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Iran raises daily gas output by 70m cubic meters

Oil Minister Bijan Namdar Zanganeh has said that Iran's gas output has surpassed 70 million cubic meters and is estimated to reach 100 million by year-end.

A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on Dec. 29

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

5 killed, 5 injured in Iran armed robbery shooting

Police attempts to stop a suspicious vehicle led to a deadly shootout with armed robbers that left three police officers martyred.

Why the Iranian top diplomat sent letters to his counterparts around the world

Two former Iranian diplomats explain why Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif wrote letters earlier this month to his counterparts around the world on Iran’s nuclear policies.

Hampoiel Cave in northwest Iran in photos

Hampoiel Cave in East Azarbaijan Province is a beautiful site to be toured by nature lovers.

One day, two prophets; festivals of joy and sorrow

The followers of Zoroaster and Jesus mourn the demise and celebrate the birth anniversary of their prophets on the same day on the same street in Tehran.

Iranian professor joins US National Academy of Inventors

Dr. Khoshnevis who is a Sharif Poly Technique University graduate, is well-known worldwide for his newly-developed three-dimensional building printing system.

President issues executive order to revive Management, Planning Org.

President Rouhani said that the reestablishment of the entity is taking place under Articles 126 and 124 of the Constitution.

A 1st int’l gathering of Islamic political parties to be held in Tehran

Among other things, the gathering is to discuss ways of promoting cooperation among political parties across the Islamic world.

Iran backs freedom of religious minorities

Ali Younesi says that religious minorities enjoy freedom to practice their faith and the government supports their freedom.

Bam Citadel in photos, 11 years after killer earthquake

The historical Bam Citadel in photos eleven years after the 2003 earthquake.

A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on Dec. 28

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

Iran Blasts West’s “Unlawful” Sanctions

Nuclear talks will bear fruit only if the Western parties come to the understanding that “unfair sanctions do not amount to a great achievement for them”, Zarif said.

IRIB chief names woman as deputy for radio affairs

Nasrin Abravani has become the first woman to take charge of the Radio Department of Iran’s broadcaster.

Iran congratulates world Christians on New Year

Jesus came to say that God is one and for all humanity and there is no such thing as a superior, better ethnic group, said President Rouhani in his New Year congratulatory message.

Iranian children shine in Bulgarian Painting Contest

A number of Iranian children were awarded at the Bulgarian painting competition entitled “Music and Devotional Dances”.

Israel’s illusions draw a firm response from Iranian MP

Not only will the Israeli dream of opening an embassy in Tehran never come true, but God willing Iran will open its embassy in Palestine without the presence of Zionists, Boroujerdi said.

After a 2-month hiatus music events are staged in Iranian concert halls

With an agreement between police and Iran’s Ministry of Culture and Islamic Guidance, musical events are unlikely to be canceled due to a lack of coordination.

Iran sets its sights on joint oil fields

The Iranian government has devised special plans for the joint oil fields, trying to raise the country’s crude output in four years.

Stolen Iranian antiques returned from Belgium

Following a Belgian court ruling, 349 Iranian artifacts dating back millennia have been sent back to Iran.

Iran hits 66% copper production target

In order to boost copper production capacity, new investment and development plans are inevitable, said a senior industry ministry official.

Iran constant supporter of Iraqis: KRG president

Iran stood by Iraq in a difficult situation when ISIL was threatening Erbil and Baghdad, and this measure is worthy of appreciation, said Masoud Barzani.

Iran’s Army Employs Suicide Drone in Drills

The drone is like a mobile bomb, capable of destroying fixed and mobile targets, said the commander of the Iranian Army Ground Force.

Iran Army tests military hardware during major drill

Different types of military hardware and weapons are deployed both in the water and on land during the drill, which is the largest of its kind in the region.

Winter in Khalkhal-Asalem region in Iran in photos

Winter has created scenic views in Khalkhal-Asalem region, northern Iran.