Farhadi’s Newest Movie Poster Unveiled at Cannes Festival
Iran’s famous director Asghar Farhadi's film The Salesman has been selected to compete for the Palme d'Or at the 2016 Cannes Film Festival.
Iran set to take over Qatar in gas output from shared field
Iran said on Friday that it will take over Qatar in production of natural gas from a key field that both share as it expects a significant rise in production from the field before March 2017.
Iran Says Ready to Join Oil Freeze Plan
Iran said on Friday that it is ready to join an oil freeze plan that has been proposed by several key peer producers to help stabilize the market.
NAM Deplores US Violation of Principle of Sovereign Immunity
The Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) sent a letter to the UN chief to condemn the violation of principles of sovereign immunity of states by the US, saying the rulings issued by US courts against other countries, like Iran, run counter to the fundamental principles of international law.
Afghan Minister: Afghan Commodities to Be Exported via Chabahar Port
The Economy Minister of Afghanistan said commodities and minerals from his country will be exported to different parts of the world through the strategic ocean port of Chabahar.
Iran to Spend Over $260m on Renewing Airport Equipment
An Iranian official announced that more than $260m will be spent within the next five years to renovate and upgrade airport radar equipment across Iran.
Without Iran’s Help, ISIS Would Now Be in Baghdad’s Green Zone
An Iraqi lawmaker praised Tehran’s assistance to the Iraqi nation in their fight against terrorism and extremism, saying that if it was not for Iran’s help, ISIS (also known as Daesh) terrorists would have been in the Iraqi capital by now.
Modi’s Iran Visit Is a Golden Chance to Settle Financial Disputes
The significant and historical visit of the Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Iran, slated for May 22, provides a golden opportunity for both countries to develop ties and focus on ways of settling their financial disputes.
Nechirvan Barzani Hails Iran’s Positive Role in Suppressing ISIS in Iraq’s Kurdistan
Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) Prime Minister Nechirvan Barzani praised the Iranian government and nation for assisting the Kurdish civilians in overcoming ISIS threats and other security crises in Iraq.
Yemen’s Locusts En Route to Iran: Official Warning
Yemeni insect control experts and the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) have recently warned that the outbreak of locusts in the Arab country might reach neighbouring states, including Iran.
Police Arrest “Electric Man” Who Stole Power Cables
Police forces in the northern Iranian city of Babol finally managed to capture a man who claimed to be immune to electricity, and had stolen the city’s power cables, causing blackouts on several occasions.
Iran-Germany Joint Venture Should Become Operational
Iran’s Minister of Industry called for the two sides’ industrial joint venture to enter the operational phase in a meeting with German Deputy Economy Minister Uwe Beckmeyer.
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.
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...
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.
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.
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...