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Blocking Internet Abusers; a Fist against Swearwords

A campaign has been recently started in Iran to block and ignore the netizens who abuse the Internet and insult other people, especially celebrities.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on July 31

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Sunday and picked headlines from 18 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Iranian Commander: Int’l War Games to Boost Global Military Ties

A senior Iranian commander said the upcoming International Army Games 2016 in Russia will strengthen military cooperation among the armed forces of various countries.

Source Dismisses Haaretz Report on Injury of Basij Commander in Syria

An informed source categorically denied a report by the Israeli daily Haaretz that Commander of Iran's Basij (volunteer) Force Brigadier General Mohammad Reza Naqdi had been wounded by Israeli forces or terrorists during a publicized visit this weekend to Southern Syria.

Iranian Woman Wins Top European Math Prize

Iranian young mathematician Sara Zahedi has won the prestigious European Mathematical Society (EMS) Prize, the top honour for young European mathematicians awarded once every four years.

3 States behind Leaking Data on Iran’s Nuclear Program: Official

A senior Iranian official says three countries were involved in the leak to the media of confidential information about the country’s long-term nuclear program, which prompted a strong protest from Tehran.

Hand-Woven Carpets of Iran’s Qom and Fars Province

The diversity of handicrafts in Iran is so high that preparing a list of them can take too long; however, it is a well-known fact that Iranian handmade carpets always sit atop the list.

Fire at Mahshahr Petchem Complex Was an Environmental Warning

Vice-President and Head of Iran’s Department of Environment said the recent fire in Bou Ali Petrochemical Complex in southwestern Iran was a wakeup call on the importance of environmental issues and safety.

Abgoosht, Delicious Traditional Persian Food

Abgoosht or Dizi is an Iranian dish consisting of a clear broth with meat and other ingredients such as potatoes, beans and dried lemons (depending on the recipe).

Child Sexual Abuse Prevention Programs in Iranian Kindergartens

The growing number of child sexual assaults in Iran has convinced the government to introduce a bill in the Parliament on teaching sexual issues in kindergartens and pre-schools.

Iran’s FM Says West Africa Tour ‘Successful’

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif described his recent four-nation tour of West Africa as “successful”.

Iran’s Zarif Told Nigeria of Zakzaky Concerns: Delegate

Iran has communicated to Nigeria its serious concern about the continued detention and dire health condition of a leading Nigerian Shia leader, Sheikh Ibrahim Zakzaky.

Iranian Spokesman Calls Renaming of Terror Group ‘Playing with Words’

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi dismissed a recent move by the al-Nusra Front terrorist group, which is fighting the Syrian government, to change its name to Jabhat Fath al-Sham (the Conquest of Syria Front) as “playing with words”.

Iranians Offer Oblations by Making Donations to Environment

The drought-induced shortage of food has posed a serious threat to animals; however, in a spontaneous move, Iranians have started offering oblations to God by donating fodder for starving animals.

Iranian Couple Running Mobile Café on Their Microbus

Farzad and Zekra are a creative couple who have turned their old blue Volkswagen microbus into a luxurious mobile café that gives its customers a sense of nostalgia.

Iran Condemns Beheading of French Priest and Syrian Kid

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi strongly denounced the recent brutal beheading of a French priest and a Syrian kid as despicable and condemned moves inspired by the deviational ideologies of ‘fathers of ISIS and Al-Qaeda’.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on July 28

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

Iran Condemns Bomb Attacks in Syria’s Qamishli

Iran’s Foreign Ministry condemned deadly bomb blasts claimed by Daesh that killed dozens of people in the northeastern Syrian city of Qamishli on Wednesday, reiterating Tehran’s call for concerted action against extremist ideologies.

Iran’s Zarif Meets Top Guinean Officials in Africa Tour

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif held separate meetings with highest ranking Guinean officials in a diplomatic tour of West African nations.

China to Invest $3bn in Iran’s Fish Farming

More signs have appeared to show that East Asian countries are interested in Iran’s fish farming business. China has joined South Korea to announce that it is planning to invest $3 billion in Iran’s fisheries.

Iranian Girl Wins National Rally Contest

Leila Peykanpour, an Iranian girl from Isfahan, claimed the title in the first round of a national rally championship in KIA Pride Class. According to...

Farmers Start Harvesting Rice in Northern Iran

Each year in the middle of summer, farmers in Iranian northern province of Gilan start harvesting the golden crops of rice. Here are IRNA’s...

Ghana: 2nd Leg of Zarif’s Tour of Western Africa

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif visited Ghana as the second destination of his tour of Western Africa, which earlier took him to Nigeria.

Iranian Spokesman Shrugs Off US Presidential Hopefuls’ Remarks on JCPOA

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi rejected recent remarks by US presidential hopefuls about the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) - a lasting nuclear deal between Tehran and world powers, saying that such remarks are only aimed at gaining more votes.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on July 27

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