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Tochal Piste officially opens in Tehran

The snow-covered slopes of Tochal are used by a lot of skiers in the capital every winter.

Highlights of Ettela’at newspaper on Nov. 21

A special look at the headlines Ettela’at newspaper covered on Nov. 21.

Iranian forces have foiled all enemy plots: IRGC commander

IRGC Commander Major General Jafari has said that enemies made great efforts to render Iran insecure, but all such plots have been thwarted thanks to efforts of the country’s security forces.

Resolution against Iran, Russia to discredit UN: Envoy

Iran has said that the UN resolution against Tehran and Moscow is aimed at undermining the campaign against terrorism and will only discredit the UN and its General Assembly.

Iran rejects UN human rights resolution as politically-motivated

Foreign Ministry spokesman Hossein Jaberi Ansari has said that Iran opposes any instrumental and political use of human rights against independent countries.

Senior Iranian cleric slams terrorist attacks in Paris

Terrorist acts are strongly condemned in France and other parts of the world, Ayatollah Ahmad Khatami said. Tags: Iran-France, Terrorism.

Remarkable desert formations in southeastern Iran

Every corner of the desert is home to archeological sites dating back to the fourth millennium B.C. and the Islamic.

Tabriz is home to one of the world’s most ancient Bibles

Representatives of the Vatican proposed on several occasions to buy it from Tabriz Library and were ready to offer a blank check in return, Manuchehr Jafari said.

Frankfurt hosts a conference on investment in Iran

A German foreign trade expert has said that his country is seeking to raise its exports to Iran to € 5b in the next two years.

Iran’s President Highlights Constructive Interaction with World

President Rouhani has said that Iran's principled policy is to interact with the world and forge good relations with other countries.

A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on Nov. 19

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of newspapers on Thursday and picked headlines from 19 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Supreme Leader has lent new credibility and weight to the environment

The head of the Environment Protection Organization has said that if the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action is implemented properly, Iran will have more cooperation with other nations on cutting greenhouse gas emissions.

Is Hollande to blame for Paris terrorist attacks?

The main culprit behind the massacre of innocent people in the West and East are those who used IS as a tool to serve their interests and advance their cause.

Iran’s FM on diplomacy, domestic politics and future (PART THREE)

Foreign Minister Zarif says he is not running for president in 2021.

A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on Nov. 18

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

Norwegian ambassador joins saffron farmers in northeastern Iran (PHOTOS)

On a visit to the town of Khusf, which is known for its quality saffron, the Norwegian ambassador to Iran helped farmers gather their crops.

Situation in Syria affects Iran: IRGC chief

Undoubtedly, when objectives of terrorists are not fulfilled in Syria, it will have a direct effect on Iran’s security, Major General Mohammad Ali Jafari said.

IS pursuing Islamophobia scenario: President Rouhani

IS claims that it represents Islam while the noble religion of Islam is against acts of terror, President Rouhani said.

Amir Abdollahian, UN envoy discuss Yemen crisis

Iran is ready to help with the resumption of national dialogue in Yemen, Amir Abdollahian said in a phone conversation with Ismail Ould Cheikh.

Nine heads of state to attend Tehran gas summit: Oil minister

Bijan Namdar Zanganeh said that member of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum are mature enough to have cooperation in tandem with competition.

Three terror attacks, media frenzy and different reactions

An Iranian news website has analyzed the way the world media covered Paris terror attacks, questioning their scant attention to similar terrorist attacks in Lebanon and Iraq.

Iranian, French presidents discuss terrorism over phone

Creation of a world against violence and extremism came up for discussion in a phone conversation between the Iranian and French presidents.

Supreme Leader outlines environmental policy

It comes after Ayatollah Khamenei urged Iranian authorities to try to tackle the country’s environmental problems through detailed, accurate planning.

Trips across deserts by nomads in northeastern Iran (PHOTOS)

Over 100 nomadic families travel from northeastern Iran to spend the winter in Semnan Province.

A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on Nov. 17

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of newspapers on Tuesday and picked headlines from 25 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.