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Hebrew Language Courses for Seminary Students in Qom

The Institution of Theology and Religions in Qom holds Hebrew language courses for seminary students majoring in Christian Studies.

3rd Europe-Iran Forum Opens in Zurich

The 3rd Europe-Iran Forum opened on Tuesday May 3 in Zurich, Switzerland. The 2-day event offers a new and innovative program designed to balance high-level networking opportunities with panels and industry-focused workshops of real practical value.

Deputy Minister: Being Optimistic about US Is a Strategic Mistake

Iran’s Deputy Economy Minister, Mohammad Khazaei, believes that the US seizure of Iranian assets reaffirmed the longstanding hostility between Tehran and Washington.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on May 4

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Wednesday May 4 and has picked headlines from 19 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Spokesman: Iran Supports National Compromise in Iraq

Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman voiced the country’s readiness to help Iraq pursue the process of negotiations between political factions for national compromise, after recent political turmoil had Iraqi protesters storm Baghdad’s Green Zone and enter the Parliament building.

Iran Keen to Boost Cooperation with Iceland in New Tech, Clean Energy: Rouhani

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani voiced Tehran’s willingness to further boost its cooperation with Iceland in economic fields, renewable energy and new technologies in particular.

TAVANIR and KEPCO Sign $10bn MoU

Iran’s Power Generation and Transmission Company (TAVANIR) and the Korea Electric Power Corporation (KEPCO) have sealed a deal over expansion of cooperation in power and energy industries.

Hajj to Be Cancelled Unless Saudis Carry Out Responsibilities: Iran

If Saudi Arabia does not carry out its responsibilities towards Hajj, Iran will be forced to cancel its annual pilgrimages, the Iranian Foreign Ministry says.

“Iranian Women Do Not Give Up Easily”: Tech Girl Roxanne Varza

31-year-old Roxanne Varza placed 6th in Business Insider’s Top 30 Women under 30 in Tech back in 2013. She is trilingual, and holds degrees...

Abadan Oil Refinery’s Role in Iran History

When the Anglo-Persian Oil Company purchased a parcel of land from Sheikh Khazal to build the most important oil refinery in the world, it...

Iranian Zoologist Discovers Unexpected Species of Rare Intertidal Spiders

In a recent study by Iranian Alireza Zamani, Russian Yuri M. Marusik and American James W. Berry, arachnologists, a new species of intertidal spider...

Endangered Bird Lands in Lake Urmia

Officials from Lake Urmia National Park have observed 40 spoonbills on Ordushahi Island for the first time in recent years.

Africa A Foreign Policy Priority for Iran

Iran’s Hassan Rouhani received the Togolese and Bangladeshi ambassadors to Tehran.

USA Torpedoing JCPOA Would Reaffirm Iran’s Distrust

Seyyed Hossein Mousavian, a former member of Iran’s nuclear negotiating team, discussed the future of the nuclear deal between Tehran and world powers, particularly given certain moves by non-Iranian sides, which have raised mistrust between Iran and the West.

Top Officer Supports Police’s “Moral Security” Plan

The Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces, Major General Hassan Firouzabadi, threw his support behind the law enforcement’s Moral Security Plan, stressing that it has worried those who break social norms in Iran.

Isfahan to host general assembly of World Crafts Council

Isfahan has been chosen as the host city for the general assembly of the World Crafts Council (WCC), an Iranian official told reporters, speaking in Mashhad on Tuesday.

Why President Rouhani Stayed in His Car during Workers’ Day Visit

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani decided to visit a MAPNA Group factory floor to commemorate International Labour Day. Some commentators, however, think that it might have been better if he’d got out of his car, and paid a visit to the workers in person, instead of simply waving at them from behind the window.

Iran’s Navy to Hold 20 Specialized Wargames: Commander

Iranian Navy Commander Rear Admiral Habibollah Sayyari announced that his forces will stage 20 specialized military drills in the current Iranian year, which started on March 20.

South Korean President Visits Milad Tower in Tehran

South Korean President Park Geun-hye attended a ceremony held on Monday night in Tehran’s iconic Milad Tower to mark the beginning of “Iran-Korea Cultural...

Iran and Switzerland Hold Financial Talks in Bern

Iran and Switzerland held a first round of financial talks in Bern and explored grounds for cooperation by presenting reports on their respective financial and banking activities and monitoring systems.

Iran Eyes Closer Ties with Ukraine and Montenegro

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani expressed the country’s willingness to enhance relations with Ukraine and Montenegro in light of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), a lasting nuclear deal that has lifted international sanctions on Iran.

Life in Iran Totally Different Before and After JCPOA: Rouhani

On Tuesday May 3, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani again praised the historic nuclear deal between Tehran and world powers (known as the JCPOA), saying that the Iranian nation has entered a new stage after the removal of anti-Iran sanctions as per the comprehensive deal.

Oil Minister: $4bn to be Added to Iran’s Petrochemical Value

Petroleum Minister Bijan Zangeneh says over $4bn will be added to the country’s petrochemical value this calendar year.

IRGC to Build 5,500 Residential Units Each Year to Fight Deprivation: Commander

Major General Mohammad Ali Jafari, the commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps, announced that the IRGC will use its equipment and volunteer forces to build 5,500 houses per year in deprived regions of Iran.

16 Foreign Trade Delegations to Iran in Last 3 Months: Nobakht

Government Spokesman Mohammad Baqer Nobakht said on Tuesday May 3 that 16 foreign trade delegations have paid visits to Iran since the implementation of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) in Vienna on Jan 16, 2016.

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