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“US Report on Religious Freedoms in Iran Baseless, Politically Motivated”

Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has dismissed as untrue and politically-motivated the latest report by the US State Department about religious freedoms in Iran.

Greek Expert Hails Iran’s Cultural Mosaic as “Exceptional”

A Greek cultural expert has praised Iran’s mosaic culture as “exceptional”, saying the country’s highly diverse culture could strongly appeal to any foreigner visiting Iran.

Iran’s Beauties in Photos: Spectacular Waterfall of Zardlimeh

Zardlimeh Waterfall is an outstanding beauty located in Zagros Mountains in Iran’s Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari Province.

A Round-up of Evidence Showing ISIS Created by US

An Iranian news agency has listed piece of evidence that show ISIS terror group was nurtured and protected by the US in recent years.

Jewish People Ready to Defend Iran against Aggressors: MP

A Jewish Iranian lawmaker has warned the country’s adversaries that Iranians practicing various religions will stand by each other to defend the country and sacrifice their lives in case it is under aggression, just like they stood against the Iraqi aggression in 1980s.

Terrorist Cell Smashed in Southeastern Iran

Iranian security forces have disbanded a terrorist cell in the southeast of the country, seizing a considerable amount of weapons and munitions from the group.

Iran FM Writes Letter on JCPOA to Foreign Counterparts

Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has, in separate letters to his opposite numbers, briefed them on the latest situation of the Iran nuclear deal.

Palestinian Resistance Groups Respond to Israeli Attacks on Gaza

Izz ad-Din al-Qassam Brigades, the military wing of Hamas organization, and Al-Quds Brigades, the military wing of Islamic Jihad Movement, have taken responsibility for Wednesday attacks on Israeli positions in Gaza Strip, warning Tel Aviv against its continued bombardment of Palestinian territories.

“Europe Resisting US Pressure to Protect Own Interests, Not Iran’s”

A senior political analyst says Europe’s resistance against Washington’s pressure is aimed at safeguarding its own interests, not those of Iran.

Bin Salman’s Month-Long Disappearance Intentional: Saudi Whistleblower

The month-long disappearance of the Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman from the media limelight has been intentional, claimed the Saudi whistle-blower Mujtahidd, saying it is a plan by the 32-year-old leader to identify his opponents in the royal family.

Iran Has No Special Plan to Control Ronaldo, Iniesta: Queiroz

Head Coach of Iran’s National Football Team Carlos Queiroz says his team has no special plan against Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo and Spain’s Andres Iniesta during the FIFA World Cup 2018 in Russia.

Minister Vows to Prevent Plunge in Iran’s Oil Exports

Iran is investing efforts to maintain its oil production and exports at current levels following the US pull-out from the nuclear pact that is to restore US anti-Iran sanctions, the petroleum minister said.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on May 30

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Wednesday, May 30, and picked headlines from 21 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Iran Leader Appoints New Air Defence Commander

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei, also commander-in-chief of Iran’s Armed Forces, appointed Brigadier General Alireza Sabahi Fard as the new commander of Iran’s Air Defense.

Ask Foreign Tourists about Security in Iran!

A Christian Iranian legislator says foreign tourists visiting Iran can let the whole world know that the country enjoys security and tranquility.

Farhadi Named Jury President of Sarajevo Film Festival

Iran’s Oscar-winning film director Asghar Farhadi has been named jury president of the 24th Sarajevo Film Festival in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

“Iran, Hungary Can Join Hands to Promote Int’l Peace, Security”

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says Iran and Hungary, as two independent countries, can take fundamental steps to promote peace and security across the world.

Leader Urges Immediate Punishment of School Official Accused of Sexual Harassment

Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has urged immediate punishment of a school official accused of abusing a number of schoolboys in a Tehran high school.

Ali Larijani Re-Elected as Iran Parliament Speaker for 11th Time

Iranian lawmakers on Wednesday elected Ali Larijani as the speaker of the parliament for 11th consecutive year.

Dowlatabad Garden: Jewel of Persian Architecture

With its ith distinctive properties, picture-postcard views and the historic Persian pavilions, Dowlatabad garden is an iconic landscapes of Iran's Yazd.

Iran, Land of Diverse Ramadan Traditions

Special ancient traditions are still practiced in a number of Iranian cities during the holy month of Ramadan in addition to the common rituals and customs practiced nationwide.

UK Diplomat Says Bahrain Has Turned into US, Saudi Colony

The United Kingdom’s former envoy to Bahrain Peter Ford says the island state has almost become a colony of Saudi Arabia and the US which exactly follows their foreign policy on regional affairs, including the issue of Iran.

Iran Foils Terrorist Plots Hatched Outside Borders: IRGC Commander

A top commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) says Iranian security forces have managed to block many terrorist moves initiated from the outside to create insecurity in the country in the past few months. 

Four Killed in Suspected Terrorist Attack in Belgium

A German gunman has killed two police officers and a passer-by on Tuesday before being shot dead in the centre of the Belgian city of Liege. Authorities say terrorism could not be ruled out as a motive.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on May 29

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Tuesday, May 29, and picked headlines from 20 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

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