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President Rouhani slams US-led coalition against ISIL
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has called the US-led coalition against the ISIL terrorists “ridiculous”.
A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on Sept. 18
Today this section of IFP features a closer look at the front pages of just 10 newspapers.
Iran’s lose to Germany in three sets at FIVB World Championships
A 3-0 loss to Germany in the FIVB World Championship dents Iran’s hopes of advancing to the semifinals.
A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on Sept. 17
Today this section of IFP features a closer look at the front pages of as many as 20 newspapers.
Final N-deal needs tough work, hard decisions: Zarif
Iranian top diplomat at nuclear talks says agreement is possible but hard decisions will have to be made.
Meager share of medical tourism in overall tourism profits
An expert says given the country’s medical potential Iranian officials should do more to secure the inflow of cash via medical tourists.
My father is bracing for upcoming legislative elections: Mohsen Rafsanjani
Will Hashemi unite with reformists in upcoming parliamentary elections?
Honesty prerequisite to success of nuclear talks: Rafsanjani
Former President Rafsanjani says honesty is imperative for nuclear talks to produce the intended results.
Most famous Iranian folkloric ensemble to stage charity concerts
The Kamkars, a very famous Iranian ensemble, are to stage charity concerts in Iran and Europe.
Iranian nomads get together for an annual festival
A photo gallery of the 4th Iranian Nomad Festival in Isfahan.
Britain calls for Iran assistance in fighting ISIL
British foreign secretary has urged Iran to cooperate with the US-led coalition in the fight against ISIL Takfiri militants even if the Islamic Republic is not part of the coalition.
Paintings of self-taught artists to go on display at Sa’dabad Palace
Sa’dabad Palace, which now serves as a museum, is to host an exhibition of paintings by self-taught artists.
China urges pragmatic approach in Iran nuclear talks
China has called on all relevant parties to negotiations over Iran’s nuclear energy program to adopt a “flexible and pragmatic” policy to accelerate the conclusion of a comprehensive deal.
A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on Sept. 16
Today this section of IFP features a closer look at the front pages of as many as 19 newspapers.
Pope Francis is an IS target: Iraqi ambassador to Vatican
An Iraqi diplomat says an attempt on Pope Francis’ life by ISIL is likely.
Construction of two new nuclear plants starts by yearend: Official
Russia to build two new nuclear power plants in southern Iran.
IRGC Commander: US Base in Northern Iraq No Threat to Iran
Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Major General Mohammad Ali Jafari downplayed enemies' war rhetoric against Tehran, and said the US military base in Northern Iraq is not considered a threat to Iran.
Iran and France move to boost agriculture ties
Iran and France sign deals to boost research and training cooperation in the agriculture sector.
Iranian parties are too masculine
A female activist says political parties in Iran are dominated by men and should do more to give women a bigger role to play in their ranks.
Ironically, Iran sanctions result in a roaring $2 billion trade in apps!
Stores fill the app void left by Google and Apple on the Iranian cell phone market.
Iraq regrets Iran absence at Paris conference on ISIL
Iraq's Foreign Minister Ibrahim al-Jaafari says he "regrets" that Iran has not been invited to an international conference in Paris to discuss the threat posed by the ISIL Takfiri militants.
US seeks military presence in Mideast: Ayatollah Khamenei
Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says the US seeks to expand its military presence in the Middle East region by declaring war on the Takfiri ISIL terrorists.
Even a review of presidential pledges may sound sweet
A closer look at the promises candidate Rouhani and later President Rouhani have made.
Iran will never trust US anti-ISIL coalition: Interior min.
Iran’s Interior Minister Abdolreza Rahmani-Fazli says the Islamic Republic will never trust the US-led so-called international coalition to tackle the Takfiri ISIL militants.
A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on Sept. 15
The championship of the Iranian Greco-Roman wrestling team in the 2014 Greco-Roman World Wrestling Championships in Tashkent and the congratulatory messages the Supreme Leader and President Rouhani issued following the unprecedented victory of Iranian wrestlers were on the front pages of almost all Iranian newspapers on Monday.
