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Iran-EU Joint Committee to Address Oil Trade Problems

EU Commissioner for Energy and Climate Miguel Arias Canete says Iran and the EU will form a joint working group to address challenges confronting Iran’s oil trade.

Europe to Open Channel to Facilitate Iran Banking Transactions: Official

Europe is seeking to open up a banking channel to allow conduction of transactions with Iran, as part of measures to protect European companies doing business in Iran against Washington’s move to re-impose anti-Tehran sanctions, an Iranian official said.

Iran’s Nuclear Chief Hopeful EU Can Save JCPOA

Iran’s nuclear chief says the European Union has promised to make every effort to salvage the 2015 nuclear accord, expressing hope it will honour its pledge to keep a deal that serves the interests of Iran, region and the international community.

Strawberry Festival; Rural Party to Celebrate Good Harvest

The sixth edition of the Strawberry Festival was recently held in Golestan province in northeastern Iran, giving the farmers and their families an opportunity to celebrate their spring harvest and pray for a more fruitful year.

Iran Uses Nanotech, Medicinal Herbs to Make Antimicrobial Clothes

Iranian researchers have used nanotechnology and medicinal plants to produce hospital clothes and bed sheets which reduce infection in the hospital environment.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on May 19

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Saturday, May 19, and picked headlines from 20 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Iran Expresses Regret over Cuban Plane Crash

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has expressed regret over the crash of a passenger plane in Cuba, which killed over 100 people.

“Closer Relations between Tehran, Ankara to Benefit Regional Stability”

Visiting Iranian President Hassan Rouhani highlighted the importance of Tehran-Ankara relations and said the development of cooperation between the two neighboring countries is to the benefit of both nations and strengthens regional stability.

World Must Boycott Israel over Atrocities in Palestine: Iran

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has called on Muslim countries and other world nations to revise their ties with the US and sever all their relations with Israel in response to their hostile policies against Palestine.

“Trump’s Decision on Iran Deal May Prompt N. Korea to Leave Talks with US”

A political analyst says Trump’s non-compliance with the Iran nuclear deal may prompt the North Korean leader to distrust the US and abandon negotiations with Washington.

Over 100 Killed in Cuba Plane Crash

More than 100 people have lost their lives on Friday after a Cubana de Aviacion Boeing 737-200 crashed on take-off from Havana's Jose Marti International Airport.

“Europe Incapable of Securing Iran’s Interests under Nuclear Deal”

An Iranian political commentator says Europe does not have the power and resolve to guarantee that Tehran will reap the benefits of JCPOA.

Muslim World Today Hates US More than Ever: Rouhani

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says the Muslim World’s hatred for the US and its policies has never been as intense as it is today.

“Arab Intelligence Report Says Bin Salman Could Be Dead”

The Tehran-based newspaper Kayhan says it has obtained a copy of a report by an Arab intelligence apparatus that claims Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, who has mysteriously disappeared for weeks, could be killed in a shooting incident late April.

Kazeroon Division Plan Stopped, Iran Interior Ministry Says

Iran’s Interior Ministry has reiterated that a plan to divide parts of the Kazeroon county in Iran’s southern Fars Province has stopped, describing recent unrest in the city created by those protesting the plan as strange.

“Muslim Communities Indifferent to Palestine Plight Don’t Believe in Quran”

Iran’s Leader Ayatollah Khamenei says the Islamic governments and communities that have kept silent over the misery of Palestine are estranged from the holy Quran.

Iran President, Qatari Emir Denounce Israel’s Atrocities

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani and Qatari Emir have strongly blasted the US embassy relocation and the Israeli regime’s killing of Palestinians.

Iran Becomes Permanent Member of Int’l Cancer Research Centre

The Islamic Republic of Iran has been appointed as the permanent member of the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) established by the World Health Organization (WHO).

Eurasian Economic Union to Create Free Trade Zone with Iran

The Russia-led Eurasian Economic Union (EEU) trade bloc plans to hold talks with Iran over a free trade zone.

Iran, France Establish Mideast’s Largest Blood Bag Factory

In a project financed by France, Iran has established the largest blood bag manufacturing factory in the Middle East, creating at least 200 new jobs, said the Director General of Iran Blood Transfusion Organization.

UK Signs First Int’l Oil Deal with Iran after US Withdrawal from JCPOA

The British consortium Pergas has signed the first international oil contract with Iran after US President Donald Trump unilaterally withdrew the US from the Iran nuclear deal.

Iranian Peasant Saves Train Passengers’ Lives

A 61-year-old Iranian peasant has managed to save the lives of dozens of passengers travelling from the northwestern Iranian city of Tabriz to the capital, Tehran.

Iranian People Mark National Ferdowsi Day

A huge crowd of Iranians paid tribute to their celebrated poet Abolqasem Ferdowsi at his tomb in Tous in Khorasan Razavi Province on the National Ferdowsi Day marked on May 15.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on May 17

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Thursday, May 17, and picked headlines from 18 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Chinese Firm May Replace Total If It Exits Iran

Iranian Oil Minister Bijan Zanganeh says if French energy giant Total decides to exit the Iran South Pars 11 (SP11) gas field development, a Chinese company is ready to replace it.