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Nuclear talks failure will be a disaster: Straw

The majority of political figures in the UK favor an agreement with Iran and are not sensitive about the terminology used in the documents, said Jack Straw.

Iran’s FM: Violence has no place in Islam, unacceptable to Muslims

“Considering the institutional capabilities of the United Nations, I tend to remain hopeful that the UN and its capacity and mechanisms can be brought to bear” on such an important issue, Zarif said.

Transfer of power to 3rd generation is Saudi Arabia’s main challenge

An expert in Saudi affairs has said that a bleak future lies ahead for Saudi Arabia and Iran-Saudi relations are not expected to take a positive turn soon.

Arrested terrorists confess to killing police officers, Basij members

The arrested terrorists sought to carry out more acts of terror and sabotage in the province to trigger discord among people.

Iran’s Zarif, US Kerry open nuclear talks in Munich

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and US Secretary of State John Kerry have held fresh talks in Munich as a March deadline for a nuclear deal between Tehran and the P5+1 group approaches.

A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on Feb. 7

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of newspapers on Saturday and picked headlines from 19 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Global inequality aggravated by sanctions: Iranian envoy

The destructive sanctions have obstructed the victim countries’ achievement of the Millennium Development Goals, said the head of Iran’s UN mission.

Organic food exhibition in Tehran (Photos)

Organic food lovers flocked to a Tehran expo which displayed, among other things, the farming methods Iranian producers use to prepare organic food.

Labor Minister: We can and must be successful

Iran’s labor minister has said that the efficacy of the Islamic establishment should not be challenged.

Leader has given go-ahead for talks, not friendship: Principlist cleric

Ayatollah Ahmad Alam al-Hoda, the Friday prayer leader of Mashhad, has said that those who are appointed to the Cabinet should see the ideal outlook of the revolution.

Judiciary chief stresses wide public support for Islamic establishment

Iran's Judiciary chief has said that a big turnout in the February 11 rallies will show to the world that Iranians support the Islamic establishment and will never give up their divine goals.

A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on Feb. 5

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

Rasht surrounded by a patch of fog (Photos)

A patch of heavy fog has enveloped the forested parts of Rasht in northern Iran.

Iran’s auto production up by over 60%

Iran’s auto industry has raised its production of motor vehicles by over 60% over the past 10 months, according to local reports.

IMF calls Iran 2nd biggest economy in ME, N. Africa, Central Asia

The International Monetary Fund has said in its latest report that Iran is the second biggest economy in the Middle East, North Africa, and Central Asia.

Iran seeks alternative ways to increase non-oil revenues

President Rouhani has said that Iran should invest more in new technologies and related areas to increase its non-oil revenues.

Italian Anthropologist Hails Iran Leader’s ‘Historic Letter’

An Italian anthropologist described the recent letter by the Supreme Leader of Islamic Revolution to Western youths as a “historic letter” whose impact will be revealed in future.

Interfaith dialogue; a call for action

A book review session in Tehran has underlined that interfaith dialogue should be revived at a time when the world is reeling from the blows of war, hatred and violence.

Senior Commander: Iran’s Missile Capability Not Negotiable

Deputy Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces Brigadier General Massoud Jazzayeri underlined that the country will never allow its missile and defensive capabilities to become an issue for talks between Tehran and the world powers.

Foreign gain with Iranian pain

Importers of Iranian products prefer to buy goods in bulk and have them packed to sell them to other countries to make huge profits leaving Iranian producers no share of the profits.

Kish Island to host 1st intl. sculpture symposium

The pleasant climate of Kish Island in winter, proper facilities, and the ease of transportation for foreign passengers without any visa requirement will boost the presence of international artists in the event.

Iran condemns savage murder of Jordanian pilot

Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman has condemned the brutal killing of a Jordanian pilot by ISIL, urging serious measures to confront crimes committed by terror groups.

Parliament supports nuclear negotiators: Larijani

According to an edict by the Supreme Leader which bans the proliferation and stockpiling of nuclear weapons, the West should not be worried about Iran’s peaceful nuclear program, said Larijani.

Iran rejects US anti-terror call of help over Washington insincerity

A senior Iranian diplomat says Tehran has rejected a US request for help in fighting terrorist groups because of Washington’s lack of sincerity.

A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on Feb. 4

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of newspapers on Wednesday and picked headlines from 11 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.