked headlines from 18 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Iran’s Defense Minister Denies Reports on Missile Test

Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Hossein Dehqan denied earlier media reports on the recent test-firing of a 2000km-range ballistic missile.

Britain Exploring Joint Investments with Iran

A British organization called the Middle East Association came to Tehran Chamber of Commerce Industries Mines & Agriculture (TCCIMA) to explore joint fields of...

Stargazers Watch Mercury Transit in Front of the Sun

On Monday, the planet Mercury wandered directly in front of the sun — a rare "transit" that only happens about 13 times a century....

Quake Jolts Southern Province of Bushehr

An earthquake measuring 4.0 degrees on the Richter scale jolted the southern province of Bushehr early Tuesday.

Iran’s Wildlife: Bijar Protected Zone

IRIB: The Bijar Protected Zone is a natural area in the northeast of Iran’s western province of Kurdistan, near the city of Bijar. This...

Top Priority is Exporting Gas to Iraq: NIGC Official

The export of gas to Iraq is Iran’s top priority, the Director of National Iranian Gas Company for Planning, Mohammad Reza Qodsizadeh, said on Monday May 9.

Tehran International Silent Film Festival Announces Winners

The winners of the first Tehran International Silent Film Festival were announced on Monday May 9.

Agriculture Minister Calls for Expansion of Iran-Holland Cooperation

Agriculture Minister Mahmoud Hojjati called for expansion of cooperation between Iran and the Netherlands in producing herbal medicines.

Iran Committed to Gender Equality: Molaverdi

The Vice-President for Women and Family Affairs Shahindokht Molaverdi said the government is determined to meet its objective of guaranteeing gender equality.

Iran Conducting Oil Exploration Nationwide: Official

Surveys are being carried out all over Iran to explore new oil and gas reserves, the head of the National Iranian Oil Company’s Exploration Directorate announced.

73 Ancient Artifacts Returned Home from the US

73 items from the Sassanid dynasty have been returned to the Islamic Republic of Iran from the US, the Foreign Ministry announced on Sunday May 8.

Iran and Norway Ink Oil Industry Cooperation MoU

Iran’s Research Institute of Petroleum Industry and the Norway's International Aker Solutions Company inked a Memorandum of Understanding to cooperate in the field of oil and gas, an official said on May 9.