Iranian Maestro Kalhor on Grammy-Winning Ensemble

The international Silk Road Ensemble, which enlists the virtuosity of a world-renowned Iranian traditional music maestro among other greats, has been conferred with the title for Best World Music Album at this year’s Grammy Awards.

Iran May Stop Cooperation with IAEA If US Leaks Secret Nuclear Documents

Iranian lawmakers have downplayed the US administration’s threat to disclose the confidential nuclear documents of Iran’s cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), saying the new political game will only lead to Tehran’s non-cooperation with the IAEA.

Renault to Use Iran as Regional Production Hub

A senior member of French car manufacturer Renault Group stressed that Iran is an important base for this company’s regional trade.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on February 13

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Monday and picked headlines from 19 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Iran Deploys 20,000 Navy Forces in Southeastern Coasts: Commander

Iranian Navy Commander Rear Admiral Habibollah Sayyari said 20,000 of his forces have been stationed in the Makran region located in southeast of the country, along the coasts of the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman.

Moldova Can Count on Iran for Energy Demands: President Rouhani

Highlighting Iran’s capabilities in the oil industry, President Hassan Rouhani assured Moldova that it can rely on Iran to meet its energy demands.

Iran’s FM Zarif Congratulates Steinmeier’s Election as New German President

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has congratulated Frank-Walter Steinmeier on his election as the new German president.

Esteghlal Wins 84th Tehran Derby by Sinking Perspolis

Iran’s professional football club Esteghlal has managed to notch up a well-earned victory over arch-rival Persepolis at the end of their 84th face-off in the Iranian capital city of Tehran.

Iranian Conservatives Unlikely to Nominate Female Presidential Candidate

A senior Iranian conservative maintains that it is highly unlikely that the right-wing party will field a female candidate for Iran’s upcoming presidential election.

$8.5b in Foreign Funds Approved in Post-JCPOA Era: Iranian Minister

An Iranian minister says $8.5 billion in foreign investment have been approved by the Organization for Investment and Technical Assistance of Iran in the post-sanctions era, of which $5.5 billion pertains to the industry and mining sector.

Scientists Make Anti-Pollution Mask with Maximum Protection

Iranian scientists at the University of Tehran have built an anti-pollution mask with an efficiency of 99%.

Scania and Volvo to Launch Production Lines in Iran

The head of Swedish trade delegation to Iran announced that Scania and Volvo, giant Swedish car manufacturers, will establish their production lines inside the Islamic Republic.

ISIS Cleric Beheads Teddy Bear to Warn against Valentine’s Celebration

Warning people against celebration of Valentine’s Day, an ISIS prayer leader showed his repulsion towards this celebration in an “ISIS” way.

Iran’s President Officially Receives Moldovan Counterpart

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani officially received his counterpart from Moldova Igor Dodon on Sunday.

ISIS Urges Members to Massacre Muslim Clerics

The ISIS terrorist group has ordered its followers to kill Muslim religious figures of Iraq and the Arab world.

Esteghlal vs Perspolis in One of Asia’s Biggest Football Fixtures

Popular football giants of Tehran Esteghlal FC and Perspolis FC have taken thousands of fans to Azadi Stadium in Tehran for “one of Asia’s biggest fixtures”, also known as Tehran Derby.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on February 12

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

Iran to Hold First Snow Volleyball Tournament

Iran’s Volleyball Federation will stage a snow volleyball tournament for the first time at the Dizin resort in the Alborz mountain range near Tehran, the Iranian capital.

Intelligence Minister Gives Details about Arrest of 8 Terrorists in Iran

Iran’s Intelligence Minister offered more details about the recent arrest of a number of Takfiri elements in the country, saying 8 members of Takfiri groups, all of them foreigners, were detained in an Intelligence Ministry operation.

Iran’s Leader Blames US and Europe’s Interference for Middle East Crises

Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei referred to certain big powers’ interference in the Middle East as the root cause of regional problems today, saying the US and some European countries have had a role in causing crises in Syria and Iraq.

Iran, Saudi Arabia Take Part in Joint Naval Drills

Iran and Saudi Arabia were confirmed as participants in the “Aman 2017” naval drills held in Pakistani waters on Friday.

Iranian Minister Apologises to Nation for Power Outage

Iran’s Energy Minister apologized the residents of Khuzestan Province in southwestern Iran for power and water cut caused by climatic conditions.

Reuters Tries to Understate Significance of Friday Rallies in Iran

In a politically-oriented report, Reuters claimed that only “hundreds of thousands” of Iranians rallied on the anniversary of the victory of Iran's Islamic Revolution on Friday, February 10, and merely to reject US President Donald Trump's anti-Iran threats.

Trump’s Kiss on Putin’s Cheek in The Economist’s Latest Cover

The image on the newest cover of UK-based The Economist is a variation on a theme: President Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin in profile, close enough that they could almost kiss.

Indian Ambassador Optimistic about Future of Iran Relations

Indian envoy to Iran believes that the bilateral relations between Tehran and New Delhi would improve substantially in the future.

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