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Iran to Teach “Regrettable Lessons” to Aggressors, IRGC Warns

The Islamic Revolution Guards Corp (IRGC) says Iran’s armed forces will keep up relentless efforts to boost Iran’s deterrent military power, and they will deal a heavy blow to those who threaten the country’s security.

Varzaneh Desert; Amazing Site for Camping, Stargazing

Khara or Varzaneh Desert is located 100 km east of Isfahan in central Iran near the city of Varzaneh.

US Still Top Importer of Persian Rugs despite Sanctions

The United States is still the main importer of Iranian carpets despite the sanctions it has imposed on the country’s economy.

No 50-50 Share Stipulated in Iran-Russia Treaties on Caspian Sea

Iran’s Foreign Ministry has responded to some legal ambiguities which have arisen about Iran’s share of the Caspian Sea based on treaties signed by Iran and the USSR.

Austria Interested in Learning How to Build Iranian Mud Building: Envoy

The Austrian ambassador to Tehran Stefan Schulz says some workshops will be set up to transfer the traditional knowledge of Persian architecture to Austria.

Jury Amazed by Iranian Kid’s Performance at National Music Festival

The brilliant performance given by a 5-year-old kid named Parsa Bajlavand has stunned the reputable members of the jury in a national music festival in Iran.

Colourful Persian Broths Showcased in National Festival

The Iranian city of Zanjan, north-west of Tehran, recently hosted a national broth festival, during which chefs from all over the country engaged in a fierce food competition.

Ancient Pottery Kiln Found in Southern Tehran

Archaeologists have found a pottery kiln built in early post-Islamic era in Iran’s Shahr-e Rey, describing it as one of the most important evidence of the significance of the city during pre-Islamic times.

Iran FM Congratulates World Muslims on Eid al-Adha

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has felicitated Muslim people across the world on Eid al-Adha (Islamic Feast of Sacrifice), calling on them to unite against those who are trying to divide the Muslim world.

“Iran Spending Much Less than Other States on Defence Capabilities”

Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Amir Hatami on Tuesday highlighted the country’s self-sufficiency in arms sphere, reminding at the same time that the Islamic Republic’s expenditure on defense sector is lower than that of many other countries.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on August 21

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

Iran’s Defence Might Aimed at Maintaining Regional Peace: Rouhani

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says the country’s defensive capabilities are aimed at maintaining sustainable peace in the region, not attacking others.

Gov’t Gives Guarantee Iran’s Share of Caspian Sea Not Reduced

The Iranian Foreign Ministry says it guarantees the country’s share of the Caspian Sea has not been reduced at all based on the Convention recently signed on the legal regime of the Caspian Sea by the leaders of Iran, Kazakhstan, Russia, Turkmenistan, and Azerbaijan in Aktau.

US Will Desperately Grant Waivers on Iran Oil Bans: Analyst

Seyyed Mehdi Hosseini, a former deputy oil minister and an energy expert, says the US has no way but to grant sanction waivers to Iran’s oil customers.

Iran Unveils Its First Homegrown Fighter Jet

Iran has unveiled its first domestically designed and manufactured fighter jet named “Kowsar” during a defense show in Tehran.

Iran Chamber of Commerce Says Tehran Must Join FATF

Iran’s Chamber of Commerce has urged the Rouhani administration to join the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), an international body which develops policies to combat money laundering.

Scorpion Poison Trade: An Emerging Lucrative Business

The trade of scorpion venom has turned into one of the most lucrative emerging businesses in Iran, tempting many opportunists to get engaged in hunting or farming scorpions.

France’s Total Officially Withdraws from Iran’s South Pars Gas Project

Iran’s Petroleum Minister Bijan Zanganeh says French energy giant Total has officially left the country, ending speculations over whether it would stay to finish a gas project following the return of US sanctions against the Islamic Republic.

Works by Renowned Iranian Artist on Show at Irish Museum

An exhibition of works by renowned Iranian woman artist Monir Farmanfarmaian called “Sunset, Sunrise” is currently underway at the Irish Museum of Modern Art, IMMA.

Iranian Firm Using Nanotechnology in Paint, Coating Industry

An Iranian knowledge-based company producing electrostatic nanostructured powder coatings has managed to use nanotechnology in its paint and coating products.

China Hosts Seminar on Iranian Mysticism, Sufism

A seminar on Iranian mysticism and Sufism was recently held by the Beijing University and the Iranian embassy’s cultural attaché in the Chinese capital Beijing.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on August 20

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Monday, August 20, 2018, and picked headlines from 17 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Iran Laments Slow Progress of EU’s Efforts to Save Nuclear Deal

Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has expressed dissatisfaction over the slow progress of efforts to keep the 2015 nuclear deal in place, expressing hope the other parties to the nuclear accord will work harder to compensate for the US withdrawal.

Iranian Wrestlers Win Two Gold Medals in Jakarta Asian Games

Iranian freestyle wrestlers have grabbed two gold medals in the first official day of the 2018 Asian Games in Indonesia.

US Trying to Pit Muslims against Each Other, Iran Leader Warns

Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says the United States is trying to pit Islamic nations against each other, so that Muslim people are killed by fellow Muslims.