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Iran, Turkey Urge Closer Academic Ties

Higher education officials from Iran and Turkey at a meeting in Ankara explored avenues for enhancement of academic and educational cooperation.

Iran Rejects UN Chief’s Human Rights Report as Fundamentally Flawed

Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman slammed UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s recent report on human rights situation in Iran as baseless, saying there are fundamental flaws in the report, which has been drafted on the basis of unfair resolutions with political purposes.

Foreign Tourists Enjoying Beauty of Iran’s Shiraz

In recent months, the number of tourists visiting different parts of Iran has considerably grown thanks to the good atmosphere created after the implementation of a nuclear deal between Tehran and world powers.

Iran’s Larijani: US, Israel Fanning Flames of Takfiri Crisis in Region

Iranian Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani slammed the US for its insincerity in the fight against Takfiri terrorist groups like Daesh (ISIS or ISIL) in the Middle East, saying the Washington and Tel Aviv regimes are seeking to spread insecurity in the region.

President Rouhani Kicks Off Southeast Asia Tour

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani on Wednesday embarked on a tour of Southeast Asia that will take him to Vietnam, Malaysia and Thailand, where he will participate in the 2nd Asia Cooperation Dialogue (ACD) Summit.

Iran and the US: New Partners in Space?

Mohsen Bahrami, head of the Iranian space agency, has said that his country is interested in cooperating with NASA.

No ‘Effective’ Step Taken by West on JCPOA Implementation: CBI Chief

Central Bank of Iran (CBI) Chief Valiollah Seif on Tuesday slammed the Western parties to the July 2015 nuclear deal between Tehran and world powers, known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), for their failure to fully implement the agreement.

Attack on Bus Carrying Shiites in Pakistan Kills 4 Women

An attack by terrorists on a bus carrying Pakistani Shiites has claimed the lives of four and wounded two others.

Iran Rejects US Claim over Houthi Missile

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman denied the claims made by a US official that a missile used by Yemen’s Houthi Ansarullah fighters to destroy an Emirati military vessel was made by Iran.

Smugglers Hide Ammo inside Living Cow to Supply Terrorists in Damascus

Terrorists in Syria were trying to smuggle ammunition by hiding them inside a cow, but their plot was foiled by Syrian Army.

Iran and France Start New Era of Partnership in Car Industry

French media outlets reported that Iran and the French car manufacturer Renault have penned an agreement for restoring their cooperation in automotive industry.

IRGC Smashes Terror Cell West of Iran, Kills 12 Terrorists

The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) ground troops on Tuesday destroyed an armed gang affiliated with anti-revolutionary and terrorist groups, killing all its 12 members in an armed encounter in the western province of Kermanshah, a top commander announced.

Iran’s FM and Parliament Speaker Cancel Meetings with German Vice-Chancellor

After a controversy about comments on Iran by Germany’s vice-chancellor and minister of economy, who is now in Tehran, his planned meeting with Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif was cancelled on Tuesday.

Special Units of Iran’s Police Hold Exercises in Tehran

The Special Units of the Islamic Republic’s Law Enforcement displayed their skills in various fields including hostage release, chasing, acrobatic moves, and shooting in...

Qurans Put in Garbage by Saudi Embassy in Morocco Cause Fury

Photos circulated on Moroccan social media show the Saudi embassy in Rabat has insulted the holy book of Islam, the Holy Quran.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on October 4

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Tuesday and picked headlines from 24 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Europe Not Sole Option for Trade: Iranian Minister

European economies are not the only option Iran can take up when it comes to trade interaction, Iranian Minister of Economic Affairs and Finance Ali Tayyebnia stressed.

Leader Urges Iran’s Police to Keep Pace with New Technologies

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei called on the Iranian Law Enforcement Force to constantly boost capabilities and match them to rapid advances in science and technology.

Thousands of Polish Women Stage ‘Black Monday’ Strikes to Protest Abortion Law

Thousands of Polish women dressed in black boycotted work and took to the streets in protest against a plan to ban abortions. Without half their...

Tehran’s Nature Bridge Receives Aga Khan Architecture Award

Iran's largest pedestrian bridge is among the six winners of this year's $1 million Aga Khan Award for Architecture.

US Fears Iran Revolution’s Impact on World: Assad

Syria’s President Bashar al-Assad says the United States is afraid of Iran’s 1979 Islamic Revolution inspiring peoples across the world.

Many Delights and Surprises Await Western Travellers to Iran: New Zealand Academic

A professor of astronomy from New Zealand has had a two-week trip to Iran and shared his delightful experiences in the country.

Envoy Explicates Iran’s Plans to Meet 2030 Agenda Goals

Iran’s ambassador to the United Nations highlighted the country’s strategic approach to implement the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, explaining the projects Iran has devised to that end.

Iran’s oil exports hit pre-sanctions high

Reports say Iran has already been able to increase its oil exports to levels that existed before sanctions were imposed on the country in 2011. 

Iran Says Higher Global Oil Prices Essential

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says oil producing countries must take decisions to increase the oil price at international markets.