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A mountain that never stops burning (Photos)

Tashkooh, a burning mountain in southern Iran, absorbs a large number of tourists who rush to the area to see its permanent flames rage on and on and on.

Iran nuclear talks serious

Iran's nuclear negotiator has said that the atmosphere of the negotiations is completely serious and transparent, and the parties are interested in reaching an agreement.

Iranian FM urges respect for sanctities

Iran's foreign minister has stressed the need for respecting sanctities of all religions and cultures, saying that such respect makes it easier to have respectful relations.

Al-Azhar has voiced readiness to host a gathering of Shiite and Sunni scholars

The gathering between Shiite and Sunni scholars is aimed at having differences between the two sides discussed and settled.

Can this government build a nation?

With the Afghan Cabinet lineup finally announced, two experts weigh in on the challenges the new government faces.

Terrorist attacks aimed at hindering Islamic states’ economic progress: Iranian official

Destruction of the regional countries' economic infrastructure by the terrorists and the ineffective attacks by the coalition fighter jets are interrelated actions to prevent Islamic countries' economic growth, said Shamkhani.

Iran obtains queen bee artificial insemination expertise as world’s 3rd country

The method boosts honey production by 60 percent, keeps the hives clean and creates fewer baby bees. It also promotes resistance of the bees against the diseases.

Iran Condemns Charlie Hebdo’s Insulting Cartoon as “Provocative”

We condemn the French weekly’s provocative move, because it hurts the sentiments of Muslims, said the Foreign Ministry spokeswoman.

Over one ton of narcotics seized in Saravan

Acting on a tip-off about imminent shipment of narcotics across the border into Iran, border guards seized a haul of 1,460 kilograms of opium in southern Iran.

Iran seeks good ties with all neighbors: President Rouhani

Development of good neighborly relations with Persian Gulf states is among the Iranian administration’s main policies; in our relations with others, Tehran thinks of the two sides’ interests, said President Rouhani.

Germans rally to oppose terrorism and Islamophobia

A tolerance rally by Muslims in Berlin, joined by German officials, condemns in the strongest terms acts of terror which are committed in the name of Islam.

Iran FM heads to Geneva to meet Kerry ahead of fresh nuclear talks

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif is to hold talks in Geneva with his US counterpart John Kerry as Tehran and P5+1 are set to start a new round of nuclear negotiations.

A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on Jan. 14

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of newspapers on Wednesday and picked headlines from 14 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

House arrest is in line with the law: Official

Those who question the house arrest are the ones who either have not read the law or do not understand it, said the head of the Administrative Justice Court.

President urges nuclear negotiators to adopt logical attitude

We are all from one single country, living under a single flag with a single Constitution and a single leadership. And we all seek a single objective which is national prosperity, said President Rouhani.

Imprinted leather, one of the latest findings in the Burnt City

If future excavations confirm the assumptions of archeologists, the theory about the shrinking and final annihilation of the Burnt City should be fully revised.

Equal opportunities for people is social justice: Rouhani

President Rouhani says 8 out of around 9 million Iranians who did not have health insurance when he took office have already received insurance cards.

A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on Jan. 13

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.

Iran condemns terror attack in Pakistan

Such acts of terror clearly play into the hands of the enemies of Pakistan and the Islamic community, said Afkham.

Iranian FM stresses peaceful solution to problems on Korean Peninsula

As for the two Koreas, Tehran’s policy underscores the need for dialog and avoiding the use of force and military action, said Zarif.

Biggest ever narcotic drug consignment seized in Fars Province

A haul of 7-ton opium along with 12 kg of heroin planted in a cement bulker truck was seized.

No power can bring united Iraq to knees: Rafsanjani

Ayatollah Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani has praised solidarity among all Iraqi groups in the face of the Takfiri violence plaguing the neighboring country, saying no power can bring such a nation to its knees.

Iran, Iraq urge closer cooperation to uproot terrorism

Iran and Iraq have explored ways to further broaden bilateral relations in all areas, calling for closer cooperation to counter terror threats in the Middle East.

Iranian religious, political pundits’ take on Islamophobia after Paris attacks

Two Iranian pundits familiar with Western culture and lifestyle react to Paris terror attacks and the wave of Islamophobia that has followed them.

Golden Eagles in Iran’s Alborz and Zagros Mountains

The Golden Eagle which lives in Iran’s mountainous areas does not like human disturbances; when disturbed it leaves the nest.