Threats against ICC Proof of US’ Anti-Justice Nature: Iran

Iranian President’s Chief of Staff Mahmoud Vaezi has denounced the US administration’s intimidation of the International Criminal Court workers as a damning evidence of the White House’s anti-justice nature.

COVID-19 Cases in Iran Near 185,000: Official

Iran’s Health Ministry spokeswoman has confirmed 2,410 new cases of infection with the novel coronavirus, raising the total number of cases to 184,955.

Iran Urges US to End ‘Shameful Hostage-Taking’

The Iranian government spokesman has described as a good breakthrough the return home of a number of Iranian scientists incarcerated in the United States under “unreal pretexts,” urging the US to release other Iranian inmates as well.

‘National Coalition for Life’ Formed in Iran to Contain COVID-19: President

The Iranian president says a “national coalition for life” is being formed in the country as all forces across the nation are becoming united to fight coronavirus.

Full-Glass Suspension Bridge Opened to Visitors in NW Iran

A full-glass suspension bridge has become operational in northwestern Iran.

Afghan Envoy Summoned over Offensive Moves against Iran Diplomatic Sites

The Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has summoned Afghanistan’s Ambassador to Tehran over recent offensive moves made against the Iranian diplomatic missions in Afghanistan.

Iranian, Japanese Diplomats Discuss Bilateral Ties, COVID-19 Fight

Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Seyyed Abbas Araqchi and Japan's Senior Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs Takeo Mori have held talks on a range of issues vie video conferencing.

Iran Exports 20% of Domestically-Produced Nano-Products

An official says export of a whole range of homegrown products makes up a fifth of Iran’s nano-economy.

ReciGen May Be Cure for COVID-19: Iran Official

A senior Iranian hospital official says the number of coronavirus patients who have recovered has registered a five-time rise after the drug ReciGen was used to treat the disease.

Iran Denies Reports on Suspension of Trade with UAE

The Trade Promotion Organization of Iran has denied reports carried by some media that trade relations between Iran and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are going through a rough patch.

Iran Refutes UN’s Allegations about Aramco Missile Attack

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran has dismissed the allegations made by the United Nations Secretariat that the missile used in attacks on Saudi oil facilities last year were of Iranian origin, saying the accusations have been raised under political pressures from Washington and Riyadh.

Persian Architecture in Photos: Niavaran Palace

The Palace of Niavaran in Shemiranat, northern Tehran, is an important example of Persian architecture in the 20th century.

Iran’s Wildlife in Photos: Persian Fallow Deer

Persian fallow deer is an endangered species which has been reproducing in the wildlife sanctuary of Dasht-e-Naz in northern Iran for more than 50 years.

Over 144,000 Recover from COVID-19 in Iran

The spokeswoman for Iran’s Health Ministry says 144,639 Coronavirus patients have recovered from the disease so far and been discharged from the hospital.

Iran, Canada Discuss Investigation into Ukrainian Plane Incident

Ranking diplomats from the Islamic Republic of Iran and Canada have discussed various issues on the telephone, including the January 8 shoot-down of a Ukrainian jetliner near Tehran and the consular services for the citizens of the two countries.

Iran’s Foreign Minister to Visit Turkey, Russia

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif will visit Ankara and Moscow on Sunday and Monday.

‘Iran Shouldn’t Pin Hopes on Trump’s Defeat in Elections’

A senior political analyst says Iran should not pin its hopes on Donald Trump’s defeat in the upcoming US presidential election as he is very likely to be elected to the White House for a second term.

Ancient Art of Mat Weaving in Iran’s Khuzestan

The art of weaving booria, a type of mat, is older than textile making in Khuzestan province, south-west of Iran.

Iran’s COVID-19 Cases Surpasses 180,000: Ministry

The spokeswoman of Iran’s Health Ministry has confirmed 2,238 new cases of infection with the novel coronavirus, raising the total number of cases to 180,156.

Iran Calls on UN to Help with Extradition of Financial Criminals

Iran has urged the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime to help the Islamic Republic arrest the criminals who have fled Iran and return the money they have embezzled.

Iran President Inaugurates Several Industrial, Mineral Projects

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has inaugurated several major industrial and mineral projects with an overall price tag of Rls. 48 trillion.

‘Some 15 Million Iranians May Have Contracted Coronavirus’

An Iranian researcher says about 15 million people in the country may have been infected with the coronavirus since the beginning of the epidemic.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on June 11

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Thursday, June 11, 2020, and picked headlines from 13 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Iran Urges OIC to Push for Referendum in Palestine

Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for International and Legal Affairs has taken part in an extraordinary ministerial meeting of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Executive Committee on Israeli threats to annex parts of the occupied Palestinian territories.

Iran’s Beauties in Photos: Salt Mines of Garmsar

The salt mines of Garmsar are an important natural resource and tourist attraction in Semnan province, central Iran.

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