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Iranian iOS Apps No Longer Accessible to Users: Reports

Reports indicate that Iranian users of iOS -- a mobile operating system created by Apple Inc. -- have been unable to access the installed applications originating in Iran, fueling speculation of yet another hostile move by the American tech giant targeting the Iranian users of its gear.

A Hair Transplant Could Mean Great Things for Your Career

A hair transplant can be just as beneficial to your professional life as it can be to your personal life. This is certainly something to consider if you’re currently climbing up the career ladder and need a helping hand in getting to the top.

Iran Urges India, Pakistan to Learn from Peaceful Culture of Nowruz

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has called on New Delhi and Islamabad to learn from the peaceful nature of Nowruz, which is celebrated in India and Pakistan, and set aside their differences, as there is no room for violence in the culture of Persian New Year celebrations.

All Iranian People Sitting in Same Boat: FM Zarif

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has highlighted the need for national unity, saying all Iranian people, regardless of their political orientation, religion, or ethnicity, are sitting in the same boat.

US Women Activists Blast Trump for His Anti-Iran Policies

Visiting Tehran, members of an anti-war NGO based in the US criticize the Washington administration for abandoning the multilateral 2015 nuclear deal and re-imposing bans on Iran, saying such a move is the outcome of extensive lobbying by the Israeli and Saudi regimes, America’s staunchest allies in the Middle East.

Foolproof Tips to Increase Instagram Followers that Actually Work

Increasing followers on Instagram can help you to reach a number of people. But it is not easy to get followers organically due to the new Instagram algorithm.

Iran’s ‘Got Talent’ Show Turning into Household Name

A new talent show called “New Age”, which some believe is an Iranian version of the famous “Got Talent” show, has gained amazingly in popularity just a couple of weeks after its first episode went on air.

‘EU Seeks to Gain More Concessions from Iran via INSTEX’

There are indications that Europe does not really intend to ease the pressure of Washington’s sanctions on Iran despite establishing a special purpose vehicle named INSTEX, a conservative Iranian daily has argued.

Iran Exporting Biopharmaceuticals to 17 Countries

The Islamic Republic is now exporting biopharmaceuticals to 17 countries across the world thanks to the significant progress it has made over the past years.

Iran Relies on Self-Esteemed Women for Bypassing US Sanctions

An Iranian researcher says during a project in a knowledge-based firm inside Iran, when challenged by the US sanctions, she and her colleagues launched new attempts and managed to produce the raw material they needed domestically and press ahead with their project.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on February 28

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Thursday, February 28, 2019, and picked headlines from 12 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Is Creating Sturdy Social Network the Way to Go for Most College Entrepreneurs?

If there is one word that any and every college student has heard over and over again, it’s networking. Especially business students are frequently told that their key to thriving in the professional world is developing relationships with other professionals.

How to Register Offshore Company in United Arab Emirates

Opening a company on the other side of the world is no longer a dream, but a reality touched by many businessmen from different countries. An offshore company in the UAE today is one of the best opportunities for legal earnings in a developed country with low taxes.

Iran, Armenia Should Expand Ties in Defiance of US: Leader

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says Iran and Armenia should deepen their friendly relations in defiance of the United States, which seeks war and division across the world.

Iran Says Ready to Mediate between India, Pakistan

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has expressed regret over the recent clashes between India and Pakistan, saying that Tehran is ready to contribute to peaceful settlement of differences between the two Asian states.

Iranian Baluch Woman Designs Dress for Queen of Brunei

A famous Iranian costume designer has designed a dress for the queen of Brunei upon the request of Iran’s Ambassador to the tiny country.

Iran FM Holds Phone Talks with Syrian Counterpart

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif, whose resignation was rejected by President Hassan Rouhani early Wednesday, had a phone conversation with his Syrian counterpart Walid al-Muallem later in the day.

Iran Expresses Regret over Cairo Train Derailment

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has expressed regret over the deadly derailment of a train in Cairo's main station, which killed and wounded dozens of people.

Iran Urges India, Pakistan to Show Self-Restraint

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has once again expressed Tehran’s deep concern over the risks posed by the growing border tensions between India and Pakistan and the two sides’ military lineup against each other.

FM Zarif’s Resignation Hits Headlines in Iran

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Wednesday, February 27, 2019, and picked headlines from 14 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Tehran, Yerevan Sign Two MoUs to Boost Ties

Iran and Armenia have signed two memoranda of understanding in a Wednesday ceremony attended by President Hassan Rouhani and visiting Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan.

Failure of JCPOA Key to Zarif’s Frustration, Resignation

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif resigned on Monday night apparently in reaction to differences with President Hassan Rouhani, including his exclusion from the president’s meeting with Syria’s Bashar al-Assad in Tehran; however, that’s just the tip of the iceberg.

Pakistan Downs Indian Fighter Jet, Captures Pilot

Pakistan says it has shot down two Indian military jets, which violated its airspace, and captured a pilot amid escalating tensions between the nuclear-armed neighbors over the recent developments in disputed Kashmir.

FM Zarif Back to Work, Welcomes Armenian PM in Tehran

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif, whose resignation was earlier rejected by President Hassan Rouhani, has returned to work and attended the welcoming ceremony of Arminian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan Wednesday morning in Tehran.

Iran President Officially Rejects FM Zarif’s Resignation

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has in an official letter rejected Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif's resignation, saying that it is against the country’s national interests.