Iran’s Official Currency to Be Changed from Rial to Toman

Iran’s government has approved a bill to change the country’s official currency from Rial to Toman (1 toman equals 10 rials).

Iran to Receive Loan from Russia for Its Infrastructure Projects

The Iranian cabinet has approved a bill that allows the government to receive loan from Russia for implementation of certain infrastructure and production projects.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on December 7

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

Public Buses in Tehran Are Disinfected Every Day

An Iranian transport official says the public buses in the Iranian capital are sanitized and disinfected on a daily basis.

License Plates for Camels in Southern Iran!

Based on a new law in southern Iran, camel owners are obliged to install registration plates on their animals so that they can be identified in case of being involved in car accidents.

Saudi Court Sentences 15 to Death on Espionage Charges

A court in Saudi Arabia has sentenced 15 Shiite Saudi citizens to death on charges of spying for Iran.

Donald Trump’s Tie Is Held Together with Scotch Tape!

The US President-elect Donald Trump made a major fashion faux pas when he, or an assistant, apparently Scotch-taped the back of his favourite red power tie.

ISA Extension No Snapback of Sanctions: Iranian Diplomat

A senior Iranian diplomat says the extension of the Iran Sanctions Act (ISA) does not necessarily mean that the US government has violated its Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) commitments towards Iran yet.

Iran and Russia Standing by Each Other in Fight against Terror: Deputy FM

In a recent meeting in Tehran, Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Arab and African Affairs and Russian President Vladimir Putin’s envoy to Tehran discussed Iran-Russia cooperation in the ongoing fight against terrorism and the latest developments in the Middle East.

US Extension of Anti-Iran Sanctions Will Receive Iran’s Firm Reaction: Rouhani

Iranian President referred to the possible move by the United States to extend the Iran Sanctions Act (ISA) as a violation of nuclear deal it signed with Iran, and vowed to retaliate.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on December 6

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

Iranian Artist’s Surreal Artwork on Boston Walls

Mahdi Qadyanloo, an Iranian surrealist artist with more than 100 murals in different cities, has completed a painting on a wall in the US city of Boston.

People Say JCPOA Had No Positive Effect on Iran’s Economy

Three quarters of Iranians believe that Iran’s economy didn’t improve after the nuclear deal between Tehran and world powers.

Iran’s President Challenged by Students’ Harsh Criticisms

In a ceremony to mark Student Day, Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani met the students of University of Tehran and talked to them on various issues including freedom of speech, Trump’s election, and outcomes of nuclear deal.

Iranian University Students Mark National Student Day

Student Day is the anniversary of the murder of three students of University of Tehran on December 7, 1953 by Iranian police in the Pahlavi era. Students in all Iranian universities mark the day every year.

United States Is a Major Destination of Iran’s Handwoven Carpets

An Iranian businessman says that Americans purchase 10% of handmade carpets exported by Iran.

Illegal Immigrants Dominate Iran’s Job Market

A number of Iranian Parliament Members have openly criticized the excessive presence of illegal refugees and immigrants in Iran’s job market.

US Looking for Annulment of Nuclear Deal: Iranian MP

An outspoken Iranian lawmaker says the United States is looking for a way to put an end to the nuclear deal with Tehran, and Iran should beware not to fall into this trap.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on December 5

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Monday and picked headlines from 16 them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

By Imposing Sanctions, the West Deprived Itself of Iranian Rich Culture: Bulgarian VP

Bulgarian Vice-President believes that Western countries deprived themselves of the rich culture of Iran due to the sanctions they imposed on the Islamic Republic.

Persian New Year Re-Inscribed as UNESCO Cultural Heritage

Nowruz, the tradition of Persian New Year, was re-inscribed as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage after revisions were made to its previous inscription.

Works by Famous Modern Iranian Poet Translated into Arabic

A selection of poems by renowned Iranian modern poet Ahmad Shamlou has been translated to Arabic and published in Egypt for the first time.

Iranian Lawmakers Preparing to Impeach Transport Minister

70 members of Iran’s Parliament have called for the impeachment of Transport Minister over the recent train collision, which killed at least 45.

Thailand Lifts Visa Fees for Iranian Tourists

A directive issued by the Royal Thai embassy in Tehran shows that the government of Thailand has decided to lift visa fees for Iranian tourists.

70 European and Asian Firms to Attend Iran’s Renewable Energies Conference

Dozens of the world’s leading companies in different fields of energy will take part in Iran’s International Renewable Energies Conference.

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