Zarif Sanctions Sign of US Failure: Gen. Soleimani

Top Iranian military official Major General Qassem Soleimani says Washington’s imposition of sanctions on Iran’s foreign minister is a sign of the White House’s “absolute failure.”

Iran Condoles with Afghanistan on Death of Top Shiite Cleric

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has offered condolences to the Afghan nation and government on the demise of top Shiite cleric, Ayatollah Asif Mohseni.

Spokesman: 3rd Reduction in Iran’s Nuclear Commitments Only A Month Away

The spokesman for the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) has warned that Tehran will definitely take the third step in a phased reduction of commitments to the 2015 nuclear deal in around a month, should the remaining parties to the JCPOA fail again to honor their undertakings.

Iranian Minister Raps US Sanctions as Crime against Humanity

Iran’s minister of health has denounced the US sanctions against the Iranian people as a crime against humanity, saying a new plan for the production of all types of medicine inside the country is going to obviate the need for pharmaceutical imports.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on August 5

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Monday, August 5, 2019, and picked headlines from 12 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Iran, FAO Launch Joint Program on Green Climate Fund

FAO and DOE launch a joint Program to strengthen Iran’s national capacity to access Green Climate Fund for adaptation and mitigation actions.

Nigeria Court Allows Sheikh Zakzaky to Receive Treatment in India

A High Court in Nigeria’s Kaduna has granted a leave the leader of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN), Sheikh Ibrahim al-Zakzaky, to go to India for medical treatment.

Works by Young Painters on Show at Iran’s Oldest Visual Arts Event

The 27th edition of "One Hundred Works, One Hundred Artists" exhibition is being held at Tehran’s Golestan Gallery.

Iran Glad to See Neighbours Getting Out of B-Team: Zarif

Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has hailed the recent thaw in ties between Tehran and Persian Gulf Arab states, saying the Islamic Republic welcomes the decrease in the B-Team members.

People in Western Iran Hold Midsummer Celebrations

The midsummer is a special day annually celebrated in many parts of Iran including in Zardui village in the city of Paveh in Kermanshah province, western Iran.

Photo Exhibition in Iran Depicts Sufferings of Iraqi Kurdish Refugees

A photo exhibition is underway in Tehran, portraying the sufferings of refugees and the migration of Iraqi Kurds during the rule of former Iraqi strongman Saddam Hussein.

Nothing Finalized on Demarcation of Caspian Sea Boundaries: Iran

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Seyyed Abbas Mousavi has dismissed “incorrect” speculations and debates regarding the legal regime of the Caspian Sea.

Crypto Mining Legalized in Iran

An executive directive issued by Iran’s First Vice-President Eshaq Jahangiri has formally legalized cryptocurrency mining in the country, although the use of digital currencies in the Iranian banks or for domestic trade will be still prohibited.

Iran Sympathizes with American People over Mass Shootings

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Seyyed Abbas Mousavi has expressed regret over the slaughter of tens of Americans in two US states.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on August 4

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Sunday, August 4, 2019, and picked headlines from 12 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Source Reveals Details of Rand Paul’s ‘Secret’ Meeting with Zarif

While US Senator Rand Paul says he cannot disclose details of his recent confidential meeting with Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif, an informed source has revealed some details to an Iranian newspaper.

Iran Says US Maximum Pressure Strategy Doomed to Fail

The secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) says the US’s maximum pressure strategy against Iran will have no result for the Trump administration and his hawkish advisors.

Iranian Jet Fighter Crashes Off Persian Gulf Coast

An Iranian fighter jet has crashed off the coast of Tangestan in Bushehr province, southern Iran, over “technical failure”, a local governor said.

US Blocks Road to Diplomacy by Blacklisting Zarif: Iran

Iran says the United States has blocked the road to diplomacy by blacklisting foreign minister Mohammad Javad Zarif as any diplomatic effort must be made through his channel.

IRGC Seizes Foreign Vessel in Persian Gulf for Smuggling Fuel

The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has seized another foreign vessel in the Persian Gulf containing 700,000 litres of smuggled fuel, an IRGC official announced on Sunday.

Iranian, Qatari Coast Guards to Hold Talks amid PG Tensions

The 15th joint meeting of the Coast Guard of the Islamic Republic of Iran and Qatar will be held in Tehran on Sunday, August 4, to develop field cooperation and strengthen good neighbourliness.

Two Iranian Women Break Taboo against Female Singing

Shamshuk and Zobeideh are two Iranian women artists from the south-eastern province of Sistan and Baluchestan who have managed to break a long-time taboo against women’s singing.

US Miscalculated by Blacklisting Iran’s Zarif

The US policy of calling for talks with Iran and at the same time imposing sanction on Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif seems like a joke, and Washington wrongly expects Tehran to replace its smart and sophisticated negotiator.

Tehran to Host Laser, Photonics Exhibition

Start-ups, knowledge-based companies and research centres are to showcase their potentialities in the domain of laser and photonics at an upcoming exhibit in Tehran.

Nine Countries Willing to Buy Iranian Gasoline: Official

An energy official says the high-quality gasoline produced in Iran is so reasonably priced that nine neighbouring states are competing for a share of the fuel.

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