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FM Zarif Back to Work, Welcomes Armenian PM in Tehran

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif, whose resignation was earlier rejected by President Hassan Rouhani, has returned to work and attended the welcoming ceremony of Arminian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan Wednesday morning in Tehran.

Iran President Officially Rejects FM Zarif’s Resignation

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has in an official letter rejected Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif's resignation, saying that it is against the country’s national interests.

General Soleimani Throws His Weight behind FM Zarif

IRGC Quds Force Commander Major General Qassem Soleimani has thrown his weight behind Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif following his controversial resignation, saying that Zarif is the key person in charge of Iran’s foreign policy.

Zarif’s Resignation Not Accepted by Rouhani: Foreign Ministry

Iran’s foreign ministrysays any interpretation or analysis revolving around the reasons behind Foreign Minister Mohammad JavadZarif’sresignation areincorrectand devoid of reality except forwhatwritten by the top diplomat in his Instagram account.

Tehran Hosts Int’l Event on Women, Sustainability, Peace, Security

The second edition of the International Event on Women, Sustainability, Peace, and Security has been held in Tehran by Iran’s Vice-Presidency for Women and Family Affairs.

Iran Leader Calls for Increased Efforts to Protect Family Foundation

Leader of Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has called for greater efforts for promoting family as the foundation of the Iranian society and countering plans by enemies of the mankind to eliminate families.

Cabinet to Discuss Bill Equalizing Blood Money for Women, Men: VP

Iran’s Vice Presidency for Women and Family Affairs has submitted a bill to the Cabinet which calls for equal blood money for both genders, Vice President Massoumeh Ebtekar said.

Iran Calls for Restraint as India-Pakistan Tension Heightens

Iran’s Foreign Ministry has called on India and Pakistan to show restraint amid reports of heightened tension between the two sides.

Iranian Baby Girl Becomes Nursing Mother for Blind Brother

A 5-year-old Iranian girl named Aynaz takes care of her visually impaired brother Assef like a perfect mother.

‘Iranian Women Running Economic Campaign against US Bans’

Iranian Vice-President for Women and Family Affairs Massoumeh Ebtekar says women in Iran are actively engaged in an economic campaign aimed at cushioning the impact of the cruel sanctions imposed by the United States against the Iranian nation.

Rouhani Sends Signal Zarif’s Resignation Won’t Be Accepted

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani took a compromising stance after his top diplomat Mohammad Javad Zarif made a resignation announcement, sending a signal he won’t accept his request.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on February 26

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Tuesday, February 26, 2019, and picked headlines from 10 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Zarif Highly Likely to Withdraw Sudden Resignation: Source

The resignation announcement by the top Iranian diplomat Mohammad Javad Zarif is likely to be withdrawn, a source familiar with the matter said.

Iran to Stand by Syrian Gov’t, Nation: Rouhani

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says Iran will remain behind the Syrian government and nation and added the mutual relations between Iran and Syria are based on brotherhood and unity.

Rouhani Says 3.4m Jobs Created in 5 Years, but More Needed

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says his administration has managed to create over three million job opportunities during the past five years he’s been in office, but that’s far behind what the society needs.

Zarif Resigns as Iran’s Foreign Minister

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif on Monday night resigned from his position, sources close to the foreign ministry confirmed to IFP.

Iran Proud of Backing Syria, Ayatollah Khamenei Tells Assad

Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has praised the resistance of Syrian people in the wake of enemy plots, saying Iran is deeply proud of backing Syria.

Iran Says Welcomes Pakistan’s Bid to Fence Shared Border

Tehran strongly supports Islamabad’s announcement that it will create walls in its border with Iran in order to increase security along the frontiers, Iran’s Interior Minister Abdolreza Rahmani Fazli has been quoted as saying.

Tehran to Host Worldwide Nowruz Festival

The worldwide Nowruz celebrations will be held on February 29 in the Iranian capital Tehran in the presence of ambassadors and art groups from countries where Nowruz is celebrated, a few weeks ahead of the New Persian Year.

CODEPINK Members Meet with Iran FM in Tehran

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif on Sunday held talks with a group of peace-seeking and anti-war activists, known as CODEPINK, in Tehran.

Iran Launches Its First Radio Telescope into Space

Iran’s Minister of Communications and Information Technology Mohammad-Javad Azari Jahromi says the country’s first radio telescope has been launched into space and more astronomical services will be given to users shortly.

Yazd Selected as Book Capital of Iran

The Iranian city of Yazd has been chosen as the country’s book capital thanks to the huge number of public libraries and books it has.

Iranian Scientists Produce Edible Colours Using Pomegranate Peel

A group of Iranian researchers at a knowledge-based company have succeeded in producing harmless edible colours using pomegranate peel.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on February 25

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Monday, February 25, 2019, and picked headlines from 12 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Austrian Tourists in Iran to Visit Sistan & Baluchestan Province

A group of Austrian tourists have arrived in Iran’s Sistan and Baluchestan to visit the historic and cultural attractions of the southeastern province, which is known as a deprived region but is home to a wide range of intact beauties.

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