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Latest News and Views from Iran and the World

Iran Parliament Gives Vote of Confidence to Rouhani’s Ministerial Picks

Iranian parliamentarians on Sunday gave vote of confidence to the ministers of energy and science proposed by President Hassan Rouhani.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on October 29

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Sunday, October 29, and picked headlines from 16of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Ecotourism, Major Attraction to Foreign Tourists Visiting Yazd

Ecotourism has turned into a major attraction for foreign visitors travelling to the Iranian province of Yazd.

Iran to Produce 20% Enriched Uranium in 4 Days: Salehi

Head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) Ali Akbar Salehi says the Islamic Republic can restore the level of its uranium enrichment to pre-JCPOA era in a very short period of time.

Iranian Firms to Expand Presence in Russia’s Astrakhan

20 hectares of land in Russia's Astrakhan Special Economic Zone has been allocated to a number of Iranian companies in a bid to expand trade ties between Iran and Russia. 

North Korea Not That Crazy to Negotiate with Trump: Iran

Iranian president says Pyongyang is not that much crazy to engage in negotiations with the Trump administration, which does not live up to its commitments under any international agreement.

UN Approves Nuclear Disarmament Resolution Proposed by Iran

112 member states of the United Nations have voted for an Iran-proposed resolution which calls on all nuclear-armed states to live up to their commitments as per the Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT).

‘Trip to Persia’ Photo Exhibition Opens in Spain

The Spanish city of Badajoz is hosting an exhibition of photos taken from Iran to provide visitors with a better insight of the country’s civilization and historical monuments.

Saudi Arabia Seeks to Make the World Afraid of Iran: MP

An Iranian MP has blasted Saudi Arabian foreign minister’s recent support for Trump’s anti-Iran strategy, saying that such remarks are aimed at promoting Iranophobia.

Iran, Russia to Boost Cooperation in Developing Oil, Gas Fields

A senior Iranian oil and gas official say Russia is in talks with the Islamic Republic for development of 10 oil and gas fields in Iran.

Tehran to Host First Visual Arts Exhibition of Afghan Artists

The first exhibition of visual artworks by Afghan artists is set to be held at Tehran’s Niavaran Cultural Centre.

Unity of IRGC, Iranian Army Defeats Enemies: Chief Commander

Commander-in-Chief of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps Major General Mohammad Ali Jafarisays the brotherly unity of the army and the IRGC is an element that defeats the enemies of Islam and the Islamic Republic of Iran’s Establishment.

Fire at Tehran Refinery Kills Several People

At least six people died and several wounded in a fire accident at Tehran Refinery south of the Iranian capital.

Iranian Conservative Denounces Disqualification of Zoroastrian Councillor

A senior Iranian conservative figure has criticized the Guardian Council’s decision to disqualify the Zoroastrian member of Yazd’s City Council Sepanta Niknam, who had been elected by popular vote.

Is Donald Trump Really Crazy?

A political analyst says Trump pretends to be a lunatic like Nixon while seeking a new cold war like Kennedy.

Iran Preparing Infrastructure for Bitcoin Adoption

Iran is preparing the infrastructure for using Bitcoin, the first worldwide crypto currency, said Iran’s Deputy Minister of Information and Communication Technology, Amir Hossein Davaee.

Iran, Azerbaijan to Jointly Produce Buses

A senior Azeri official says Tehran and Baku will produce buses at a joint auto manufacturing company run by the two countries.

India Hosts Religious Dialogue between Islam, Hinduism

The First Round of Religious Dialogues between Islam and Hinduism was recently held at the International Centre of India in New Delhi.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on October 28

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Saturday, October 28, and picked headlines from 15 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Several Works by Iranian Artists Sold at Christie’s London

Iranian artworks at the Christie’s sales of ‘Middle Eastern, Modern and Contemporary Art’ and ‘Art of the Islamic and Indian Worlds’ fetched high prices.

23rd Press Exhibition Officially Kicks Off in Tehran

The 23rd edition of Iran’s Press Exhibition was officially inaugurated on Saturday morning in a ceremony attended by First Vice-President Es’haq Jahangiri.

Iranian Carmaker to Work with Ferrari Designer

Iran Khodro Company (IKCO), the giant Iranian auto manufacturer, plans to build cars in collaboration with the firm that designs such cars as Ferrari, Maserati, and Peugeot.

Stances against Nuclear Deal Made US Isolated: Iran

A top Iranian lawmaker says the US violations of its commitments under the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action have led to Washington's isolation.

PM Abadi’s Leadership Prevented Disintegration of Iraq: Iran

Iran’s Parliament speaker says Iraq has secured three important achievements under the leadership of Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi.

Persepolis Beats Arch-Rival Esteghlal in Tehran Derby

Persepolis defeated its arch-rival Esteghlal football team thanks to a goal from Ali Alipour on Thursday.