Education

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

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

Health Ministry Pledges to Build 131 Cancer Diagnostic Centres Nationwide

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

Iran Carrying Out JCPOA Commitments Quickly, US Too Slowly

IFP Editorial Staff -
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.
IFP Exclusive

Official Urges Iranians Not to Go to Hajj from Third Country

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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.
Crisis

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

IFP Editorial Staff -
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.
Economy

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

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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.
Economy

Iran-Sweden Trade Meeting Opens in Stockholm

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

Market Unaffected by Iran Export Hike ahead of OPEC Meeting

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

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on June 1

IFP Editorial Staff -
IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Wednesday and picked headlines from 26 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.
Selected

Rostami Wins Gold with New World Record

Golrokh Askarieh -
Kianoush Rostami , an Iranian weightlifter at the 85kg category, managed to set a new world record to win the title at the 1st International Fajr Cup Weightlifting Championships in Tehran.
Economy

Economic Agreements Worth $1.2bn Signed with Finland and Poland

Golrokh Askarieh -
Iran has struck a number of economic agreements worth some $1.2bn during an Iranian delegation’s trip to Poland and Finland, says an official.
Food

Iranian Chef Wins Second Gourmand World Cookbook Award

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For the second time, Iranian author Samira Jannatdoust (Paniz) won the prize for the best dessert and pastry cookbook at the 2016 Gourmand World Cookbook Award.
Government

Rouhani’s Brother Appears in Public to End Rumours of His Arrest

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Hossein Fereydoun, the brother and special aide of President Hassan Rouhani, was absent for a couple of weeks from the president’s meetings and visits. Certain media had been covering rumours of his arrest, but he finally joined his brother on an official visit, putting an end to speculation.
Literature

Paintings Inspired by Persian Carpets on Show in Tehran

Golrokh Askarieh -
A new exhibition of paintings, inspired by the wonderful motifs and attractive colours of Persian carpets, has opened at Tehran’s Etemad Gallery.
Sport

France Again Eases Past Iran in Rio Volleyball Qualifiers

IFP Editorial Staff -
France defeated Iran in straight sets (25-20, 25-18, 25-22) at the Men’s World Olympic Qualification Tournament at the Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium on Tuesday May 31.
Parliament

7 Conservatives, 5 Reformists in Final Formation of Parliament’s Governing Board

Golrokh Askarieh -
The 12-member governing board of the Iranian Parliament was put to a vote on Tuesday May 31, and the seats were almost split between two main factions, the reformists and the conservatives. What follows is IFP’s translation of IRNA’s coverage of the elections, with additional details from official Parliament news agency ICANA.
Europe

German Carmakers Resume Cooperation with Iran: Minister

Golrokh Askarieh -
Iranian Minister of Industry, Mines, and Trade Mohammad Reza Nematzadeh, who is in Berlin, said major German automakers have determined to resume their activities and investment in Iran’s market.
IFP Exclusive

Iran’s Nuclear Abilities Not to Be Compared with Those of Advanced Countries

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Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) Chief Ali Akbar Salehi stressed that Tehran’s nuclear industry has yet to reach a commercial level, but even its current status surprises other countries.
Europe

Polish Civilization’s Historical Ties with Iran

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Polish Foreign Minister Witold Waszczykowski hailed Iran’s historical importance for Poland, and underscored that Tehran is an important political and economic partner for the European country, “an important state in an important region.”
IFP Exclusive

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on May 31

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

2016 Hajj Pilgrimage Cancelled for Iranians

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The cancellation of the Hajj pilgrimage for Iranians this year was a big story across Iranian media on Monday May 30. Most headlines put the blame on Saudi Arabia, while only one of them blamed the protesters who attacked the Saudi embassy and increased bilateral diplomatic tension.
Parliament

Ali Larijani Confirmed as Iran Parliament’s Speaker

Golrokh Askarieh -
The long-serving speaker of the Iranian parliament, Ali Larijani, was chosen once again by the MPs as the speaker of the 10th Parliament on Tuesday May 31.
Crisis

‘Car-Free Tuesdays’ Gains Momentum in Iran

Golrokh Askarieh -
The campaign for car-free Tuesdays, which is gaining momentum across Iran, originated last November in Arak, a city overburdened by too many pollutant industries.
Theatre

Behrouz Gharibpour’s Next Puppet Show Based on Omar Khayyam

Golrokh Askarieh -
The director of the Aran Puppet Theatre Group, Behruz Gharibpur, has focused on the life story of the Persian mathematician, astronomer and poet Omar Khayyam (1048-1131) in his operatic puppet show, which is scheduled to be performed in Tehran in the near future.
IFP Exclusive

Evin Prison to Become A Public Park: Mayor of Tehran

IFP Editorial Staff -
Tehran Mayor Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf announced on Monday, May 30, that Evin Prison, internationally known for having held political prisoners, will be shut down and turned into a public park in the near future.
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