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Iran Guardian Council endorses credentials of 166 for Experts Assembly polls

Iran’s top supervisory body, the Guardian Council, has cleared 166 hopefuls to run for the senior clerical body Assembly of Experts, a deputy interior minister says.

Nuclear powers line up for cooperation with Iran

Head of Iranian Atomic Energy Organization has spoken of great eagerness by the nuclear countries to cooperate with Iran.

Iranian President Rouhani, Pope Francis meet at Vatican

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani holds a meeting with Pope Francis at the Vatican as part of a three-leg European tour.

Syrian army takes control of Sheikh Miskeen

The Syrian army has reportedly managed to take full control of a strategic town in the southern province of Dara’a as they continue to gain ground in battles against foreign-sponsored Takfiri militants.

Iran open to investment, win-win economic exchange: President

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has expressed the country’s readiness to attract foreign investment and for a win-win economic exchange with other nations.

Tehran, Riyadh should work to reduce tensions: Araqchi

A senior Iranian official has called on Saudi Arabia to help reduce tensions, saying Tehran is open to any initiative for the sake of the regional security.

Iran set to launch final stage of Velayat 94 naval drills

Iran is set to hold the final stage of large-scale naval maneuver codenamed “Velayat 94” in the high seas.

A look at Iran newspaper front pages on Jan 26

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

A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on Jan 26

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

Safe space encouraging foreign flights to pass through Iran

A regional official of International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) said Iran's safe airspace has encouraged foreign airlines to seek passage through Iran’s flying zone.

Visa requirements for Iran-Russia trips made easy

Iranian and Russian citizens will from early February travel more easily between the two countries under new visa rules.

‘General Electric in talks to enter Iranian market’

US giant seeks to enter Iranian market following the implementation of Iran’s nuclear agreement.

Leader sends message to 24th national conference on Namaz (prayers)

All should know that promoting Namaz is the most effective way to reduce social sufferings, Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution said.

Fire Temple in Isfahan, Sassanid-era Relic (PHOTOS)

The fire temple of Isfahan is a Sassanid-era Zoroastrian sacred temples. The fire temple is part of an archaeological complex is located on a hill...

S. Korea opens center to support exports to Iran

South Korea launched a business center to support local firms exporting to Iran as the East Asian country seeks to broaden its presence in...

Iran Aiming for Major Hike in Tourism Income

Iran has formulated plans to increase revenue from the tourism industry within the next ten years to an amount equal to the income generated by oil sales, Head of the country’s Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Organization (ICHHTO) Masoud Soltanifar said.

Young Iranian director to judge US event

Young Iranian animation director Mona Abdollah-Shahi has been selected as one of the jurors of the Northwest Animation Festival in the US.

Iran, Italy sign up to $18.4bn contracts

Iran and Italy have signed multi-billion dollar contracts covering various sectors including health, transportation, agriculture and energy.

Italian premier: JCPOA, new chapter in Iran-world relations

Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi described the July nuclear agreement and its implementation on January 16 as a new chapter in relations between Iran and the world.

Larijani: Prince Bandar told me “we made mistake in Afghanistan and Iraq”

Parliament Speaker, Mr. Ali Larijani said Saudi rulers made a strategic mistake adding that their understanding of problems faced by Islamic World is wrong.

President Rouhani’s Europe Tour Aims to Normalize Iran-West Ties: MEP

An Italian member of the European Parliament said Iranian President Hassan Rouhani’s visits to Italy and two other European destinations are aimed at normalizing relations between Iran and the West.

Iran, Italy, France line up mining deals

Iran’s mining sector is probably a new darling of foreign investors, with companies from China to Europe lining up to try their hand in one of the least developed industries in the resource-rich country.

Iran, Egypt resume trade ties: Report

Iran’s first cargo of petrochemical products in recent years has left for Egypt, marking the resumption of trade ties between the two major Muslim countries, the Mehr news agency says.

Oil prices will rise to $50 in 2016, $70 in 2017, expert estimates

Despite a vulnerable oil market showing no signs of remedy, expert predicts a rise in the next prices of the commodity in the next two years.

Iran’s President Pens Letters to Leaders of G5+1, Neighboring States

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani sent separate letters to the heads of neighboring countries as well as the leaders of the Group 5+1 (Russia, China, the US, Britain, France, and Germany) member states, with whom Iran finalized a nuclear deal back in July 2015.