Iran Waives Visa Stamping Rules to Boost Tourism

Iran’s top tourism official says the country will no longer stamp and put sticker on the passports of foreign tourists visiting Iran in a bid to ease their concerns about travelling to other countries after leaving the Islamic Republic.

‘Italian Businesses, Entrepreneurs Keen to Work with Iran’

Dozens of Italian businesspeople and entrepreneurs on Thursday attended a business meeting of Iran-Italy Joint Chamber of Commerce and the General Confederation of Italian Industry in the Italian capital of Rome, and were briefed on business opportunities in Iran.

Iran to Europe: You Can’t Swim without Getting Wet

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif on Thursday urged European countries to fulfil their commitments if they want Iran to remain in the 2015 nuclear deal.

Iran Strongly Rejects US Chemical Warfare Accusations

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has categorically dismissed the US’ “groundless” accusation that Tehran has breached the Chemical Weapons Convention by failing to declare what Washington calls “a toxic arms program” to the global chemical warfare watchdog.

Iranian, Italian FMs Hold Talks in Rome

Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif on Thursday discussed a range of issues with his Italian counterpart Moavero Milanesi in Rome.

Black on Dark: An Exhibit of Iranian Calligraphy Art

Famous Iranian calligraphy artist, Azra Aghighi Bakhshayesh, has put on show her latest works in an exhibition called “Black on Dark” in Tehran.

Local Games Festival Held in Iran’s North Khorasan Province

A festival of local games was recently held in Bojnord, the capital of Iran’s North Khorasan province.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on November 22

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Thursday, November 22, 2018, and picked headlines from 14 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Europe’s Iran Payment Mechanism Faces ‘Unforeseen Difficulties’

Political Director of the French Foreign Ministry Nicolas de Riviere says Paris, London, and Berlin are working to overcome ‘unforeseen difficulties’ that have hindered the implementation of the Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV), the European payment mechanism aimed at facilitating trade with Iran.

Iran Denies It’s Preparing to Exit Nuclear Deal

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has dismissed rumours that the ministry is getting ready to pull out of the 2015 nuclear deal, saying such rumours are designed to negatively impact the Iranian economy.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on November 21

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Wednesday, November 21, 2018, and picked headlines from 13 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

US Tourist: Iran Best Country I’ve Ever Visited

An American tourist, who has travelled to almost all parts of the world, says Iran is the best of all 175 countries he has visited so far, and his mindset about the country changed completely after the visit.

Iran Condemns US Treasury’s New Sanctions

Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has denounced the latest sanctions imposed by the US Treasury against a number of foreign and Iranian companies and individuals, including the deputy governor of the Central Bank of Iran.

Iran FM Due in Italy to Attend Mediterranean Dialogues Conference

Iranian Minister of Foreign Affairs Mohammad Javad Zarif is slated to travel to the Italian capital Rome on Wednesday evening to attend a high-level conference and hold talks with the country’s top officials.

Iran Holds Talks with UN Envoy, Syrian Opposition Figures in Switzerland

Senior Advisor to Iran’s Foreign Minister in Political Affairs Hossein Jaberi Ansari has held separate talks with the UN’s Special Envoy for Syria Staffan de Mistura and some Syrian opposition figures in Switzerland.

‘Zaghari-Ratcliffe Citizen of Iran, Tried Based on Iran’s Law’

British Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt was told in his Monday trip to Tehran that Iranian-British citizen Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe is a citizen of Iran, convicted based on Iran’s domestic law.

Iran Strongly Condemns Kabul Terrorist Attack

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has vehemently censured a suicide blast at a religious ceremony in the Afghan capital, which killed and wounded dozens of people, scholars, and clerics.

Iran Starts Celebrating Prophet Muhammad’s Birthday Anniversary

On the occasion of the birthday anniversary of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), about 400 different cultural programs and art events will be held across the Iranian capital from November 20 to November 25.

Danish Ambassador to Resume Work in Tehran after 30-Day Hiatus

Danish Ambassador to Tehran Danny Annan will return to Iran on Wednesday and get back to work one month after being recalled by his government over an assassination plot blamed on Iran, an Iranian diplomat said.

Iranian Women Gymnasts to Attend Int’l Contests after 15 Years

Iranian women gymnasts are to make history by attending international contests once again after 15 years of hiatus.

Autumn Leaves Decorate Streets of Tabriz

Pavements and busy paths in the northwestern Iranian city of Tabriz have been covered with autumn leaves, turning into an interesting subject on social media networks.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on November 20

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Tuesday, November 20, 2018, and picked headlines from 18 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Iranian People Observing National Book Week

The 26th National Book Week has started in Iran with various events and programs organized across the country to promote the culture of buying and reading books.

Scientists Produce Edible Chewing Gum that Enhances Memory

A group of Iranian researchers has used the resin of wild pistachio tree to produce edible chewing gums that enhance memory and treat digestive diseases.

‘France May Host Europe-Iran Payment Channel’

Iran’s deputy oil minister says Europe’s special payment channel, known as Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV), may be set up in France to facilitate trade with Tehran.

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