Iran News

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

Tehran, Vienna sign 15 MOUs worth €80m

Austria is willing to contribute to many Iranian projects in line with the trade philosophy that both sides can benefit from the agreement signed, said Christophe Leitl.

Larijani thanks Austrian gov’t for hosting nuclear negotiations

Ali Larijani expressed hope that the Tehran visit by the Austrian president would be a turning point in bilateral relations between Tehran and Vienna.

Iran’s judiciary dismisses talks on prisoner swap for Jason Rezaian

Nothing has been raised about the exchange of Jason Rezaian for Iranian nationals jailed in the US, Mohseni Ejei said.

Construction work at Parchin normal: Iran

Parchin is a military site and Iran will not let any inspector go there, Iran’s ambassador to the International Atomic Energy Agency said.

Culture minister meets German ambassador

The German ambassador to Iran has said that cultural relations can contribute to efforts to reduce tensions and resolve the crises in the world.

Basij Commander: N. agreement never ends US enmity towards Iran

The commander of the Basij Force has said that the US is concerned about the spread of the Islamic Revolution in the world and the fact that Iran’s revolution spells an end to the US rule in the world.

Following US policies against Iran unwise: Ayatollah Khamenei

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei describes as "unwise and unjustifiable" some European states' adoption of hostile US policies against Iran.

JCPOA beneficial to Europe, Mideast: Rouhani

Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani says a nuclear agreement reached between Iran and the P5+1 group of world countries will be beneficial to countries in the Middle East and Europe.

Austria’s First Lady visits Tehran Carpet Museum (PHOTOS)

The Austrian President along with his wife and a large economic delegation is in Iran on a three-day official visit.

A positive development in Iran-Austria ties

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani and his Austrian counterpart Heinz Fischer have held a joint press conference in the Iranian capital, Tehran.

‘Iran backs any oil market recovery bids’

Iran’s Oil Minister Bijan Zangeneh says Tehran will support any step to help the recovery of the oil market.

Ignoring negotiating teams’ efforts, big mistake: Shamkhani

Ali Shamkhani said negation of the negotiating teams' efforts is a big mistake.

Former Iranian nuclear negotiator lashes out at JCPOA

Our acceptance of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action would amount to renunciation of 100 or so of our inalienable rights, Jalili said in an Instagram posting.

Austria’s OMV to help double Iran’s oil, gas output

Iran says it plans to use the help of Austrian energy giant OMV to increase production at its oil and gas reservoirs.

Iran says ready to export 200k bpd of oil to Spain

Iran says it is ready to increase its oil exports to Spain to levels that existed before the US-led sanctions were put into place.

A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on September 8

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

Highlights of Ettela’at newspaper on September 8

A special look at the headlines Ettela’at newspaper covered on September 8.

Iran’s food industries waiting for investment to enter international markets

Since the Iranian food industry is operating at 40 percent of its full capacity, plans to boost food exports seem to be necessary.

Tehran welcomes foreign investors: President Rouhani

There exists great economic, industrial, scientific and cultural potential in Iran, said President Rouhani, expressing hope Tehran-Madrid cooperation will further expand.

Tehran, Prague to finalize economic roadmap

Prague is ready to expand cooperation with Tehran in diverse industrial and trade sectors including agriculture, transportation, and technology transfer, said Lubomir Zaoralek.

Leader calls for active, effective presence in cyberspace

We should shed our passivity in cyberspace by tapping into the potential of young talents and taking wise measures, Ayatollah Khamenei noted.

Iran, Russia renew call for negotiated solution to Crises in Syria, Yemen

The two sides says there is no alternative to finding a political solution to the Syrian and Yemeni crises in line with international law and the UN Charter.

World needs Assad to save Syria: Velayati

Iran has repeatedly underlined the necessity for an independent government in Syria if the world does not want to have another Libya, Velayati said.

Iran is ready to promote dialog with Spain: Speaker

Larijani said both countries enjoy vast potential in the field of trade and economy.

Parliament not to affect nuclear deal nature: Negotiator

Baidinejad said that under international law, the criterion for recognizing an international document is the will of the people who have devised that document.