Fourth IKCO Car to Enter Iran’s Market

The 4th IKCO brand car is going to enter the market by the end of this Iranian year, Mach 20, 2017.

ISIS Launches Chemical Attack on Northern Iraqi Town

Daesh terrorists have reportedly used internationally-banned chemical weapons in their recent offensive against a Shia Turkmen-populated town in Iraq’s northern province of Kirkuk.

FM: Foes Misrepresenting Iran as Unsafe for Investment

Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif called on the incoming parliament to thwart the plots hatched by enemies aimed at portraying the country as an unsafe investment destination and discouraging foreign investors from coming to Iran.

Iran Invites DiCaprio to Visit Lake Urmia

After the famous Hollywood star Leonardo DiCaprio posted a warning message on his Instagram account, the Urmia Lake Restoration Program (LURP) invited him to visit the dried-up lake in northwest of the country.

People Not Feeling Any Results from JCPOA in Their Lives: MP

A member of Iran’s Parliament criticized the administration for “sanctifying” the nuclear deal (JCPOA) in a way that no one is allowed to question it, and stressed that it has yet to bear any fruit for Iranian people.

Salehi: Amano’s Report on JCPOA Implementation Satisfying

After a two-day visit to Prague, Salehi, the head of Iran’s AEOI, went to Vienna and there met the DG of IAEA, Amano, to discuss issues related to the JCPOA.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on May 7

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Saturday and picked headlines from 28 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Gas Condensate Output Up 35% in March-April

Iranian refineries’ gas condensate output rose by 35% in the Iranian month of Farvardin (March 20-April 19).

Iran to Equip Navy with Homegrown Version of Phalanx CIWS

Iran’s Navy is going to have an indigenized version of the Phalanx, a close-in weapon system (CIWS) on military vessels which is used for defense against anti-ship missiles, a top commander said.

Farhadi’s Newest Movie Poster Unveiled at Cannes Festival

Iran’s famous director Asghar Farhadi's film The Salesman has been selected to compete for the Palme d'Or at the 2016 Cannes Film Festival.

Iran set to take over Qatar in gas output from shared field

Iran said on Friday that it will take over Qatar in production of natural gas from a key field that both share as it expects a significant rise in production from the field before March 2017.

Iran Says Ready to Join Oil Freeze Plan

Iran said on Friday that it is ready to join an oil freeze plan that has been proposed by several key peer producers to help stabilize the market.

NAM Deplores US Violation of Principle of Sovereign Immunity

The Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) sent a letter to the UN chief to condemn the violation of principles of sovereign immunity of states by the US, saying the rulings issued by US courts against other countries, like Iran, run counter to the fundamental principles of international law.

Afghan Minister: Afghan Commodities to Be Exported via Chabahar Port

The Economy Minister of Afghanistan said commodities and minerals from his country will be exported to different parts of the world through the strategic ocean port of Chabahar.

Iran to Spend Over $260m on Renewing Airport Equipment

An Iranian official announced that more than $260m will be spent within the next five years to renovate and upgrade airport radar equipment across Iran.

Without Iran’s Help, ISIS Would Now Be in Baghdad’s Green Zone

An Iraqi lawmaker praised Tehran’s assistance to the Iraqi nation in their fight against terrorism and extremism, saying that if it was not for Iran’s help, ISIS (also known as Daesh) terrorists would have been in the Iraqi capital by now.

Modi’s Iran Visit Is a Golden Chance to Settle Financial Disputes

The significant and historical visit of the Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Iran, slated for May 22, provides a golden opportunity for both countries to develop ties and focus on ways of settling their financial disputes.

Nechirvan Barzani Hails Iran’s Positive Role in Suppressing ISIS in Iraq’s Kurdistan

Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) Prime Minister Nechirvan Barzani praised the Iranian government and nation for assisting the Kurdish civilians in overcoming ISIS threats and other security crises in Iraq.

Yemen’s Locusts En Route to Iran: Official Warning

Yemeni insect control experts and the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) have recently warned that the outbreak of locusts in the Arab country might reach neighbouring states, including Iran.

Police Arrest “Electric Man” Who Stole Power Cables

Police forces in the northern Iranian city of Babol finally managed to capture a man who claimed to be immune to electricity, and had stolen the city’s power cables, causing blackouts on several occasions.

Iran-Germany Joint Venture Should Become Operational

Iran’s Minister of Industry called for the two sides’ industrial joint venture to enter the operational phase in a meeting with German Deputy Economy Minister Uwe Beckmeyer.

Deputy Minister: Being Optimistic about US Is a Strategic Mistake

Iran’s Deputy Economy Minister, Mohammad Khazaei, believes that the US seizure of Iranian assets reaffirmed the longstanding hostility between Tehran and Washington.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on May 4

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Wednesday May 4 and has picked headlines from 19 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Spokesman: Iran Supports National Compromise in Iraq

Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman voiced the country’s readiness to help Iraq pursue the process of negotiations between political factions for national compromise, after recent political turmoil had Iraqi protesters storm Baghdad’s Green Zone and enter the Parliament building.

TAVANIR and KEPCO Sign $10bn MoU

Iran’s Power Generation and Transmission Company (TAVANIR) and the Korea Electric Power Corporation (KEPCO) have sealed a deal over expansion of cooperation in power and energy industries.

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