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Iran News

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UK Ambassador Returns to Iran, Calls for Bilateral Talks

Britain’s Ambassador to Iran Robert Macaire says he is back in Tehran, stressing the importance of holding talks between Iran and Britain to achieve progress on issues that are important to both countries.

Defence Ministry Helping Iranian Carmakers against Sanctions

Defence Minister of Iran Brigadier General Amir Hatami says his ministry is providing assistance for the local automakers for the purpose of defeating the cruel sanctions and supplying the components that have been subject to the sanctions.

Iran Sympathizes with Thailand after Fatal Shooting

Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran has expressed sympathy for Thailand over deaths and injuries in a deadly gun rampage in the city of Nakhon Ratchasima.

Iran Launches Zafar Satellite, 90% of Research Objectives Achieved

Iran’s newest homegrown satellite, dubbed Zafar (victory), has been successfully launched with a domestically-made satellite carrier on Sunday evening.

Iran’s Newest Satellite Prepared for Launch Using Homegrown Carrier

A spokesman for Iran’s Ministry of Defence says the homegrown Zafar (Victory) satellite and the Simorgh satellite carrier have been transferred to the Imam Khomeini National Space Centre in preparation for the launch process.

Iran Unveils New Homegrown Missile

Iran has unveiled its latest homegrown missile, named Ra'ad 500 as well as a composite engine named Zahir and the spatial composite engine Salman.

Qatar to Become First PG Arab State to Operate Submarines

Qatar is reportedly expected to acquire submarines from Italy and turn into the first Persian Gulf Arab country to operate those watercrafts.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on February 9

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Sunday, February 9, 2020, and picked headlines from nine of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Countdown Begins for Launch of Iranian Satellite

Iran’s minister of information and communications technology has announced the final countdown for the launch of the country’s newest homegrown satellite “Zafar” (Victory).

8 Million Tourists Visit Iran in 10 Months: Minister

Iran’s minister of cultural heritage, tourism and handicrafts says around eight million foreign tourists have visited the country over the past ten months.

Iranian Scientists to Produce Bone Substitutes Using Nanotechnology

Iranian researchers are investigating the mechanical-biological effects of bone marrow progenitor cells on the production of bone-substituting biomaterials.

Iranian Art: Folklore Music of Kerman Province

Local songs of this land are usually mournful and heartbreaking. Photo by Raheleh Hessari, IRNA

Iran Commercializes Homegrown Flu Vaccine

An Iranian knowledge-based company has developed a homegrown flu vaccine which is going to enter the market in summer 2020.

Fajr Theatre Festival: People Warmly Welcome Street Performances

Street theatre is one of the most popular parts of Fajr International Festival, which is held in Tehran every February.

Iran Says Fight against Terrorism in Syria’s Idlib ‘Necessary’

An Iranian diplomat has thrown Tehran’s support behind the Syrian government’s massive offensive to fully retake Idlib, the last stronghold of militants, highlighting the “necessity” of fight against terrorists in the Arab country.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on February 8

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Saturday, February 8, 2020, and picked headlines from 10 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Iran FM, UN Envoy Discuss Syria Crisis in Tehran

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has held talks with Geir O. Pedersen, the United Nations Special Envoy for Syria, in Tehran.

Cryptocurrency Security with Cybon; Protect Your Digital Assets

Cryptocurrency is a kind of digital currency in which cash production and verifying the authenticity of its financial transactions are controlled by a series of encoded algorithms. Usually they work based on decentralized networks (without dependence on a central authority).

No Positive Cases of Coronavirus Observed in Iran So Far: Minister

Iranian Health Minister Saeid Namaki has given assurances that there have been no confirmed cases of coronavirus infection in Iran so far.

Iranian Firm Manufactures Smart Electricity Metres

An Iranian knowledge-based company has managed to produce energy metres that are on a par with European counterparts in terms of quality, but at a much lower price.

US Sanctions ‘A Crime in True Sense of Word’: Iran Leader

Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has described the US sanctions as a true instance of “crime”, urging the country’s officials to cut Iran’s dependence on oil revenues in a bid to counter the impacts of sanctions.

Sangak: Traditional, Nutritious Bread of Iran

Sangak is a traditional type of bread which seems to be common only in Iran, hence can be called the country’ national bread.

Iran Postpones Sending ‘Zafar’ Satellite into Orbit

Iran says it has postponed sending its homegrown “Zafar” (Victory) satellite into orbit, arguing that it won’t sacrifice accuracy for speed.

US Will Have to Announce Heavy Casualties Inflicted in Iran Attack on Iraq Base

A top Iranian military official says Washington will have to announce the casualties that the US military suffered in Iran’s retaliatory missile strike on the American Ayn al-Assad base in Iraq.

Trump Says US Might Raise Legal Vaping Age to 21

The US President, Donald Trump, has said that his administration intends to increase the legal vaping age to 21 or so. However, the president has also suggested that his administration will back off the plans to ban all flavored e-cigarettes.