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Fars Province Sold $40m Handicrafts Last Year

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Yadollah Rahmani, an official from the Fars governorate general for the coordination of economic affairs and resource development, said that according to official Custom House statistics, the province has exported $40m of handicrafts and hand woven carpets in the past year 1394 (March 2015-16).
Healthcare

Iran to End Domestic AIDS Epidemic By 2030

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Iran’s representative to the UN said on June 10 that the Islamic Republic has adopted a national strategy designed to end its AIDS epidemic by 2030.
Hard News

Iran, Russia and Syria to Use Diplomacy to End Bloodshed

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Iran’s SNSC Secretary said that with further military cooperation between Iran, Russia and Syria against terrorism, the three countries can also activate their political capabilities to achieve a comprehensive strategy to stop war and bloodshed.
Media Wire

Iran’s Kaffashian among FIFA Council Nominees

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Vice-president of Iran Football Federation Ali Kaffashian is among the nominees for the three additional places available to Asia on the new FIFA Council.
Nature and Wildlife

Caspian Sea Meeting Wraps Up Meeting in Moscow

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The 45th meeting of the special working group of the Caspian Sea concluded in Russia’s capital of Moscow on June 10 with a communiqué.
Economy

Iran Bank Joins Euro Payment System

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Iran says one of its London-based banks has joined the euro payment system, in what could be another breakthrough for the country to remove technical hurdles created as a result of multiple years of sanctions.
Middle East

Iranian DM Pledges Continued Advisory Support for Syria

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Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Hossein Dehqan reiterated the Islamic Republic’s determination to provide advisory support for Syria in the fight against terrorist groups in the Arab country.
Middle East

Iran warns nationals in Turkey to stay away from public places

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Iran has issued a security warning to its citizens in Turkey, calling on them to stay away from crowded places in the country, which has witnessed a rise in terrorist bomb attacks in recent months.
Middle East

Syria truce must not strengthen terror groups: Iran defense chief

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The Iranian defense minister has called for a “comprehensive”​ ceasefire deal aimed at containing the violence in Syria, stressing, however, that any such agreement should not pave the way for terror groups to grow stronger.
Foreign Policy

Iran Condemns Terrorist Attack in Kazakhstan’s Aktobe

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Iran has condemned a recent deadly terrorist attack in the Kazakh city of Aktobe, expressing sympathy with Kazakhstan's government, nation and the bereaved.
Security

No Secrecy in Developing Iran’s Missile Program: IRGC Official

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A lieutenant commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) made it clear that the country does not need to keep anything in the dark about development of its missile industry.
Science and Technology

6 New Nanoproducts Unveiled at Iran Agro Food 2016

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During the 23rd International Agricultural Trade Fair, also known as Iran Agro Food 2016, which was recently held in Tehran, six new nanoproducts were put on display in the field of agriculture and food industry.
Media

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on June 9

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

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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

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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.
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