The Life of Underage Refugees at the Idomeni Border: Report
The migrant crisis facing Europe continues, with little end in sight, despite various pledges, schemes and commitments from governments, NGOs and civil society. Greece,...
IAEA Reports Confirm Iran Implementing Commitments under JCPOA: Deputy FM
The Iranian deputy foreign minister said the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has confirmed that Tehran is fully implementing its commitments under the July 2015 nuclear deal with world powers (also known as JCPOA).
A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on May 11
IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Wednesday and picked headlines from 23 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.
“Let’s Fight against Illegal Killing and Trade in Migratory Birds”
International Migratory Bird Day is an event held since 2006 by two international wildlife organizations: The Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of...
Tehran Cuts Crude Price amid Riyadh’s Surge Push
Tehran is reportedly cutting the price of Iranian crude in the Asian trade amid Saudi Arabia’s efforts to flood the already brimming world oil market.
Iran to Launch Homegrown “Mesbah” Satellite into Orbit
Head of the Iranian Space Organization Mohsen Bahrami announced on Tuesday that the country will launch the indigenous “Mesbah” satellite into orbit in the near future, adding that a new version of the satellite is also under construction.
Different Factions Claim to Hold Majority of Seats in Next Parliament
Reformists, independents, and conservatives each claim to have 168, 140, and 181 seats, respectively, in next Iranian parliament. Do they?
“Woman against Woman” on the Wall of Mojdeh Gallery
Woman against Woman is a curious title for a photography exhibition which remakes great painters’ works, such as those of Picasso, Lucian Freud, Rembrandt,...
Iran FM hails Germany stance on Mideast realities
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif hails Germany’s stance on the current realities in the Middle East, saying Berlin plays a pivotal role in regional and international developments.
Iranian IT Achievements Presented at WSIS in Geneva
Iran’s representatives at the recent World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) briefed the participants on the latest achievements of Iran’s information technology, including moves to develop Persian language software infrastructure and a national e-mail service.
Rouhani Says His Gov’t Paying For Mistakes of Previous Administration
Criticizing certain economic decisions made during the time of former President Ahmadinejad, President Hassan Rouhani said his government is now paying for past mistakes.
103 MPs Petition Rouhani to Withdraw from JCPOA If US Shows More Enmity
More than one third of the outgoing Iranian Parliament petitioned President Rouhani on Monday to set a deadline for stopping the implementation of the nuclear deal, citing US malice, IRNA reported.
Kayhan Editorial: Iran Should Close Straits of Hormuz in Response to US Asset Seizure
In an editorial in Kayhan newspaper, Hossein Shariatmadari argues that Iranian officials should shut the strategic Straits of Hormuz, a major route for the transit of oil tankers from the Middle East, as a response to a recent US court ruling that confiscated nearly $2bn of Iran’s frozen assets.
Photography: Another of Abbas Kiarostami’s Skills
Eight years ago Kiarostami broke the record for the most expensive photo in the Middle East with a snowy scene. Although he is known to the world for his unique cinema and varied movies, he manages to expose a different side of himself through his photography.
Iran’s Parliament Speaker Urges Foreign Ministry to Sue US in The Hague
Speaker of Iran’s Parliament Ali Larijani referred to the “US robbery” of Iranian assets, and called on the Foreign Ministry to seriously pursue the issue in the International Court of Arbitration.
AEOI Chief: Iran in Talks with Russia on Exports of Heavy Water
Head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) Ali Akbar Salehi announced that his country is holding talks with the Russians to sell them 40 tons of its excess heavy water.
Roman Façades and Fake Identities in Tehran
One architect believes that neoclassical, Roman-style architecture has taken over urban spaces and places, giving them fake characteristics. Another says, “The classic façades taken...
Iran’s Missile Policy Not Subject to Negotiation: Spokesman
Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Hossein Jaberi Ansari reaffirmed that the country’s missile policy is defensive in nature and will not be subject to any negotiation with any world power.
A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on May 10
IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Tuesday and picked headlines from 18 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.
Iran’s Defense Minister Denies Reports on Missile Test
Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Hossein Dehqan denied earlier media reports on the recent test-firing of a 2000km-range ballistic missile.
Quake Jolts Southern Province of Bushehr
An earthquake measuring 4.0 degrees on the Richter scale jolted the southern province of Bushehr early Tuesday.
Iran Committed to Gender Equality: Molaverdi
The Vice-President for Women and Family Affairs Shahindokht Molaverdi said the government is determined to meet its objective of guaranteeing gender equality.
Iran Conducting Oil Exploration Nationwide: Official
Surveys are being carried out all over Iran to explore new oil and gas reserves, the head of the National Iranian Oil Company’s Exploration Directorate announced.
73 Ancient Artifacts Returned Home from the US
73 items from the Sassanid dynasty have been returned to the Islamic Republic of Iran from the US, the Foreign Ministry announced on Sunday May 8.
US Seizure of Iranian Assets – Study Results Presented to President: Spokesman
Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Hossein Jaberi Ansari announced that the results of legal investigations into the issue of Iranian assets confiscated by the US...
