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UN Official Praises Iran’s Role in Global Body

Director of the United Nations Information Centre in Tehran describes Iran’s role in the progress of the UN since its establishment as unprecedented and added the centre is proud of Iran’s presence and the role it plays in the UN.

Iran Conveys Concerns to Poland Over Iran-Focused Conference

Iran's Ambassador to Poland met a Polish deputy foreign minister to voice Tehran's concerns regarding an Iran-focused conference to be held in the country mid-Feburary.

Story of Iranian Sherlock Holmes Published in Collection of World Detective Stories

Story of Iran’s first detective novel has been published in a collection of detective stories compiled by American author Christopher Richmond.

Ties with Iran Highly Important: Barzani

Iraqi Kurdistan’s Prime Minister Nechirvan Barzani says the ties between the Iraqi Kurdistan’s region and the Islamic Republic of Iran are very important adding that broadening cooperation in various sectors, including economic and commercial ones is part of the KRG’s policy.

US-Organized Poland Conference Plays into Iran’s Hands: MP

A senior Iranian lawmaker said the Iran-focused conference planned to be held in Poland next month will play into Iran’s hands, as this will be seen as another intervention in Iran’s affairs that further damages credibility of the US.

Iran Summons Dutch Envoy over Attack on Embassy

Iran’s foreign ministry has summoned the Dutch ambassador to Iran Jacques Werner in protest to an attack by anti-revolution and separatist elements to the Iranian embassy at The Hague Monday afternoon.

Watch These Investing Trends in 2019

While 2019 is here for only a couple of days, investors are already looking for new opportunities to grow their financial portfolios.

Works of Art Fetch Over $3m at Tehran Auction

Items at an auction in the Iranian capital, Tehran, have sold for a record of over three million USD.

UK Intervention Not to Accelerate Zaghari’s Release: Iran Envoy

The Iranian Ambassador to the UK says interventions by the British government in the case of an Iranian-British dual national prisoned in Iran for espionage will not do any good.

Two Important Contracts to Consider for Home-Based Retail Sales

Many online sales-based articles focus on how to effectively market a product, how to increase your virtual presence and some of the parameters associated with an effective e-commerce platform. However, what would happen if you ever encountered legal trouble?

Iran’s Yazd Home to World’s Third Tourist Library

The only fixed tourist library of the world that dates back to 250 years ago, is located at the heart of the Iranian central city of Yazd.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on January 15

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Tuesday, January 15, 2019, and picked headlines from 10 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Iran’s Payam Satellite Fails to Be Put in Orbit: Minister

Iran says a technical problem prevented the successful launch of its new satellite into the orbit.

Tehran Censures US Official’s Anti-Iran Statements

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has denounced the recent anti-Iran and war-mongering remarks by the US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo during his visit to the UAE saying that Washington should take lessons from the defeat of its numerous war-mongering policies in the region over the past several decades.

Iran, Iraq Discuss Regional Issues

Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and Iraqi President Barham Salih have discussed regional issues and the ways to develop collaborations in this regard.

Iran’s Darbandsar Ski Resort Hosts Thousands of Athletes

Darbandsar Ski Resort is one of the most equipped ski resorts in Iran which has been hosting international ski championships in recent years.

Iraqi Religious Minorities Call for Deepening Ties with Iran

Iraq’s religious and social institutions have stressed their eagerness to maintain and deepen friendly and close ties with the Islamic Republic.

Iran, Iraq Explore Avenues of Strengthening Ties

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and Iraqi Parliament Speaker Mohamed al-Halbousi have exchanged views on enhancing bilateral ties.

Daffodil Festival Underway in Iran’s Behbahan

The city of Behbahan in the east of Iran’s Khuzestan Province is nationally known for its ancient Daffodil gardens.

How to Start Low Cost Tea Franchise

Franchising has gained popularity these days. A lot of new entrepreneurs prefer to go for a franchise business, rather than opening up their own business from scratch all by themselves.

Iranian Researchers Introduce Method to Reduce Carbon Dioxide Emissions

Iranian researchers have introduced a method to prevent the release of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere. The proposed technique is based on a method that will be used for industrial purposes without the need for water to purify this gas.

Iran Not to Wait for Permission to Launch Satellite: Qassemi

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qasssemi says the Islamic Republic is dissatisfied with the European states over their shortcomings in implementing their pledges and added Iran will not wait for other states’ permission to launch satellite.

Iran to Launch Two Satellites into Space: Rouhani

Iran’s President, Hassan Rouhani, says the country will soon put two domestically-built satellites into orbit.

Deir-e Gachin; Mother of Iranian Caravanserais

Deir-e Gachin Caravanserai is one of the greatest caravanserais of Iran which is located in the centre of Kavir National Park in Qom province.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on January 14

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Monday, January 12, 2019, and picked headlines from 13 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.