‘Iran’s largest private premiere’ set for “5 P.M.” 

TEHRAN – Tehran hosted on Monday night the star-studded premiere of “5 P.M.”, the directorial debut of Mehran Modiri who called it the largest private premiere that an Iranian movie has ever received.    

Zarif: Iran to retaliate if JCPOA violated

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has warned the Donald Trump administration that Tehran has the option to abandon limits on its nuclear program in case the nuclear agreement, officially called the JCPOA, is violated.

By Javad Heirannia

UN treaty puts ‘moral pressure’ on nuclear-armed states: ex-WH official

TEHRAN - A former assistant director for national security in the White House Office of Science and Technology says a global treaty to ban nuclear bombs will put “moral pressure” on nuclear-armed states to disarm.

Trump certifies for second time Iran nuclear deal

TEHRAN - Volatile U.S. President Trump agreed on Monday to certify again that Iran is complying with an international nuclear agreement that he has strongly criticized.

Iran welcomes Syrian initiative to monitor crimes against humanity

TEHRAN – A foreign policy adviser to the Iranian Parliament speaker has said that Iran welcomes the initiative by a number of Syrian lawmakers to launch a center in two towns of al-Foua and Kafriya to monitor crimes against humanity.

Kurdistan referendum will isolate Kurds: Shamkhani

TEHRAN – Iran's Supreme National Security Council Secretary Ali Shamkhani said on Monday that holding a referendum on the Iraqi Kurdistan’s independence would lead to the isolation of the Kurdish people of that country.

Rights advocates indifferent to Syrians’ suffering: top MP

TEHRAN – A senior Iranian lawmaker has criticized the self-proclaimed advocates of human rights for their indifference toward the sufferings of the Syrian people, saying they do not take any steps to help resolve the raging conflict.

Iran boosts range, accuracy of its cruise missiles

TEHRAN – Iran has increased the range, accuracy and durability of its sea-launched cruise missiles, Defense Minister Brigadier General Hossein Dehqan told lawmakers at a Sunday meeting.

General says Britain, U.S. accomplices in creating terrorists

TEHRAN – Brigadier General Massoud Jazayeri, the deputy chief of Iran’s armed forces, said on Monday that documents prove that the American and British governments were accomplices in creating terrorist groups in the Middle East, calling the U.S. the prime sponsor of terrorist groups.

Petchem sector inks MOUs on $10b FDI in 1.5 years

TEHRAN- Iranian petrochemical industry has signed memorandums of understanding (MOUs) on attraction of $10 billion foreign direct investment (FDI) with European and East Asian countries over the past one and half years, according to a petrochemical director.

Stock market index rises 72 points in a day

TEHRAN- Stock index climbed 72 points to 79,692 in Iran’s stock exchange market on Monday, Tasnim news agency reported.

Iran can play positive role in Baghdad-Erbil disputes: Kurdish PM

TEHRAN – The Prime Minister of Iraqi Kurdistan, Nechirvan Barzani, said on Sunday that Iran can “play a positive role” in resolving disputes between the Iraqi government and the autonomous Kurdish Regional Government (KRG).

Budget brand easyHotel set to make Iran debut

TEHRAN - The London-based super budget hotel brand easyHotel has signed a master development agreement to expand activity in Iran.

By Joe Scarborough

Trump is killing the Republican Party

I did not leave the Republican Party. The Republican Party left its senses.

‘Big risk’ for U.S. if IRGC named terrorist: military chief

TEHRAN - Mohammad Bagheri, Iran’s armed forces chief of staff, warned Washington on Monday that putting the IRGC on the list of terrorist groups will pose a “big risk” for U.S. forces and its military bases in the region.

Guardian Council marks 38th anniversary

TEHRAN – The Guardian Council marked its 38th anniversary of its establishment in an announcement on Monday.

Iran U-19 volleyball team runner-up at Russia’s tournament

Iran U-19 volleyball team finished in second place at the Russia’s four-team tournament.

Iranian women’s presence in job market up 40%: report

TEHRAN – The number of women in the Iranian job market has experienced a 40 percent growth over the past three years, Irantalent.com reported.

Energy deals inked with Russian, Japanese firms

TEHRAN- Iran inked two memorandums of understanding (MOUs) on three of its oil and gas fields with Russian and Japanese companies in Tehran on Monday, National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC) announced.

By Negar Asadi

Iraqi diplomat says Kurdistan independence bid is ‘illegal’

TEHRAN - Rageh Saber Abbood Al-Musawi, the Iraqi ambassador to Tehran, has said a plan by the autonomous Kurdistan region to hold a referendum to secede from Iraq is “illegal”.

By Mehdi Sepahvand

Iran turning Soviet-American wreckage into good, serving Afghans

“F*** the Russia!” says Baba, father of the protagonist of Khaled Hosseini’s novel “The Kite Runner” and a post-Soviet invasion Afghan refugee in the U.S. The old man is “still adjusting” to American ways, including English language.

Saudis extend Iran antagonism to trade sphere 

TEHRAN – As Iran strives to reap a bonanza from an international nuclear deal with world powers, Saudi Arabia is intervening in regional markets to dent the efforts, an Iranian economy official said.  

Kazan festival to screen six films from Iran

TEHRAN – Six Iranian films will be competing in the 13th Kazan International Festival of Muslim Cinema, which will be held in the Tatarstan capital from September 5 to 11.

“Dad’s Fragile Doll” to compete in U.S. festival 

TEHRAN – Iranian director Ali Zare-Qanatnoi’s animation “Dad’s Fragile Doll” will go on screen at the Millennial Film Festival, which will be held in Austin, in the U.S. state of Texas from August 16 to 18.

Enrico Gerola to conduct performances in Tehran

TEHRAN – Italian maestro Enrico Gerola will conduct an orchestra of Italian and Iranian musicians giving concerts in Tehran next week.

Actor Davud Rashidi memorabilia on show at Tehran theater complex

TEHRAN – An exhibition of personal handwritings, awards, books and photos of actor Davud Rashidi opened at Tehran’s City Theater Complex on the actor’s birthday on Sunday.

“Retouch” crew pay tribute to Maryam Mirzakhani at Portuguese festival 

TEHRAN – The crew of the acclaimed short film “Retouch” paid tribute to their late fellow Iranian, math genius Maryam Mirzakhani, by dedicating an award the movie won at a Portuguese event on Sunday to her family.