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Economy

Iran-Germany Joint Venture Should Become Operational

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Iran’s Minister of Industry called for the two sides’ industrial joint venture to enter the operational phase in a meeting with German Deputy Economy Minister Uwe Beckmeyer.
Hard News

US Source of Tension and Insecurity in Region: Iranian Commander

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Lieutenant Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Brigadier General Hossein Salami denounced the US as the cause of instability and tension in the region, saying Iran will boost its naval power to confront its only enemy in the region, namely the US.
Architecture

Golchin House – A Monument to Old Dezful

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Golchin historical house is a valuable attraction in Dezful, in the southwestern province of Khuzestan. Dezful is known as the ‘City of Bricks’ in light of its unique architectural decorations.
Middle East

Hebrew Language Courses for Seminary Students in Qom

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The Institution of Theology and Religions in Qom holds Hebrew language courses for seminary students majoring in Christian Studies.
Europe

3rd Europe-Iran Forum Opens in Zurich

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The 3rd Europe-Iran Forum opened on Tuesday May 3 in Zurich, Switzerland. The 2-day event offers a new and innovative program designed to balance high-level networking opportunities with panels and industry-focused workshops of real practical value.
Foreign Policy

Deputy Minister: Being Optimistic about US Is a Strategic Mistake

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Iran’s Deputy Economy Minister, Mohammad Khazaei, believes that the US seizure of Iranian assets reaffirmed the longstanding hostility between Tehran and Washington.
IFP Exclusive

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on May 4

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IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Wednesday May 4 and has picked headlines from 19 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.
Crisis

Spokesman: Iran Supports National Compromise in Iraq

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Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman voiced the country’s readiness to help Iraq pursue the process of negotiations between political factions for national compromise, after recent political turmoil had Iraqi protesters storm Baghdad’s Green Zone and enter the Parliament building.
Environment

Iran Keen to Boost Cooperation with Iceland in New Tech, Clean Energy: Rouhani

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Iranian President Hassan Rouhani voiced Tehran’s willingness to further boost its cooperation with Iceland in economic fields, renewable energy and new technologies in particular.
Asia

TAVANIR and KEPCO Sign $10bn MoU

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Iran’s Power Generation and Transmission Company (TAVANIR) and the Korea Electric Power Corporation (KEPCO) have sealed a deal over expansion of cooperation in power and energy industries.
Middle East

Hajj to Be Cancelled Unless Saudis Carry Out Responsibilities: Iran

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If Saudi Arabia does not carry out its responsibilities towards Hajj, Iran will be forced to cancel its annual pilgrimages, the Iranian Foreign Ministry says.
Science and Technology

“Iranian Women Do Not Give Up Easily”: Tech Girl Roxanne Varza

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31-year-old Roxanne Varza placed 6th in Business Insider’s Top 30 Women under 30 in Tech back in 2013. She is trilingual, and holds degrees...
Cultural Heritage

Abadan Oil Refinery’s Role in Iran History

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When the Anglo-Persian Oil Company purchased a parcel of land from Sheikh Khazal to build the most important oil refinery in the world, it...
Environment

Iranian Zoologist Discovers Unexpected Species of Rare Intertidal Spiders

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In a recent study by Iranian Alireza Zamani, Russian Yuri M. Marusik and American James W. Berry, arachnologists, a new species of intertidal spider...
Environment

Endangered Bird Lands in Lake Urmia

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Officials from Lake Urmia National Park have observed 40 spoonbills on Ordushahi Island for the first time in recent years.
Africa

Africa A Foreign Policy Priority for Iran

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Iran’s Hassan Rouhani received the Togolese and Bangladeshi ambassadors to Tehran.
Nuclear

USA Torpedoing JCPOA Would Reaffirm Iran’s Distrust

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Seyyed Hossein Mousavian, a former member of Iran’s nuclear negotiating team, discussed the future of the nuclear deal between Tehran and world powers, particularly given certain moves by non-Iranian sides, which have raised mistrust between Iran and the West.
IFP Exclusive

Top Officer Supports Police’s “Moral Security” Plan

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The Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces, Major General Hassan Firouzabadi, threw his support behind the law enforcement’s Moral Security Plan, stressing that it has worried those who break social norms in Iran.
Handicrafts

Isfahan to host general assembly of World Crafts Council

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Isfahan has been chosen as the host city for the general assembly of the World Crafts Council (WCC), an Iranian official told reporters, speaking in Mashhad on Tuesday.
IFP Exclusive

Why President Rouhani Stayed in His Car during Workers’ Day Visit

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Iranian President Hassan Rouhani decided to visit a MAPNA Group factory floor to commemorate International Labour Day. Some commentators, however, think that it might have been better if he’d got out of his car, and paid a visit to the workers in person, instead of simply waving at them from behind the window.
Hard News

Iran’s Navy to Hold 20 Specialized Wargames: Commander

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Iranian Navy Commander Rear Admiral Habibollah Sayyari announced that his forces will stage 20 specialized military drills in the current Iranian year, which started on March 20.
Asia

South Korean President Visits Milad Tower in Tehran

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South Korean President Park Geun-hye attended a ceremony held on Monday night in Tehran’s iconic Milad Tower to mark the beginning of “Iran-Korea Cultural...
Europe

Iran and Switzerland Hold Financial Talks in Bern

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Iran and Switzerland held a first round of financial talks in Bern and explored grounds for cooperation by presenting reports on their respective financial and banking activities and monitoring systems.
Europe

Iran Eyes Closer Ties with Ukraine and Montenegro

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Iranian President Hassan Rouhani expressed the country’s willingness to enhance relations with Ukraine and Montenegro in light of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), a lasting nuclear deal that has lifted international sanctions on Iran.
Books

Life in Iran Totally Different Before and After JCPOA: Rouhani

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On Tuesday May 3, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani again praised the historic nuclear deal between Tehran and world powers (known as the JCPOA), saying that the Iranian nation has entered a new stage after the removal of anti-Iran sanctions as per the comprehensive deal.
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