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2500-Year-Old Iranian Carpet Kept in Russia’s Hermitage Museum

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Pazyryk, the oldest Persian carpet which is named after the location of its discovery, is kept in Hermitage Museum of Russia.
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Iranian Man Cycles around World in His 60s

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A 62-year-old Iranian man has started travelling around the world using his bicycle.
IFP Exclusive

Newly-Developed Touchscreen Helps Blind People Read Digital Content Faster

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Iranian researchers have designed a touchscreen that transforms digital texts to braille using a new method, helping blind people have a better access to digital information.
Foreign Policy

Iranian President Calls for Enhanced Ties with Italy

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Iranian President Hassan Rouhani in a message to Italy’s newly appointed prime minister-designate highlighted the age-old friendly ties between Tehran and Rome and called for expansion of the relations.
IFP Exclusive

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on December 29

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IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Thursday and picked headlines from 19 them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.
Industry

40% Increase in Iran’s 9-Month Car Production

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The number of four-wheeled motor vehicles manufactured in Iran during the first nine months of the current Iranian calendar year, which started on March 20, shows a 39.1 percent increase compared to the same period last year.
Art

Master of Popular Iranian Puppet Kolah Qermezi Dies at 49

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Donya Fannizadeh, the master of the most popular Iranian puppet character, Kolah Qermezi, (the One with the Red Hat), has passed away after a long battle against cancer.
IFP Exclusive

Homeless Junkies Living inside Graves Draw Widespread Reactions in Iran

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A recent news report about dozens of homeless drug users living inside graves in a cemetery near Tehran received numerous reactions by Iranian people and celebrities, including the Oscar-winning filmmaker Asghar Farhadi who wrote an open letter to President in reaction to the report.
IFP Exclusive

Malaysian Journalist Says Iran Is a Must-See Destination

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A female Malaysian journalist has talked about his experience of visiting Iran, describing it as a country you should visit before you die.
Economy

Swedish PM to Visit Iran Heading an Economic Delegation

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Prime Minister of Sweden Stefan Löfven is scheduled to visit Tehran in February 2017 heading a high-ranking economic delegation, the country’s envoy to Iran announced.
Iran in Pictures

Migratory Birds in Iranian Wetlands

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Each year when the cold seasons arrive, Iranian wetlands turn to a haven for migratory birds crossing the country. These guests stay in Iran until early March.
IFP Exclusive

Iranian Charity Helping Poor Christians during Christmas

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While Christians are celebrating Christmas and the New Year throughout the world, an Iranian charity has been raising funds to provide aid packages for poor Armenians living in Iran.
Books

New Version of Medical Book by Rhazes Found in Austria

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Iranian attaché in Austria announced that a Latin version of Kitab Al-Mansuri, a medical book by Muhammad ibn Zakariya al-Razi, the famous Iranian polymath of Middle Age, has been discovered in the European country’s National Library.
IFP Exclusive

N. Korean Leader Orders Nation to Worship His Grandma instead of Jesus Christ on Christmas

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The North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has reportedly banned Christmas celebrations, and has ordered citizens to worship his grandmother Kim Jong-Suk instead of Jesus Christ on Christmas day.
Foreign Policy

Iran’s President Condoles Russia on Plane Crash

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Iranian President Hassan Rouhani sent a message to his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin, offering the Iranian nation’s condolences to Russia over a plane crash that killed all 92 people on board on Sunday.
Energy

Iran and India May Construct Oil Refinery in Brazil

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Talks between Brazil, Iran and India could result in the construction of an oil refinery and petrochemical plant in one of the South American nation’s poorest states.
IFP Exclusive

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on December 28

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IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Wednesday and picked headlines from 23 them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.
Media Wire

Iran Warns US Aircraft to Stay Away from Drill Zone

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The Iranian Air Defence has warned several fighter jets and drones belonging to the US Navy not to approach the airspace of a military exercise underway in Iran’s southern areas, spokesman for the war game said.
Foreign Policy

Iran’s DM Says Saudi Arabia Should Be Excluded from Syria Peace Process

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Iranian Defence Minister has told a Russian TV channel that Saudi Arabia should not be allowed to take part in the Syrian peace process.
Iran in Pictures

Snowman Festival in Northwestern Iran

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People in northwestern Iranian province of East Azarbaijan are used to heavy snowfalls in late autumn and early winter. This year, a snowman festival has attracted many people in the provincial capital of Tabriz.
Environment

Iran to Buy Electric Bus from Belarus: Official

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Deputy Prime Minister of Belarus Vladimir Semashko said the European country plans to sell electric buses to Iran.
IFP Coverage

Except for Nuclear Weapon, Iran May Develop Other Types of Power: Leader

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Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei highlighted the need for enhancement of Iran’s defensive power and the development of various types of non-nuclear powers in the face of enmity by different parties against the country.
IFP Exclusive

Massive Air Defence Drill Underway South of Iran

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The Iranian Air Defence units from the Army and the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) have started a large-scale exercise in the country’s southern regions on Monday morning, involving more than 17,000 military forces.
Economy

Economic Analyst Explains Why Iran Didn’t Turn into a Second Venezuela

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An Iranian analyst has explained why Iran’s economy found its way to growth during the past years while the Venezuelan economy ended in meltdown in spite of having better economic conditions.
Crisis

ISIS Says Santa Claus Is a Red Devil!

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The ISIS terrorist group has called Santa Claus “the Red Devil” and declared that it is a sin to imitate him.
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