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Defense minister: Iran to continue supporting Iraq in fight against terror

The Iranian nation and government as well as the Armed Forces of the Islamic Republic will continue to support Iraq in its battle against terrorism, Iran’s defense minister says.

Iran firing up first LNG project

The National Iranian Gas Exports Company (NIGEC) is in talks with foreign firms to sell part of its shares in the country’s “frontrunner” LNG scheme which has lingered for years amid sanctions.

UK to pay £50m to British companiese seeking to work in Iran

The export credit agency of Britain, UK Export Finance (UKEF), has announced it would fully support expanding trade relations with Iran after removal of sanctions against the country following the IAEA verification that Tehran completely met its commitments upon the landmark nuclear agreement with the world powers.

National Animal Day Marked in Iran (PHOTOS)

In ancient Persia, people celebrated a day named “Bahmanagan” in which they did not eat any type of meat. Environment and animal rights activists...

6 Iranian films vying in 14th Pune Intl. filmfest.

Six Iranian films are participating in the 14th edition of Pune International Film Festival (PIFF), India, from 14-21 Jan, 2016.

Iranian book among best sellers on ISIL

‘War and Sexual Adventure in ISIS’ written by Amirreza Porhelm has become a success among other best sellers with the topic on the ISIL terrorist group.

Doidukh village (PHOTOS)

Doidukh village of North Khorasan Province has a long history in producing different handicrafts including double-sided silk rug.

Rouhani: Everyone happy with JCPOA except Zionists

President Hassan Rouhani said everyone is happy with implementation of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) except Zionists.

Larijani thanks Supreme Leader’s guidelines for settling nuclear issue

Majlis Speaker Ali Larijani on Sunday thanked Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei for his wise guidelines in settling nuclear issue.

Australia to lift sanctions on Iran

Foreign Minister of Australia Julie Bishop has said that Sydney would lift its sanctions against Iran within days.

World’s response to implementation of Iran historic nuclear deal

Many world leaders and politicians respond to the implementation of Iran’s historic nuclear deal with world powers.

Iran opens new chapter in relations with world: Rouhani

Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani says the Islamic Republic has opened a new chapter in its relations with the world, as Tehran and the six world powers begin implementation of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).

Marathon Talks on Iran’s Nuclear Issue End as Implementation of JCPOA Starts

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and European Union’s Foreign Policy Chief Federica Mogherini on late Saturday announced in a joint statement that the implementation of a nuclear deal finalized by Tehran and world powers back in July 2015 has started.

IAEA Releases Statement on Iran’s Nuclear Deal

International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) released a statement on Saturday verifying that Tehran has fulfilled all its commitments as per a nuclear deal finalized back in July 2015 by Iran and world powers.

Aviation companies have no choice but to apply commercial principals

I can not tell people be content with minimum services because airliners with their small assets want to operate. Thus, increasing the capital is...

Iran Releases Four Prisoners with Dual Citizenship

An Iranian judiciary official announced that four prisoners with dual citizenship have been released on Saturday based on a decision by Iran’s Supreme National Security Council within the framework of prisoner swap.

A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on Jan 16

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of newspapers on Saturday and picked headlines from 26 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

“Walls of kindness” in Sari (PHOTOS)

People hang their excessive clothes on the wall for the poor and needy to collect directly.

Iranian nuclear delegation in Vienna (PHOTOS)

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif, heading a high-ranking delegation, arrived in Vienna to meet EU Chief Federica Mogherini and US Secretary of State...

German FM to visit Tehran on Feb 2: source

German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier is to visit Tehran on February 2, an informed source told IRNA here on Saturday.

Iran: All sanctions to be annulled today

Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says “all oppressive sanctions imposed against the Islamic Republic will be annulled today.”

World’s largest portrait painting workshop

Portrait Painting workshop dubbed “Flight 464” was held here on Imam Hossein Square in Tehran, on Friday, to eternal the faces of those killed...

Saudi playing victim over Iran tensions: Leader aide

A top adviser to Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says Saudi Arabia’s wrong policies led to the country’s recent tensions with Iran.

Thailand plans to raise trade with Iran to $5bn

Thailand hopes to bring its trade transactions with Iran to $5 billion from the current $356 million as the Islamic Republic prepares to receive sanctions relief.

Obama lifts ban on aircraft sale to Iran

US President Barack Obama has lifted a decades-old ban on the export of civilian passenger aircraft to Iran as Tehran prepares to see sanctions relief.