Site icon Iran Front Page

Latest News and Views from Iran and the World

Latest News and Views from Iran and the World

Iran FM Congratulates Turkey on Yes Vote in Referendum

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif congratulated his Turkish counterpart on the nation’s ‘yes’ vote in Sunday’s referendum on constitutional changes that would replace the current parliamentary system with a presidential one.

‘US Impeding Probe into Alleged Chemical Attack in Syria’

A former Iranian ambassador to Syria says the US is hampering efforts aimed at launching an international investigation into the recent chemical incident in Syria.

Terrorist Attack on al-Foua, Kefraya Encouraged by US Military Action

An Iranian advisor says the US military action against Syria was inspiring for the terrorists in the Arab country and encouraged them to carry out another attack on innocent people.

Ahmadinejad, Baqaei’s Cases Still Open: Judiciary Spokesman

The Iranian Judiciary spokesman says lawsuits filed against the country’s former president, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, and his vice president, Hamid Baqaei, with regard to administrative violations are open and no final verdicts have been still given on them.

Erdogan Urges Other Countries to Respect Turkish People’s Vote

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan called on other countries and institutions to respect the outcome of the country’s referendum, which grants the president sweeping powers.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on April 17

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

Christians in Tehran Celebrate Easter

Hundreds of Iranian Christians on Sunday celebrated Easter at Saint Gregory the Illuminator (Surp Grigor Lusavoritch) Church in Tehran.

Iran Respects Turkish People’s Vote in Referendum

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi said the Islamic Republic respects the outcome of Turkish people’s vote in Sunday’s constitutional referendum and hopes that it will lead to peace and stability in the neighboring country.

Trump Can’t Harm Iran-Russia Relations: Envoy

The Russian ambassador to Iran has rejected the US efforts to alter Moscow’s stances towards Tehran, stressing that strengthening relations with Iran is his country’s main foreign policy priority.

Trump’s Secret Talks with North Korea amid Tensions

South Korean sources claim that US President Trump’s administration has started secret talks with North Korean officials in New York in an attempt to ease the escalated tensions between the two sides.

Spring in Baharestan, North of Iran

Baharestan is a village in northern Iranian province of Guilan. The province is next to the Caspian Sea and enjoys attractive natural sites.

Iran’s FM Arrives in Ashgabat as First Leg of Central Asian Tour

Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has started touring Central Asia and the Caucasus to boost Iran’s ties with three major countries in the region, especially in the field of economy.

Over 1 Million Working in Executive Team of Iran Presidential Election

An election official says the executive team responsible for holding Iran’s upcoming presidential election will comprise 1,000,150 members.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on April 16

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Sunday and picked headlines from 24 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Iran Equals Qatar in Natural Gas Output from South Pars

The phases 17, 18, 19, 20, and 21 of the supergiant South Pars Gas Field in southern Iran were officially inaugurated by Iranian president on Sunday, increasing the country’s output from the joint gas field to Qatar’s level.

Iran to Support OPEC Oil Cut Extension If Unanimity Reached

Iranian Minister of Petroleum Bijan Zangeneh says he believes most members of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) would endorse extension of the organization's output cut initiative in the upcoming OPEC meeting, adding Iran would also support the cut extension if other members unanimously back it.

2 Killed, 1 Injured on Sidelines of Turkey Referendum

The landmark referendum in Turkey to enhance President Erdogan’s power has erupted into violence in a village near the southeastern city of Diyarbakir, leaving 2 people dead and one wounded.

Iran Strongly Condemns Terror Attack on Civilians in Syria

Iran’s Foreign Ministry strongly condemned a terrorist attack on a convoy of buses carrying displaced civilians from Syria’s towns of Foua and Kefraya that killed dozens of people near Aleppo, mostly children.

55 Million Start Voting in Turkey’s Landmark Referendum

Turkey’s decisive referendum has started after weeks of tense campaigning by the “yes” and “no” camps regarding an 18-article constitutional amendment that will endow the president with vastly enhanced powers.

Iran Becomes Second Supplier of S. Korea’s Crude Oil: Report

The Islamic Republic of Iran has turned to the second oil supplier of South Korea, which has imported 2.26 million tonnes of Iranian crude, or 534,368 barrels per day (bpd), up 118.8 percent from 1.03 million tonnes a year ago, reaching a record

Iran Needs No One’s Permission to Build Missiles: President

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says the Islamic Republic has never even considered launching military aggression against any other country, stressing, however, that Tehran will not seek permission from others to manufacture missiles and fighter jets.

Literally ‘Everyone’ in Iran Can Run for President!

Saturday was the end of the five-day registration process for those seeking the post of Iran’s president, the bulk of whom were ordinary, and even weird, people without any political background.

Iran Leader Calls for Rapid Delivery of Aid to Flood-Hit People

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei urged the Iranian officials to expedite the process of providing assistance for people in Iranian provinces hit by the recent devastating flood, which has so far killed at least 40.

Persepolis Claims Iran Pro League Title for Third Time

Persepolis football team defeated rock bottom Machine Sazi of Tabriz to end nine-year title drought in Iran Professional League (IPL) with three games left until the end of the season.

First VP, Tehran Mayor Register to Run for Iran’s Presidency

Tehran mayor Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf and First Vice President Es’haq Jahangiri have officially declared their candidacies for the 12th presidential election in Iran as registration for the polls wraps up.
Exit mobile version