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Iran Urges EU to Hold Meeting of JCPOA Joint Commission

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has written a letter to the EU Foreign Policy Chief Federica Mogherini to elaborate on the Islamic Republic’s stances regarding the Iran nuclear deal following the US withdrawal.

Iran’s Shamkhani Calls Trump Epitome of Anarchism, Violence

A senior Iranian official has lashed out at the United States for taking an "illegal" action in moving its embassy in Israel from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem al-Quds, saying US President Donald Trump has become the epitome of anarchism and violence in the international scene.

Iran’s Persepolis Defeats UAE’s Al Jazira to Book Place in ACL Quarters

Jalal Hosseini's 89th minute strike gave Iran’s Persepolis football team a 2-1 win over Al Jazira of the UAE in the second leg of the 2018 AFC Champions League (ACL) Round of 16 on Monday.

Iran Condemns Israel’s Massacre of Palestinians in Gaza

Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has strongly condemned the unprecedented brutal massacre of Palestinian protesters in the Gaza Strip by the Israeli regime, calling for immediate reaction from international bodies and circles.

Guarantor States of Syria Ceasefire Convene in Astana

Iran, Turkey and Russia – the guarantor states of Syria ceasefire – have held trilateral meetings in the Kazakh capital Astana.

Iraq Elections Strengthen Victories against Terrorists: Iran

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi says the recent elections successfully held in Iraq strengthened the achievements and victories the Iraqi nation gained in fight against terrorism.

Over 50 Killed in Gaza’s Bloody Day as US Relocates Embassy to Jerusalem Al-Quds

At least 52 Palestinians in the Gaza Strip have been killed and over 2,400 others injured by Israeli forces in the Gaza Strip as anger is boiling up in the occupied Palestine over the relocation of the US embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem al-Quds.

Iranian, German FMs Discuss Berlin’s Plan to Save Nuclear Deal

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and his German counterpart Heiko Maas held a phone conversation on the Iran nuclear deal and its fate following the US pullout of the 2015 treaty.

Iran-EU Expert Talks Open in Brussels ahead of Ministerial Meeting

Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araqchi has arrived in Brussels to lead expert talks with the European Union.

US Relocation of Embassy Not to Go Unpunished: Iran’s Larijani

Iranian Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani says the US relocation of embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem al-Quds will not go unpunished and will definitely receive an appropriate response.

Israeli Forces Kill 18 Palestinians, Wound over 500 near Gaza Border

Israeli forces killed more than 18 Palestinians and wounded at least 500 others along the Gaza border on Monday, media reports said, as demonstrators streamed to the frontier on the day the United States prepared to open its embassy in Jerusalem (al-Quds).

Rageh Canyon; Paradise at Heart of Desert

Rageh Valley is one of the unique natural phenomena of the city of Rafsanjan in Kerman Province, southern Iran, and also one of the most famous tourist attractions of the province.

Iran Giving Diplomacy Second Chance: FM Zarif

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says Tehran is giving diplomacy a second chance after the US withdrawal from the Iran nuclear deal, and other parties to the JCPOA must seize this opportunity.

Turkey’s Orhan Pamuk Talks of His Deep Interest in Persian Fables

Turkish Nobel Literature Prize laureate Orhan Pamuk says he is deeply interested in Persian classic fables, adding he writes his works by indulging himself in the Iranian literature and history.

Iran, Russia Discuss Syria Peace in Astana

The Iranian delegation to Astana Talks on Syria has held talks with Russian and Syrian delegations on the latest developments in the war-torn Arab country.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on May 14

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Monday, May 14, and picked headlines from 20 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Downtism Café; Cosy Hangout Run by Autistic, Down Syndrome Staff

A café was recently opened at a shopping centre near Vanak square in northern Tehran with staff suffering from autism and Down Syndrome.

Iran Limits Foreign Currency Allocated to Those Travelling Abroad

As part of its plans to control the ongoing crisis in the country’s forex market, the Iranian government has restricted the amount of foreign currency allocated to Iranian tourists travelling abroad.

Iran, Armenia Must Expand Mutual Cooperation: President

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani, in a telephone conversation with Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan on Sunday, hailed the growing ties between the two countries and reiterated that the Islamic Republic is determined to boost relations with neighboring countries.

Iran Reminds UK PM Europe’s Time to Save JCPOA Limited

The European Union’s time to preserve the nuclear deal is limited, says Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani.

Russian Scholar Amazed by Enthusiasm of Bookworms in Iran

The Deputy Director for Academic Affairs at Institute of Oriental Manuscripts of Russian Academy of Sciences, who recently travelled to Iran to visit 31st Tehran International Book Fair, says she was surprised by the huge number of enthusiastic people visiting the exhibition.

Iran Denounces Deadly Attack on French Citizens

Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has condemned the recent attack on a group of French citizens which left several prople killed and wounded.

US Embassy Relocation to Intensify Resistance in Occupied Territories: Iran

Iran’s Foreign Ministry, in a statement on Sunday, has warned about the consequences of the relocation of the US embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem al-Quds.

Iran Leader Calls for Closer Cooperation among Asian States

Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has called for further cooperation among Asian states to enhance their strength.

Iran Condemns Indonesia Church Attacks

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has strongly denounced the three terrorist attacks targeting churches in Indonesia’s second biggest city, Surabaya.