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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.

Cheetah Killed in Accident, Cub Escaped

On Wednesday night, May 11, a female cheetah unfortunately died in a collision with passing vehicles on a road between Semnan and Mashhad, near...

India Trying to Repay Its Debts to Iran before PM’s Visit

Indian officials are reportedly trying to repay their oil debts to Iran before an upcoming visit by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Tehran, which is due to take place on May 22.

Iran Starts Negotiations with Airbus to Sign Plane Purchase Contract

Iran has begun negotiations with Airbus to finalize the first major deal for purchase of passenger planes since 1979, a senior Iranian official says.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on May 16

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

Chinese Firms to Renovate Oil Refinery in Iran

The National Energy Administration of China has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Iranian Ministry of Petroleum to support oil and gas projects in Iran, including the refurbishment of Abadan Refinery in south-western Iran.

MPs Carry Motion to Seek Compensation from US

The Iranian parliament passed a motion on Sunday May 15 obliging the administration to claim compensation for a host of damages that the US has done to Iran in past decades.

JCPOA Should Help Implementation of “Resistance Economy”

Iran’s Hassan Rouhani has urged that the opportunities provided by the JCPOA be taken advantage of to improve interaction with the world and the implementation of “Resistance Economy.”

Iran’s DM Urges Enhanced Defence Ties with Other Countries

Iranian Defence Minister Brigadier General Hossein Dehqan called for the enhancement of Iran’s defensive interactions with other countries.

Green Marriage: New Trend in Iran to Protect Environment

It is possible to protect the environment in many ways; however, it needs a strong will and motivation. Such a resolve seems to have been reinforced in Iran in recent years to an extent that environmental protection has even become part of the traditional marriage ceremonies.

Asghar Farhadi Dismisses Reports on Qatari Investment on His Latest Film

Renowned Iranian director, known for his Oscar-winning film “A Separation”, categorically denied a recent report that claimed Qataris have produced or invested in his latest film, “The Salesman”, which is going to compete in the Cannes Film Festival.

3 Iranian Works Nominated for Prestigious Aga Khan Award for Architecture

Three Iranian works including two sites in Tehran and one in Kashan are among the 19 nominees that will compete to receive Aga Khan Award for Architecture (AKAA), a prestigious award that is worth $1m.

Iran to Build Wind Farm in Kazakhstan

Iran and Kazakhstan have struck a deal on the construction of a wind park in Kazakhstan to generate electricity there.

Population Dynamics of Green Sea Turtles in Persian Gulf

Population dynamics of the Persian Gulf green sea turtles is underway in Iran's southern Island of Qeshm on the basis of a research plan...

Iran Keen to Have Balanced Defence Relations with Regional States: DM

Defence Minister Brigadier-General Hossein Dehqan said on Sunday that the Islamic Republic of Iran is willing to develop balanced defence relations with the countries in the Middle East.

Parliament Permits Iran’s State Universities to Open Foreign Branches

Based on a motion passed in a Sunday session of the Iranian parliament, the country’s universities will be able to establish branches in other...

Senior IMF Official in Tehran for Economic Talks

First Deputy Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) David Lipton arrived in Tehran on Sunday to hold talks with senior Iranian officials on economic issues.

Iran Will Never Backtrack in Face of US Aggression: Commander

A senior Iranian commander says the Islamic Republic will never backtrack in the face of acts of aggression by the United States in the region.

Young Iranian Journalist Barsaghian Receives 9th Hope Award

The Iranian journalist Serge Barsaghian won the 9th Hope Award, which is given to young and creative journalists working in Iranian press.

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