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Iran says ‘very good’ atmosphere prevails in nuclear talks

A deputy to Iran’s foreign minister says the ongoing nuclear talks between the Islamic Republic and the five permanent members of the UN Security Council plus Germany have been constructive.

There will be either two winners or two losers

Francois Nicolo, a veteran French politician, weighs in on Iran’s nuclear talks with world powers.

Wildlife ambulance service launched in Sistan and Baluchestan

The environment department launches a wildlife ambulance service in the province of Sistan and Baluchestan.

A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on Sept. 20

IFP looked at the front pages of 11 newspapers.

Tehran and Ankara have patched up differences: Iran’s envoy

Iran’s ambassador to Turkey shares his thoughts on how Turkey will change after Erdogan is elected president.

IS is neither Islamic, nor a state: Iranian deputy FM

Iranian diplomat slams IS as a terrorist entity that has nothing to do with Islam.

Iran and Austria stress closer agriculture cooperation

An Austrian delegation visits Iran to bolster agricultural cooperation between the two countries.

West can’t counter terrorism via double standards: Zarif

Iran has lashed out at the US and the West for adopting double standards on the activities of terrorist groups in Iraq and Syria, saying such positions will, by no means, help eradicate terrorism.

Final nuclear deal possible before Nov 24: Zarif

Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has expressed optimism over the conclusion of a final nuclear agreement between Iran and the Sextet of world powers before their interim deal expires late November.

Kerry: Iran has ‘a role’ in campaign against ISIL

US Secretary of State John Kerry says Iran has "a role to play" in the campaign against the ISIL terrorist group, which is operating in Syria and Iraq.

Iran’s Zarif slams US-led sanctions against Tehran

Iran’s foreign minister has slammed the US-led sanctions against the Islamic Republic over its nuclear energy program.

Iran holds bilateral N-talks with Russia, US in New York

Senior Iranian nuclear negotiators have held separate bilateral meetings with representatives of Russia and the US to discuss the outstanding issues in Tehran’s nuclear talks with the P5+1 group.

Iran plays constructive role in Mideast, says UN chief

UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon has highlighted Iran’s role in the Middle East, stressing the need to tap into the Islamic Republic’s potential to resolve crises in the region.

IAEA report confirms Iran commitment: Najafi

Iran’s ambassador to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) says a report by the agency confirms Tehran's commitment to a deal between Iran and the P5+1 group reached in November.

Rica is doing well and his teeth are shining brightly

Rica, a male leopard who has undergone unprecedented dental surgery in Iran, is doing great.

IS, Zionists and Western neo-cons do not represent faith

Former Iranian President Mohammad Khatami says IS, Zionists and Western neo-cons do not represent religions.

ISIL product of foreign invasion in ME: Zarif

The ISIL terrorists in Iraq and Syria are an outcome of foreign invasion in the Middle East, says Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif.

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.