Iran to Spare No Effort in Helping Regional States Settle Conflicts

In a May 5 meeting with Armenian FM Edward Nalbandian, President Rouhani stressed Iran’s determination in helping with the peaceful settlement of regional conflicts.

Iranian-Made App Predicts Tree Damage

Derakhtban is an Iranian-made mobile application that can predict the date and time trees being uprooted or broken with 87% precision.

Boeing-Airbus Rivalry for Iranian Market

An aviation official outlines the intense competition between Boeing and Airbus as a barrier to the purchase of aircraft from the European company.

NIGC Urges Staff to Protect Environment

Managing-Director of the National Iranian Gas Company Hamid-Reza Araqi, in a message released on Sunday May 5, urged NIGC staff and officials to protect the environment and avoid polluting nature.

Iranian Official Denies Mogherini’s Secret Letter to Zarif

An official at Iran’s Foreign Ministry denied reports that Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has received a secret letter from European Union’s High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Federica Mogherini.

Supreme Leader Highlights National Importance of Economy

Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei highlighted the importance of the economy for Iran.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on June 5

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Sunday and picked headlines from 24 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Muhammad Ali, A Pioneer of Racial Equality

Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman expressed his deepest condolences for the passing of boxing legend Muhammad Ali, deeming him a pioneer in the field of racial equality.

Iran Volleyball Gains Olympic Qualification with Win Over Poland

Iran routed Poland 3-1 (25-20, 25-18, 20-25, 34-32) at the Men’s World Olympic Qualification Tournament at Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium on Saturday, and reserved the ticket to Rio 2016 Olympics after half a century.

Leader Urges Iranians to Preserve Revolutionary Spirit

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has called on Iranians to preserve their “revolutionary spirit” with which they drove the enemies out of the country some 38 years ago.

Iran Marks Imam Khomeini’s Demise Anniversary

Iranians on Friday are mourning the 27th anniversary of the demise of the late founder of the Islamic Republic, Imam Khomeini (RA).

Schoolboys in Yemen’s Hudaydah Taking Final Exams without Clothes

The Saudi-led coalition’s airstrikes on the Yemeni port city of Hudaydah have led to a power failure in the hot city, leading to temperatures over 40 degrees Celsius.

State TV Invites Imam Khomeini’s Grandson for Live Interview

Seyyed Hassan Khomeini, the grandson of the late founder of the Islamic Republic Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini, was finally invited by the Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB) to take part in a live interview. Not surprisingly, he frankly expressed his critical opinions of the current situation in Iran.

Rouhani: Imam Khomeini braved all arrogant powers

Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani commemorates Imam Khomeini on the eve of the anniversary of the late founder of the Islamic Republic’s passing.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on June 2

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Thursday and picked headlines from 20 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Hackers Launch Cyber Attacks on Iranian Diplomatic Sites

A group of hackers, apparently employed by Saudi Arabia, hacked into a number of websites affiliated with Iran’s Foreign Ministry, publishing image of Saudi kings on the websites.

A Swiss Child Wearing Black Chador

The Swiss tourist parents chose Chador as the traditional costume for their 2.5 years old daughter because as they say they want their daughter to wear what most of Iranian women and girls traditionally wear.

86-Year-Old Iranian Man Receives Master’s Degree

An 86-year-old man earned his master’s degree in educational research from Ajab-Shir Azad University, East Azarbaijan province.

Health Ministry Pledges to Build 131 Cancer Diagnostic Centres Nationwide

Iran’s Health Ministry is committed to building 131 cancer diagnostic centres in 13 cities across the country, the ministry’s spokesman said.

Iran Carrying Out JCPOA Commitments Quickly, US Too Slowly

Mohammad Javad Larijani, the Chief of the Iranian Judiciary's Human Rights Council, criticized Washington’s slow implementation of a nuclear deal between Tehran and world powers (JCPOA), and suggested that Iran should not be so fast in fulfilling its obligations.

Official Urges Iranians Not to Go to Hajj from Third Country

Head of Iran’s Hajj and Pilgrimage Organization Saeed Ohadi called on the country’s nationals to avoid making pilgrimage to Saudi Arabia from a third country during the upcoming Hajj season, due to the anti-Iran psychological atmosphere created by Riyadh.

Battle for Fallujah: What’s Happening to the Civilians?

Battles between the Iraqi army and the ISIS militants have intensified near the Iraqi ISIS-held city of Fallujah, as aid groups warn of a human catastrophe unfolding with 50,000 people trapped by the fighting.

First VP Embraces MP’s Criticism of Oil Contracts, Calls for Amendments

In a rare move in the history of Iranian administrations, First Vice-President Eshaq Jahangiri warmly welcomed a recent letter by the outspoken former MP Ahmad Tavakkoli which criticized the Oil Ministry’s new contracts, and asked Oil Minister Bijan Zanganeh to correct them accordingly.

Iran-Sweden Trade Meeting Opens in Stockholm

An Iran-Sweden trade meeting opened on Wednesday June 1, attended by 230 Iranian and Swedish economic figures.

Market Unaffected by Iran Export Hike ahead of OPEC Meeting

Iran has not negatively impacted the oil market by doubling its crude oil exports, says Iranian Minister of Petroleum Bijan Zangeneh.

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