Ambassador rejects rumors of Tehran-Washington talks

TEHRAN – Iran's Ambassador to the UK Hamid Baeidinejad on Saturday rejected rumors of talks between Tehran and Washington in London as “downright lies”.

“Mothers on wheels” rally traverses Iran on way to London

TEHRAN – “Mothers on Wheels”, a group of four Indian travelers, have traversed Iran on their journey towards London, CHTN reported.

By Batool Subeiti

Together against Trump and his dangerous policies

LONDON - Tens of thousands of demonstrators poured into the streets of London on Friday to protest against the visiting ‘megalomaniac’ president of the United States.

Bahaeddin Khorramshahi’s “Hafez” translated into English

TEHRAN – The director of the London-based publisher Candle and Fog said on Saturday that Bahaeddin Khorramshahi’s “Hafez” has been translated into English by Mojtaba Habibi.

London conference calls for studies on Tappeh Sialk

TEHRAN – Tens of international scholars, archaeologists and historians called for further studies on Tappeh Sialk, which is one of the oldest and richest archaeological sites in central Iran.

Babak Kazemi picks up baton as guest conductor at Tehran Symphony Orchestra

TEHRAN – Babak Kazemi, the music director and chief conductor of the Light of Music Symphony Orchestra in London, will accompany the Tehran Symphony Orchestra as a guest conductor during a concert at Tehran’s Vahdat Hall on July 19.

By Farzad Farhadi

London alarmed by threats to UAE

TEHRAN - The British Foreign Ministry has issued a statement warning of an attack on the UAE, calling on its citizens to be wary.

Prehistoric Persian jar head to auction at Christie’s

TEHRAN - On July 3, Christie’s in London will auction tens of historical relics that includes a large Persian pottery jar, which dates from circa 3rd millennium BC.

England, the Netherlands to host loan exhibits from Iran

TEHRAN – Iran’s Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Organization is set to hold loan exhibits of historical Iranian relics in England and the Netherlands.

Iranian embassy had predicted attack before it happened: MP

TEHRAN – Majlis National Security and Foreign Policy Committee Chairman Alaeddin Boroujerdi said on Monday that Iran’s embassy in London had warned of the possibility of an attack on the embassy before the Friday attack occurred.

British envoy voices sorrow over Iran embassy attack

TEHRAN – Britain’s ambassador to Tehran said on Sunday that he was “deeply saddened” after a number of people affiliated with an extremist group stormed Iran’s embassy in London.

Iran strongly condemns attack on its embassy in London

TEHRAN – The Iranian Foreign Ministry has strongly condemned attack on its embassy in London, calling for actions to counter the assailants.

Lian to perform in London, Glasgow 

TEHRAN – Lian led by its vocalist and neyanban virtuoso Mohsen Sharifian will perform concerts featuring the rhythmical Bushehri music of southern Iran in London and Glasgow.

Ambassador censures Trump’s insulting tweets

TEHRAN – Iran's ambassador to London on Monday blasted U.S. President Donald Trump for insulting the Iranian nation, urging him to focus on his own people’s woes rather than interfering in other countries’ affairs.

By Mahmoud Abbas

Britain must atone for the Balfour declaration – and 100 years of suffering

Many British people will not know of Sir Arthur James Balfour, an early 20th century foreign secretary. For 12 million Palestinians, his name is all too familiar. On the 100th anniversary of the Balfour declaration, the British government should take the opportunity to make things right.

Iran’s tourist attractions in limelight at London event

TEHRAN – A cluster of Iranian exhibitors and tour operators are attending the 38th World Travel Market (WTM), which opened its doors to the public in London on Monday.

British companies eager for expansion of trade with Iran

TEHRAN – Hamid Baeidinejad, Iran’s ambassador in London, said British companies are interested in Iran’s market and call for expansion of economic ties with the country, IRNA reported.

U.S. court suspends auction of ancient Iranian relief

TEHRAN – A U.S. court has suspended an auction of a prehistoric Iranian bas-relief carving that was scheduled to go under the hammer at the Rupert Wace Ancient Art on Friday, CHTN reported.

Iranian artworks gross over £1m at London Christie’s

TEHRAN – Ten Iranian artworks grossed £1,011,250 during the Middle Eastern Modern and Contemporary Art sale at Christie’s in London last Wednesday while the sale total including buyer’s premium was £5,235,125.

By Mohammad Ghaderi

London and Paris Playing on the White House Ground

In his latest remarks, the British Foreign Secretary has emphasized the need to maintain the nuclear deal with Iran. This is while English authorities welcome the change of the JCPOA along with Trump. Johnson recently stated that the British government encourages foreign investment in Iran:

London museum to hold course on Iran’s national heritage

TEHRAN – The Victoria and Albert Museum in London is set to hold a short course on the art history of Iran that will take a peek into its rich national heritage from the time of Achaemenid Persian Empire (c. 550-330) to the modern Islamic Republic.

Anthology of Qeisar Aminpur poetry published in London

TEHRAN – A selection of poems by Qeisar Aminpur, the most influential poet of the post-revolution literature, has recently been published in English in London.

Iran’s Pakbaz wins gold at World Para Athletics Championships

Saman Pakbaz from Iran won a gold medal in the men’s shot put F12 after at the penultimate day of the World Para Athletics Championships London 2017 on Saturday.

World Para Athletics Championships: Iran’s Javad Hardani wins silver

Javad Hardani from Iran claimed a silver medal at the World Para Athletics Championships on Friday .

Iran condemns London mosque attack

TEHRAN - Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Bahram Qassemi condemned on Tuesday a van attack on a mosque in London which left one person dead and 11 injured.

By Moustafa Bayoumi

Trump is scared Brits will be mean to him? Classic strongman fragility

Trump’s state visit to Britain put on hold

By Eugene Robinson

Trump is out of control

The statements President Trump issued on Twitter in recent days lead to a chilling conclusion: The man is out of control.

By Matt Purple

Why James Comey's testimony will be must-see TV

The president’s conduct has yet to be indicted, but his judgment surely has been.

London Close-Up Film Centre reviewing Kiarostami films

TEHRAN – The Close-Up Film Centre in London is reviewing films by legendary Iranian auteur Abbas Kiarostami.

Another terrorist attack, and more agony, in Britain

These are trying times for Britain. Two grotesque terror attacks within two weeks.