Any Request for Banking Guarantees in Ties with Europe Is Nonsense: Official

A senior Iranian official has dismissed a recent report that European banks had asked Iran to provide guarantees to compensate for possible future penalties imposed by the US for resuming banking activities with Iran. Text from IRNA, translated by IFP.

Javan: European Banks Demand $15bn from Iran

On Friday May 13, US Secretary of State John Kerry met with heads of 10 European banks. According to a report by Javan newspaper,...

West Urged Not to Undermine JCPOA

A senior Iranian judiciary official called on Western countries not to violate and undermine a recent deal between Iran and world powers on Tehran’s peaceful nuclear program.

Workgroup Recommends SNSC ‘Address US Seizure of CBI Assets’

The government’s Special Workgroup on the US Seizure of Central Bank Assets has drafted a report of the developments on the US encroachments on the Central Bank assets.

Iran to Increase Oil Swap Capacity in Caspian Sea Region

Iran plans to increase its oil swap capacity in the Caspian Sea and other regions, Deputy Petroleum Minister for International Affairs Amir Hossein Zamani Nia said. He made the remarks at the first international conference on “Rail-Ports and Rail-Oil” in Tehran.

UK Operator Launching Escorted Ski Trips to Iran

Mountain Heaven, a tour operator which specializes in Alpine chalet holidays in France and Switzerland, is branching out to launch escorted ski trips to Iran next winter.

Iran Earnestly Seeking to Reduce Greenhouse Gases: Ebtekar

The Head of Environmental Organization said on Sunday May 15 that the government has adopted a low-carbon economy, and is earnestly seeking to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

China Sets Sights on Buying 50% of Iran’s Oil Exports

Deputy Administrator of China’s National Energy Administration (NEA) Zhang Yuqing said the country's firms are ready to purchase 50% of Iran’s oil exports.

Green Film Official Hails DiCaprio’s Reaction to Lake Urmia Crisis

The director of an ongoing Iranian international film festival about the environment has appreciated the mention made by the Oscar-winning star Leonardo DiCaprio of Iran’s Lake Urmia.

Iranian MPs Express Support for Hezbollah in Letter to Nasrallah

In a letter to the Secretary-General of the Lebanese Hezbollah Resistance Movement, 251 Iranian lawmakers extended both their congratulations and condolences over the recent martyrdom of a senior Hezbollah commander, and voiced Iran’s full support for the Movement.

Cheetah Killed in Accident, Cub Escaped

On Wednesday night, May 11, a female cheetah unfortunately died in a collision with passing vehicles on a road between Semnan and Mashhad, near...

India Trying to Repay Its Debts to Iran before PM’s Visit

Indian officials are reportedly trying to repay their oil debts to Iran before an upcoming visit by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Tehran, which is due to take place on May 22.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on May 16

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Monday and picked headlines from 21 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

JCPOA Should Help Implementation of “Resistance Economy”

Iran’s Hassan Rouhani has urged that the opportunities provided by the JCPOA be taken advantage of to improve interaction with the world and the implementation of “Resistance Economy.”

Green Marriage: New Trend in Iran to Protect Environment

It is possible to protect the environment in many ways; however, it needs a strong will and motivation. Such a resolve seems to have been reinforced in Iran in recent years to an extent that environmental protection has even become part of the traditional marriage ceremonies.

Asghar Farhadi Dismisses Reports on Qatari Investment on His Latest Film

Renowned Iranian director, known for his Oscar-winning film “A Separation”, categorically denied a recent report that claimed Qataris have produced or invested in his latest film, “The Salesman”, which is going to compete in the Cannes Film Festival.

3 Iranian Works Nominated for Prestigious Aga Khan Award for Architecture

Three Iranian works including two sites in Tehran and one in Kashan are among the 19 nominees that will compete to receive Aga Khan Award for Architecture (AKAA), a prestigious award that is worth $1m.

Parliament Permits Iran’s State Universities to Open Foreign Branches

Based on a motion passed in a Sunday session of the Iranian parliament, the country’s universities will be able to establish branches in other...

Young Iranian Journalist Barsaghian Receives 9th Hope Award

The Iranian journalist Serge Barsaghian won the 9th Hope Award, which is given to young and creative journalists working in Iranian press.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on May 15

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Sunday and picked headlines from 19 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Araqchi: Zionist Lobbies Using Iranophobia as Tool to Stop JCPOA

Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs Abbas Araqchi said Zionist lobbies are using Iranophobia as an instrument to sabotage implementation of the nuclear deal known as Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).

Bomber Linked to 1981 Tehran Attack Arrested in Albania: Iran Police

Iran police says one of the perpetrators behind a deadly bomb attack on the headquarters of the Islamic Republic Party (IRP) back in 1981 has been arrested.

Master Miniaturist Mahmud Farshchian Unveils New Works in Tehran

Simorgh and Environment, Man and Nature, two works by Iranian master miniaturist Mahmud Farshchian, were unveiled on Saturday May 14 at the Farshchian Museum of Tehran’s Saadabad Cultural Historical Complex.

UNESCO to Present Plaque to Iran on Hamoun Lake Registration

United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) in a ceremony in southeast of Iran will present a plaque to the Iranian officials for registration of Hamoun Lake in the World Network of Biosphere Reserves.

16 Real Madrid Fans Killed by ISIS

ISIS have killed 16 members of a Real Madrid fan club in Iraq, in the city of Samarra, reported by Fars News, and translated by IFP.

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