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Books

Precious Quran Manuscript to Be Unveiled

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One of the most precious manuscripts of the holy Quran will be unveiled during the 24th International Holy Quran Exhibition, in the presence of President Hassan Rouhani.
Iran in Pictures

“Chador Shab” Weaving in Northern Iranian Village

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Qassemabad village in Roodsar County, Gilan Province, is internationally known for its traditional costumes. However, the Chador Shab, a kind of homemade outer garment for women, is also woven by female weavers in this region.
Energy

Shell starts to buy Iran’s oil

IFP Media Wire -
Traders say Royal Dutch Shell has resumed purchases of Iranian crude. The company has now become the second major oil firm after Total to restart trade with Tehran after the lifting of sanctions against the country in January.
Tourism

Qeshm Island’s Allure Marred by Shortcomings

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Qeshm Island is blessed with unique geological phenomenons, historical sites and local costumes- however the shortcomings decelerate its development.
Africa

Ivory Coast Welcomes Iran’s Peace Ambassadors Mobile Museum

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The first Iranian private mobile museum, affiliated to the Pars Children Culture-Building International Institute, was warmly welcomed in Ivory Coast.
Selected

Tehran to Use Modern Anti-Seismic Technology: Official

IFP Media Wire -
An official with Iran Urban Economics Scientific Association (IUESA) said the association plans to use modern countries’ anti-seismic technology to protect the Iranian capital.
Energy

South Pars Phases 17 & 18 Online by Winter

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Plans are under way to launch phases 17 and 18 of the supergiant South Pars gas field during the second half of the current calendar year, which began on March 20, a senior energy official said.
Interviews

Comprehensive Environmental Report: DoE Chief Ebtekar

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World Environment Day (WED) is observed every year on June 5 to raise global awareness to take positive environmental action to protect nature and the planet Earth.
Industry

Handicraft Expo Breaks Record

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The sales of items crafted by Iranian artisans in the 26th Iran Handicrafts Exhibition broke the record set last year.
Iran in Pictures

Naqsh-e Jahan Square in Isfahan

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Naqsh-e Jahan Square, officially known as Imam Square, is a square situated in Iran’s central city of Isfahan. Constructed between 1598 and 1629, it is now an important historical attraction in Iran, and one of UNESCO's World Heritage Sites.
Nuclear

Iranian Envoy Urges All Parties to Implement JCPOA in Good Faith

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Iran’s ambassador to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) called on all parties involved in a lasting nuclear deal between Tehran and world powers to “demonstrate their good faith in practice and action on the ground” for the successful implementation of the JCPOA.
Nature and Wildlife

Reunion with Caspian Seal in Nowshahr

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The Caspian seal, an endangered species in the Caspian Sea, is faced with the threat of extinction due to excessive hunting. One of the less than 100,000 Caspian seals remaining in this body of water was recently observed in a rare sighting in Iran.
Hard News

Drones Are A Pillar of IRGC Navy Capabilities: Commander

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The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Navy Commander Rear Admiral Ali Fadavi described pilotless aircraft as one of the crucial factors contributing to the capabilities of his forces.
Parliament

Larijani Congratulates Syria’s First Female Parliamentary Speaker

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In a message, Iran’s parliament speaker hailed the appointment of Hadiyeh al-Abbas as Syria’s new parliament speaker.
Nuclear

US Congressmen Respond to Iranian Foreign Ministry’s Letter

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Three US congressmen whose requests for visas to visit Iran were rejected by the Iranian Foreign Ministry wrote three separate letters in reply to a letter from the office of Iranian FM Mohammad Javad Zarif, which noted that Congressmen do not get to dictate the policies of other sovereign countries.
Crisis

Iranian, Russian, Syrian Defence Ministers to Meet in Tehran

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The defence ministers of Iran, Russia and Syria are going to hold a trilateral meeting in Tehran on Thursday May 9 to discuss regional developments and coordinate efforts in the fight against terrorism.
Books

1000 Poets Object to Iran-Turkey’s Joint UNESCO Submission of Rumi’s Masnavi

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1000 Persian-speaking poets and literati signed a statement, entitled “Rumi Is a Poet from Balkh to Konya”, to voice their objection to a recent move by Iran and Turkey to jointly register the book Masnavi by the renowned poet Rumi in UNESCO, ignoring his birthplace Afghanistan.
Hard News

Iran Navy Protects 2,500 Vessels on High Seas: Sayyari

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Iran Navy Commander Rear Admiral Habbibollah Sayyari said on Wednesday June 8 that so far, 41 Iranian fleets dispatched to the Gulf of Aden have succeeded in providing the safety of 2,500 cargo and tanker vessels on the open seas.
Economy

“Iran, Post-Sanctions” Seminar to Be Held in St. Petersburg

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A ranking Iranian economic delegation is to attend a seminar in St. Petersburg, Russia, which will explore Iran’s special programs for the post-sanctions period.
Selected

Iran-EU Disagreements Still in Place: Mogherini

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European Union (EU) Foreign Policy Chief Federica Mogherini said differences and disagreements still remain between Tehran and the EU, despite a lasting nuclear deal between Iran and six world powers.
Iran in Pictures

Scenes of Daily Life in Golestan

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As part of an ongoing series, Mehr presents a look at the everyday lives of ordinary Iranians across the country. This week, the camera...
Industry

Iran Exports More Than 25% of Its Cement

IFP Media Wire -
A new report says that Iran exported more than 15m tons of locally produced cement over the last Persian calendar year (ended March 19).
Sport

National Freestyle Wrestling Team Heads to US

IFP Media Wire -
Iran's national adult freestyle wrestling team left for the US on Wednesday morning, June 8, to participate in the 43rd edition of the Wrestling World Cup.
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A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on June 8

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IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Wednesday and picked headlines from 22 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.
Parliament

Female MPs to Focus on Empowering Women Breadwinners

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Implementing a comprehensive plan aimed at empowering women heads of families is the priority of female parliamentarians, MP Soheila Jelodarzadeh said.
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