Talks with US Possible If It Delivers on Commitments: Iran

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has suggested that Tehran may sit for talks with the United States in case the Trump administration returns to the Iran nuclear deal and fulfil its commitments.

Politician’s Murder of His Wife Grabs Headlines in Iran

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Wednesday, May 29, 2019, and picked headlines from 11 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Iran President Calls for Mass Turnout in Quds Day Rallies

Iran's president has called on people to turn out in droves for International Quds Day rallies on May 31, 2019, the last Friday of the holy month of Ramadan.

Iranian, Russian Diplomats Discuss JCPOA in Tehran

Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Seyyed Abbas Araqchi has held talks with his Russian counterpart Sergey Ryabkov in Tehran.

Iran Blames Turkish Traders for Rising Prices of Agricultural Produce

A senior Iranian agriculture official says one of the reasons behind a sudden rise in the prices of agricultural produce in Iran is Turkish businessmen who come to Iran to buy products wholesale.

Ramadan Rituals in Iran’s Sistan and Baluchestan

Sistan and Baluchestan province in south-eastern Iran annually turns into the scene of several theatrical rituals during the holy month of Ramadan, some of which date back to 13 centuries ago.

Japan Hosting Exhibition of Iranian Children Books

The International Library of Children's Literature (ILCL) is holding a book fair displaying Iranian literary works for children in Japan.

Friday Prayer Leader Stabbed to Death in Southern Iran

The Friday prayer leader of the city of Kazeroon in southern Iranian Fars Province has been murdered.

Iran Gives Priority to Talks with Regional States, Not US

Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Seyyed Abbas Araqchi says the Islamic Republic’s priority for negotiation is its neighbours, not the United States.

Will Russia Remain Neutral in Case of Iran-US War?

Recent stances held by Russia have made observers in Iran worried that Moscow may take a neutral stance in case a military confrontation breaks out between Tehran and Washington amid heightened tensions in the region.

Ex-Vice President of Iran Confesses to Murder of Wife

Mohammd Ali Najafi, a former Iranian vice-president and a one-time mayor of Tehran, has confessed to the murder of his wife.

Medieval Underground City Unearthed in Central Iran

The underground city of Saleh Abad in Iran’s west-central city of Hamadan has been officially unveiled three years after being unearthed.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on May 28

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Tuesday, May 28, 2019, and picked headlines from 15 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Iranian Girl Beats Einstein in Terms of IQ

An Iranian school girl has scored 162 - the highest number ever - on the Mensa IQ test, beating renowned scientists of the history.

Iran Becomes Third Largest Producer of Orthokine PRP Kits

Orthokine therapy, a form of injection therapy which harnesses and enhances the body's natural defence mechanisms against inflammation to reduce pain and improve function, is no longer considered a luxurious therapy in Iran anymore.

Sunni Iranians Host Largest Fast-Breaking Reception

The longest fast-breaking table in the holy month of Ramadan has been set in a Sunni-majority flood-stricken town in northern Iran.

Iran to Scale Back JCPOA Commitments ‘Step by Step’

A senior Iranian official says the country will, step by step, continue to roll back its commitments under the Iran nuclear deal known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).

Iran Says No Room for Nukes in Its Defence Doctrine

Iran's ambassador to France, Bahram Qassemi, has told French senators that nuclear weapons have no place in the Islamic Republic's defence doctrine.

Iran Sees No Prospect for Talks with US ‘for Now’

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Seyyed Abbas Mousavi says the Islamic Republic is currently not engaged in any talks with the US administration, and does not see any prospect for such talks for now.

US Economic Terror Threatening Iranian Children with EB

Iranian children suffering from epidermolysis bullosa (EB) are seriously suffering due to a shortage of wound dressings as a result of sanctions imposed by the US against Tehran.

Nukes Banned by Iran Leader Long Ago, Zarif Tells Trump

Iran's foreign minister has downplayed US President Donald Trump's “concern” about Iran’s development of atomic weapons, saying Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei banned the use of nukes long ago.

Iran, Kuwait Stress Dialogue to Resolve Crises

Iran’s deputy foreign minister for political affairs has sat down with Kuwait’s foreign minister, who is also the country’s deputy prime minister.

Quadrilateral Military Communication Vital to Avoid War

The US, Iran, Iraq and Saudi Arabia need a regular line of communication to avert potential misunderstandings and to make sure that the four capitals can calm things down before they get out of control.

Japan, EU Best Mediators between Iran, US: Ex-Official

A former Iranian official says Japan and the European Union can be the best intermediaries between Iran and the United States.

Iran Exempts Travel Agencies from VAT to Promote Tourism

Travel agencies taking tours to Iran have been exempted from paying Value-Added Tax (VAT) upon the order of First Vice President Es’haq Jahangiri in a bid to increase the number of foreign tourists visiting the country.

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