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Int’l Flower Exhibition Underway in Iran’s Karaj

The 5th Karaj International Flower Exhibition, underway in Karaj for five days, has provided an opportunity for enthusiasts of plants of flowers with displaying more than 300 species.

Tehran Playing Host to Pan-Armenian Games

The 48th edition of the Armenian Olympics was kicked off at Tehran’s Ararat Sports Complex on Tuesday, September 13. Around 800 Armenian athletes from Iran, Armenia and Georgia compete in the games in 9 fields.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on September 15

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Thursday and picked headlines from 21 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Iran Reaffirms Support for Afghan Prosperity

Iran’s Ambassador to the United Nations Gholam Ali Khoshroo voiced support for UN development plans in Afghanistan, saying the Islamic Republic continues to provide health care and schooling for Afghan refugees and help them overcome challenges after returning home.

General Soleimani Says Will Remain A Soldier Serving Islamic Revolution

Quashing rumors of having plans to go into politics, Commander of Quds Force of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Major General Qassem Soleimani underscored that he will always remain a simple soldier serving Iran and the Islamic Revolution.

Top Iranian, Mexican Diplomats Hold Talks in Mexico City

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and his Mexican counterpart Claudia Ruiz Massieu Salinas in a meeting in Mexico City on Wednesday discussed a range of issues, from closer bilateral trade ties to cooperation in the fight against narcotics.

UK Blocks Iran’s Gas Revenues Over Bans

Iran says it has been paid for selling natural gas from a field that it jointly owns with BP in the North Sea but the payments cannot be accessed due to sanctions.

Anti-Iran Claims Meant to Divert Attention from Saudi’s 9/11 Role: Diplomat

Iran has rejected claims by a former US senator about Tehran’s "role" in the 9/11 attacks, saying the Islamic Republic has been fighting terrorism for a long time.

US Presence in Persian Gulf Unwarranted: Iran Official

A senior Iranian official says the presence of American military forces in the Persian Gulf lacks any legal and international justification.

Iranian Athletes Win Three Gold and Silver Medals in Rio Paralympics

Iranian Paralympians in power-lifting, shooting, and javelin throw won 2 gold and one silver medals in the ongoing Rio 2016 Paralympics.

Traditional Wedding in Tribal Regions of Iran’s Northern Khorasan

Tribes in North Khorasan, a province located in northeastern Iran, have their own centuries-old customs and traditions to celebrate wedding ceremonies.    

From Rigi the Terrorist, to Rigi the Teacher

Unlike Abdolmalek Rigi, the terrorist, Ramin Rigi is a teacher from Sistan and Baluchestan who not only educates but also helps deprived students.

Iran, Italy Mull Human Rights, Anti-Terror Cooperation

Officials from Iran and Italy hailed the most recent round of bilateral talks on human rights issues, with the both sides calling for closer interaction in the fight against terrorism, such as by the exchange of intelligence information.

Pan-Armenian Games Kick Off in Tehran

The 48th edition of the Armenian Olympics commenced at Tehran’s Ararat Sports Complex on Tuesday, September 13. Around 800 Armenian athletes from Iran, Armenia...

Iran Wins 3 Awards at MoonDance Film Festival

Three Iranian films, including 'The Sea and the Flying Fish', have received prizes at the MoonDance International Film Festival in the US.

Iran’s Culture, Poets and Dishes in Eyes of Non-Iranian Persian Language Learners

250 Persian language learners who have visited Iran with their own eyes believe that their preconceptions about Iran are not true.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on September 14

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

IRGC Navy Commander Warns US to Leave Persian Gulf

The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Navy Commander called on the US forces to put an end to their presence in the Persian Gulf before any problem arises in the region.

Iran, G5+1 FMs May Hold Talks in New York: Russian Diplomat

Russian Foreign Ministry's Director of the Second Asian Department Zamir Kabulov said the foreign ministers of Iran and six world powers are likely to hold a meeting in New York soon.

Iran Denies Report of US Contact on Syria

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi quashed reports that Tehran and Washington have had high-profile diplomatic contacts about the recent ceasefire in Syria.

Iran’s FM Zarif: Let Us Rid the World of Wahhabism

In an op-ed in the New York Times, Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif harshly criticizes Saudi rulers and their Wahhabi ideology, saying that such terrorist groups as Al-Qaeda and ISIS are inspired by Wahhabism.

Iran’s Rahimi, Ranjbar Win Gold, Bronze at Individual Recurve

Gholamreza Rahimi of Iran defeated Thailand’s Hanreuchai Netsiri 7-3 in the individual recurve men’s open at Rio 2016 on Tuesday.

Photo of Hugging Twins Brings Tears to Millions of Eyes

A photo of twin brothers hugging has gone viral, but the story behind it has now turned heart-breaking.

IRGC Navy Equipped with New High-Speed Craft

The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Navy on Tuesday brought into service a new high-speed military vessel with an immense operational range and the capability to carry helicopters.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on September 13

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