Iranian film festival kicks off in Belgrade
The 15th edition of Belgrade's Iranian Film Festival is currently underway at Belgrade’s Jugoslovenska Kinoteka, slated to grant special medal of the Museum of the Yugoslav Film Archive to the Iranian actress Negar Javaherian.
Love, Mysticism, Dance and Sama in an Ancient Ritual to the Antiquity of Persia
Ouraman Takht, a small town with a population of 2,000, lies near the city of Sarvabad in Kurdistan Province. It is known for its history, and for its Pir Shalyar ceremonies. Ouraman seems to be as old as time itself – documented sources date it back more than 1,300 years. Based on locals’ claims, the ceremony has been performed for nearly 900 years.
1,500 more candidates cleared for Iran parliamentary polls
An Iranian electoral official says the Guardian Council, the country’s top supervising body, has cleared another 1,500 hopefuls to run in the upcoming parliamentary elections
Saudi Arabia Lacks Courage to Deploy Forces to Syria: IRGC Commander
Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Major General Mohammad Ali Jafari shrugged off the Saudi regime’s threat to deploy forces to war-stricken Syria as empty bravado.
Iranian General Warns against Saudi Troop Deployment in Syria
Major General Mohsen Rezaei, a former Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC), warned Riyadh against the deployment of its troops to Syria, saying that it would ignite a major regional war.
France’s Vinci Eyes Construction of Bullet Train Stations in Iran
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Vinci SA, a France-based company, said the group is in initial talks with Iran over construction of high-speed train stations in the Islamic Republic following the termination of anti-Tehran sanctions.
Trump: Iran spending all its money in Europe not the US
Instead of buying Boeing airplanes from the United States, Iran is spending the money Washington has released, to procure the European Airbus planes, says US Republican candidate Donald Trump.
Iran Gives Green Light to British Investors
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif voiced the country’s preparedness to host British companies and investors as a comprehensive nuclear deal between Tehran and world powers has lifted sanctions against Iran.
A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on Feb 6
IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iran newspapers on Saturday and picked headlines from 22 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.
Iran-France oil contract to take effect Feb 16
France’s energy giant Total will start importing 160,000 barrels per day (b/d) of crude oil from Iran later this month, Iran’s petroleum minister says.
Iran to resume export of hand-woven carpets to US
Head of Iran National Carpet Center Hamid Karegar says the Islamic Republic will resume export of its hand-woven carpets to US in near future.
Saudi Military Intervention in Syria Amounts to War, Russia Warns
A Russian deputy warned Saudi Arabia that any military ground operation in Syria without the Damascus government's consent amounts to a declaration of war.
Iran’s Nuclear Deal Means Diplomacy Works: Zarif
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif underlined that Tehran’s July 2015 nuclear deal with six world powers is proof that tough problems of the international community can be resolved through diplomacy.
Gorgeous sunset on Kish Island(PHOTOS)
The coral-rimmed, oval-shaped Island of Kish off the southern coast of Iran shines a fiery orange in the sunset, creating a unique and fascinating...
Iran putting finishing touches to IPC contracts: Zangeneh
Iran’s petroleum minister says the terms of new oil deals, sweetened to tempt back foreign companies, have yet to be finalized, noting that critics’ concerns about the new contracts would be allayed.
Canada lifts Iran sanctions, to restore ties
Canada announced on Friday that it is lifting some sanctions against Iran and is also working over the restoration of diplomatic ties with the Islamic Republic.
Iran urges US to tell EU banks trade Ok
Iran says it wants the United States to publicly pledge that it would not penalize European banks for legitimate trade with the Islamic Republic.
Iran, Japan sign investment agreement to up economic ties
Iran and Japan have signed an investment agreement in a bid to boost economic cooperation after the lifting of nuclear-related sanctions against Tehran.
Why German FM Came to Tehran Once Again?
The recent visit of German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier to Iran is important both to us and to the European country’s regional policy. A...
Iran-Europe Ties: Past, Present, and Future
Seyyed Hossein Mousavian, a former official at Iran’s Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) and an ex-member of Iran’s nuclear negotiating team, has spoken about the efforts made by different Iranian administrations within the past decades to enhance the country’s ties with Europe, and the requirements for having sustainable ties with the European Union.
Iran, Russia to enforce $40bn deals
Iran said on Thursday that it has signed contracts with Russia worth a total of around $40 billion over different industrial infrastructure projects.
Iran, Britain to resume issuing visa soon: Zarif
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says Iran and Britain will resume issuing visas for the two countries’ citizens “within the next few weeks.”
A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on Feb 4
IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iran newspapers on Thursday and picked headlines from 13 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.
“I Didn’t Imagine Iran Being Open-Minded to This Extent”
“I have read Ayatollah Khamenei's letter to western youth, and that's exactly why I'm in Iran at the moment. I want to draw the...
Zarif: London conference on Syria good opportunity to outline Iran plans
The Syria Donors Conference is an ample opportunity for the Islamic Republic of Iran to put forward its plans for addressing the crisis in Syria and helping the country, says Iran's Foreign Minister.
