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France Looking for Mechanism to Facilitate Banking Ties with Iran
French lawmakers say Paris is seriously looking for ways to establish closer banking ties with Iran, helping the country reap the benefits of the Iran nuclear deal.
Iran Discusses Yemen, Syria Crises with ICRC, UN Officials
Hossein Jaberi Ansari, a senior assistant to Iran’s foreign minister in political affairs, has discussed the ongoing crises in Syria and Yemen in separate meetings with the chief of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) and a senior UN official in Tehran.
US Withdrawal from INF May Lead to another Cold War: Iran
Iran’s ambassador to the United Kingdom Hamid Baeidinejad has condemned President Donald Trump’s decision to withdraw the US from the Nuclear Weapons Treaty with Russia, warning that such a move would lead to a cold war again.
Over 1m Azeri Tourists Visited Iran in Past 9 Months
The Azerbaijan Republic has had the highest number of visitors to Iran in a nine-month period this year, according to media reports.
WIPO Recognises ‘Persian’ Gulf in Official Document
The Pearl of Persian Gulf has been registered by the World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO), granting another official recognition to the historical and original name of Persian Gulf, which some Arab states in the region are trying to distort.
Pakistan Vows to Beef Up Security at Borders with Iran: Zarif
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says Islamabad has vowed to increase its military presence on the joint borders with Iran to tighten security following the recent abduction of Iranian border guards and their transfer to Pakistan.
A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on October 22
IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Monday, October 22, 2018, and picked headlines from 14 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.
Iran Urges UN Human Rights Council to Terminate Saudi Membership
An Iranian official has called for the removal of Saudi Arabia from the UN Human Rights Council given the country’s violation of human rights in Yemen and Bahrain, and its alleged murder of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi.
European Firms Returning to Iran under New Names: Austria
The Austrian ambassador to Tehran says the European companies’ withdrawal from Iran over the US sanctions was temporary, and they are returning to the country under new names
Iran: The World’s Cradle of Horse Breeding
Iran has long been home to a wide range of purebred horses, including the Caspian and Arabian breeds, which are mentioned in historical documents like the travelogue of Marco Polo.
Iranian Woman Abandons City to Breathe Life into Remote Village
Raheleh Ahmadi is an Iranian woman who has given up living in the city and departed for a remote village to turn it into an ecotourism destination, providing inspiration for the local women.
First Neanderthal Human Tooth Discovered in Iran
A tooth belonging to a Neanderthal child has been discovered in the mountains of Kermanshah province, western Iran.
1,600 Iranian Journalists Due in Iraq to Cover Arb’aeen
Hundreds of professional correspondents, media managers and technical staff are leaving Iran for Iraq to give a full coverage to Arba’een, the world’s largest religious gathering which marks the 40th day after the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein, the third Shiite Imam.
A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on October 21
IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Sunday, October 21, 2018, and picked headlines from 15 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.
SMA: A Progressive Genetic-Muscular Disease
Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) is a kind of genetic-nervous-muscular disease in which the patient comes down with movement disorders. The disease is very hard to treat, but it is now possible in Iran to diagnose and prevent it through DNA extraction and genetic tests.
Iran President Introduces 4 New Ministerial Picks to Parliament
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has introduced four new ministerial picks to the parliament, putting them to the vote of lawmakers, a parliamentarian said.
How Much Calories Should We Eat to Remain Healthy?
Any type of food, except water, contains calories that produce energy in our body. The amount of calories one needs per day varies from person to person; our daily calorie intake depends on a variety of factors including weight, height, gender, age, and daily activity.
110 European Firms Ready for Oil Cooperation with Iran: Official
At least 110 small and medium-sized European firms have expressed their readiness to establish cooperation with the Islamic Republic of Iran in various areas of oil industry, an Iranian official says.
Iran Denies Meddling in US Mid-term Elections
Iran’s foreign ministry has denied interfering in the United States’ mid-term elections saying that the Islamic Republic’s principled policy is not to interfere in the internal affairs of other countries.
Turkish Army Makes New Incursion Deep Into Iraq
The Turkish army has made a new incursion deep into the Iraqi soil as part of a larger plan to strengthen its military presence in the Arab country’s Kurdistan region.
Probiotic Foods: A Must in Daily Diets of All
Probiotic foods are very beneficial to health if added to our daily diet as they boost the performance of the digestive system.
IRGC Chief Calls for More Facilities for Pakistani Arba’een Pilgrims
Chief-Commander of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has called for better services and welfare facilities for Pakistani pilgrims as they cross Iran to attend the Arba’een religious gathering in Iraq.
Probiotic Products Key to Preventing Digestive Disorders
Probiotics play a key role in improving the health of people and cutting the odds of contracting digestive diseases.
A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on October 20
IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Saturday, October 20, 2018, and picked headlines from 14 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.
Modern Methods Make It Easier to Treat Infertility in Men
Modern methods are used nowadays to treat sterility in men, which is easier to treat than infertility in women.