National Festival of Salt Statues in Eastern Iran

Over 30 groups of artists gathered in Iran’s eastern province South Khorasan to build and display their salt statues in a national festival held in the past weekend.

Iran Leader Advises Presidential Hopefuls against Relying on Foreign Help

Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has advised presidential candidates against eyeing foreign assistance to enable the country’s development.

“Memoirs of IRGC Commander Shine in Syria”

The Arabic rendering of the memoirs of a martyred senior Iranian commander has drawn massive attention in Syria.

Nomadic Life in Western Iran

Thousands of nomads are still living in various parts of Iran, particularly the western and southern parts of the country. Ilam Province in western Iran is one of the favourite destinations of nomads.

Tehran to Host French Film Week

“The French Film Week” will be held in Tehran Museum of Contemporary Arts (TMoCA) from April 26 to May 1.

“Evil of Terror Will Come Back to Haunt its Sponsors”

The West’s backing for terror groups will backfire and finally boomerang on supporters of terrorists.

Dialogue, Moderation Cure Many Ills of Modern World: Iran’s FM

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says that dialogue and moderation are twin remedies for many ills of our times.

Iran’s Leader Pardons, Commutes Sentences of nearly 600 Convicts

Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, the Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution, has granted clemency or commuted the sentences of hundreds of convicts on the anniversary of the Islamic holiday Eid al-Mab’ath.

Armenians in Iran Hold Protest Rally to Mark 1915 Genocide

Hundreds of Iranian-Armenians marked the Armenian Genocide of 1915 by the Ottoman Empire at Saint Sarkis Cathedral and then the Turkish embassy in Tehran.

Islamic Art at Christie’s: From Miniature to Qajar Paintings

Several pieces of Islamic art will be put up for auction at Christie’s, London, on April 27.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on April 24

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

Saudi Arabia Elected to UN Women’s Rights Commission

Saudi Arabia, which is internationally known as a violator of women’s rights, has been elected to the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women.

Iranian FM Meets Greek PM, Chinese FM in Athens

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif, who is in Greece to attend the Ancient Civilizations Forum, held separate meetings with Greek prime minister and China’s foreign minister.

Parks in Tehran Decorated with Colourful Tulips

Parks and streets in Tehran have been festooned with beautiful tulips since the beginning of spring in the Iranian capital city.

Raisi: I Can’t Afford Extravagant Presidential Campaign

Iranian presidential candidate Ebrahim Raisi says it is not possible for him to financially support his campaign headquarters, urging that maximum care should be taken in the management of the HQ’s monetary affairs to avoid extravagance.

Ahmadinejad Not to Support Any Candidate in Iran Election

Former Iranian president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad declared in a statement that he will not support any of the six candidates qualified to run in Iran’s upcoming presidential election.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on April 23

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Sunday and picked headlines from 13 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

300,000 Forces to Ensure Security of Iran’s Upcoming Elections

Iran’s police chief says the country’s Law Enforcement will deploy 300,000 forces in all Iranian provinces to ensure the security of the upcoming presidential and local elections due to be held on May 19.

Security Tight as French Voters Start Casting Ballots

Security is tight in all French cities as voters began casting ballots for the presidential election Sunday in a tense first-round poll that's seen as a test for the spread of populism around the world.

Iran Condemns Terrorist Attack on Afghanistan Army Base

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi strongly denounced a suicide attack on a military base in Afghanistan, which killed and wounded dozens of people.

Erdogan to Toughen Anti-Iran Stances: Report

Erdogan may ratchet up his anti-Iran rhetoric and try to counter Tehran’s interests in the Middle East following his victory in the recent referendum, an Iranian newspaper reports.

Iran, Europe Cooperating on 230 Joint Research Projects

Iranian science minister says the country is currently implementing 230 joint research projects in cooperation with European countries thanks to the improved international relations following the nuclear deal between Tehran and world powers.

Iran to Celebrate Self-Sufficiency in Petrol Production: IRGC Commander

Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) declared that Iran will celebrate its self-sufficiency in the production of petroleum after the inauguration of the world’s largest gas condensate refinery in coming days.

Iran Can Link Georgia to Persian Gulf, Sea of Oman: President

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says the Islamic Republic can facilitate the access of Georgia and other regional countries to the Persian Gulf, the Sea of Oman and the Indian Ocean while Georgia can connect Iran to the Black Sea.

Tehran to Host 1st Int’l Conference on Virtual Water

The 1st Virtual Water International Conference is scheduled to be held in Tehran on April 29 and 30, as an effort to take a look at the theory of virtual water at the global level and improve the management of the countries' water resources.

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