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Cultural Heritage

Iran Commemorates Poet Ferdowsi

Emad Askarieh -
Iranian cultural centers in Tehran and Mashhad are commemorating Abulqasem Ferdowsi, the poet of the Persian epic masterpiece Shahnameh, during a six-day celebration which began on Monday.
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Different Factions Claim to Hold Majority of Seats in Next Parliament

IFP Editorial Staff -
Reformists, independents, and conservatives each claim to have 168, 140, and 181 seats, respectively, in next Iranian parliament. Do they?
Security

Iranian Commander: IRGC Mass-Producing High Speed Boats

Golrokh Askarieh -
The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has researched the technology necessary for mass-producing a new type of naval boat with a cruising speed of 80 knots, a senior commander announced.
Art

“Woman against Woman” on the Wall of Mojdeh Gallery

IFP Editorial Staff -
Woman against Woman is a curious title for a photography exhibition which remakes great painters’ works, such as those of Picasso, Lucian Freud, Rembrandt,...
Environment

Artemia Still Alive

IFP Editorial Staff -
 Water shortages and the subsequent severe increase in water-salt ratios in Lake Urmia water in recent years, has put Artemia, the only living creature...
Europe

Iran FM hails Germany stance on Mideast realities

Emad Askarieh -
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif hails Germany’s stance on the current realities in the Middle East, saying Berlin plays a pivotal role in regional and international developments.
Asia

Iran’s First Nano Cargo Exported to South Korea

Golrokh Askarieh -
Vice-President for Science and Technology Sorena Sattari said Iran has exported a cargo of nanotechnology to South Korea, marking the first such shipment since the removal of sanctions on Jan 16.
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Iranian IT Achievements Presented at WSIS in Geneva

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Iran’s representatives at the recent World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) briefed the participants on the latest achievements of Iran’s information technology, including moves to develop Persian language software infrastructure and a national e-mail service.
Iran in Pictures

Tehran Hosts 13th International Festival of Flowers

Fatemeh Askarieh -
The 14th International Exhibition of Flowers, Plants, Parks Equipment and Related Industries kicked off in Goftegoo Park in Tehran on May 10, with City...
Science and Technology

Iran Unveils ‘Naseh’ Drone

Golrokh Askarieh -
The latest domestic drone at Khatam al-Anbia Air Defence Base, dubbed 'Naseh', was put on display on Tuesday in a ceremony attended by the Defence Minister.
Americas

US to Allay British Banks’ Concerns about Ties with Iran

Golrokh Askarieh -
US Secretary of State John Kerry is planning to hold talks with representatives of a number of British banks this week in London in a move to allay their concerns about forging ties with Iran.
Europe

Germany’s Auto Supplier Bosch to Open Office in Tehran

Golrokh Askarieh -
A senior official with German car parts maker Robert Bosch said it plans to open an office in the Iranian capital, Tehran, by the end of this year, following the removal of anti-Tehran sanctions.
Government

Rouhani Says His Gov’t Paying For Mistakes of Previous Administration

Golrokh Askarieh -
Criticizing certain economic decisions made during the time of former President Ahmadinejad, President Hassan Rouhani said his government is now paying for past mistakes.
Hard News

Iran’s Air Defence Forces Equipped with S-300 System: DM

Golrokh Askarieh -
The Iranian Defence Minister announced on Tuesday that the country’s Khatam al-Anbia Air Defence Base has been equipped with the S-300 missile system, but at the same time added that the Islamic Republic’s indigenously designed air defence system will be mass-produced later this year.
Americas

103 MPs Petition Rouhani to Withdraw from JCPOA If US Shows More Enmity

Golrokh Askarieh -
More than one third of the outgoing Iranian Parliament petitioned President Rouhani on Monday to set a deadline for stopping the implementation of the nuclear deal, citing US malice, IRNA reported.
Asia

Iran Announces Major Jump in Asian Oil Exports

Golrokh Askarieh -
Asian imports of Iranian oil in March jumped 50% from a year earlier, as shipments to India and South Korea have risen since international sanctions were lifted on Iran.
Foreign Policy

Kayhan Editorial: Iran Should Close Straits of Hormuz in Response to US Asset Seizure

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In an editorial in Kayhan newspaper, Hossein Shariatmadari argues that Iranian officials should shut the strategic Straits of Hormuz, a major route for the transit of oil tankers from the Middle East, as a response to a recent US court ruling that confiscated nearly $2bn of Iran’s frozen assets.
Art

Photography: Another of Abbas Kiarostami’s Skills

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Eight years ago Kiarostami broke the record for the most expensive photo in the Middle East with a snowy scene. Although he is known to the world for his unique cinema and varied movies, he manages to expose a different side of himself through his photography.
Crisis

Larijani Criticizes West for Sending Arms to Terrorists in Syria

Golrokh Askarieh -
Iranian Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani censured the West’s continued support for terrorist groups in Syria, saying that an arms cargo ship had been recently sent to terrorists in the northern city of Aleppo by certain European countries.
Foreign Policy

Iran’s Parliament Speaker Urges Foreign Ministry to Sue US in The Hague

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Speaker of Iran’s Parliament Ali Larijani referred to the “US robbery” of Iranian assets, and called on the Foreign Ministry to seriously pursue the issue in the International Court of Arbitration.
Energy

AEOI Chief: Iran in Talks with Russia on Exports of Heavy Water

Golrokh Askarieh -
Head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) Ali Akbar Salehi announced that his country is holding talks with the Russians to sell them 40 tons of its excess heavy water.
Architecture

Roman Façades and Fake Identities in Tehran

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One architect believes that neoclassical, Roman-style architecture has taken over urban spaces and places, giving them fake characteristics. Another says, “The classic façades taken...
Foreign Policy

Davutoglu’s Resignation Not to Affect Iran-Turkey Ties: Turkish Ambassador

Golrokh Askarieh -
The Turkish ambassador in Tehran said on Monday May 9 that Turkish foreign policy will not be seriously affected by the resignation of Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu, and that such changes will not have an impact on Iran-Turkey ties.
Hard News

Iran’s Missile Policy Not Subject to Negotiation: Spokesman

Golrokh Askarieh -
Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Hossein Jaberi Ansari reaffirmed that the country’s missile policy is defensive in nature and will not be subject to any negotiation with any world power.
IFP Exclusive

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on May 10

IFP Editorial Staff -
IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Tuesday and picked headlines from 18 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.
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