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Iran Front Page offers a handpicked set of the latest news and views from Iran and the Middle East

‘China, Russia Prioritize Own Interests in Friendship with Iran’

An expert on international relations says China and Russia give priority to their own interests in their relationship with Iran, and Tehran should not count on them.

Iranian Official Urges People to Avoid Taking COVID-19 Lightly

A senior Iranian official says the primary danger posed by the coronavirus outbreak is that people take the situation as normal.

Border Incident Killing Afghan Migrants Took Place Inside Afghanistan: Iran

Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran has asserted that an incident involving the deaths of Afghan migrants trying to cross into Iran illegally has taken place on the Afghan soil.

Iran Records Lowest Number of Daily Fatalities Caused by COVID-19

Iran says only 47 patients have died of the novel coronavirus in the past 24 hours, recording the country's lowest number of daily fatalities in almost two months.

World Condemning US Sanctions in Loud Voice: Iran’s President

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says the outbreak of the novel coronavirus has prompted the international community to back off from a tepid condemnation of the US sanctions and begin to rap them with a firm and decisive tone.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on May 3

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Sunday, May 3, 2020, and picked headlines from 13 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Iran Condemns ISIS Attack on Iraq’s PMU Forces

The Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman has strongly condemned the ISIS terrorist group’s criminal and cowardly attack in Iraq that resulted in the martyrdom of a number of fighters from the Popular Mobilization Forces (also known as Hashd al-Sha'abi) in the holy Muslim month of Ramadan.

Iranian Firm Develops N95 Mask Making Machine

An Iranian knowledge-based company has designed and manufactured an industrial machine producing N95 face masks, a respiratory device designed to achieve close facial fit and efficient filtration which is widely used for protection against the novel coronavirus.

Iran Calls Off Nationwide Anti-Israel ‘Quds Day’ Rallies over Pandemic

Iran says the International Quds Day rallies, annually held across the country on the last Friday of Ramadan, will only be held in 132 “white” counties and "low-risk" areas this year because of the coronavirus pandemic.

Iran to Reopen Mosques in 132 ‘White’ Counties: Rouhani

Iran's President Hassan Rouhani says mosques will be reopened as of tomorrow in 132 "low-risk" counties, and schools may also reopen later this month.

Drive-in Cinema in Iran after 40 Years

Photos by Saeid Sajjadi, ANA and Davoud Ghahrdar, IRNA

Extension of UN Arms Embargo to Sound Death Knell for JCPOA: Iran

A senior Iranian official warns the illegal extension of the UN arms embargo on Iran will drag the already moribund Iran nuclear deal into permanent death.

Iran Rejects US ‘Selective’ Approach to Nuclear Deal

A senior Iranian diplomat has hit out at the United States for adopting a "selective" approach to the 2015 nuclear deal with Iran after reneging on its commitments by unilaterally pulling out of the agreement.

Iran to Publicly Sell Shares of Four State-Owned Oil Refineries

Iran’s government spokesman says shares of four refineries will begin to be offered to the public soon.

Tehran Stock Exchange Index Hits Record High of 900,000 Points

The benchmark Tehran Stock Exchange (TSE) index managed to break above its all-time highs hitting over 900,000 points.

Domestic Violence in Iran Less Than That in Other Countries: VP  

A senior Iranian official says the extent of domestic violence against women in Iran is less severe than that of other countries.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on May 2

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Saturday, May 2, 2020, and picked headlines from 12 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

COVID-19 in Iran: 80% of Patients Discharged from Hospital

Iran's Health Ministry says 77,359 COVID-19 patients, who account for almost 80 percent of the total number of cases, have recovered from the disease and left the hospital so far.

Iran Offers Int’l Leasing to Knowledge-Based Companies

Iran says knowledge-based companies can benefit from international leasing in addition to domestic leasing of products.

Iran President Praises Central Bank’s Efforts to Meet Basic Demands

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has praised the Central Bank of Iran (CBI) for its efforts to meet the domestic demands and provide the necessary funding amid the severe international conditions caused by the coronavirus.

Iran Ready to Share Corona Experiences with Regional States: Top General

The Islamic Republic of Iran has expressed readiness to share its experiences in dealing with the coronavirus with regional countries.

A Closer Look at Iranian Version of Banksy

Wosartt is the nickname of a young talented Iranian artist, who has found so many fans among the youngsters in society as the Iranian version of Banksy.

Iranian Knowledge-Based Firms to Attend China Int’l Import Expo

Iran says its knowledge-based companies will attend the 3rd China International Import Exhibition that is going to be held from November 5 to 10 in Shanghai.

Iran Eyes Resumption of Border Exchanges with Neighbouring Countries

The Iranian president says border exchanges and transportation of commodities with neighbouring countries should be resumed while observing health protocols.

Iran’s IRGC Says Following Americans in Persian Gulf ‘Like A Falcon’

A senior Iranian military commander says Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) is closely monitoring the movements of US troops in the region.