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The latest news and views from Iran, the Middle East, and the world produced and published by IFP either using the contents provided by Persian-language media outlets or through its exclusive dispatches
Tehran to Host 7th Int’l Innovation, Technology Exhibition
The Iranian capital of Tehran is to host the 7th edition of International Innovation and Technology Exhibition (INOTEX) 2018 from July 5 to 7.
Iran Parliament’s Conservative Faction Denies Role in Burning US Flag
The spokesman of the Iranian Parliament’s conservative faction has renounced the recent burning of the US flag and a copy of the Iran nuclear deal by a group of hardliners, saying his faction was not behind the move.
Iran, E3 Agree to Hold Intensive Expert Talks on Ways to Secure Tehran’s Interests
The foreign ministers of Iran and the E3 (France, Germany, and the UK) as well as the EU foreign policy chief have issued a statement on the result of their talks in Brussels regarding the Iran nuclear deal.
Italy, Bulgaria, Austria, Spain Renew Support for Iran Nuclear Deal
The top diplomats of Italy, Bulgaria, Austria and Spain in separate phone talks with Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif have thrown their weight behind the JCPOA.
“Morocco’s Anti-Iran Claims Only Help Enemies of Islam Advance Their Goals”
Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi says Morocco’s allegations against Tehran will only play into the hands of the enemies of the Muslim world.
Iran, Belgium Discuss JCPOA, Palestine Developments
Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has discussed issues of mutual interest in a meeting with his Belgian counterpart in Brussels.
A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on May 15
IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Tuesday, May 15, and picked headlines from 18 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.
Oliver Stone Censures US-Israeli-Saudi Efforts to “Wreck” Iran
The renowned US director Oliver Stone has criticised the US foreign policy in the Middle East, lamenting that the county has joined hands with Israel and Saudi Arabia to harm Iran.
Kalat: Ancient, Scenic Iranian City with Royal History
Kalat is a beautiful city in the heart of mountains in the northeastern Iranian province of Khorasan Razavi.
Luxembourg Throws Its Weight behind Iran Nuclear Deal: FM
Luxembourg's foreign minister, in a phone conversation with Iran’s Zarif, has announced his support for the Iran nuclear deal, saying the agreement should be preserved.
Iran, Turkey, Russia Stress Efforts to Help Syrians Restore Normal Life
Iran, Turkey and Russia – the guarantor states of the observance of Syria’s ceasefire regime – have issued a joint statement after two days of trilateral talks in the Kazakh capital Astana.
Iranian Diplomat, UN Envoy Discuss Syria Peace
Iran's top negotiator at Syria talks in Astana has met with the UN special envoy for Syria Staffan de Mistura in the Kazakh capital.
Iran, Turkey Call for OIC Meeting on Palestine
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and his Turkish counterpart Mevlut Cavusoglu have, in a phone conversation on Tuesday, exchanged views on the latest developments in Palestine.
“Iran Can Benefit from Possible Germany-Russia-China Alliance”
Upset by the US and its decisions, Germany may join an alliance between Russia and China, and this will provide Iran with a great opportunity to get rid of the nuclear deal, a report by an Iranian conservative website says.
Iran Ready to Promote Mutual Cooperation with Nepal, Estonia
Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Morteza Sarmadi has expressed Tehran’s preparedness to expand its bilateral relations with Kathmandu and Tallinn.
Iran Urges EU to Hold Meeting of JCPOA Joint Commission
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has written a letter to the EU Foreign Policy Chief Federica Mogherini to elaborate on the Islamic Republic’s stances regarding the Iran nuclear deal following the US withdrawal.
Iran Condemns Israel’s Massacre of Palestinians in Gaza
Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has strongly condemned the unprecedented brutal massacre of Palestinian protesters in the Gaza Strip by the Israeli regime, calling for immediate reaction from international bodies and circles.
Guarantor States of Syria Ceasefire Convene in Astana
Iran, Turkey and Russia – the guarantor states of Syria ceasefire – have held trilateral meetings in the Kazakh capital Astana.
Iraq Elections Strengthen Victories against Terrorists: Iran
Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi says the recent elections successfully held in Iraq strengthened the achievements and victories the Iraqi nation gained in fight against terrorism.
Over 50 Killed in Gaza’s Bloody Day as US Relocates Embassy to Jerusalem Al-Quds
At least 52 Palestinians in the Gaza Strip have been killed and over 2,400 others injured by Israeli forces in the Gaza Strip as anger is boiling up in the occupied Palestine over the relocation of the US embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem al-Quds.
Iranian, German FMs Discuss Berlin’s Plan to Save Nuclear Deal
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and his German counterpart Heiko Maas held a phone conversation on the Iran nuclear deal and its fate following the US pullout of the 2015 treaty.
Iran-EU Expert Talks Open in Brussels ahead of Ministerial Meeting
Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araqchi has arrived in Brussels to lead expert talks with the European Union.
US Relocation of Embassy Not to Go Unpunished: Iran’s Larijani
Iranian Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani says the US relocation of embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem al-Quds will not go unpunished and will definitely receive an appropriate response.
Rageh Canyon; Paradise at Heart of Desert
Rageh Valley is one of the unique natural phenomena of the city of Rafsanjan in Kerman Province, southern Iran, and also one of the most famous tourist attractions of the province.
Iran Giving Diplomacy Second Chance: FM Zarif
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says Tehran is giving diplomacy a second chance after the US withdrawal from the Iran nuclear deal, and other parties to the JCPOA must seize this opportunity.