Oil CSR Conference Opens in Tehran
Iran opened the Corporate Social Responsibility Conference in the Petroleum Industry on Tuesday May 17.
ISIS Bulldozes Another Ancient Assyrian Site in Mosul
ISIS (also known as Daesh and ISIL) militants began to destroy the historical sites in Iraq after they took control of vast swathes of the country, and have reportedly damaged the Assyrian ancient palace in Mosul in recent days.
Hezbollah’s Mustafa Mughniyeh to Replace Badreddine
The Lebanese Resistance Movement Hezbollah has reportedly appointed Mustafa Mughniyeh as the Movement’s new military commander following the recent killing of his uncle, Mustafa Badreddine, near Damascus airport.
Iran’s SNSC Approves Taking Assets Seizure Case to ICJ
Iran’s Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) has approved a proposal to file a complaint with the International Court of Justice (ICJ) against Washington over a US court ruling on the confiscation of the Central Bank of Iran's assets, the Iranian Justice Minister announced.
Senior Clerics Condemn Rafsanjani’s Daughter for Meeting Baha’i Figure
A recent meeting of Faezeh Hashemi Rafsanjani, the daughter of ex-president Ayatollah Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani, with a Baha’i leader in Iran drew criticism from several clerics and officials in Iran, including Ayatollah Rafsanjani himself.
President Rouhani Calls for Expansion of Iran-France Ties
President Hassan Rouhani said here on Tuesday that Tehran is keen on expanding all-out cooperation with Paris.
May 17 – Omar Khayyam Day Celebrated in Iran
To much of the world and certainly to English-speaking readers, he is the poet of beautiful Rubaiyat (quatrains), but Omar Khayyam is also known and loved by Iraniand as a great philosopher, mathematician, and astronomer.
S Korean Company to Build 1000-Bed Hospital in Mazandaran
The Chancellor of Mazandaran Medical University, Ghasem Jan Babaei, said that the Samsung Company from South Korea is to build a 1000-bed hospital in the province.
Ebtekar in Seoul to Sign Environmental MoU
South Korea and Iran will sign a memorandum of understanding on environmental cooperation in Seoul later this week, the South Korean Environment Ministry said on Monday May 16.
Iranian Pilgrimage to Iraq Up by 40%
The number of Iranians going on pilgrimage to Iraqi holy cities has risen by 40% in the current Iranian month, which began on April 20, in comparison to the corresponding period last year, an Iranian official announced.
Croatian President Arrives in Iran
Croatian President Kolinda Grabar-Kitarović is scheduled to pay an official visit to the Iranian capital on Tuesday May 17 for talks on the enhancement of economic cooperation between the two nations.
ISSG Meeting Highlights Need for Syria Truce: Zarif
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif referred to the Tuesday May 17 meeting of the International Syria Support Group (ISSG) in Vienna as an opportunity to emphasize the necessity for honouring the ceasefire in war-torn Syria.
A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on May 17
IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Tuesday and picked headlines from 23 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.
The Stunning Architecture of Yazd
Yazd, a desert provincial capital, is home to its own unique Persian architecture. The historical city is nicknamed the “City of Wind-Catchers” (Shahr-e Badgirha)...
Any Request for Banking Guarantees in Ties with Europe Is Nonsense: Official
A senior Iranian official has dismissed a recent report that European banks had asked Iran to provide guarantees to compensate for possible future penalties imposed by the US for resuming banking activities with Iran. Text from IRNA, translated by IFP.
Javan: European Banks Demand $15bn from Iran
On Friday May 13, US Secretary of State John Kerry met with heads of 10 European banks. According to a report by Javan newspaper,...
Iran’s Zarif Says Military Solution in Syria an ‘Illusion’
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says a military solution to the conflict in Syria is nothing but an “illusion.”
European Banks’ Conservatism Hindering JCPOA Implementation: Iran Deputy FM
A senior Iranian official says the “conservatism” of large European banks is hindering the implementation of Iran’s nuclear agreement.
West Urged Not to Undermine JCPOA
A senior Iranian judiciary official called on Western countries not to violate and undermine a recent deal between Iran and world powers on Tehran’s peaceful nuclear program.
Workgroup Recommends SNSC ‘Address US Seizure of CBI Assets’
The government’s Special Workgroup on the US Seizure of Central Bank Assets has drafted a report of the developments on the US encroachments on the Central Bank assets.
ICOM President to Celebrate Intl. Museum Day in Tehran
The president of the International Council of Museums (ICOM), Hans-Martin Hinz, will attend a ceremony to mark International Museum Day, which will be held at the National Museum of Iran on May 18.
Iran to Increase Oil Swap Capacity in Caspian Sea Region
Iran plans to increase its oil swap capacity in the Caspian Sea and other regions, Deputy Petroleum Minister for International Affairs Amir Hossein Zamani Nia said. He made the remarks at the first international conference on “Rail-Ports and Rail-Oil” in Tehran.
UK Operator Launching Escorted Ski Trips to Iran
Mountain Heaven, a tour operator which specializes in Alpine chalet holidays in France and Switzerland, is branching out to launch escorted ski trips to Iran next winter.
Iran Earnestly Seeking to Reduce Greenhouse Gases: Ebtekar
The Head of Environmental Organization said on Sunday May 15 that the government has adopted a low-carbon economy, and is earnestly seeking to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Tehran Experimental Art Week – Photos
The third edition of the Tehran Experimental Art Week was launched on Thursday May 12, at the Niavaran Cultural Center in Tehran.
