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Iran’s First Online Census Gets into High Gear

Iranians have begun taking part in the country’s first national online census, with one official saying general response on the first day was “unprecedented”.

Instagram’s Photo of the Day: Mother and Child Swimming in Lake Urmia

A photo of an Iranian mother and her child swimming in Lake Urmia in northwestern Iran was selected by Instagram as its photo of...

Syrian Parliament Speaker to Visit Tehran

Syrian Parliament Speaker is scheduled for a visit to Tehran in the near future, the international aide to Iranian Parliament Speaker said.

Polrood River in Gilan Province

Polrood, a river with an approximate length of 51km, flows near the city of Kalachay in east of Gilan Province in northern Iran, and...

Iran Embarks on Mass Production of New Ballistic Missile

Iran’s defense minister on Sunday inaugurated the mass production line of a newly-unveiled tactical ballistic missile, dubbed 'Zolfaqar'.

Russia Seriously Looking for Iran’s Help in Gaining Know-How of Long-Range Drones

Iran’s top officer hailed the country’s missile and drone capabilities, saying that Moscow is willing to use Tehran’s experience in building long-range drones.

A Canadian Minister Born in Iran’s Mashhad

The Canadian Democratic Institutions Minister Maryam Monsef says she was shocked to discover that she was born in Mashhad, Iran, rather than Afghanistan.

Iranian Cartoonist’s Look at Separation of Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt

After a press statement on Tuesday, September 20, the love story of Hollywood stars Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt, who were married in 2014, came to an unhappy end.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on September 24

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Saturday and picked headlines from 22 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Speaker: Iran, Kenya Share Similar Views on Fighting Terrorism

Iranian Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani called for close cooperation with Kenya in the fight against terrorism, given the two countries’ common views on the threat.

US Apologizes to Bashar Assad for Airstrike on Syrian Troops

Russian Foreign Minister says the United States has apologized to Syrian President Bashar Assad for the airstrike on the Syrian Army positions in Deir ez-Zor.

Chief of ISIS Prisons Killed in Airstrike

Security sources in Iraq announced that an official in charge of ISIS prisons has been killed in an airstrike near the northern city of Mosul.

Clinton Left Classified Data in Russian Hotel during State Secretary Trip

US Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton forgot classified documents at a hotel in Russia during a trip as secretary of state, documents released by the US Federal Bureau of Investigation show.

Leader’s Military Adviser Worried about US-Russia Cooperation

A senior military advisor to the Leader of the Islamic Revolution expressed concern over Russian cooperation with the US in Syria.

Swiss Aerial Photographer Finds Paradise Lost in Iran

Georg Gerster’s aerial photos of Iran will be demonstrated in a photography exhibition in Tehran in second half of September.

Chinese Businessmen Using Putin in Ice-Cream Ads

Chinese businessmen, enthusiastic over Vladimir Putin’s gift to President Xi of a box of ice-cream, have started using the image of the Russian leader in their advertising for items produced in Russia.

Washington State Shooting Leaves Three People Dead

At least three people have lost their lives in a shooting at a mall in the northwestern US state of Washington, with the suspect on the run, police say.

Triple Blasts Kill at least 12 in Iraq’s Tikrit

Three terrorist explosions have struck the north-central Iraq city of Tikrit, killing as many as 12 people.

President Rouhani Rings Bell for New School Year

President Hassan Rouhani in a symbolic gesture rang the bells at a girls’ high school in downtown Tehran on Saturday to mark the first day of school year in the country.

Two Iranian Islands Are under UAE Occupation: Senior MP

A senior Iranian lawmaker announced that two Persian Gulf islands of Zarkooh and Ariana belong to Iran and have long been occupied by the United Arab Emirates.

Iran Not Interested in Any Provocation with US: Zarif

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says the Islamic Republic is not interested in “any provocation” whatsoever with the United States despite having nearly four decades of difficulty with the country.

Visitors Tour Taq-e Bostan Historical Site in Western Iran

Visitors touring Kermanshah City in western Iran also visit Taq-e Bostan [Arch of the Garden) to enjoy the moderate climate at the historical site on the last day of summer.

Syrian Army Finds Turkish Manual Instructing Terrorists on Use of Nukes

In the course of a recent operation to liberate a terrorist-held enclave in northern Latakia, Syrian Army troops discovered a 'manual for terrorists', which was published in Turkey.

ISIS Digs Fiery Moat around Mosul amid Fruitless Ceasefire Talks

According to local witnesses, the ISIS terrorist group has dug a fiery moat around Iraq's northern city of Mosul in a bid to hinder advancement of Iraqi forces after the ceasefire collapsed in the war-torn region.

Iran Hails United Action to Admonish US for Nonconformity to JCPOA

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani expressed satisfaction with joint action by Iran and world powers to remind Washington to rectify its conduct and honour the JCPOA, a lasting nuclear deal with Tehran.