Disabled Woman Using Her Mouth to Paint (+Video)

A disabled Iranian woman who spent many years of her life in a rehabilitation centre has turned into an active and sociable artist.

Zeroing Out Iran’s Oil Exports to Threaten Safety of Int’l Waterways: Rouhani

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says international waterways will not be as safe as before if Iran’s oil exports are zeroed out.

Iran Leader Urges India to Adopt ‘Fair’ Policy on Kashmir

Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has blamed the United Kingdom's mischief for the ongoing dispute in Jammu and Kashmir region, calling on the Indian government to adopt a fair policy towards the people of Kashmir.

Lawmakers to Discuss Removing Four Zeros from Iranian Currency

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has sent a single-urgent bill to the Parliament on the removal of four zeros from the country’s national currency, rial, and change the official currency to the more common one toman.

Highest Number of Female Executives in Iran’s Most Underdeveloped Region

Sistan and Baluchestan province in south-eastern Iran has the highest number of women working as junior, middle and senior government executives and managers among the country’s 31 provinces.

Iranian Oil Tanker Runs into Technical Problem in Red Sea

An Iranian oil tanker operated by the National Iranian Tanker Company (NITC) has experienced technical difficulties in the Red Sea.

Art Garden Opens in Tehran with Vast Artificial Lake

A lake and garden representing different forms of art have been inaugurated in the Iranian capital.

500,000 Foreign Students Going to School in Iran

Iran is currently providing educational services for about half a million foreign students, according to the country’s deputy minister of education.

Iran, Sweden Discuss Persian Gulf Security

Highest ranking diplomats from Iran and Sweden have put the issue of security in the Persian Gulf region on the agenda of a meeting in Stockholm.

In Memory of Ali Golshan: An Iconic Iranian Photographer

Late Iranian photographer Ali Golshan has left behind numerous photos which bring back memories of the distant past.

Many Iranian Students Studying Abroad Back Home: VP

A senior Iranian official says over a hundred Iranian students studying at universities abroad have returned home.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on August 19

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Monday, August 19, 2019, and picked headlines from a number of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Finland Eyes Closer Trade Ties with Iran

A Finnish minister has expressed his country’s willingness to promote cooperation and business ties with Iran, considering that Finland holds the rotating presidency of the EU.

Finland Says EU Defies US Sanctions on Iran through INSTEX

Finnish Foreign Minister Pekka Haavisto has expressed Helsinki’s support for a special trade mechanism, known as INSTEX, which is to facilitate trade with Tehran amid the US sanctions.

Iran Leader Pardons, Commutes Sentences of Over 1,000 Inmates

Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has granted clemency to 1,070 convicts found guilty by various Iranian courts.

Iran Chooses Documentary Film as Its Academy Awards Submission

“Finding Farideh”, a documentary film directed by Azadeh Mousavi and Kourosh Atayi, has been selected as the Iranian cinema’s representative and official submission to 2020 Academy Awards after several decision making sessions.

Fate of UK Tanker Not Linked to Gibraltar’s Release of Iranian Tanker: Tehran

Iran's Foreign MInistry Spokesman Seyyed Abbas Mousavi says the fate of the 'offending' British oil tanker Stena Impero, which is impounded in Iran, is not at all related to the recent move by Gibraltar to release the Iranian oil tanker Adrian Darya (formerly Grace-1).

Iran Warns US against Any Fresh Attempt to Seize Iranian Tanker

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Seyyed Abbas Mousavi says the country has officially warned the US government against making any fresh attempt to seize the Iranian oil tanker Adrian Darya (formerly Grace-1) which was recently released by Gibraltar after an unlawful 45-day seizure.

Iran Says Geared Up for 3rd Reduction in Its Nuclear Commitments

The Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) has voiced readiness to take the third step in a phased reduction of commitments to the 2015 nuclear deal and has even assembled a number of 6th-generation centrifuge machines.

Iran’s Navy Says Ready to Escort ‘Adrian Darya’ Tanker

Iran’s Navy commander has voiced readiness for bringing the supertanker Adrian Darya back to home under naval escort after the government of Gibraltar released the Iranian vessel.

Iran, China Oppose US Plans for Northeast Syria

Ranking diplomats from Iran and China called for efforts to safeguard Syria’s territorial integrity in the face of US plans for northeastern Syria.

Iran Slams US ‘Provocative’ Plan for Syria Safe Zone

Iran’s Foreign Ministry has dismissed the US plan to establish a safe zone in northeastern Syria as a provocative measure in contravention of the UN Charter.

Gibraltar Rejects US Request to Seize Iranian Tanker

The local government of Gibraltar has refused a US request to seize the Iranian tanker Adrian Darya (formerly Grace-1), saying it was unable to comply because it was bound by European Union law.

Seven Arab States Plus Iran Can Ensure Security of Persian Gulf: IRGC

Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps’ Navy Rear Admiral Alireza Tangsiri says the 7+1 countries of the Persian Gulf are capable of securing the strategic body of water, and there is no need for the presence of foreign troops.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on August 18

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Sunday, August 18, 2019, and picked headlines from 9 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

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