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Rouhani heads to Russia for Caspian summit

Iran’s president heads for Russia to attend the 4th summit of the Caspian littoral states.

Iran, Russia FMs say nuclear talks must continue

Iranian and Russian foreign ministers meet in New York to discuss the progress of Tehran’s nuclear talks with P5+1.

Iran’s Shot-Putter Rajabi Wins Silver at Asiad

Leila Rajabi, an Iranian female athlete, wins a silver medal in the shot put final in the 2014 Asian Games.

A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on Sept. 27

IFP had a look at the front pages of 21 dailies on Sept. 27

From the fight against Ebola to the war on ISIL

While world is concerned with an Ebola outbreak and the threat of ISIL, the destructive impact of sanctions on the healthcare of Iranians persists.

A self-giving boy secretly donates kidney to his mom

A young man donates his kidney to save his mom.

Who feeds Putin with thoughts?

A look at neo-Eurasianism by Aleksandr Dugin might account for Putin’s interest in the term “New Russia”.

A couple’s married life gets off to a road start

An Iranian couple starts their married life in a truck cab.

G77, China slam unilateral sanctions against Iran

G77 and China describe imposition of sanctions on Iran as unacceptable.

No agreement on major issues in nuclear talks: Iran official

A top Iranian negotiator in nuclear talks with the P5+1 group says the Islamic Republic and the five permanent members of the UN Security Council plus Germany have not reached an agreement on major issues.

Iran nuclear talks making progress: US

The US chief negotiator in the nuclear talks with Iran says the Sextet of powers and Tehran have made progress in the course of their ongoing meetings in New York.

Tehran nuclear talks at breathtaking stage

Senior Iranian negotiator Abbas Araqchi says nuclear talks between Iran and the P5+1 group of world powers have reached a breathtaking stage.

Iran, EU, US hold trilateral meeting in NY

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif, EU foreign policy chief Catherine Ashton and US Secretary of State John Kerry have held a meeting in New York as talks continue over Tehran’s nuclear energy program.

Iran, P5+1 never been closer to nuclear deal: German FM

German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier has hailed the progress in Iran-P5+1 nuclear talks, saying the two sides have never been closer to a final deal over Tehran’s nuclear energy work.

Terrorism, extremism threatening entire world: Rouhani

Iran's President Hassan Rouhani says extremism and violence are threatening the entire Middle East, especially Iran's neighbors, as a result of extremist measures taken by foreign terrorists.

Iran refutes claims of supporting terrorism

Tehran has categorically rejected British Prime Minister David Cameron's unsubstantiated allegations of Iran supporting terrorist groups.

Iran Not to Cooperate with Fake US-Led Anti-ISIL Coalition

Iranian Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani described the US-led coalition against the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) terrorist group as a 'political joke', and said Tehran will not cooperate in such a fake coalition.

Iran researchers design stress calculator

Iranian researchers have developed a device in the form of a bracelet, which can be used to calculate and register the amount of people’s stress.

Iran artists works displayed at Art Expo Malaysia

The longest-running art fair in Southeast Asia, the Art Expo Malaysia (AEM) has hosted the works by five Iranian artists.

What do those who favor a thaw in relations with the US have to say?

Diplomats and economists who favor contacts between Iran and the US make their case.

A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on September 25

IFP had a look at the front pages of 13 dailies.

I disagree with blocking social networks

Iran’s police chief says he disapproves of blocking social networking websites.

UK: Iran part of solution to fight ISIL in Syria

Iran can help defeat the ISIL terrorists in Syria, British Prime Minister David Cameron has said following talks with Iranian President Hassan Rouhani.

A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on Sept. 24

IFP had a look at front pages of 21 dailies.

Iran said “No” to powers’ bullying in 8-year war

The Supreme Leader says Iran’s defense during the Iraqi-imposed war was a strong “No” to bullying powers.