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Iranian-Designed Robots to Build Structures in a Day

A team led by Iranian professor Behrokh Khoshnevis is working on developing robots that will be able to construct buildings in a single day.

Red Crescent in Iran Gets 5 Air Rescue Helicopters

Five new rescue helicopters that Iran’s Red Crescent Society (IRCS) has purchased will enter service within a month, an official announced.

Iranian Researchers Improve Solar Cells with Jellyfish Protein

Researchers at Sharif University of Technology have optimized bio solar cells with the help of a kind of protein found in jellyfish at a laboratorial scale, in order to replace the older generations of solar cells.

Iran Refinery Output at 1.83mbd

Iranian refiners produced 1.83 million barrels per day of refinery items in the current Iranian calendar year which began on March 20, a senior refinery official said.

Academic: Muslim Brotherhood Is the Only Path to Democracy in Arab World

Davoud Feyrahi, a professor of political sciences at the University of Tehran, believes that Sunni Muslim countries cannot achieve democracy without the Muslim Brotherhood Movement.

The Huge Cost of Refugees in Iran

Deputy Interior Minister for Security and Law Enforcement Hossein Zolfaghari said 753,000 people who illegally entered the country were returned to their homes last year, adding that this imposes a huge cost on Iran.

Greco-Roman Wrestlers Win 8 Medals at Romanian Event

Iran’s national Greco-Roman team managed to earn 3 golds, 2 silvers and 3 bronzes on the first day of the International Wrestling Tournament underway in Bucharest.

Petroleum Minister: Iran to Increase Oil Supply Despite Low Prices

Iran’s Petroleum Minister Bijan Namdar Zangeneh has reiterated Tehran’s determination to increase oil production even in the face of a downward spiral of global crude prices.

Direct Flights Launched between Tehran and Astrakhan

Direct flights between the Iranian capital of Tehran and the Russian port city of Astrakhan have recently been inaugurated, Head of the Trade Promotion Organization of Iran (TPO) Valiollah Afkhami Rad said.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on June 19

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Sunday and picked headlines from 25 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Putin: Iran Has No Nuclear Threat, Americans Fooling Us

Russian President Vladimir Putin said the US has fooled the world about Iran's nuclear threat in order to build its missile defence system in Europe.

Iran and Boeing Seal Deal for 100 Planes

Iran’s aviation authority has announced the conclusion of an agreement with the US aerospace giant Boeing, for the purchase of 100 passenger planes to renew the country’s ageing fleet.

Navy Planning to Extend Presence to Atlantic Waters

The Islamic Republic of Iran's Navy commander said that their presence in the Atlantic Ocean, according to international laws and regulations, is on the naval forces’ agenda this year.

Rouhani to Sharif: Iran Welcomes Improved Pakistan Relations

Iran’s Hassan Rouhani told Nawaz Sharif of Pakistan that both nations in the region have common interests and will improve mutual ties.

Residents Return to Fallujah: Photos

Iraqi military commanders announced the recapture of Fallujah in a letter to Heidar Al Ebadi, the Iraqi Prime minister, Fararu Reported. Following the liberation of Al Nezal at the centre of Fallujah, Iraqi forces managed to win back the area of el Arsan and triumphantly hoisted their flag over the city’s government building.

New Iranian Oil Export Hub Comes Onstream

Farasakou Port, a new hub for exporting Iranian oil products, was put into operation as part of the Pars Special Economic Energy Zone (PSEEZ) on June 18.

Iranian Official Says Saudi Arabia, Syria, Iraq Sources of Dust Pollution

The dust that has been blanketing Iran’s western and south-western provinces in recent days is coming from Saudi Arabia, Iraq and Syria, Head of Iran’s Environmental Protection Organization (IEPO) Masoumeh Ebtekar said.

Enemies Would Be Surprised by Iran’s Defence Capabilities: Commander

Deputy Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces Brigadier General Massoud Jazayeri said the adversaries are not aware of Iran’s military power in its entirety, stressing that they would be astounded by the defence capabilities of the Islamic Republic.

Hacker of Government Websites Detained in Iran

An IRGC centre countering organized cybercrimes announced on Saturday that it has captured a hacker inside the country who was behind cyber-attacks on the websites of several state-run organizations.

Resistance Economy Uplifts National Dignity: Ayatollah Khamenei

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says the proper implementation of resistance economy can provide for the needs of Iran as well as promote its dignity.

Tehran to Host Centre for Satire

The Tehran Municipality have recently opened a centre for satire to brighten up the face of the megacity.

Iran Next in Line to Join SCO

Iran is next to join the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) which will officially have India and Pakistan on its roster next week, Kazakh President Nursultan Nazarbayev has said.

$2.5bn Foreign Direct Investment in Iran in Last Month

An official said foreigners have made $2.5 billion of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in Iran in the current Iranian month (started May 21).

EU Removes Iran Air from Safety Blacklist

The European Commission announced on Thursday that the Iranian flag carrier Iran Air has been taken off a safety blacklist and has thus been cleared to fly in the European Union.

Iran to Launch International Autism Treatment Centre

Tehran University of Medical Sciences (TUMS) is going to open the country’s first international centre for treatment of autism in cooperation with an Indian research centre, an official said.