Latest News and Views from Iran and the World

Stonebreaker Mother; Breadwinner of Her Children

Maryam Nasiri is an Iranian "exemplary mother" who used to break stones to make Halal money for her children.

Iran, Bosnia Sign Economic MoU

Iran and Bosnia and Herzegovina have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on the promotion of business cooperation and mutual investment.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on October 25

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

​Iran to Stop Gasoline Imports Next Year

Iran says it will stop gasoline imports during the next Persian calendar of 1396 (starting March 21, 2017) in an announcement that could mean the country will soon stand on its own feet in producing the crucial fuel.

Finnish, Bosnian Presidents in Iran for Talks

Presidents of Finland and Bosnia-Herzegovina arrived in Tehran on Tuesday morning for high-profile meetings that will focus on Tehran’s bilateral relations with the two European nations.

14 Dead, 106 Injured after Explosion at Residential Complex in China

A powerful explosion at a Chinese residential complex has left 14 people dead, scorching buildings and scattering debris across the northwestern Chinese town of Xinmin.

European Diplomats Meet Zarif in Tehran

Diplomats and politicians from Europe, including the European commissioner for humanitarian aid, held meetings with Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif in Tehran to discuss the bilateral and regional issues.

At Least 60 Killed in Extremist Attack on Academy in Pakistan

Dozens of people were killed and wounded in an extremist attack on a police training centre in Pakistan’s Quetta.

‘Germany May Fund Iran Plane Purchases’

Iran says it is looking into the possibility of using the facilities of German financial institutions to fund its purchases of planes from aviation giants such as Airbus and Boeing.

Iran President Says Any Foreign Intervention ‘Very Dangerous’

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says the Islamic Republic pursues a very transparent stance in combating terrorism in the Middle East, warning of the “very dangerous” consequences of any act of foreign intervention in the internal affairs of other countries.

Iran’s Judiciary Chief Slams US Attempts to Save Terrorists in Region

Iranian Judiciary Chief Ayatollah Sadeq Amoli Larijani criticized the US for its support for terrorism in the region, including attempts to save Daesh (ISIL) terrorists in the Iraqi city of Mosul.

Iranian Man Finds a Bag with over $800,000, Returns It to Owner

An Iranian army commando from 35th Commando Brigade based in Iran's western province of Kermanshah returned a missing bag containing $837,000 to its owner.

UK Lifts Sanctions on Key Iranian Bank

The British government has announced that it has removed Bank Saderat Iran (BSI) from its list of sanctioned entities.

Iran Advances to 2017 FIFA U-20 World Cup

Iran booked a place at the next year’s FIFA U-20 World Cup in Korea Republic after defeating Uzbekistan 2-0 on Monday.

Iran’s Zarif, US’s Kerry Win Chatham House Prize 2016

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and US Secretary of State John Kerry have been voted as the winners of this year’s Chatham House Prize for their pivotal role in the conclusion of a nuclear agreement between Iran and the six world countries in 2015.

Over 700 ISIS Terrorists Killed Since Beginning of Mosul Operation

Iraqi forces and the US-led coalition have so far killed more than 700 terrorists in the ongoing battle to retake the ISIS-held city of Mosul.

I’ll Definitely Learn Persian Language: Serbian Culture Minister

In a visit to Iran’s booth in Belgrade Book Fair, Serbian Minister of Culture and Information Vladan Vukosavljevic said he is interested in learning Persian language.

Iran Ready to Monitor US Elections: MP

An Iranian Member of Parliament says Tehran is ready to monitor the upcoming US Presidential elections, which is claimed by GOP candidate Donald Trump to be ‘rigged’.

German Football Legend Michael Ballack Thanks Iran’s Ali Karimi in Farsi

In a post in his social media account, the German football legend Michael Ballack hailed the time when he played beside the Iranian football player Ali Karimi in Bayern Munich football club.

Iranian Female Story Tellers at Frankfurt Book Fair

During the recent Frankfurt Book Fair, the Iranian story-telling tradition known as ‘Naghali’ was presented to the visitors by Iranian female Naghals.

Early Human Shows Signs of Right-Handedness

A new research says the cut marks on teeth suggest human evolution developed handedness 1.8 million years ago.

Iran Ready for Reciprocal Steps in Mending Ties with Canada

Iran’s Foreign Ministry voiced readiness to take reciprocal steps to repair diplomatic relations with Canada, whose previous government closed its embassy in Tehran and ordered the expulsion of Iranian diplomats from Ottawa in 2012.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on October 24

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Monday and picked headlines from 20 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Iran Cooperating with Iraq to Ensure Security for Pilgrims: Commander

The commander of Iran’s border police said the country is in constant interaction with neighboring Iraq to ensure the security of pilgrims who are flocking to the Arab country to visit the holy shrine of Imam Hussein (AS), the third Shiite Imam.

Iran’s Steel Production Surpasses 13mln Tons in 9 Months

Iran has produced over 13.2 million tons of crude steel in the first 9 months of 2016, according to figures released by the World Steel Association.