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A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on Feb. 15

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of newspapers on Sunday and picked headlines from 16 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

US has not killed Bin Laden: Former Pakistani spymaster

A former Pakistan general says the US has not killed Bin Laden; rather the terror mastermind has died of natural causes.

Sepandarmazgan, Persian Feast to Respect Women, Earth, Life

Iranians celebrate Sepandarmazgan in which women, the Earth and life which all have one thing in common – reproduction – are respected and praised.

Trees are sacred to Iranians

In an opinion piece in Etemad daily, Ali Yachkaschi, a professor of environmental science, looks into how ancient Iranians respected trees and forests.

Tehran’s environmental issues are serious but solvable: Mayor

I am ready to turn Tehran into a truly habitable place if I am offered support, said the Tehran Mayor.

Iran’s car sales up 32%

Saipa has announced a rise in its production and sales in 2014, saying that it has currently two plans in the works to defeat sanctions and increase sales.

Pieces of Life are there on the table at an art gallery

Visitors of Life see a table at an entire gallery space; this way everybody can have their own interpretation of life and its true meaning.

WTO stresses support for Iran’s tourism industry

WTO Secretary-General Taleb D. Rifai has underlined that the World Tourism Organization is planning to help with promotion of tourism industry in Iran.

A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on Feb. 14

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of newspapers on Saturday and picked headlines from 15 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

When the going gets soft, people go shopping

Iran’s economy is improving and one of its signs is people’s shopping excursions before the New Year.

14 consortia ready to finance Iran-Iraq gas pipeline: Official

An Iranian energy official has said that 14 domestic consortia have voiced readiness to finance the construction of a pipeline that will transport Iran’s natural gas to Iraq.

A well that is doing well in attracting tourists (Photos)

The ox-well complex Haj-Ibrahim has restored has turned into a tourist destination.

A new type of embryonic stem cells has been discovered in Iran

The newly-discovered embryonic stem cells will set the stage for fundamental studies on cell therapy, pharmacology, toxicology, developmental biology and tissue engineering.

Pope: Free speech no excuse for insulting religions

Pope Francis has voiced support for Iran’s efforts to ink a comprehensive nuclear deal with P5+1, saying he stands by the Iranian nation and government.

We are neither proud nor complacent; we seek to compensate backwardness

Sorena Sattari, the President of Iran’s National Elites Foundation, says that today’s technological achievements should be a model for our scientific activities tomorrow.

Quds Force Commander: ISIL nearing demise

Commander of the IRGC Quds Force Major General Ghasem Soleimani has said that thanks to heavy failures ISIL and other terrorist groups have suffered in Iraq and Syria, they are nearing the end of their life.

A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on Feb. 12

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of newspapers on Thursday and picked headlines from 13 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

UN says it’s ready to set up environmental database in Iran

An Iran-UN workshop in Tehran reviewed the State of Environment report, with the UN expressing readiness to set up an environment database in Iran.

Iran to launch new national search engine: Minister

The minister of communications has said that Iran will launch a new national search engine in the near future to secure its cyberspace.

Iran’s FM says already sought single-step nuclear deal

Iran's foreign minister says he is delighted that the Supreme Leader has the same view about a nuclear deal between Iran and P5+1, adding a final deal requires a “political will” to be shown by the other negotiating sides.

Anti-Iran sanctions will be removed

The Iranian oil chief has said that the government and its nuclear negotiators have always been under the auspices of the Supreme Leader whose “expediencies and guidance” will help rid the country of sanctions.

Gas-sweetening solvents indigenized by Iranian researchers

Scientists at the Research Institute of Petroleum Industry in cooperation with the National Iranian Gas Company have indigenized solvents used in gas-sweetening units of refineries.

A visit to Tehran by a former US Congressman

The Iranians are deeply concerned about what effect Congress elections will have on President Obama’s capacity to implement any agreement, said the former US Congressman.

Iranians turn out in force for Feb. 11 rallies (Photos)

Iranians across the country attended Feb. 11 revolutionary rallies, lending support to nuclear negotiators at talks with P5+1.

Iranians rally in their millions to mark Revolution victory

President Rouhani told the crowd in Tehran that the West has no option but interact with Iran which is afraid of neither sanctions nor pressure.