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Iran News

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Tehran and Tokyo Sign New Water Agreement

Iran and Japan have signed a cooperation document on capacity development for the integrated management of water resources.

Pilgrims Recite Quran at Imam Reza Shrine in Mashhad

People gather in the holy shrine of the eighth Shiite imam, Imam Reza (AS), in Iran’s northeastern city of Mashhad to read the Quran...

Dust Pollution in Western Iran Reaches Dangerous Levels

The air pollution caused by dust and particles in Iran’s western provinces, including Lorestan, has reached “dangerous” levels, a senior environmental official announced.

Minister Complains of Poor HR Aid Given to Iran for Afghan Refugees

Iran’s Health Minister complained of the poor performance of international human rights organizations in offering assistance to Iran in providing free healthcare services to Afghan refugees.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on June 18

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Saturday and picked headlines from 28 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Iran Producing Precision Farm Machinery

After unveiling a ditcher machine and a laser scraper made by one of the knowledge-based companies in Dezful, Iran joined the list of countries producing precision-guided laser and satellite farm machinery.

Eurasian Economic Commission: Talks on Free Trade Zone with Iran to be Held in Late June

The talks on the creation of a temporary free trade zone between the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) and Iran will be held in late June, the Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC) Trade Minister Veronika Nikishina said at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF-2016) on Friday June 17, Tass reported.

Iran to Export 1st Phase 19 Condensate Consignment Soon

Operator of phase 19 development project of the supergiant South Pars Gas Field said the phase's first gas condensate cargo will be exported within the next few weeks.

Iran-Germany Ties Influential for Regional and Global Stability: Zarif

The Iranian Foreign Minister has said that economic cooperation between Tehran and Berlin will be helpful for regional and international stability.

Italy Eager to Boost Economic Ties with Iran

Entrepreneurs, market experts, banking and industry representatives in the Italian northern province of Emilia-Romagna have voiced their willingness to launch joint investments with Iran.

Dust Storm Suspends Flights at Abadan Airport

Dust coming from deserts in Iraq and Syria disturbed daily life in western and southwestern parts of Iran, cancelling flights at Abadan's international airport.

Envoy Urges Boost to Iran-Russia Trade

Iran’s ambassador to Moscow called for efforts to enhance economic relations with Russia proportional to their political interaction.

Iranian Cleric Urges Pakistan Action to Prevent Shiite Killings

A top Iranian cleric called on the Islamabad government to reverse its policy of inaction on the frequent killings of Shiite Muslims in terrorist attacks.

Iranian and Swiss Diplomats Hold Talks in Bern

Diplomats from Iran and Switzerland attended a new round of bilateral political talks as part of a road map to the promotion of Tehran-Bern relations.

Iran Says Boeing Deal “Biggest Ever” with US

Iran’s Deputy Minister of Roads and Urban Development Asghar Fakhrieh Kashan says the upcoming plane purchase deal with the United States will be the biggest civil trade agreement between the two countries in decades.

Iran Congratulates Iraq on Liberation of Fallujah

Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has congratulated the recent liberation of the central city of Fallujah in Iraq to the Iraqi government and people.

Iran Able to Surprise US and Others by Returning to Pre-JCPOA Nuclear Conditions: Spokesman

Spokesman for the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) Behrouz Kamalvandi warned the US and other world powers that Tehran can return its nuclear program to conditions before the July 2015 deal much faster than estimated by them.

Saudi Arabia Seizes Iranian Boat in Persian Gulf

Saudi Arabian naval forces have reportedly seized a fishing boat from Iran in the Persian Gulf, Fars news agency reported on Thursday, June 16.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on June 16

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.

Iran-Vatican Cooperation to Help Solve Problems of Women and Families: VP

Iranian Vice-President for Women and Family Affairs Shahindokht Mowlaverdi stressed on Wednesday, June 15, that the cooperation between Tehran and Vatican City and other countries will help solve problems facing women and families.

Iran Lodges Complaint to ICJ over US Seizure of Assets: President

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said the country has officially lodged a complaint with the International Court of Justice to reclaim nearly $2 billion in assets seized by the US government.

IRGC Smashes 2 Terrorist Cells in Northwest Iran: Commander

Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) forces engaged in clashes with two terrorist cells in the country’s northwest, killing a number of terrorists, a senior commander said.

Rouhani Has Enough Votes to Be Re-Elected Next Year: Politician

Seyyed Mohammad Gharazi, a former oil and post minister and one of the candidates who competed with Hassan Rouhani in the 2013 presidential elections, believes that President Rouhani has managed to restore calm to the society in the past three years, and will have enough votes to be re-elected in next year’s presidential elections.

Iran-Germany ties benefit whole world: Zarif

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says cooperation with Germany is beneficial to the Middle East and the rest of the world.

Royan Summer School on Stem Cells

Royan Institute’s seventh summer school on the theme of ‘Interdisciplinary Sciences for Future Medicine’ will be held July 23-28 at the research centre, with the aim of enhancing young researchers’ knowledge on the subject of stem cells and their use in medicine and treatment.