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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

“Hamas Paving Way for Israel’s Relocation of Capital to Quds”

A top Iranian MP says any deal to return to the 1967 borders in occupied Palestine amounts to a betrayal of the Palestinian cause, and will give Israel the green light for capital transfer.

Iran to Use Drone for Cloud Seeding in Desert Areas

Iran plans to use unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) to seed the clouds in the dry province of Yazd for the first time, an Iranian official declared.

“Tourism Industry in Iran Needs Greater Attention”

An Iranian MP says the expansion of tourism industry, more than any other time in Iran’s history, requires increased attention, thoughtful planning, passing and enacting administrative laws and establishment of modern infrastructure.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on May 3

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

8 Civilians Killed in ISIS Attack on NATO Convoy in Kabul

The ISIS terrorist group claimed responsibility for a deadly attack on NATO convoy in Kabul, which killed at least eight people.

Immediate Action Needed to Save Iran’s Environment: Hashemi-Taba

Iranian presidential candidate Mostafa Hashemitaba highlighted the need for urgent action to save the country’s environment with proper management of water resources and a reform in the traditional patterns of agriculture.

Iranian 3D Printers to Be Exported to World Markets

Plans are underway to expand the domestic market for producing and trading printers with 3D technology and begin export of these technological products.

Iran’s FM in Pakistan to Pursue Deadly Attack on Border Guards

The Iranian Foreign Ministry announced that the country’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif will pay a visit to Pakistan, heading a group of high-ranking political, military, law enforcement and security officials.

Rouhani, Jahangiri Defend Past Performance, Explain Future Plans

Incumbent President Hassan Rouhani and his deputy Es’haq Jahangiri, both presidential candidates, explain their future plans to deal with such issues as terrorism, tourism and economy as they defend their past performance in office.

Rouhani Vows to Decrease Average Age of Cabinet Members

Iranian presidential candidate Hassan Rouhani has promised to appoint younger ministers and deputies in his cabinet if re-elected in the upcoming votes.

FIFA Congratulates Iran on Reaching Beach Soccer World Cup Quarters

The Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) has congratulated Iran on its advancement to the quarterfinals of the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup 2017 in Bahamas.

30th Tehran International Book Fair Opens

The 30th edition of Tehran International Book Fair opened on Tuesday (May 2) in a ceremony attended by senior officials at Shahr-e Aftab International Exhibition Complex in southern Tehran.

Hungry Arab Man Divorces Wife for Sharing Food on Snapchat

A Jordanian man has reportedly divorced his wife after she stopped him from eating so that she could photograph the food and share it with friends.

Iran’s President Launched Production Line of 2 New Cars

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani officially launched the production line of Peugeot 2008 and the locally designed IKCO Dena+.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on May 2

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

Qalibaf Vows to Form “Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Int’l Trade”

Iranian presidential candidate Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf says, if elected, he will turn the foreign ministry into the “Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Trade” so that the foreign policy apparatus can help improve Iran’s domestic economy.

Iran Deeply Regrets Deaths of German Tourists in Crash

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman voiced his deep sorrow over the deaths of two German tourists in a minibus crash in southern Iran.

Iran Unveils French Author’s Book on Persian Architecture

The book ‘Persian Architecture’ written by French author Patrick Ringgenberg will be unveiled at the 30th Tehran International Book Fair (TIBF), May 3-13.

European Writers to Discuss German Literature in Tehran

Three Lands, One Language’ is a meeting on contemporary German literature, slated for Thursday, May 4 in Tehran.

“Raisi Very Decisive, Realistic in Presidential Debate”

A former IRGC commander and a top Iranian official says presidential candidate Seyyed Ebrahim Raisi spoke decisively and realistically in the first presidential debate.

Tehran, Baghdad to Sign Twinning Agreement: Iraqi official

An Iraqi official declared the Iranian and Iraqi capitals, Tehran and Baghdad, will soon sign a twinning agreement and become sister cities.

Iran Election Campaign Marred by Promises of Cash Handouts

Iranian presidential candidates seem to be resorting to pledges of more cash subsidies in order to garner more votes.

Real Oil Price is over $70 per Barrel: Iranian MP

An Iranian lawmaker said the real oil price is more than $70 per barrel, and urged the OPEC’s member states to agree on adopting an effective strategy in their upcoming meeting in Vienna to raise the crude value by preserving the balance in oil production.

Knowledge-Based Firms Export $500m worth of Goods in 4 Years

Knowledge-based companies in Iran have exported goods worth $500 million since President Hassan Rouhani took office in 2013, according an Iranian official.

Renewable Energy Firms Can Use Tax Incentives in Iran

International and domestic private companies in the renewable energy industry will be eligible for tax holidays for 5-13 years as part of incentives to prop up investment in the nascent renewable sector, a deputy economy minister said on Sunday.