Macron’s Top Advisor in Tehran for Talks to Save JCPOA

French President Emmanuel Macron’s top diplomatic adviser, Emmanuel Bonne, will arrive in Tehran on Tuesday as his country steps up its efforts to save the Iran nuclear deal amid Tehran’s reduction of its commitments in reaction to Europe’s inaction.

Iranian Doctor Visits All His Patients Almost for Free

A benevolent Iranian physician in the town of Meybod in central Yazd province has become a very popular doctor as he charges his patients a very low medical examination fee.

Iran to Host Exhibition of Eastern Spain’s Archaeological Heritage

Historical relics are to be transferred from the city of Alicante in eastern Spain to Iran in order to be displayed in an exhibition due to be held in October this year, an Iranian official said.

‘IAEA to Tip Balance in Favour of Iran in Forthcoming Meeting’

A political commentator says the Board of Governors of the UN’s nuclear watchdog will probably tip the balance in favour of Iran in its upcoming meeting.

Ancient Mud-Brick Tumulus Discovered in NW Iran

An ancient mud-brick tumulus has been discovered in the town of Meshginshar in Ardabil province, northwestern Iran.

Iran’s Top General Warns of Due Response to UK Tanker Seizure

Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces Major General Mohammad Baqeri has warned that the Islamic Republic will respond to the UK's seizure of an Iranian oil tanker in Gibraltar in due time.

Swedish Ex-Leader Disputes UK Capture of Iranian Oil Tanker

A former prime minister of Sweden has questioned the legality of seizure of an Iranian oil tanker by the UK, stressing that the non-EU states are not subject to the European sanctions.

IAEA Confirms Uranium Enrichment Above 3.67% in Iran: Envoy

Iran’s envoy to Vienna-based international organizations says the International Atomic Energy Agency’s latest report has confirmed that the purity level of uranium enrichment in Iran has exceeded 3.67 percent, a limit set by the 2015 nuclear deal.

Trump Sold on B-Team’s Folly: Zarif

Foreign Minister of Iran Mohammad Javad Zarif has blamed US President Donald Trump for following a stupid ploy devised by the B-Team – Bin Salman, Bin Zayed, Bolton, and Bibi – to scrap the 2015 Iran nuclear deal in the hope of reaching a better agreement.

Iran Protests at US Treatment of Its Athletes in Chicago

The Iranian Foreign Ministry has expressed protest at the US’ move to keep Iran’s volleyball players at the Chicago Airport for hours upon their arrival in the country.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on July 8

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Monday, July 8, 2019, and picked headlines from 12 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Iran Develops Domestic Android Operating System

The Iranian minister of communications and information technology says the Iranian Android mobile operation system has been developed in the country.

Ancient Quarter of Tabriz City in NW Iran Unearthed

Following excavation work during the course of a development project, signs of the ancient quarter of the city of Tabriz in northwestern Iranian province of East Azarbaijan were unearthed.

Iran May Go for 20% Uranium Enrichment in Next Phase

Spokesman for the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) Behrouz Kamalvandi says enrichment of uranium at 20% level of purity is among Iran's options in the third phase of reducing its commitments under the Iran nuclear deal.

Iraq Lifts Visa Requirement for Iran’s Arba’een Pilgrims

Iraq has removed visa requirements for Iranian pilgrims going to the Arab country for Arba’een rituals based on an agreement signed by the two sides in Tehran.

Semnan; A City Where Most Bakers Are Women

Women of Semnan in east-central Iran used to bake the region’s traditional bread in their houses’ ovens in the past. Now this bread is made in the bakeries, but the majority of them are still managed by women.

DM Says Iran Not to Tolerate UK’s Maritime Piracy

Iranian Defence Minister Brigadier General Amir Hatami has lashed out at the United Kingdom for illegally seizing an Iranian oil tanker in Gibraltar, saying the country will not tolerate London’s “maritime piracy”.

Casualties Reported after 5.7-Magnitude Quake Hits SW Iran

A 5.7-magnitude earthquake has struck Khuzestan province in south-western Iran, causing severe damages and leaving several people killed and wounded.

Iranian Clothing; Small Window to World

Tehran seeks to publish industry trends, a new image that destroys aesthetic stereotypes that continue to connect them with the negative picture portrayed from the country so far.

Remains of Ancient Neanderthal Horses Found in Iran’s Qazvin

An Iranian team of archaeologists has discovered remains of Neanderthal horses which date back to 45,000 years ago.

Saudis Recruiting Son of Iran’s Ex-Shah for Anti-Iran TV Show

Reports say Reza Pahlavi, the son of the former Shah of Iran, will soon receive a paycheck to appear in a show that will be produced by Saudi-backed satellite TV channel “Iran International”.

Busts of Top Iranian Artists, Elites on Display at Tehran Symposium

The 2nd edition of Iranian Elites Sculpture Symposium (Dedicated to Contemporary Artists) is being held from July 1 to 9 in capital Tehran.

What Foreign Tourists Think about Iran

Foreign travellers visiting Iran are, in the majority of cases, quite content with the way they are treated in the country, and this good feeling has attracted many tourists.

Iran Says Nuclear Measures Reversible If E3 Comply with JCPOA

Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says the Islamic Republic is prepared to reverse the measures it took to reduce its commitments under the 2015 nuclear in case the Europeans live up to their part of the bargain.

‘US Asks Iran to Let It Conduct Limited, Face-Saving Operation’

A senior Iranian general has revealed that Washington, through diplomatic channels, recently asked Tehran to allow it to conduct a small-scale operation in the Iranian airspace in order to save its face following the IRGC’s shoot-down of a US spy drone.

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