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.
China Sets Sights on Buying 50% of Iran’s Oil Exports
Deputy Administrator of China’s National Energy Administration (NEA) Zhang Yuqing said the country's firms are ready to purchase 50% of Iran’s oil exports.
Iranian Minister Meets Massoud Barzani, Reiterates Tehran’s Support for Erbil
Iranian Intelligence Minister, Mahmoud Alavi, met Kurdistan Region President, Massoud Barzani, in Erbil, the capital of the Kurdish region, on Sunday May 15. He reiterated Tehran’s support for the autonomous region in the north of Iraq.
Italy to Build Hospital in Iran’s Isfahan
An Italian company is set to build a 1,500-bed hospital in this historical city in central Iran.
Azerbaijan President Calls for Expansion of Tehran-Baku Agricultural Ties
Azerbaijan’s President Ilham Aliyev hailed the growing bilateral ties between Tehran and Baku in diverse fields, and called for an enhancement of cooperation in the field of agriculture as well.
Iran and Russia’s Cultural Ties Much Deeper Than You Think
With the 29th Tehran Intl. Book Fair wrapped up, Mehr conducted an interview with Sergey Kaykin, head of Russia's International Book Exhibitions and Fairs, who represented Russia as the guest of honour at TIBF 2016.
Green Film Official Hails DiCaprio’s Reaction to Lake Urmia Crisis
The director of an ongoing Iranian international film festival about the environment has appreciated the mention made by the Oscar-winning star Leonardo DiCaprio of Iran’s Lake Urmia.
Iranian MPs Express Support for Hezbollah in Letter to Nasrallah
In a letter to the Secretary-General of the Lebanese Hezbollah Resistance Movement, 251 Iranian lawmakers extended both their congratulations and condolences over the recent martyrdom of a senior Hezbollah commander, and voiced Iran’s full support for the Movement.
Lake Urmia
Lake Urmia is an endorheic salt lake in West Azerbaijan province. In the late 1990s, Lake Urmia was the largest salt-water lake in the Middle East.
IRGC Commander: Iran to Stage More Drills after US Opposition
The Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Aerospace Force, Brigadier General Amir Ali Hajizadeh, blasted the US for its interference in Iran's internal affairs, and said the country will hold more wargames after Washington's recent opposition.
Yonhap CEO Highlights Prospects for Yonhap-IRNA Cooperation
Park No-hwang, the Head of the South Korean News Agency (Yonhap), stressed the need for strengthening Tehran-Seoul media ties.
Zarif Due in Vienna
Foreign Minster Mohammad-Javad Zarif is to depart for Vienna, Austria, on Monday 16 to attend a two-day meeting on developments in Syria and Libya.
