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Iran Rejects Reports on FM Zarif’s Meeting with Tillerson

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has dismissed the 'biased' reports that claimed Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif had been ordered to meet his US counterpart in his recent visit to New York.

Lalejin Potteries: Healthy, Environment-Friendly Souvenir  

The food cooked in metal dishes are not totally healthy as they may release toxic materials.  Potteries, however, are healthy handicrafts in which one can keep foods and water for a long time.

Six Iranian Films at Durban International Film Festival

Three feature films, two documentaries and a short film will represent the Islamic Republic of Iran at the 38th Durban International Film Festival in South Africa.

Iran’s Yazd, Home to Three Monotheistic Religions

The representative of Zoroastrians in Iran’s Parliament has pointed to the inscription of the central city of Yazd as a world heritage, and hailed the peaceful coexistence of the three monotheistic religions of Islam, Judaism and Zoroastrianism in this city.

You’re Never Too Old for Reading Books!

An elderly Iranian woman has been honoured in the northeastern city of Neyshabour for her continuous and purposeful reading of books.

Iranian Woman Using Music to Teach Alphabets to Nomads

Parvin Bahmani, an Iranian musician, has been teaching alphabets to nomadic children through music, dancing, and songs.

Two Marine Mammals Wash Up Dead on Iranian Coast

Two porpoises have been found dead in Konarak city in southeastern Iran, according to a provincial official.

IAEA Chief Praises Iran’s Constructive Cooperation

Yukiya Amano, the Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency, has praised Iran for cooperating with the IAEA and living up to its commitments under the nuclear deal it signed with world powers.

Interesting Penalties Introduced for Illegal Hunts in Iran

Judges in Iran have recently started giving hunters interestingly unconventional sentences over illegal hunts.

Riyadh Backs Out: No Need for Qatar to Close Al Jazeera

Saudi-led bloc has dropped the list of 13 demands for Qatar saying Doha does not need to close down Al Jazeera News Network. They are now urging Qatar to commit to six principles.

Iran, World’s 15th Country in Presenting Aerospace Articles

Iran ranks 15th in the world in terms of articles and production in science and technology in the domain of aerospace.

Recent Elections Boost Iran’s World Reputation: Syria’s Assad

Syrian President Bashar Assad says the recent presidential election held in Iran was a severe blow to the enemies of Iran and enhanced the Islamic Republic’s regional and international reputation.

Iran Summons Kuwaiti Envoy over ‘Groundless’ Accusations

Iranian foreign ministry has summoned the Kuwaiti chargé d'affaires to protest against the baseless allegations raised by the Arab country against the Islamic Republic.

Iran Starts Finding Training Camp in Russia for 2018 FIFA World Cup

Iran National Football Team Manager, Carlos Queiroz, has sent his assistants to Russia to choose the team’s camp location during the 2018 FIFA World Cup.

Alliance of Palestinian Forces Praises Iran’s Support

In a recent meeting with Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Arab and African Affairs Hossein Jaberi Ansari, leaders of the Damascus-based Alliance of Palestinian Forces (APF) appreciated Tehran’s support for the Palestinian cause.

Thinking about JCPOA Renegotiation Extremely Dangerous: Iran FM

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has rejected attempts aimed at preparing the ground for a renegotiation of the terms of Iran nuclear deal, saying it is very dangerous even to think about such an ‘impossible’ move.

Iran Raps ‘Biased, Groundless’ US Reports on Terrorism

Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has slammed the US State Department’s recent ‘country reports on terrorism’ in which the Islamic Republic has been introduced as a state sponsor of terrorism.

US Bases in Mideast to Become Insecure If IRGC Blacklisted: Commander

A top Iranian commander has warned against the repercussions of Washington’s possible designation of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist organization, saying the move would cost the US dear.

Syria PM Calls for Promotion of Business Ties with Iran

Syrian Prime Minister Imad Khamis has appreciated Iran’s economic support for Syria during the country’s civil war, and stressed that the economic relations between Tehran and Damascus need to be promoted.

Iran to Stand against US Violation of Nuclear Deal: President

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said the new sanctions the US has imposed on a number of Iranian individuals and groups are in contravention of both the letter and spirit of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), pledging that Tehran will stand against such breaches.

Iranian Diplomat, Syrian FM Hold Talks in Damascus

Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister for Arab and African Affairs Hossein Jaberi Ansari has held separate meetings with his Syrian counterpart Faisal Mekdad and Syrian Foreign Minister Walid al-Muallem on Wednesday.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on July 19

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Wednesday, July 19, and picked headlines from 15 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Iran Urges Saudi Arabia Not to Politicize Sports

Iran’s Minister of Sports and Youth Affairs Masoud Soltanifar advised Saudi officials to draw a line between politics and sports, reminding the kingdom of the many interests it shares with Iran in the region.

Iran Rejects US Accusations of Breaching JCPOA Spirit

Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has categorically dismissed the recent US accusations that Tehran has contravened the ‘spirit’ of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action.

US Preventing Iran from Reaping Benefits of JCPOA: Zarif

Iranian foreign minister has lashed out at the US administration for its efforts to undermine the nuclear deal between Tehran and world powers, saying Washington is trying to make it impossible for Iran to get the benefits of the deal.