Latest News and Views from Iran and the World
Either full deal or no deal: Iran
Iran’s foreign minister says the country will accept either an overarching nuclear agreement or no agreement at all.
Light a lantern and make a wish for peace
Lanterns of the Experience Project will carry messages of peace and coexistence to Turkey, India and France, asking café-goers to make a wish for peace.
Rainbow, a journey into light in Tehran
Rainbow is one out of 100 artworks by Germany’s Otto Piene which will be showcased in Tehran Museum of Contemporary Art for three weeks.
We seek innovation in talks: Deputy FM
Iranian negotiator Abbas Araghchi says parties to nuclear talks are after innovation and change to speed up things.
Minister defends “music” policy while observing religious criteria
To maintain the vitality and dynamism of Iranian music, everyone should make a contribution, said Jannati at the closing of the 30th International Fajr Music Festival.
FM reiterates inefficiency of sanctions policy against Iran
Zarif described respect and negotiations as the only things that would produce results when it comes to nuclear talks between Iran and P5+1.
Iran atomic energy head to join Geneva nuclear talks
Salehi and Moniz are to discuss “the technical issues” of nuclear negotiations between Iran and P5+1 in Geneva.
A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on Feb. 21
IFP has taken a look at the front pages of newspapers on Saturday and picked headlines from 20 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.
Iran should keep pace with global developments
Ali Jannati said some think their ideas are divine revelations and only what they think should be taken into account, but we do not share that view.
EU move to re-impose bans defies logic: Iran FM
“If the West really thinks that sanctions are effective, why is it negotiating with us?” Zarif asked.
European concerns over Iran are groundless
What is presented in Europe about the Middle East, including Iran, is not based on reality, said the Dutch musician.
Islamic establishment treats those under house arrest with tolerance
The secretary of Iran’s Human Rights Council has said the responsibility to protect people under house arrest lies with the security apparatus.
Official: Moderation brings down curtain on certain groups
An official at the Presidential Office has said that the youth should not allow to be affected by extremist groups and those who think that the revival of moderation would sound their death knell.
Kerman qanats up for global registration
A cultural heritage official in Kerman Province has said that Iran has submitted to UNESCO three qanats in Kerman as its nominees for the World Heritage List.
Iran, US to begin fresh nuclear talks Feb. 20: Iran negotiator
Iran and the US will launch a new round of nuclear talks in Geneva on February 20, said a senior Iranian negotiator.
Iran: Single-phase agreement only acceptable solution to nuclear standoff
The Foreign Ministry spokeswoman has said that Iran will accept an agreement in a single phase and all its details should be clear and it should contain no ambiguities
Iran, US to resume new nuclear talks in Geneva
The US State Department has said that Under Secretary of State Wendy Sherman and her team will travel to Geneva Thursday to hold negotiations with Iranian officials.
Iran’s legislative elections to come on February 26, 2016
The Guardian Council has announced that Iran's parliamentary and Assembly of Experts elections will be held on February 26, 2016.
A 4,200-year-old Zoroastrian grave found in northeastern Iran
The recent finds have revealed that Persian tribes took up residence in Bojnourd at least 4,200 years ago.
A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on Feb. 19
IFP has taken a look at the front pages of newspapers on Thursday and picked headlines from 15 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.
All the deadlocks of Obama
Khamenei.ir analyzes in an opinion piece a possible Iran-West nuclear deal and the fact that – unlike Iran – the US would benefit from even a bad deal.
Iran’s economic woes predate sanctions: Larijani
Economic independence is not tantamount to slamming the doors shut to the world, said Iran’s Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani.
Iran should resist sanctions: Leader
The Leader said that if Iran does not resist sanctions, the enemy will set conditions for Tehran’s nuclear program and put bans on the country.
Eighth Tehran International Tourism Exhibition (Photos)
Photos of the eighth Tehran International Tourism Exhibition in the Iranian capital.
A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on Feb. 18
IFP has taken a look at the front pages of newspapers on Wednesday and picked headlines from 14 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.