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‘Putin’s Remarks Show Iran Shouldn’t Count on Russia’

Russian President Vladimir Putin’s recent comment that Moscow is not a fire brigade to rescue everything in the world sends the message that Iran should not pin its hope anymore on Russia anymore, a former Iranian official says.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on May 19

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Sunday, May 19, 2019, and picked headlines from 15 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Iran, Iraq Discuss Details of Dredging Arvand Rud

Iran and Iraq have held a joint meeting to discuss the technical details of dredging the border river of Arvand Rud together.

Iranian Woman Receives Badge of Pahlevani

An Iranian woman has for the first time received the badge of Pahlavani, a traditional sport originally used to train warriors in ancient Iran.

Iran Not After War, But Not Afraid of It: IRGC Chief

Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) says Iran is not seeking war, but is not scared of war, either.

Iranian Firm Develops Herbal Antibiotics for Humans, Livestock

An Iranian knowledge-based company has successfully developed herbal antibiotics, in the forms of ointments and sprays, for both humans and livestock, and is now looking forward to expand its range of products with support from the country’s Innovation and Prosperity Fund.

Iran Will Never Sit for Talks with Bullies: Rouhani

Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani says Iranians believe in logic and negotiation, but the Islamic Republic will never surrender to the enemy's bullying.

‘US Anti-Iran Moves Putting Europe’s Security in Danger’

A former Iranian diplomat says US President Donald Trump is endangering the future economic, political and security of Europe through its anti-Iran policies.

Khayyam’s ‘Seize the Day’ Philosophy Key to His Worldwide Fame

May 18 is the National Day to commemorate world renowned Persian poet, scientist, mathematician, and astronomer Omar Khayyam who lived during the Seljuk era (from 1048 to 1131).

Iran’s Less Seen Face on Display in France’s Silk Road Exhibition

The city of Aubin in southern France is hosting the second Silk Road Exhibition with a focus on countries like Iran and Uzbekistan.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on May 18

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Saturday, May 18, 2019, and picked headlines from 14 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Baghleq; Ancient Cemetery with Standing Wooden Posts

The Baghleq cemetery is an ancient graveyard located in northeastern Iran with standing wooden posts.

‘Being in Tehran Gives Visitors Indescribable Joy’

A Japanese-Pakistani tourist visiting Iran says the capital, Tehran, is a picturesque city which gives you a feeling of indescribable joy.

Iran Hails Venezuela Peace Talks in Norway

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Seyyed Abbas Mousavi has welcomed the initiative for peace talks between the Venezuelan government and opposition in Norway.

Iranian-British Citizens Free to Visit Iran despite UK Warning

Iran's ambassador to London, Hamid Baeidinejad, has rejected the British Foreign Office’s warning about travelling to Iran, saying that every day thousands of Iranian dual nationals and Iranian nationals working in the UK are travelling safely to Iran.

Iran Warns Civilian Lives Threatened by Terrorists in Idlib

Permanent Representative of the Islamic Republic of Iran to the United Nations has warned about the threat of foreign-backed terrorists in Syria’s Idlib province.

Iranian Robes: Fire-Proof, Snake-Repellent

Special robes are woven in the Iranian city of Nain which are quite resistant, fire-proof, and even snake-repellent, and have medicinal properties for those wearing them.

China Says Resolved to Help Preserve Iran Nuclear Deal

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi says his country is determined to work with Iran and the world to save the 2015 nuclear deal, known as JCPOA.

First Stem Cell Transplant Performed on AIDS Patient in Iran

A blood-producing stem cells transplant operation in a patient suffering from AIDS has been conducted for the first time in Iran and in the Middle East.

Iran FM in China for Talks on Mutual Ties, JCPOA

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has arrived in China for political talks and consultations over mutual ties as well as the most significant regional and international developments including the Iran nuclear deal and the US destabilizing measures.

Iran Strongly Condemns Latest Saudi Crime in Yemen

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Seyyed Abbas Mousavi has strongly denounced the Saudi-led coalition’s bombardment of residential areas in the Yemeni capital of Sana’a, which left dozens of civilians including women and children dead or wounded.

‘US Claims of Iranian Threat in Iraq Part of Anti-Tehran Psy-War’

Iran’s mission at the United Nations has dismissed a recent claim by Washington that Iran poses threats to American employees in Iraq.

Iran Opens West Asia’s First Stem Cell Production Plant

The West Asia’s first stem cell production factory was inaugurated in a ceremony in Tehran on Tuesday.

World’s Smallest Prayer Book Held in Iranian Cathedral

The Vank Cathedral of Isfahan- a unique structure in the Christian world for its Persian architecture- is home to the world's smallest prayer book.

Iran Would Not Call Donald Trump: Leader’s Aide

A senior advisor to Iran’s Leader says Tehran definitely would not call US President Donald Trump because such a conversation would be of no use, as his talks with North Korea did not bear any fruit.

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