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Judiciary

FM Spokesman: Bahraini Cleric’s Jail Term Extension ‘Complicates’ Problems

Golrokh Askarieh -
Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Hossein Jaberi Ansari expressed deep sorrow over the extension of the jail term of Bahraini opposition leader, Sheikh Ali Salman, saying that Al Khalifa cannot resolve the Persian Gulf country’s protracted problems by such moves.
Sport

France Again Eases Past Iran in Rio Volleyball Qualifiers

IFP Editorial Staff -
France defeated Iran in straight sets (25-20, 25-18, 25-22) at the Men’s World Olympic Qualification Tournament at the Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium on Tuesday May 31.
Security

IRGC General: Western Civilization on the Wane

Golrokh Askarieh -
A lieutenant commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) said that Western civilization has plundered oppressed nations and is now on the verge of collapse, noting that an Islamic civilization is rising in its place with a message of peace and prosperity for the world.
IFP Exclusive

Iran’s Nuclear Abilities Not to Be Compared with Those of Advanced Countries

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Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) Chief Ali Akbar Salehi stressed that Tehran’s nuclear industry has yet to reach a commercial level, but even its current status surprises other countries.
Government

Rouhani: All Iranians Equal in Civil Rights

Golrokh Askarieh -
President Hassan Rouhani said that all Iranians, including Shia and Sunni Muslims, have equal civil rights in the country.
Agriculture

Green and Fertile Golestan Province

Fatemeh Askarieh -
Golestan Province lies in the northeast of the country, and occupies a unique geographical location, where the Alborz Mountains reach down to the coast of the Caspian Sea.
Crisis

‘Car-Free Tuesdays’ Gains Momentum in Iran

Golrokh Askarieh -
The campaign for car-free Tuesdays, which is gaining momentum across Iran, originated last November in Arak, a city overburdened by too many pollutant industries.
Custom

The Nomads of Arasbaran

Fatemeh Askarieh -
Arasbaran, a beautiful region of East Azerbaijan province, is seasonally home to about 23,500 nomads. They have preserved their traditional lifestyles, moving from one place to another in different seasons. In summer, they graze their livestock in the heights of the Arasbaran hills, moving down to the banks of the Aras River in winter.
Science and Technology

Iran to Launch Satellite This Year

Golrokh Askarieh -
Head of Iranian Space Organization Mohsen Bahrami said that the country would launch at least one satellite in the current Iranian calendar year (started March 21, 2016).
Healthcare

World No Tobacco Day Ceremony Held in Tehran

Fatemeh Askarieh -
A ceremony on World No Tobacco Day began on Monday May 31 at Iran's Ministry of Health and Medical Education.
Crisis

Drought in Eastern Iran

IFP Editorial Staff -
The following photos taken in Sistan and Baluchestan Province show four female villagers whose husbands have left their families and the drought-hit village in order to earn money in other cities.
Crisis

Velayati: Iraqi People and Government to Defeat Terrorists

Golrokh Askarieh -
Senior Expediency Council Official Ali Akbar Velayati stressed that the Iraqi nation and government will overcome terrorists.
Environment

Government Working Vigorously to Revive Lake Urmia

Fatemeh Askarieh -
President Hassan Rouhani said the government was working hard on projects to revive Lake Urmia.
Religion

World Islamic Forum Urges Increased Unity among Muslim States

IFP Editorial Staff -
The World Islamic Forum concluded its 7th summit in the Iranian city of Yazd by issuing a statement in which member states were called on to enhance their solidarity and cooperation, particularly against such phenomena as Islamophobia, extremism, and terrorism. Text translated by IFP from Mehrtalabane Yazd.
Healthcare

Mental Health Emergency Centres Operational in 190 Cities

Golrokh Askarieh -
Social emergency centres have been established across 190 cities, said Habibollah Masoudi-Farid, the deputy head of the State Welfare Organization (SWO).
Architecture

Bam Citadel to Reopen to Public after 13 Years

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The world’s largest adobe building is beginning to recover some of its past glory after the reconstruction of central citadel, which is planned to be reopened to the public.
Education

Expats Launch Online Portal on STD Education

Golrokh Askarieh -
A group of 40 Iranian physicians, nurses, and social activists living and studying abroad has recently launched an educational website (under a project named Ctrl+S) which provides information to Iranians in preventing and controlling sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) and infections.
Handicrafts

Tehran Hosts International Handicrafts Exhibition

IFP Media Wire -
The 26th National Exhibition and Fifth International Exhibition of Handicrafts took place from May 25-29 in Tehran’s Imam Khomeini Grand Prayer Complex (Mosalla). The...
Environment

Bird Garden in Isfahan

Fatemeh Askarieh -
Isfahan Bird Garden is located on a 17,000m2 site in the ancient city of Isfahan, central Iran. The garden is home to some 5,000...
Crisis

Shabliz Dam Plan Rejected

Golrokh Askarieh -
The Department of Environment has thrown out a plan to construct a dam on the Shabliz River after reviewing the project’s impact assessment. Citing...
Middle East

Iran Hajj Organization: Saudis Depriving Iranian Pilgrims

Emad Askarieh -
Iranians have no chance of making a pilgrimage to Saudi Arabia for this year’s Hajj any more, Iran’s Hajj and Pilgrimage Organization announced on Sunday May 29, placing the blame squarely on Saudi officials for “continued obstructionism” and politicizing the religious ritual.
Science and Technology

Commander Warns of Cyber Sanctions against Iran

Golrokh Askarieh -
Head of Iran’s Civil Defence Organization Brigadier General Gholam Reza Jalali raised the alarm about possible sanctions against the country in cyberspace, calling for plans to develop domestic data networks in order to reduce dependence on foreign systems.
Middle East

Minister: Hajj Pilgrimage to Be Called Off for Iranians This Year

Emad Askarieh -
On Sunday May 29, Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance Ali Jannati said that Iranians cannot make their Hajj pilgrimage this year, due to the obstacles created by Saudi Arabian officials.
Education

Persian Language Promotion in Portugal to Help Diplomatic Ties: Zarif

Emad Askarieh -
In a meeting on Saturday May 28 with Portuguese Deputy Foreign Minister George Oliveira in Tehran, Iran’s FM Zarif stressed the role of language education in expanding relations between the two countries.
Iran in Pictures

Silk Road Motocross Cup

Fatemeh Askarieh -
45 drivers took part on Qazvin’s Barajin track in the Silk Road Motocross competitions, which were held on Saturday May 28.    
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