Women Entrepreneurs Shining in Iran despite Sanctions

The “Women of the Sanctions Era” campaign composed of successful women entrepreneurs has recently gone viral on social media networks in Iran as the country is grappling with the “toughest sanctions ever” imposed by the US.

Iran Publishes Satellite Images of Semnan’s Geomorphological Phenomena

The Iranian Space Agency has released some satellite images of the wonderful geomorphological phenomena of Semnan province.

Iran Acquires Know-How to Build Radio Telescopes

The head of Iran’s Space Research Centre says the country has acquired the technical knowledge of building radio-telescopes with the aim of monitoring radio waves of astronomical resources.

Iran President Meets with Ayatollah Sistani in Najaf

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has met with Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani, the top Shiite cleric of Iraq, during his trip to the holy city of Najaf.

Iran Warns Canada against Giving Asylum to Embezzlers

Iran’s Attorney General has called on the Canadian judiciary and police to prevent their country from turning into a centre of frauds and a safe haven for embezzlers.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on March 13

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Wednesday, March 13, 2019, and picked headlines from 12 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

‘Israel to Face Tough Response If Threatens Iranian Tankers’

Iran has vowed to give a crushing response to any move by the Israeli regime to block the Islamic Republic’s oil exports.

Dubai Authorities Making Investment in Caspian Shores

Chief of the Dubai Ports Authorities, DP World, Sultan Ahmed Bin Sulayem recently paid a visit to Kazakhstan, investing in new infrastructure projects in the Caspian Sea ports and logistics sector of the Central Asian state.

Persian Architecture in Photos: Grand Mosque of Farah Abad

The Grand Mosque of Farah Abad in Sari, Mazandaran province, is part of Farah Abad historical complex built at the time of Shah Abbas Safavi (In around 1791).

‘Iran Will Ask No One’s Permission to Maintain Ties with Iraq’

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has denounced the meddlesome remarks made by an American official on mutual ties between Iran and Iraq, saying the Islamic Republic will never ask for any country’s permission to maintain its ties with its neighbour.

Iran Ready to Boost Ties with China within ‘One Belt, One Road’

Iranian Minister of Economic Affairs and Finance has called for expansion of mutual ties between Iran and China in all areas within the One Belt, One Road Initiative.

Iran Produces Hybrid Solar Panels for Domestic Use

Scientists at an Iranian knowledge-based firm have managed to produce the country’s first hybrid solar panels used for domestic purpose.

Iran Launches 1st National Game & Learning Plan for Kids

The Nika Educational Complex is the first school in Iran implementing a national game and learning plan in District 7 of Tehran.

Iranian Canadians Sign Petition against Two Fugitive Embezzlers

Members of the Iranian-Canadian community have signed a petition against two Iranian embezzlers who are now living in Canada after escaping justice in Iran.

‘UK Extension of Diplomatic Protection to Zaghari Not Constructive’

Iran's Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi says the British government's extension of diplomatic protection to an Iranian citizen is not a constructive and positive measure.

Persian New Year to Be Celebrated in France

A ceremony is to be held on the eve of the Persian New Year, or Nowruz, in the French capital Paris with the aim of strengthening inter-cultural relations between different nations.

US Incapable of Driving Wedge between Iran, Iraq: Zarif

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says the US can never drive a wedge between the two neighbouring nations of Iran and Iraq.

Unlike Trump, Rouhani Visits Iraq in Broad Daylight: Iranian Papers

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Tuesday, March 12, 2019, and picked headlines from 15 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

INSTEX Director in Tehran for Talks on Iran-EU Trade

The head of Europe's Instrument in Support of Trade Exchanges (INSTEX) with Iran is in Tehran to discuss how to put the special mechanism into force.

Iranian, Iraqi Pilgrims to Get Visas Free of Charge as of April

Visas for visiting Iraq and Iran will be issued free of charge for Iranian and Iraqi pilgrims and tourists as of early April, 2019.

Iran, Syria Sign 18 Deals to Expand Business Ties

Iran and Syria have signed at least 18 deals as part of a larger plan to expand their trade ties amid the US unilateral sanctions on the Islamic Republic.

City Art Rejuvenates Tehran in Lead-up to Persian New Year

An annual arts event has opened in the Iranian capital, Tehran, to welcome the Persian New Year Nowruz, which is just days away.

African Union Ready to Boost Sci-Tech Ties with Iran

Sarah Anyang Agbor, the Commissioner for Human Resources, Science and Technology of the African Union, says the AU is prepared to develop its mutual cooperation with the Islamic Republic in the field of science and technology.

Iranian, Iraqi Presidents Agree on Enhanced Trade Ties

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani and his Iraqi counterpart Barham Salih have called for expansion of bilateral ties between the two neighbouring states in line with the interest of both nations.

Unlike Riyadh, Tehran Not after Tension in Region: Zarif

Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says unlike Riyadh, Tehran is not seeking tension with any neighbouring country, including Saudi Arabia.

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