Banks Ordered to Allocate 10% of Loans to SMEs

The Central Bank of Iran has ordered banks and credit institutions to allocate a minimum of 10% of their loans to small and medium-sized businesses in a move to help create jobs and boost the beleaguered production sector.

Economic Situation Improving, Araqchi Says

Deputy Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said on Thursday June 9 that the economic situation in Iran has been improving since the nuclear deal – officially called the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) – went into force.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on June 11

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Saturday and picked headlines from 25 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

French Speaker: Tehran Vital for Regional Peace

French Parliament Speaker Claude Bartolone said that without Iran's engagement, West Asia will not see lasting peace.

Iran, Russia and Syria to Use Diplomacy to End Bloodshed

Iran’s SNSC Secretary said that with further military cooperation between Iran, Russia and Syria against terrorism, the three countries can also activate their political capabilities to achieve a comprehensive strategy to stop war and bloodshed.

Caspian Sea Meeting Wraps Up Meeting in Moscow

The 45th meeting of the special working group of the Caspian Sea concluded in Russia’s capital of Moscow on June 10 with a communiqué.

Iran Bank Joins Euro Payment System

Iran says one of its London-based banks has joined the euro payment system, in what could be another breakthrough for the country to remove technical hurdles created as a result of multiple years of sanctions.

Iranian DM Pledges Continued Advisory Support for Syria

Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Hossein Dehqan reiterated the Islamic Republic’s determination to provide advisory support for Syria in the fight against terrorist groups in the Arab country.

Iran warns nationals in Turkey to stay away from public places

Iran has issued a security warning to its citizens in Turkey, calling on them to stay away from crowded places in the country, which has witnessed a rise in terrorist bomb attacks in recent months.

Syria truce must not strengthen terror groups: Iran defense chief

The Iranian defense minister has called for a “comprehensive”​ ceasefire deal aimed at containing the violence in Syria, stressing, however, that any such agreement should not pave the way for terror groups to grow stronger.

Iran Condemns Terrorist Attack in Kazakhstan’s Aktobe

Iran has condemned a recent deadly terrorist attack in the Kazakh city of Aktobe, expressing sympathy with Kazakhstan's government, nation and the bereaved.

No Secrecy in Developing Iran’s Missile Program: IRGC Official

A lieutenant commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) made it clear that the country does not need to keep anything in the dark about development of its missile industry.

6 New Nanoproducts Unveiled at Iran Agro Food 2016

During the 23rd International Agricultural Trade Fair, also known as Iran Agro Food 2016, which was recently held in Tehran, six new nanoproducts were put on display in the field of agriculture and food industry.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on June 9

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.

Qeshm Island’s Allure Marred by Shortcomings

Qeshm Island is blessed with unique geological phenomenons, historical sites and local costumes- however the shortcomings decelerate its development.

Tehran to Use Modern Anti-Seismic Technology: Official

An official with Iran Urban Economics Scientific Association (IUESA) said the association plans to use modern countries’ anti-seismic technology to protect the Iranian capital.

Comprehensive Environmental Report: DoE Chief Ebtekar

World Environment Day (WED) is observed every year on June 5 to raise global awareness to take positive environmental action to protect nature and the planet Earth.

Iranian Envoy Urges All Parties to Implement JCPOA in Good Faith

Iran’s ambassador to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) called on all parties involved in a lasting nuclear deal between Tehran and world powers to “demonstrate their good faith in practice and action on the ground” for the successful implementation of the JCPOA.

Reunion with Caspian Seal in Nowshahr

The Caspian seal, an endangered species in the Caspian Sea, is faced with the threat of extinction due to excessive hunting. One of the less than 100,000 Caspian seals remaining in this body of water was recently observed in a rare sighting in Iran.

Larijani Congratulates Syria’s First Female Parliamentary Speaker

In a message, Iran’s parliament speaker hailed the appointment of Hadiyeh al-Abbas as Syria’s new parliament speaker.

US Congressmen Respond to Iranian Foreign Ministry’s Letter

Three US congressmen whose requests for visas to visit Iran were rejected by the Iranian Foreign Ministry wrote three separate letters in reply to a letter from the office of Iranian FM Mohammad Javad Zarif, which noted that Congressmen do not get to dictate the policies of other sovereign countries.

1000 Poets Object to Iran-Turkey’s Joint UNESCO Submission of Rumi’s Masnavi

1000 Persian-speaking poets and literati signed a statement, entitled “Rumi Is a Poet from Balkh to Konya”, to voice their objection to a recent move by Iran and Turkey to jointly register the book Masnavi by the renowned poet Rumi in UNESCO, ignoring his birthplace Afghanistan.

Iran-EU Disagreements Still in Place: Mogherini

European Union (EU) Foreign Policy Chief Federica Mogherini said differences and disagreements still remain between Tehran and the EU, despite a lasting nuclear deal between Iran and six world powers.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on June 8

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Wednesday and picked headlines from 22 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Dignity, Power, and Excellence Achievable via Quran

On the occasion of holy month of Ramadan, international Quran reciters and memorizers gathered in a recitation ceremony in the presence of Ayatollah Khamenei.

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