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Iranian People Hold Vigil for George Floyd

A group of Iranian people have held a candlelight vigil for the Black American man, George Floyd, who was killed by the US police.

Iran’s Nature in Photos: Mehrabkooh Mountain

Mehrabkooh is the name of a mountain with interconnected soaring cliffs in Lorestan province, western Iran.

Iran Condemns Killing of Black Americans

The Islamic Republic of Iran has denounced the deadly racial profiling in the United States, urging Washington to stop suppressing the suffering Americans.

Iran Reopens Mosques, Lifts Restrictions on Shopping Malls

Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani has announced new policies to ease restrictions which were in place since the outbreak of the coronavirus.

Iran Develops Virtual Anatomy Table to Reduce Dissection Costs

Due to the challenges of access to corpse for holding dissection classes, researchers at an Iranian knowledge-based company have built a virtual anatomy table for this purpose.

First Iranian LifeBot Medical Robot Unveiled in Tehran

Researchers at a knowledge-based Iranian company have designed and built a medical robot that reduces communication between the doctor and the patient with its features in the event of a high-transmission outbreak.

Halt to Tehran-Seoul Trade Ties ‘Temporary’, Analyst Says

A senior economic analyst believes the current disruption to bilateral trade between Iran and South Korea is temporary, and there is reason to be optimistic about future economic ties. 

All Persian Gulf Countries Duty-Bound to Ensure Regional Security: Iran DM

Iran’s defence minister says security in the Persian Gulf will be in the common interest of all regional countries.

Iran Starts Production of Strategic Biotech Product ‘Xanthan’

An Iranian knowledge-based company says it has managed to produce a strategic material called “Xanthan” to meet the needs of various industries.

Iran Records Highest One-Day COVID-19 Cases

Iran's Health Ministry spokesman has confirmed 2,819 new cases of COVID-19 infections, the highest number of increase in more than a month.

Divorced Iranian Lady Receives 1mn Roses as Marriage Portion  

A divorced Iranian lady has donated to martyrs all her marriage portion, which included one million roses.

Damask Rose Harvest in Iran’s Bojnourd

Photo by Maryam Davarnia, Mehr News Agency

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on May 28

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Thursday, May 28, 2020, and picked headlines from 11 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Iran Unveils Four Mega Projects to Boost Digital Economy

Iran’s president has unveiled four new infrastructural projects, launched by the information and communications technology ministry, to boost the country’s digital economy.

113,000 Iranian Patients Recover from COVID-19, Released from Hospital

Iran's Health Ministry spokesman says 112,988 COVID-19 patients have so far recovered from the disease and been discharged from the hospital.

Fourth Iranian Tanker Sails into Venezuela Waters

The fourth Iranian tanker, named Faxon, has entered the Venezuelan waters to deliver much-needed gasoline to the fuel-starved country.

Leader Appoints Ali Larijani as His Advisor, Expediency Council Member

The leader of Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khmenei has appointed the former Iranian parliament speaker Ali Larjiani as his advisor and a member of the Expediency Council.

Over 110 Missile Boats Delivered to Iranian Naval Forces

112 military boats have been delivered to the Islamic Republic’s naval forces during a ceremony held in the port city of Bandar Abbas. 

All People Are Artists in One Way or Another: Blake English

Blake English is a twenty-six years old American musician, actor, and poet. In 2013, after the release of the musical "Strings", Blake’s skills became the talk town.

Will COVID-19 Pandemic Impact Iran’s 2021 Presidential Election?

An Iranian political analyst has weighed in on the repercussions of the Coronavirus outbreak on the Iranian politics, especially in the coming year when the country's presidential election is to be held.

Iran’s Business Sector Could See Innovation after Pandemic

Iran was one of the many countries that was struck by the Coronavirus pandemic, but it is also considered as one which took the biggest hit in terms of infections and mortalities.

‘Honour’ Killing of 14-Year-Old Girl Causes Outrage in Iran

The murder of a 14-year-old Iranian girl by her father coupled with a legal provision which does not allow the father to be served with eye-for-an-eye retribution has sent shockwaves across the nation and social media in Iran.

Qalibaf Elected as New Speaker of Iran’s Parliament

Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf, a former mayor of Tehran and President Hassan Rouhani's main rival in the 2017 presidential elections, was elected as new Speaker of Iran Parliament.

French FM’s Comments on Adelkhah to Further Complicate Her Case: Iran

Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman has reacted to meddlesome remarks made by French Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian about Iranian prisoner Fariba Adelkhah.

Iranian Diplomat, UN Envoy Discuss Syria Developments

The United Nations Secretary-General’s Special Envoy for Syria Geir O. Pedersen has discussed the latest developments in Syria with Ali-Asghar Khaji, a senior assistant to Iranian foreign minister in special political affairs.