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Judiciary chief’s frank comments in support of the press and journalists

Given the sensitive role of media play, they should be lent all-out support to be able to be instrumental in prevention of vice, said Ayatollah Sadegh Amoli Larijani.

Pottery workshops in western Iran (PHOTOS)

Craftsmen in the western town of Lalejin create amazing earthenware graced with delicate and colorful images.

Haze in Iran is a product of war: Environment chief

We should bring back security to the region and thus preserve the environment, Ebtekar said.

A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on Nov. 10

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of newspapers on Tuesday and picked headlines from 17 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Highlights of Ettela’at newspaper on Nov. 10

A special look at the headlines Ettela’at newspaper covered on Nov. 10.

Cooperation with US depends on progress of JCPOA: Nahavandian

Any possible Tehran-Washington cooperation will depend on the way the nuclear accord is implemented, Nahavandian said.

Iran’s FM says document on redesigning Arak Reactor ready

How to sign the document on redesigning Arak Reactor has yet to be agreed on, since all foreign ministers will not take part in upcoming Vienna talks, Foreign Minister Zarif said.

Germans clinch Iran’s biggest solar projects

Under the agreement, Germany will build several solar farms in Tehran, Tabriz and Isfahan as Iran embraces clean energy, Ali Barband said.

Terrorism will spill beyond Mideast if not confronted: Rouhani

Iran can serve as a center to expand economic ties between Belgium and the EU with the entire region and a timely use of the opportunity will be beneficial to nations,” President Rouhani said.

President Rouhani to visit Italy, Vatican, France

President Rouhani is to meet Italian President Sergio Mattarella, Pope Francis, and French President Francois Hollande in his state visit to Italy and France.

Exhibition of tribal hand-woven rugs (PHOTOS)

An exhibition of rugs woven by tribal people has opened in Arak, the capital of Markazi Province. More than 150 items aged between 30 and...

Highlights of Ettela’at newspaper on Nov. 9

A special look at the headlines Ettela’at newspaper covered on Nov.9.

Deputy FM: Iran should not scare away its neighbors

An Iranian official has said that the foreign and interior ministries should work out a single formula to solve the pocketbook issues of the public.

Natural beauty of autumn in northeastern Iran (PHOTOS)

The scenic beauty of the park in autumn is awe-inspiring.

Put an end to discussions over the Iran nuclear deal

Zarif has said that time has come for us to make maximal use of JCPOA, adding we should focus on the ways to seize the post-JCPOA opportunities to serve our national interests.

An envoy makes headlines in Malaysia even before arrival in KL

"Choosing Afkham as ambassador took a few minutes, but choosing her successor took four months," a daily quoted Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif as saying.

An Afghan janitor-turned-sculptor

Alikhan is a janitor in the capital and has been making sculptures for more than a decade.

A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on Nov. 9

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of newspapers on Monday and picked headlines from 22 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Iran crowned world bodybuilding champion

The Iranian athletes snatched four gold medals, two silvers and a bronze to rank first.

Iran to US defense chief: Watch your words

Carter had better save the US more troubles like the ones it is already bedeviled by in Somalia, Afghanistan, Iraq, and Yemen, the Iranian defense chief said.

Saudi charge d’affaires summoned over execution of Iranians

By implementing the death sentence against three Iranian nationals, the government of Saudi Arabia did not do bilateral ties justice, Deputy FM Ghashghavi said.

Pomegranate Festival in southern Iran (PHOTOS)

The festival was aimed at promoting the great potential of Arsanjan in pomegranate production.

Minister: Iran can be a health hub for regional countries

Dr. Hassan Hashemi has said that the Health Ministry will seize the opportunity in the post-sanctions era to upgrade the health services it renders to the public, asking foreign investors to invest in Iran’s health infrastructure.

Highlights of Ettela’at newspaper on Nov. 8

A special look at the headlines Ettela’at newspaper covered on Nov. 8.

Iran-US ties will improve if America stops playing big bad wolf

The secretary of the Supreme National Security Council has said that Iranophobia and Shiite Crescent plots were engineered to overshadow Iran’s position as the anchor of stability in the region.