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.

Iran Says Local Tourism Industry Booming after Restrictions Ease

Iran’s Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts says tourism industry is thriving again in the country now that the coronavirus restrictions are lifted.

No One Can Stop Iran-Venezuela Trade Ties: Tehran

Iran says as long as Tehran and Caracas are determined to do business with each other, the mutual exchanges will definitely continue, and those who seek to disrupt the trade ties must know troubles can be created for them too.

Iranian, Russian Diplomats Discuss Yemen, Syria

Iranian Foreign Minister’s Senior Assistant in Special Political Affairs Ali-Asghar Khaji and Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Vasilyevich Vershinin have discussed the situation in Syria and Yemen, with both calling for political settlement of the crises.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on June 10

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Wednesday, June 10, 2020, and picked headlines from 13 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Iran’s COVID-19 Fatalities Surpasses 8,500

Iran’s Health Ministry spokeswoman says 81 people have died of the novel coronavirus in the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of fatalities to 8,506.

Caspian States Hold Meeting on Marine Environment

Environmental officials from the five Caspian Sea littoral states have attended an online meeting on the ways to protect and preserve the marine environment at the world’s largest lake.

Iran Leading Regional State in Terms of Power Generation Capacity

Iranian Minister of Energy Reza Ardakanian says the Islamic Republic is the leading country in the region in terms of installed power generation capacity.

President Urges UNSC to Foil US Plot for Extension of Iran Arms Embargo

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has called on the four permanent members of the UN Security Council, particularly Russia and China, to stand against a US plot to extend an arms embargo against Iran, stressing that Tehran will boost its defense power regardless of the US attempts.

Iran Complains to IAEA about US’ Unlawful Behaviours

Iran’s Ambassador to the International Atomic Energy Agency has complained to the IAEA about the United States’ violations and unlawful behaviours.

Iran Blasts Republican-Initiated Sanctions Bill

Iranian President's Chief of Staff has denounced a plan from Republicans in the US Congress to introduce an unprecedented sanctions bill against Tehran, advising them to devise a plan instead to address “structural racism” in the US.

Iran Celebrates World Handicrafts Day

June 10 marks the World Handicrafts Day, an occasion commemorating the creative works of hard-working men and women all over the globe.

5.7-Magnitude Quake Hits Iran’s Fars Province

A 5.7-magnitude earthquake has hit the city of Beyram in Fars province, southern Iran.

Iran Ready for Talks on Ukrainian Jetliner’s Flight Recorder, Compensation

An Iranian diplomat has expressed readiness for talks with the Ukrainian officials at any time and any place about the outstanding issues surrounding the January 8 downing of a Ukrainian passenger plane near Tehran, including the black boxes and compensation for the families of victims.

Iran Arrests Six People over Downing of Ukrainian Jetliner

The spokesperson for Iran’s Judiciary says six people have been arrested in connection with the IRGC's downing of a Ukrainian passenger plane that killed all 176 people on board in January.

Iran Confirms over 2,000 New Cases of COVID-19 Infection

The new spokesperson of Iran’s Health Ministry has confirmed 2,095 new cases of infection with the novel coronavirus, raising the total number of cases to 175,927.

Three Iranian Films in 2020 Sheffield Doc/Fest

Sheffield International Documentary Festival (SIDF) is going to screen three Iranian films in its 2020 edition.

People Contributing to Economy by Trading Shares: Iran President

The Iranian president says the Tehran Stock Exchange has increased people’s contribution to the country's economy.

Iran-Kyrgyzstan Trade Should Not Hang on End of COVID-19: Rouhani

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has called for the promotion of economic relations with Kyrgyzstan, saying the two countries can expand their trade ties in compliance with the health protocols regardless of the prospect for an end to the coronavirus pandemic.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on June 9

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Tuesday, June 9, 2020, and picked headlines from 12 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Iran, Turkmenistan to Boost Trade Ties

Iran and Turkmenistan are to resume the transit of goods as well as trade.

Meshkinfam Museum; A Gem of Visual Arts in Shiraz

Meshkinfam Art Museum, a residence-turned-museum in Iran’s southern city of Shiraz, has gained fame as a treasure trove of visual arts attracting visitors.

Iran to Open Digital Economy Park

Iran is to establish a digital economy park to further boost the biome of technological and knowledge-based businesses in this domain on the grounds of the Pardis Technology Park.

Tehran Metro to Get Suicide-Prevention Glass Walls

Glass walls are to be erected at the edge of platforms in 35 subway stations across Tehran to prevent people committing suicide by jumping in front of the trains.

Iran Ready for Full Prisoner Swap with US: Spokesman

The spokesperson for the Iranian administration Ali Rabiei has expressed the country’s readiness for a full prisoner exchange with the United States.

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