Quake Jolts Southern Province of Bushehr

An earthquake measuring 4.0 degrees on the Richter scale jolted the southern province of Bushehr early Tuesday.

Iran Committed to Gender Equality: Molaverdi

The Vice-President for Women and Family Affairs Shahindokht Molaverdi said the government is determined to meet its objective of guaranteeing gender equality.

Iran Conducting Oil Exploration Nationwide: Official

Surveys are being carried out all over Iran to explore new oil and gas reserves, the head of the National Iranian Oil Company’s Exploration Directorate announced.

73 Ancient Artifacts Returned Home from the US

73 items from the Sassanid dynasty have been returned to the Islamic Republic of Iran from the US, the Foreign Ministry announced on Sunday May 8.

US Seizure of Iranian Assets – Study Results Presented to President: Spokesman

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Hossein Jaberi Ansari announced that the results of legal investigations into the issue of Iranian assets confiscated by the US...

Rouhani: Parliament and Government Must Work Together for Economy and Environment

President Hassan Rouhani underlined that for economic growth to gather pace, the Parliament and Administration need to close ranks.

Iran and Allies Will Definitely Respond to Khan Touman Incidents: Shamkhani

The Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, Ali Shamkhani, gave a statement about the recent conflict in the Syrian town of Khan Touman, which led to the death of several Iranian advisors, and stressed that Tehran and its allies will react appropriately to terrorists.

Takfiris to Pay Dearly for Khan Touman Attack: Iran’s Rezaei

The Secretary of Iran's Expediency Council, Mohsen Rezaei, warned the Takfiri terrorists of the heavy price they are going to pay for inflicting casualties on forces in Syria's Khan Touman, which included a number of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) military advisors.

Iran Facing No Major Problem in Selling Oil: Official

There is no major obstacle to the sale of Iranian crude in international markets, an Iranian deputy oil minister for international affairs and marketing said.

New Pahlavani Wrestling Federation Appoints Iranian as Caretaker, Tehran as HQ

Alireza Rezaei from Iran has been appointed as caretaker of the International Pahlavani Wrestling Federation, it was announced on Monday May 9.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on May 9

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

Iran’s Population Predicted to Reach 84 Million by 2021

Spokesman for the Iranian administration Mohammad Baqer Nobakht said the country’s population is set to reach 84 million by the end of the 6th 5-year development plan (2016-2021).

Saudis Luring Oil Customers Away from Iran: Minister

Iran’s Oil Minister Bijan Namdar Zanganeh blamed Saudi Arabia for discouraging customers from buying Iranian crude and luring them away by offering lower prices.

Foreign Ministry Denies Rumours about Presenting New Ambassador to France

Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesperson dismissed as ‘utterly false’ rumours circulating on social media that Iran had introduced a new envoy to France, who was rejected.

Ayatollah Khamenei Reads English Journals without Farsi Translation: Politician

Mohammad Hossein Saffar Harandi, an Iranian politician who served as the Minister of Culture from 2005 to 2009, says the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, reads English journals directly, without any Farsi translation.

167 Members-Elect Join Reformists’ “Faction of Hope”: MP

Mohammad Reza Tabesh, a senior reformist figure in the Iranian Parliament, announced that 167 members-elect have joined the “Faction of Hope” in the next parliament, which is due to start work within a month, as reported by IRNA and translated by IFP.

‘30m Cubic Meters of Iranian Gas Is Wasted Each Day’

A senior Petroleum Ministry official has called for the private sector to step in and help recover billions of dollars from going to waste in Iran’s natural gas flares.

Security Essential for Domestic Affairs: Leader

The Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, says that the establishment of security is of foremost importance to the management of various affairs in society.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on May 8

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

Aref Unveils ‘Faction of Hope’ Slogan, Vows to Focus on Economic Concerns

Mohammad Reza Aref, a leading moderate reformer who won the highest number of votes in Tehran in the February 26 parliamentary elections, said on Saturday that he and his colleagues will do their utmost to realize their motto of “Hope, peace, and economic prosperity” in the upcoming Parliament.

Iran’s Oil Exports Reaching Pre-Sanctions Level: President

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said the country’s exports of oil will be soon equal to the level of the pre-sanctions era, noting that part of the banking problems will be also fixed.

Araqchi: Complete JCPOA Success Possible by Combating “Iranophobia”

Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araqchi underlined that all sides can benefit from the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) by countering the spread of Iranophobia.

Iran Sees No Limits to Holding Military Drills: Dehqan

Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Hossein Dehqan says the Islamic Republic sees no limits to holding military maneuvers in its territorial waters in the Persian Gulf and the Sea of Oman.

Japan Eyes Development of Iranian Port: Report

A new report says Japan seeks to play a part in the development of the southeastern Iranian port of Chabahar.

Ultra-Marathon in Iranian Deserts Approaching Finish Line

The runners participating in the Iranian Silk Road Ultra-Marathon, who have already passed the longest and most difficult stage (known as the Long March) in the hottest spot on Earth, will finally cross the finish line on Sunday, May 7.

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