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Dialogue, Moderation Cure Many Ills of Modern World: Iran’s FM

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says that dialogue and moderation are twin remedies for many ills of our times.

Iran’s Leader Pardons, Commutes Sentences of nearly 600 Convicts

Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, the Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution, has granted clemency or commuted the sentences of hundreds of convicts on the anniversary of the Islamic holiday Eid al-Mab’ath.

Armenians in Iran Hold Protest Rally to Mark 1915 Genocide

Hundreds of Iranian-Armenians marked the Armenian Genocide of 1915 by the Ottoman Empire at Saint Sarkis Cathedral and then the Turkish embassy in Tehran.

Islamic Art at Christie’s: From Miniature to Qajar Paintings

Several pieces of Islamic art will be put up for auction at Christie’s, London, on April 27.

Islamic World Mayors to Attend Summit in Iran’s Mashhad

Iran’s northeastern city of Mashhad is planned to host the First Summit of Mayors of the Islamic World in coming days, the head of Mashhad Municipality’s Public Relations Department announced.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on April 24

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

Medicinal Herbs that Change Lives of Diabetics

Before the discovery of insulin and other medications that lower blood sugar levels, medicinal herbs and traditional methods were used to treat diabetics

Miraculous Healing Powers of Ginger

Ginger, a healing plant used in medicine and cooking for centuries, is replete with vitamins A, C and E, and group B vitamins.

What is Bedsore?

The bedsore mostly occurs in people who have to lie in bed in a fixed position for a long time without being able to change their position.

What Foods to Take for Treating Joint Pain

Joint pain is a condition associated with severe pain. It could happen when uric acid levels in the body go up.

Ginger: A Miracle in Treating Joint and Muscle Pain

Ginger, a plant with many medicinal properties, has been used to treat a large number of diseases and different types of pains such as joint and muscle pain since a long time ago.

Iran Unveils New Medicine for Bedsore Treatment

“New Derm” Bedsore Ointment, an herbal medicine developed by Iranian researchers, reduces the cost of bedsore treatment to one twentieth of the average amount.

New Herbal Medicine for Diabetic Ulcer Treatment

Derma Heal, an herbal ointment used for diabetic ulcer treatment, facilitates the removal of damaged textures in diabetic wounds and helps the patients save their legs by preventing the infection of such ulcers.

123% Increase in Iran’s Box Office Takings

Iranian cinema takings stood at a record high of 1.63 trillion rials ($43.62 million) last Iranian year, up 123% compared to the year before.

Saudi Arabia Elected to UN Women’s Rights Commission

Saudi Arabia, which is internationally known as a violator of women’s rights, has been elected to the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women.

Iranian FM Meets Greek PM, Chinese FM in Athens

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif, who is in Greece to attend the Ancient Civilizations Forum, held separate meetings with Greek prime minister and China’s foreign minister.

Iran Resolved to Boost Its Missile Power: DM

Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Hossein Dehqan has underlined Iran's resolve to boost its military might, saying the Islamic Republic will leave no stone unturned in developing its missile capabilities.

Parks in Tehran Decorated with Colourful Tulips

Parks and streets in Tehran have been festooned with beautiful tulips since the beginning of spring in the Iranian capital city.

Iran Finalizes Contract with China on Renovation of Heavy Water Reactor

Iran and China on Sunday signed the final version of a contract to modernize a heavy water reactor that Tehran has undertaken to redesign under the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), a nuclear agreement between Iran and six world powers.

Raisi: I Can’t Afford Extravagant Presidential Campaign

Iranian presidential candidate Ebrahim Raisi says it is not possible for him to financially support his campaign headquarters, urging that maximum care should be taken in the management of the HQ’s monetary affairs to avoid extravagance.

Ahmadinejad Not to Support Any Candidate in Iran Election

Former Iranian president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad declared in a statement that he will not support any of the six candidates qualified to run in Iran’s upcoming presidential election.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on April 23

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

300,000 Forces to Ensure Security of Iran’s Upcoming Elections

Iran’s police chief says the country’s Law Enforcement will deploy 300,000 forces in all Iranian provinces to ensure the security of the upcoming presidential and local elections due to be held on May 19.

Security Tight as French Voters Start Casting Ballots

Security is tight in all French cities as voters began casting ballots for the presidential election Sunday in a tense first-round poll that's seen as a test for the spread of populism around the world.

Pakistan’s Security Very Important to Iran: FM

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif in a meeting with Speaker of the National Assembly of Pakistan Sardar Ayaz Sadiq underlined that Iran attaches importance to security in the neighboring country.