Asia refiners renew Iran crude purchase deal

Chinese, Indian, South Korean, Japanese and Turkish refiners have all extended their oil purchase contracts with Iran, said Ghamsari.

Iran’s nuclear chief undergoes successful surgery, in stable condition

Salehi was hospitalized after he complained of digestion problems and had to undergo intestine surgery.

Iran, South Africa keen for closer economic ties

Tehran is willing to expand economic relations with Pretoria and the ties should develop with a good momentum, said the president in a meeting with Nkoana-Mashabane.

Iran rejects UN human rights report on executions

The report on the alleged unreported executions in Iran or the execution of political prisoners is a downright lie, said Afkham.

What happened in Mahabad was a personal issue: Interior minister

Opportunist media tried to turn a personal issue into a political question by resorting to fabrications, said Rahmani Fazli.

International festival of creativity in Islamic arts opens in Iran

An International Festival of Creativity and Innovation in Islamic Arts and Handicrafts has been held in the northwestern city of Tabriz.

A short stop by Lake Orumiyeh (PHOTOS)

A short stop by Lake Orumiyeh by a photographer and the images it has helped create.

Alignment, not crackdown, can help better direct public opinion

The Iranian culture minister has said that information cannot be limited, adding that alignment should be the government’s weapon of choice if it seeks to handle public opinion properly.

A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on May 11

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of newspapers on Monday and picked headlines from 12 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Academics appeal to officials to launch anti-extremism campaign

Universities need to enjoy independence, security and opportunities to play an effective role in cementing the scientific foundation of the country.

Iran trade team on rare US visit

An Iranian team of economic and cultural players is reportedly in the US to hold talks with their American peers and present Iran's capacities, said a member of Tehran Chamber of Commerce.

South Africa opposed to attacks in Yemen: Minister

The adoption of the military approach in dealing with Yemeni crisis could bring about harmful outcomes including the spread of insecurity and terrorism, said Maite Nkoana-Mashabane.

Gas exports to Europe not economical: Iranian official

Given a decline in gas prices in Europe, it is not economically feasible to export gas there at the moment, said Mohsen Ghamsari.

S. African FM blasts sanctions against Iran as “illogical, illegal”

We support the trend of the talks between Iran and P5+1 and believe that the US Senate measure can slacken this trend, said the South African foreign minister.

Iran nuclear talks progressing well: Nuclear chief

The negotiations are being pursued within specified frameworks, and nothing is done beyond those frameworks, said Ali Akbar Salehi.

Iran to import rare white tiger from Germany

Should Iran Veterinary Organization grant permission, the white tiger will be delivered this week, said an official with Iran's Environment Protection Organization.

Yemeni crisis: Arab media on the same wavelength

Alef, an Iranian website, has taken a critical look at the news coverage of the Yemeni crisis, saying that the Arab media are manipulating the facts in the Saudi favor.

Iran, UN discuss sending human aid to Yemen

Iran expects UN envoy in Yemen Ismail Bin Al-Sheikh Ahmed to act urgently and take steps for ending the attacks and preventing the escalation of human crisis, said Amir Abdollahian.

Illusion of ‘Shia crescent’ is a failed scenario: IRGC

The Islamic Revolution Guard Corps denies comments attributed to its top commander that a Shia crescent is being formed in the region.

Iran’s top MP opposes motion to halt nuclear talks

The speaker of the Islamic Consultative Assembly has warned fellow MPs against getting carried away by a politically charged atmosphere over the nuclear issue.

Is a shakeup in the cards?

Although President Rouhani has a granted half-hearted green-light to a Cabinet shakeup, official news about change has yet to be made public.

Bill to halt Iran-P5+1 talks contradicts Iran’s Constitution: MP

The bill which would require a halt to nuclear talks unless the US stops its threatening rhetoric against the Islamic Republic will be rejected by the Custodians Council, Davatgari predicted.

Iran cites key oil technology success

Iran’s Oil Ministry has said its experts have been able to build a gas microbubble generator which facilitates drillings into oil wells.

A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on May 10

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of newspapers on Sunday and picked headlines from 16 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Iran rejects link between Interests Section relocation, N-talks

Iran has rejected a report about a connection between the relocation of its Interests Section in Washington and the ongoing negotiations with the P5+1 on its nuclear program.

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