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Iran Exports First Shipment of Mat Handicrafts to Qatar, UAE

Iran has for the first time exported its homegrown mat weaving products to the Persian Gulf states of the UAE and Qatar.

“EU’s Package to Save JCPOA Not Offered to Iran Yet”

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi says he cannot confirm a report that claims the European Union has provided Iran with a package to convince the Islamic Republic to remain in the nuclear deal following the US withdrawal from the 2015 accord.

Sassanid Archaeological Landscape Inscribed on UNESCO World Heritage List

The United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) on Saturday inscribed the Sassanid Archaeological Landscape in Fars Province on its World Heritage list, increasing the number of Iranian sites to 23.

Venezuela Hails Iran’s Fight against US’ Hegemony

Venezuelan Foreign Minister Jorge Arreaza says his country supports Iran in its efforts to defend its sovereignty and territorial integrity against the US and the Western sanctions.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on June 30

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Saturday, June 30, 2018, and picked headlines from 19 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

“Enemies Seeking to Cause Rift between Iranian People, Establishment”

The Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says the enemies, including the US and certain disgraced regional states, seek to drive a wedge between the nation and the Islamic Establishment and spark riots by exerting economic pressure.

Africans Eager to Hire Iran’s Head Coach Queiroz

Football federations of two African countries have expressed willingness to hire Team Melli’s head coach Carlos Quiroz, amid rumours that the Portuguese manager has bid farewell to his assistants. 

Iran President to Discuss EU’s JCPOA Package in European Visit

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani is set to discuss a package prepared by the European Union to save the Iran nuclear deal during his upcoming visit to Austria and Switzerland.

Iran Pays Tribute to Victims of MKO Terrorist Attack

Countrywide ceremonies were held in Iran to pay tribute to 72 ranking officials that were killed in a blast carried out by the terrorist Mojahedin-e Khalq Organization (MKO or MEK) 37 years ago.

Iran DM Says Israel Threatening World Peace, Security

Iran's Defense Minister Brigadier General Amir Hatami says the Islamic Republic is the biggest victim of chemical weapons, stressing that the Israeli regime's possession of a massive stockpile of nukes is a threat to international peace and security.

FATF Extends Suspension of Counter-Measures against Iran until October

The Financial Action Task Force says it has decided to continue the suspension of its counter-measures against Iran, but Tehran needs to enact amendments to its AML and CFT laws and ratify the Palermo and TF Conventions by October.

“Pompeo’s Lies about Iran Not to Cover Up US’ Destabilising Role in Region”

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi says the US Secretary of State’s latest anti-Iran remarks are groundless claims that cannot hide Washington’s destructive role in the region.

Iranian Artist’s Paintings of Shahnameh on Show in Tehran  

Tehran’s Seyhoun Art Gallery recently hosted an exhibition of paintings by Iranian artist Saeed Khazaei which were focused on Ferdowsi’s epic story The Seven Labours of Rostam.

Iranian President Sends Brazilian Counterpart Message on JCPOA

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has sent his Brazilian counterpart Michel Temer a message regarding the Iran nuclear deal.

US, Israel Impeding Efforts to Create WMD-Free Mideast: Iran

Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has reiterated the need to strongly condemn the use of weapons of mass destruction, including chemical, biological and nuclear arms.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on June 28

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Thursday, June 28, 2018, and picked headlines from 13 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Iran, Sweden Share Experiences in Gender Mainstreaming

Iran’s Vice-Presidency for Women and Family Affairs and the Swedish Institute recently co-organised an international workshop in Tehran to share their experiences in the field of gender mainstreaming.

Washtub; Ancient Musical Instrument Popular among Women in Northern Iran

The flat washtub is one of the simplest things that could be found in almost every house in Iran’s northern Mazandaran province. However, Iranian women in that region have long been using it as a musical instrument in wedding ceremonies and parties.

Iranian President Opens 2nd Phase of Persian Gulf Star Refinery

President Hassan Rouhani on Thursday launched the second phase of Persian Gulf Star refinery in southern province of Hormozgan.

Iran Rejects Rumours of Exporting Water to Kuwait

Iran's energy minister says the country has no plan or decision to export water to other states amid the ongoing water tension.

Iran Not to Succumb to US Pressures: President

Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani has called for unity inside the country while standing up to the United States sanctions and pressures.

Iran Brings UF6 Production Plant Back into Operation

Iran has re-launched a uranium hexafluoride (UF6) production plant as one of the key components of the country’s nuclear industry.

US Policy of Pressure, Sanctions to Increase Mutual Distrust: Iran

Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi says the policy of exerting pressure and imposing sanctions is doomed to failure and will just increase the height of the wall of distrust between Tehran and Washington.

Has Selena Gomez Had Any Time for Going to School?

Knowing that education is the most powerful tool to change the world, American singer and actress Selena Gomez finished high school after intense home-schooling and received a diploma in 2010, but without the official graduation, she is still missing not going to the prom.

Joint Production of “High Voltage” to Boost Iran-Azerbaijan Cultural Ties

Alireza Tabesh, the managing director of Iran’s Farabi Cinema Foundation, says the film ‘High Voltage’ which is being jointly produced by Iran and Azerbaijan Republic can open a new chapter in bilateral ties between the two neighbours.