Is a shakeup in the cards?

Although President Rouhani has a granted half-hearted green-light to a Cabinet shakeup, official news about change has yet to be made public.

A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on May 10

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of newspapers on Sunday and picked headlines from 16 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Saudi airstrikes against Yemen strategic mistake: President Rouhani

All humans need to be treated as equals and that is the message of the Iranian Red Crescent to Yemen, Syria and people in distress in any other country, the president said.

Ahmadinejad shouldn’t have remained president even for a single day: MP

Presence of injustice will deny society mental equilibrium, giving rise to emergence of the disadvantaged and over-demanding rent-seekers, said Motahari.

What really happened in Mahabad?

Police say they have arrested a suspect in the death of a young girl who threw herself out of a hotel window in Mahabad a few days ago [presumably escaping sexual assault].

An art gallery as big as a megacity (PHOTOS included)

Over 700 artistic works from Iran and other countries have appeared on Tehran billboards to turn the capital into the world’s largest art gallery ever.

Iran parliament is to introduce a motion to review and oversee nuclear deal

A number of Iranian MPs have signed a motion which asks for parliamentary approval of the nuclear deal and supervision of its implementation.

A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on May 9

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of newspapers on Saturday and picked headlines from 13 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Universities should help society and improve ethics

The labor minister has said the country needs to mobilize all its potential on different fronts to materialize its target economic growth rate and create more jobs.

Daesh will fade into history; Daeshism will live on (PART TWO)

Professor Abbas Vali, a Turkish theorist, has said that the threat of Daesh is likely to grow in the Sunni-majority Turkey.

Germany ships arms to Erbil without Baghdad’s knowledge

Kayhan daily has published a report on US violation of its promises that Washington will not support any ethnicity in Iraq.

Iran, Algeria working to promote trade ties

Iranian and Algerian chambers of commerce are duty bound to encourage their private sectors to promote trade and embark on joint ventures, said Shafei.

Iran dismisses nuclear talks under threats: Leader

Ayatollah Khamenei dismissed recent US military threats against Iran and said the Islamic Republic will not leave any acts of aggression unanswered.

Tap into the virtual world and expand it: Senior cleric

Those who can impart a fact to society in the virtual world need to be kitted out with communication infrastructure and facilities, said Ayatollah Javadi Amoli.

Kerry is sensationalizing inspections: Iranian diplomat

Kerry’s remarks that inspections of Iran’s nuclear sites will run "forever" are sensationalizing the issue, said Iranian negotiator Abbas Araghchi.

Has former IRIB chief set his sights on Speaker’s chair?

An Iranian daily has taken a look at the 2016 parliamentary vote, saying the former IRIB boss is likely to stand for parliament and even vie for the top MP’s chair.

In memory of the spokesman of Iranian people and history

An Iranian researcher has said that posterity will remember and focus on Hafez, who is the spokesman of the Iranian people.

A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on May 6

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of newspapers on Wednesday and picked headlines from 12 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Tehran Book Fair is a national forum: Culture chief

Efforts have been made this year to allow books published by ethnic groups and followers of different faiths to make their presence felt in the exhibition, Jannati said.

President opens Tehran International Book Fair (PHOTOS Included)

The president said a free atmosphere should reign in publishing and at the same time values should be held in high esteem.

Some 35 million Iranians are affected by air pollution: Environment chief

The 11th government is taking good steps to tackle air pollution in the country; one such step is to cut the emission of hazardous gases in cooperation with the Oil Ministry, said Ebtekar.

Tehran, Budapest declared ‘sister cities’

The Tehran mayor hailed the agreement and described Hungary as a country that has a significant status culturally, economically, and industrially.

Protecting, not limiting, people can show the government’s craftsmanship

President Rouhani has stressed the need for tolerance in society and said people from all walks of life are entitled to freely express their demands and complaints.

We shouldn’t cause trouble for those who stand up for our rights: Rafsanjani

The US Congress is opposed to a nuclear deal and the Zionist lobby has gone into overdrive, we shouldn’t cause trouble for those who stand up for our rights, Rafsanjani said.

Daesh will fade into history, Daeshism will live on

Professor Abbas Vali, a Turkish theorist, has said that one day Daesh will be part of history, but its legacy – Daeshism – will live on.

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