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Europe to Lose Iran If It Leans towards US: Araqchi

Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Abbas Araqchi has warned the European Union of the consequences of taking the US’ side in the ongoing conflict over the Iran nuclear deal.

“More Efforts Needed to Introduce Nowruz to Younger Generations”

A senior culture heritage official has called for greater efforts to raise awareness among Iranian youth about the Persian New Year festival Nowruz, an ancient tradition that has become the symbol of Iranian culture.

Tehran Mayor Resigns Due to “Health Issue”

Mohsen Hashemi Rafsanjani, the chairman of Tehran City Council, has confirmed receiving the resignation of Tehran’s reformist mayor, Mohammad-Ali Najafi, amid conflicting reports over the reason behind his decision.

Tehran Hosts Ecotourism, Handicraft Exhibition

The first edition of Iran ecotourism and handicrafts exhibition was kicked off in Tehran’s Milad Tower on Monday, introducing Iran’s beauties to domestic and international visitors.

“JCPOA Has Specified ‘Forbidden Scientific Area’ for Iran”

An Iranian official says the key disadvantage of the Iran nuclear deal is that it allows for “a scientific area that is off limits.”

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on March 14

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Wednesday, March 14, and picked headlines from 22 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Tehran Downplays Impact of Tillerson’s Replacement on Iran-US Ties

Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman says the replacement of Secretary of State Rex Tillerson is a continuation of shakeups in Trump’s Cabinet, playing down its impact on Washington’s Iran policy and the fate of the 2015 nuclear deal.

Iranian Judge Sentences Convicts to Plant Trees

Doing community services as a punishment, especially for convicts of misdemeanors, is becoming more and more prevalent in Iran, where a judge has so far ordered offenders to plant more than 10,000 trees if they want to avoid spending their time behind bars.

Iran Agriculture Minister Survives No-Confidence Vote

Iranian parliamentarians gave a vote of confidence to Agriculture Minister Mahmoud Hojjati in their third unsuccessful impeachment bid since Tuesday.

“Iran Has Enough Options If Other JCPOA Parties Withdraw”

Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says the country has enough options on the table if other signatories to the Iran nuclear deal pull out of the agreement.

Wednesday’s Lady; Traditional Doll Linked to Spring-Cleaning

A doll designer has unveiled a new doll inspired from a Persian folklore tradition related to the New Year, which is still reverberating in northern provinces of Gilan and Azarbaijan.

Amu Nowruz National Festival Held in Iran ahead of New Year

A national festival called Amu Nowruz has been held in the Iranian city of Qazvin which is located in the northwest of the country.

Iran FM to Visit Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif is going to travel to Azerbaijan Republic and Kazakhstan at the head of a political delegation.

“Iran Will Help Saudi Arabia if It Comes under Aggression”

Iran's Foreign Minister says if Saudi Arabia comes under foreign aggression, Iran will be the first country to go into action to help Riyadh.

Iranian Ministers of Roads, Labour Survive Impeachment

Iran’s Minister of Cooperatives, Labour, and Social Welfare Ali Rabi’ei and Minister of Roads and Urban Development Abbas Akhoundi have survived impeachment bids by the Parliament after securing a vote of confidence from lawmakers.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on March 13

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Tuesday, March 13, and picked headlines from 20 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Iran Offers Condolences to Bangladesh over Plane Crash

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has expressed regret over the crash of a Bangladeshi airliner, which killed and wounded dozens of people.

Foreign Interference, Main Cause of Regional Crises: Iran DM

Iran's Defence Minister Brigadier General Amir Hatami has blamed foreign powers’ meddling and their double standards for the current chaos in the Middle East.

Chabahar, Gwadar Ports Great Chance for Iran-Pakistan Cooperation

Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has held talks with Pakistan’s National Security Advisor Nasser Khan Janjua.

Bodies of 65 Iran-Iraq War Martyrs Recovered (+Video)

A senior defence official says Iranian explorers have recovered the remnants of 65 unidentified martyrs of the Iraqi imposed war (1980-88), some 30 years after the end of the longest battle in the 20th century.

Legendary Italian Composer to Hold Concert in Iran

Renowned Italian pianist and composer, Ludovico Maria Enrico Einaudi, is expected to visit Iran along with his ensemble in April.

Tehran, Islamabad Confer on Border Security Issues

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and Pakistan’s Interior Minister Ahsan Iqbal have discussed issues of mutual interest in Islamabad.

Iran, Pakistan to Hold Technical Talks on Peace Pipeline

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and Pakistani Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi have held talks on the controversial issue of Iran-Pakistan gas pipeline.

IRGC Quds Force Foils Terrorist Attack in Southeastern Iran

The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Quds Force has thwarted an attack on a military base in southeastern Iran in an operation during which at least two terrorists were killed.

Iran, Pakistan Call for Closer Cooperation in All Fields

Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif, who is visiting Pakistan at the head of a politico-economic delegation, has sat down for talks with his Pakistani counterpart Khawaja Asif.

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