Why President Rouhani Stayed in His Car during Workers’ Day Visit

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani decided to visit a MAPNA Group factory floor to commemorate International Labour Day. Some commentators, however, think that it might have been better if he’d got out of his car, and paid a visit to the workers in person, instead of simply waving at them from behind the window.

South Korean President Visits Milad Tower in Tehran

South Korean President Park Geun-hye attended a ceremony held on Monday night in Tehran’s iconic Milad Tower to mark the beginning of “Iran-Korea Cultural...

Life in Iran Totally Different Before and After JCPOA: Rouhani

On Tuesday May 3, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani again praised the historic nuclear deal between Tehran and world powers (known as the JCPOA), saying that the Iranian nation has entered a new stage after the removal of anti-Iran sanctions as per the comprehensive deal.

Oil Minister: $4bn to be Added to Iran’s Petrochemical Value

Petroleum Minister Bijan Zangeneh says over $4bn will be added to the country’s petrochemical value this calendar year.

IRGC to Build 5,500 Residential Units Each Year to Fight Deprivation: Commander

Major General Mohammad Ali Jafari, the commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps, announced that the IRGC will use its equipment and volunteer forces to build 5,500 houses per year in deprived regions of Iran.

16 Foreign Trade Delegations to Iran in Last 3 Months: Nobakht

Government Spokesman Mohammad Baqer Nobakht said on Tuesday May 3 that 16 foreign trade delegations have paid visits to Iran since the implementation of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) in Vienna on Jan 16, 2016.

Culture Minister Asks Justice Ministry to Help Protect Copyright Law

Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance Ali Jannati has asked the Ministry of Justice to help protect the copyright law in the country.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on May 3

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Tuesday and picked headlines from 22 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Park Geun-hye: N Korea Must Follow Iran’s Strategy to Join International Community

South Korean President Park Geun-hye said South Korea hopes that North Korea will follow in the footsteps of Iran in curbing its nuclear activities and joining the international community.

Iran and France Hold Political Discussions

Diplomats from the Foreign Ministries of Iran and France held the first round of political talks in Tehran, in line with a memorandum of understanding that the two countries signed during Iranian President Hassan Rouhani’s visit to Paris back in January.

Senior Official Hopes for Promotion of Urban Tourism

Head of Iran Urban Economics Scientific Association (IUESA) Hossein Mohammadpour Zarandi hopesthat the upcoming international conference on urban economics will prepare a ground for developing urban tourism.

Germany Eyes Iran’s Renewable Energy Market

Germany is seeking to establish long-term cooperation with solar companies and industry associations in Iran, a report said.

Tehran, Seoul Must Resist US Malice in Ties: Leader

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says Iran and South Korea must build relations that are impervious to Washington's spite and bias.

Tehran International Book Fair – A New Atmosphere

Deputy Culture Minister for Cultural Affairs Seyyed Abbas Salehi, who is also the director of the Tehran International Book Fair, has said that the event will experience a new atmosphere this year at Shahr-e Aftab, a newly-constructed fairground in southern Tehran.

Environmental Pollutants Conference Kicks Off in Tehran

The first international conference on environmental pollutants sampling and monitoring kicked off in Tehran on Sunday May 1.

No Difference between Arab, Iranian, or Afghan Nationals in Iran’s Judiciary

The Prosecutor-General of Tehran, Abbas Jafari Dolatabadi, criticized certain allegations about a lack of serious will in the judicial system in pursuing the recent brutal murder of an Afghan child because of her nationality, and stressed that in Iran, it makes no difference where the victim comes from.

Leader: Americans Should Hold Their War Games in the Bay of Pigs

The Leader of the Islamic Revolution on Monday lashed out at US presence in the Persian Gulf, stressing that American forces would be better off staging their drills in the Bay of Pigs.

Rouhani Welcomes Park Geun-hye

President Hassan Rouhani says there is suitable ground for foreign investment in Iran as he receives his South Korean counterpart Park Geun-hye in Tehran.

NASA’s Iranian Scientist Devises New Method to Treat Prostate and Uterine Cancer

Hamidreza Chabok, an Iranian scientist in the US National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has managed to treat prostate and uterus cancers with greater certainty and success rates using ultrasound technology.

TV Show Guest Saves Child’s Life Backstage

A new episode of Elixir, an Iranian weekly talk show aired on IRIB’s Channel 3, was being filmed when a woman was heard screaming outside the studio. The TV crew and the guest of the show ran out to see what had happened, but were shocked to find the body of a child.

Committee Considering Ways to Reclaim Iran’s Assets Seized by US

Iran’s administration has set up a committee to take a series of legal and political measures to restore the Central Bank of Iran’s assets, seized by Washington according to a US court order, a Foreign Ministry spokesman said Monday.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on May 2

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

Tehran as Seen from the International Space Station

  A new photo taken from the International Space Station (ISS) shows the Iranian capital Tehran at night, glowing with lights and beauty. Firouz Naderi, an...

Ireland Plans to Re-Establish Embassy in Tehran

The Irish government is considering reopening its embassy in Tehran in a bid to expand trade relations with the Middle East’s second-largest economy.

Ambassador: France Resolved to Fulfill JCPOA Commitments

France's new Ambassador to Iran, François Sénémaud, in a May 1 meeting with Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif underlined his country's resolve to fulfill its commitments under the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), also known as the nuclear deal.

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