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Iran News

Iran Front Page offers a handpicked set of the latest news and views from Iran and the Middle East

“US Seeking to Promote Liberal-Democratic System of Ruling”

The head of the Atomic Energy Organisation of Iran says the US seeks to promote a liberal-democratic system of government.

Iran President Says Telegram Not Blocked by His Administration

The Iranian president says it was not his administration that blocked the Telegram messaging service, nor is the ban approved by the government.

Shooshtari Pillaf; A Meal for Parties

The Shooshtari Pilaf is a local food indigenous to southern Iran and served especially in celebrations and parties.

Iran Discusses Yemen Crisis with European Officials

Hossein Jaberi Ansari, a senior assistant to Iran’s Foreign Minister, has held talks with a number of European officials on the crisis in Yemen.

Iran Not to Accept Any Change to JCPOA, Zarif Reaffirms

Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says Tehran will not accept any revision to the Iran nuclear deal under any circumstances.

Iranian Artisan Uses Scrap Metal to Make Lovely Statues

Bahram Ashofteh, a highly talented Iranian craftsperson, has managed to turn scrap metal leftovers into very beautiful statues.

Tony Cragg Gifts Iran with His “Roots and Stones” Sculpture

The Tehran Museum of Contemporary Art (TMoCA) has unveiled a new sculpture titled ‘Roots and Stones’ gifted to the museum by the British-German artist Tony Cragg.

“Netanyahu’s Claims on Iran Nuclear Program Insult to IAEA”

Experts believe Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s recent show of “secret documents” detailing Iran’s continued expansion of the range of its nuclear-capable missiles was an insult to the international inspectors who have consistently found no evidence of such work.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on May 3

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Wednesday, May 3, and picked headlines from 7 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Iran Praises Kurds for Standing against US, Israel in Syria

Ali Akbar Velayati, an international adviser to the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, said the Kurdish people of Syria proved that they would never allow the US and Israel to gain a foothold in the war-hit country.

Iran, South Korea Discuss Commercialising Nanotechnology Products

Iranian nanotechnology firms held their first meeting with South Korean companies this week in a bid to explore grounds for cooperation and commercialisation of products.

Iran Outranks Israel in Scientific Output

Figures released by a prestigious scientific centre suggest that Iran’s rank in Asia has been improved to the sixth position in terms of scientific output over the past 20 years.

Flamingos Return to Shrinking Lake Urmia

Lake Urmia in Iran’s West Azarbaijan province annually plays host to about 10,000 flamingos. However, in the migration seasons this number doubles and more of this species return to their habitat.

Slovakian Musician Praises Iranian Music as Lovely, Attractive

A Slovakian Band called Mucha Quartet has recently performed a concert in Iran as part of the Slovakia’s Culture Week in Tehran’s Niavaran Cultural Centre.

Macron’s Talks with Trump; Attempt to Support Iran Deal or Mere Show?

As speculations have risen about US President Donald Trump’s pulling out of Iran nuclear deal in May, European leaders’ visits to Washington to hold talks with US officials have grabbed the attention of the observers.

If US Leaves JCPOA, There Will Be No Deal Left: Iran

Iran’s ambassador to Britain says if the US withdraws from the Iran nuclear deal, there will be no agreement left.

Tehran Hosts Street Performances on World Theatre Day

Iranian Artists’ House in downtown Tehran recently hosted street theatrical performances to mark the World Theatre Day.

5.2 Magnitude Quake Injures Scores in Western Iran

A 5.2-magnitude earthquake in Iran’s western city of Sisakht in Kohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad Province has left over 80 people wounded.

Iran Denies Cooperation with Morocco’s Polisario Front

Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman has rejected the allegation that Iran’s Embassy in Algeria is cooperating with the Polisario Front.

Iran Denounces France Police Attack on IRIB Crew

Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has expressed regret over the incident that happened to an Iranian correspondent and his cameraman during the recent protests in Paris.

Jeddah Wrestling Charade: Bin Salman’s Fantasy of Defeating Iran

The Al Saud regime, in its latest anti-Iran show, recently staged a “wrestling” scenario in Jeddah to give Bin Salman a sense of victory over Iran.

Book on Persian Gulf to Be Translated into 50 Languages

The author of the pictorial book ‘Persian Gulf’ says his book will be translated into 50 languages and distributed to the national libraries of 90 states.

Netanyahu’s Nuclear Evidence “Ridiculous, Fabricated”: Iran

Iran has rejected the “fake” documents presented by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Iran’s nuclear program, saying they could be aimed at preparing the ground for US to pull out of the deal.

Saudi Arabia No Match for Iran, IRGC General Says

A senior Iranian general says Saudi Arabia cannot pose a significant military threat against Iran, as Tehran is in a superior position in terms of components of national power and Riyadh is highly vulnerable to wars.

Iranian Correspondent Wounded during Paris Protests

Two Iranian media crew covering anti-government protests in Paris have been heavily injured by the police and taken to hospital.