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1000 Poets Object to Iran-Turkey’s Joint UNESCO Submission of Rumi’s Masnavi

1000 Persian-speaking poets and literati signed a statement, entitled “Rumi Is a Poet from Balkh to Konya”, to voice their objection to a recent move by Iran and Turkey to jointly register the book Masnavi by the renowned poet Rumi in UNESCO, ignoring his birthplace Afghanistan.

Iran Navy Protects 2,500 Vessels on High Seas: Sayyari

Iran Navy Commander Rear Admiral Habbibollah Sayyari said on Wednesday June 8 that so far, 41 Iranian fleets dispatched to the Gulf of Aden have succeeded in providing the safety of 2,500 cargo and tanker vessels on the open seas.

“Iran, Post-Sanctions” Seminar to Be Held in St. Petersburg

A ranking Iranian economic delegation is to attend a seminar in St. Petersburg, Russia, which will explore Iran’s special programs for the post-sanctions period.

Iran-EU Disagreements Still in Place: Mogherini

European Union (EU) Foreign Policy Chief Federica Mogherini said differences and disagreements still remain between Tehran and the EU, despite a lasting nuclear deal between Iran and six world powers.

Scenes of Daily Life in Golestan

As part of an ongoing series, Mehr presents a look at the everyday lives of ordinary Iranians across the country. This week, the camera...

Iran Exports More Than 25% of Its Cement

A new report says that Iran exported more than 15m tons of locally produced cement over the last Persian calendar year (ended March 19).

National Freestyle Wrestling Team Heads to US

Iran's national adult freestyle wrestling team left for the US on Wednesday morning, June 8, to participate in the 43rd edition of the Wrestling World Cup.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on June 8

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

Female MPs to Focus on Empowering Women Breadwinners

Implementing a comprehensive plan aimed at empowering women heads of families is the priority of female parliamentarians, MP Soheila Jelodarzadeh said.

Senior General: Iran in Top 5 in Terms of Precision Missiles

A ranking Iranian military official highlighted the country’s considerable progress in the missile industry, saying the Islamic Republic ranks among the top five countries in terms of possessing missiles with pinpoint accuracy.

Dignity, Power, and Excellence Achievable via Quran

On the occasion of holy month of Ramadan, international Quran reciters and memorizers gathered in a recitation ceremony in the presence of Ayatollah Khamenei.

Rouhani to Orphans in Ramadan: Iran’s Future Is Promising

President Hassan Rouhani said on Tuesday June 7 that he hopes for a better future and for the development of the country in the present year (Iranian calendar), which looks more promising than in the previous year.

National Environment Awards: Women’s Society, Kimiyaye-Sabz and Mehr Foundation Honoured

The winners of the 11th National Environment Award were announced during a ceremony attended by First Vice President Eshaq Jahangiri.

“US Congress Is Not A Global Authority”

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif sent a reply to a number of US congressmen who had asked for visas to visit Iran, reminding them that members of the Congress do not get to dictate the policies of other sovereign countries.

Iran Condemns Terrorist Attack in Iraq’s Karbala

The Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman has denounced the June 7 deadly car bombing in Iraq's holy city of Karbala as a terrorist act.

German investors participate in building hospital in Arvand Free Zone

Head of Arvand Free Zone Health Office said that a German investor group has expressed readiness to participate in building and equipping a hospital under the coverage of Abadan University of Medical Science.

UN under Fire for Removing Saudi-Led Coalition from Blacklist

The United Nations was forced to defend its decision to remove the Saudi-led coalition fighting in Yemen from a blacklist of children’s rights violators after rights groups expressed their dismay.

Poppies in Shekardasht County

“Shekardasht” county lies some 20 km from the city of Talesh in the mountains of western Gilan Province. Its unique scenery is widely carpeted...

Pop-Up Art in Tehran

An art exhibition at two venues in Tehran was held earlier this month, in a follow-up of an international project titled No Man’s Art Pop-Up Gallery (NMAG).

Iran and Indonesia to Cooperate on Village-Scale Energy Projects

Iranian and Indonesian officials in a meeting on Tuesday June 7 reviewed ways to develop cooperation in the field of village-level energy.

Tehran Symphony Orchestra

Tehran Symphony Orchestra, as seen in this June 6 concert, were led by new conductor Shahrdad Rouhani. They performed Sergei Rachmaninov’s 2nd Piano Concerto,...

PNU Students Make Gazebo from Recycled Materials

To coincide with World Environment Day, a group of students from Payam-e-Noor University in Birjand, South Khorasan province, have made a gazebo with 3200...

1st Hawksbill Sea Turtle Eggs Hatch on Kish Island

Coinciding with National Environment Week (June 4-10), the first baby hawksbill sea turtles emerged from their eggs in the protected zone of Kish Island.

Iran VP Congratulates Muslim Nations on Ramadan

Iranian First Vice-President Eshaq Jahangiri offered his congratulations to Muslim nations around the world on the occasion of the holy fasting month of Ramadan, which started on either Monday or Tuesday in different countries.

Iranian Clerics Meet Nasrallah, Affirm Support for Hezbollah

A delegation of Iranian clerics representing scholars of the Qom Seminary held a meeting with Secretary-General of the Lebanese Hezbollah Resistance Movement Seyed Hassan Nasrallah, voicing support for Hezbollah in its confrontation with the Israeli regime and Takfiri terrorists.