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China among main importers of Iranian hand-woven carpets

Head of the Iran's National Carpet Center Hamid Kargar said here on Thursday that China is considered as the 10 main countries that import Iranian hand-woven carpets.

All Preparations Made for Friday Votes: Iranian Official

Head of the Iranian Interior Ministry’s Election Headquarters Mohammad Hossein Moqimi on Thursday stressed that there is full preparedness in the country for tomorrow’s elections.

Enemy Incapable of Changing Revolution’s Path

Head of the Strategic Research Center of Iran’s Expediency Council Ali Akbar Velayati highlighted the enemy’s failure to infiltrate the country to undermine its revolution’s path.

Iran’s Naval Fleet to Berth at Tanzanian Port

Iranian Navy Commander Rear Admiral Habibollah Sayyari announced on Thursday that the 38th flotilla of the Iranian Navy is scheduled to dock at the Tanzanian port city of Dar es Salaam in a couple of days.

‘Wanted terrorist arrested in neighboring country’

An anti-terrorism expert in Iran's Ministry of Intelligence said on Wednesday that one of the brothers of executed ringleader of Jundollah terror group is arrested in a neighboring country.

All capabilities employed to fulfill ‘economy of resistance’: VP

We are employing all our power and capacity to materialize the ‘economy of resistance’ during the6th Development Plan, said Vice President and head of Cultural Heritage Organization.

A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on Feb 25

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

Let’s Have National Day of Dialogue, Imam Sadr’s Daughter Proposes

Houra Sadr, the daughter of Iranian-Lebanese philosopher and religious leader Imam Musa al-Sadr, in an article, has asked Iranian officials to name February 19...

Islamic Architecture in Photos: World’s Pink Mosques

Mosques are common places of worship among Muslims all around the world. Regardless of whether they are Shi’a or Sunni, they all pray there. This is a building which, in people’s minds, is usually blue as a symbol of peace, and built with a specific architectural style.

Head coach of Al Nasr: Iran enjoys high security

Head of Al Nasr football club says Sepahan was the superior team of the field and achieved the reward of its superiority against Al...

Ambiguities of Syrian Truce Need to Be Resolved: Iran’s Rouhani

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani on Wednesday referred to a recent agreement between major world players over a ceasefire in Syria, and stressed that the deficiencies in the truce should be remedied and its ambiguities should be clarified.

Iran joins world aerospace market in post sanctions era

Joining world aerospace market in post sanctions period is a great achievement for Iran due to positive interactions with world nations, said deputy telecom and information technology minister for innovation and technological affairs on Wednesday.

Rouhani, Putin Stress Need for Cooperation to Settle Syria Crisis

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin on Wednesday highlighted the significant of cooperation between Tehran and Moscow for the political resolution of the Syrian crisis.

Oman backs Iran in Saudi freeze row

Oman has lent weight to Iran in a row over a Saudi proposal to freeze oil output at current levels, saying the Islamic Republic must be exempted from the plan.

Iran-Germany Banking Ties to Normalize in 3 Months: Envoy

Iranian Ambassador to Germany Ali Majedi said normalization of banking relations between the Islamic Republic and the European country will take two or three months.

Iran manufactures auto injectors for MS patients

Iran has in the past few days set up a production line for manufacturing auto injectors for Iranian patients suffering from Multiple Sclerosis (MS) under the terms of a contract with France.

‘The Songs of My Land’ wins Russian Jury Prize

International Orthodox Film Festival granted three awards to the Iranian anti-terrorist movie 'The Songs of My Land'.

Enemy failed in plots against Iran: Ayatollah Khamenei

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says enemy has failed to prevent people’s allegiance to the Islamic establishment with pressure during the past 37 years.

Ceasefire Plan Not to Stop War on Terrorism: Syrian Deputy FM

Syrian Deputy Foreign Minister Faisal Mikdad made clear on Wednesday that the recent decision by Damascus to accept a plan for a cessation of hostilities in the Arab country will never stop the country’s war on terrorism.

Elections Guarantee Islamic Republic: Iran’s President

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani hailed the good turnout in different elections in the country, noting that the votes guarantee the existence of the Islamic Establishment.

Leader: Large voter turnout to challenge enemy

Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Ali Khamene said on Wednesday that by large voter turnout in the polling stations, the Iranian nation would challenge the enemy 37 years after the revolution.

Britain Resumes Issuance of Visa in Iran: Spokesman

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Hossein Jaberi Ansari announced that the visa section of British embassy in Tehran will resume its operation from Wednesday, more than four years after the relations between the two countries soured.

MPs’ Bravery and Freedom Will Help Safeguard Iran’s Nature and Biological Diversity

The Head of the Environmental Protection Organization listed Iran’s environmental problems with reference to the upcoming Parliamentary Elections, asking the people to help her...

Boosting Islamic Activities Needed to Counter Takfiris: Leader

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei underlined that spreading Islamic teachings and developing Islamic activities will help efforts to counter threats and confront the seditious schemes of Takfiri groups.

Elections Guarantee Islamic Republic: Iran’s President

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani hailed the good turnout in different elections in the country, noting that the votes guarantee the existence of the Islamic Establishment.