Ban on Zarif Shows Confusion in US Foreign Policy: Spokesman

The Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman says Washington’s imposition of sanctions on Iran’s top diplomat is a sign of confusion in the US foreign policy arena.

Zarif Sanctioned after Turning Down Trump’s Invitation: Report

US President Donald Trump’s decision to blacklist Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has come after the latter rejected the former’s invitation for a meeting in the Oval Office in Washington DC, a media report says.

Tehran to Enforce Phase 3 of Reducing JCPOA Commitments: FM

The Iranian foreign minister says the country will go ahead with implementing the third phase of scaling back its commitments under the Iran nuclear deal.

Iran Condemns New US Sanctions against Russia

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Seyyed Abbas Mousavi has denounced the latest case of US' "economic terrorism" against Russia.

Iranian Diplomat, UN Official Discuss Syria Peace in Nur-Sultan

Senior Assistant to Iran's Foreign Minister in Special Political Affairs Ali-Asghar Khaji has held talks with Khawla Matar, the Special Envoy of the UN Secretary-General for Syria.

Iranian Scientist Builds Quantum Microphone

An Iranian scientist has invented a quantum microphone that can track the smallest sound packets called phonons.

Newly-Developed Belt Can Resolve Digestive Issues

Iranian researchers at a knowledge-based company have managed to produce a belt for digestive problems, especially for people with diabetes and obesity.

Iran’s Beauties in Photos: Vakil Bazaar of Shiraz

A legacy of Karim Khan Zand, popular Iranian ruler of 18th century, the traditional market of Vakil is not only a place to sell and buy, but a main tourist attraction of Shiraz in southern Iran.

US Ban against Zarif Not to Influence His Mission: Iran

The Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has downplayed the US sanction against Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran Mohammad Javad Zarif.

Iran’s Regional Policy in Time

With an analytical and policy-oriented approach, the recently published book "Iran’s Regional Policy in Time", authored by Dr. Kayhan Barzegar, focuses on the aims and principles of Iran’s national and security interests, explaining how and why Iran’s regional policy has been consistent in the course of the time.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on August 1

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Thursday, August 1, 2019, and picked headlines from 9 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

What Does Israel Want in Iraq?

An Iranian political analyst has enumerated the reasons behind the Israeli regime’s willingness to get closer to Iraq, saying Tel Aviv’s main objective is to cut off Iran’s links with the axis of anti-Israel nations in the Middle East.

Iran President Raps US Ban on Zarif as ‘Childish Behaviour’

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has denounced the United States’ imposition of sanctions on Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif, saying the move ran counter to Washington’s claim it is ready for unconditional talks.

Iran Mocks US Sanctions against FM Zarif

Iran has mocked the Trump administration’s recent move to put Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif on its sanctions list, saying the designation is because the US is frightened of Zarif’s negotiation skills.

Tehran Hosting Opera on Life of Mystic Executed for His Beliefs

Iranian composer, vocalist, and performer Parvaz Homay is directing and performing the Opera of Hallaj at Niavaran Complex in northern Tehran.

‘Kill 3,000 Americans and Escape Punishment by Buying US Arms’

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says the United States is opposed to the Islamic Republic for its refusal to surrender, but is okay with the killing of hundreds of its citizens by those who buy American weapons.

Dampokhtak; Persian Turmeric Rice with Split Fava Bean

Dampokhtak, or Dum Pukht as called in the Indian Subcontinent, is a very simple and popular dish in Iran, which is very easy to make.

Father of Iran’s Truck Industry Dies at 91

Asghar Qandchi, founder of the truck manufacturing company Iran Kaveh, has died at the age of 91 after years of unremitting efforts in the truck and trailers industry in Iran.

Iran, Pakistan Discuss Cooperation on Women’s Affairs

Iranian Vice-President for Women Affairs Massoumeh Ebtekar has held talks with Pakistani Ambassador to Iran Riffat Masood on issues such as expansion of cooperation on women’s affairs and exchange of experiences between the two countries.

Iranian Woman Sets Record of Swimming with Hands Tied

Akram Konari, from the town of Omidieh in Khuzestan province, south-west of Iran, has swum for 175 minutes, i.e., two hours and 55 minutes, with her hands tied in memory of 175 Iranian divers who had been martyred in the war in the same way.

Iran to Remove Four Zeros from National Currency

The government of Iranian President Hassan Rouhani approved on Wednesday a plan to lop off four zeros from the country’s national currency in a bid to help the Iranian rial regain its value in the face of the US sanctions.

Iran Urges Europe to Seize Chance to Save Nuclear Deal

Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani says the more time passes, the more difficult it will be for Tehran and Europe to roll back to the point before Iran began scaling down its commitment under the Iran nuclear deal.

UK to Avoid Confrontation with Iran under Johnson: Expert

An expert of international politics has predicted a road fraught with difficulties for the incoming UK prime minister in the quest for Brexit, saying Boris Johnson seems hardly likely to look for confrontation with Iran.

Iran, UN Discuss Afghan Peace, Upcoming Election

Senior diplomats from Iran and the United Nations have met in Tehran for talks about the collective efforts for peace in Afghanistan and the prospect of political developments in that country in light of the presidential election, slated for September 28.

First Festival of Kurdish Fashion, Costumes Held in Iran

The first regional festival and exhibition of Kurdish Fashion and Clothing has been held in Khosro Abad Mansion of Sanandaj in Iran’s Kurdistan province.

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