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Third Presidential Debate Makes Headlines in Iran
IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Sunday, June 13, 2021, and picked headlines from 25 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.
Ex-President Khatami Urges Reformists to Participate in Iran’s Presidential Vote
Mohammad Khatami, Iran’s former president and the reformists' leader, has called for the participation of all political groups in the June 18 presidential elections.
Zilu – An Original Artform from Iran’s Desert People
An analysis of structural techniques and designs shows that Zilu, although looking like a simple hand-woven thread rug, has a profound cultural richness and depth of thought.
Vienna Talks Unlikely to Wrap up This Week: Iran
Iran’s chief negotiator in Vienna talks says the negotiating teams are unlikely to be able to finalise their discussions during the current week.
Larijani Urges Guardian Council to Explain Why He’s Disqualified
Ali Larijani, the former parliament speaker of Iran who has been disqualified from running for president in the country’s upcoming elections, has called on the Guardian Council to explain why they have barred him from the race.
Biden Admin Still Pursuing ‘Maximum Pressure’ Policy against Iran: Envoy
Iran’s ambassador to the United Nations says the current US administration is claiming, just in word, that it has shifted its policy vis-à-vis the 2015 nuclear deal, but, in deed, Washington keeps pursuing its “maximum pressure” policy against Iran.
Tehran Police Commanders Won’t Be Vaccinated Before Officers Are: Cmdr
Tehran's police chief says none of the capital city's police commanders will be vaccinated against the novel coronavirus until all police officers participating in operations are inoculated.
Iran Denounces US Sanctions as ‘Crime against Humanity’
A senior Iranian diplomat has described Washington’s sanctions against Iran as a “crime against humanity.”
Iran’s Voting Right Restored after Paying Contribution Arrears to UN
The Central Bank of Iran (CBI) has paid the country's overdue UN membership fee for over $16 million, restoring the country's right to vote at the UN.
Canada Once Again Bars Iranian Expatriates from Voting in Iran Elections
The Ottawa government has once again stripped the Iranian expatriates living in Canada of their right to vote in Iran's presidential elections, an Iranian election official said.
Iran’s Sahand Destroyer Enters Atlantic Ocean for First Time
The Iranian Navy's most advanced destroyer Sahand, along with the Makran forward base ship, have entered the Atlantic Ocean for the first time.
Iran’s Beauties in Photos: ‘Fantastic’ Aquarium of Anzali Port
The aquarium of Anzali port in northern Iran, also known as Fantastic Aquarium, is the biggest aquarium of Iran.
Iran Not Expected to Abide by JCPOA While Under Sanctions: Envoy
Iran’s representative to international organizations in Vienna says Tehran should not be expected to make good on its commitments under the 2015 nuclear deal known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).
Iran Follows Up on Iraq’s Payment of Its Unpaid Debts
Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh, who is also the head of the Foreign Ministry's Public Diplomacy Department, held talks with Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein in Baghdad.
Iran Shares Plan with UN to Eliminate FSO Safer Oil Spill Risk
The UN Secretary General's Special Envoy for Yemen Martin Griffiths met Ali-Asghar Khaji, the Iranian Foreign Minister's senior advisor, to discuss the latest developments in Yemen.
Iranian Diplomat, Iraqi Culture Minister Meet in Baghdad
Saeed Khatibzadeh, the director of the Iranian Foreign Ministry’s Centre for Public Diplomacy, held talks with Iraqi Minister of Culture Hossein Nazim during a visit to Baghdad.
Iranian Papers Cover Presidential Candidates’ ‘Weak Performance’ in 2nd Debate
IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Wednesday, June 9, 2021, and picked headlines from 20 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.
Iranian Diplomat Meets Several Iraqi Officials in Baghdad
Saeed Khatibzadeh, the spokesman and head of the Public Diplomacy Centre of the Iranian Foreign Ministry, held talks with Iraqi authorities after being welcomed by his Iraqi counterpart Ahmed Al-Sahhaf in the capital, Baghdad.
Osku Bread: One of the Most Delicious Traditional Breads in Iran
Osku Chorei, otherwise known as Osku Bread, is the traditional bread specific to Osku County in East Azarbaijan Province, and is among the most delicious traditional breads in Iran.
Iranian COVID-19 Vaccine ‘A Leading One’ in Clinical Trials: UK Website
The British website clinicaltrialsarena.com has introduced an Iranian coronavirus vaccine as one of the leading intranasal vaccines in Phase II clinical trials.
Progress of Afghanistan Peace Talks Hinges on Consensus among Afghan Fronts
Mohammad-Ebrahim Taherian, the Iranian Foreign Minister's special envoy for Afghanistan, held talks with Afghan Foreign Minister Hanif Atmar on various issues including the country's ongoing developments, the results of the recent visit to Tehran of the UN Secretary General's special envoy for Afghanistan, and bilateral relations between Tehran and Kabul.
Iran Envoy, Afghan Security Official Discuss Latest Developments
Iran’s special envoy for Afghanistan has held a phone conversation with Afghanistan’s National Security Advisor Hamdullah Mohib regarding the recent developments in Afghanistan.
Zarif Blasts UN for Suspending Iran’s Voting Rights due to Delinquent Debts
The Iranian foreign minister has objected to the announcement that Tehran would lose its right to vote at the UN General Assembly due to its overdue payment to the world body.
Iran, UN Discuss Significance of Humanitarian Aid in Conflict Zones
Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs Mohsen Baharvand has held talks with the UN Secretary General's Special Envoy for Yemen Martin Griffiths, who will soon be appointed as UN undersecretary general for humanitarian affairs.
Iran’s Zarif, UN Envoy Discuss Afghan Peace Process
Jean Arnault, the UN Secretary-General's Personal Envoy on Afghanistan and Regional Issues who is visiting Tehran at the head of a delegation, held talks with Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif on the latest developments in Afghanistan.