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ISIS, a product of Western Irresponsibility
A closer look at what role the West has played in the emergence of ISIS in the region.
Pentagon: US preparing military options against ISIL in Syria
The US military is planning for airstrikes against ISIL militants in Syria despite warnings by Damascus about such operations on its soil without its permission.
Israel launches attack on UN-run school in Gaza
In another gruesome act against Palestinians, the Israeli regime has attacked a UN school sheltering displaced and defenseless people against the Israeli offensive in the besieged Gaza Strip.
Iran Front Page a symbol of the Communications Age
Transcript of the speech Dr. Mehdi Forghani made at the gathering of Iranian Media and the International Community which marked the launch of Iran Front Page.
Active or passive presence on the global stage?
Transcript of the speech Dr. Sabah Zangeneh made at the gathering of Iranian Media and the International Community which marked the launch of Iran Front Page.
Benefactors, people and village councils are to help pave dirt roads in rural areas
Members of the public contribute to efforts to pave dirt roads and thus reduce road accidents.
Spokeswoman: Iran Supporting Peaceful Settlement of Differences in Pakistan
Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Marziyeh Afkham underlined that Tehran strongly supports a peaceful solution to the ongoing political differences in Pakistan.
FM: Iran Supporting National Unity, Security in Iraq
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif renewed Tehran's support for national unity, security and territorial integrity in Iraq.
Will sexist attitudes toward the presence of women in stadiums end?
There are signs that Iranian women may find their way to stadiums
Top MP describes damage to Gaza environment unprecedented
Iranian parliament speaker describes environmental damage Gaza has suffered in the recent invasion by the Israeli military as unprecedented.
Iran shoots down Israeli spy drone near Natanz nuclear facility
Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has shot down an Israeli spy drone over the Iranian sky before the unmanned aerial vehicle reached Natanz nuclear facility.
Tehran Seeks Closer Ties with New Iraqi Government
Iran’s foreign minister on Sunday expressed the country’s enthusiasm for stronger ties with its western neighbor during new Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi’s tenure.
President Rouhani: Iran Needs No One’s Permission to Defend Itself
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani stressed that Iran's military program is based on a defensive doctrine, but that Tehran would never ask for anyone's permission for defending itself and expanding its defense industries, implying that the nation would not discuss its missile program in talks with the world powers.
In this country life goes on
Transcript of the speech of deputy culture minister at the gathering of Iranian Media and the International Community which marked the launch of Iran Front Page.
Zebari Stresses Iran-Iraq Cooperation in Fight against ISIL
Iraqi Foreign Minister Hoshyar Zebari announced on Sunday that Tehran and Baghdad have been cooperating in the campaign against the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) terrorist group.
Araqchi: Iran, G5+1 Members to Hold Bilateral Talks
Senior Iranian nuclear negotiator Seyed Abbas Araqchi underlined Tehran's resolve to narrow down differences with the Group 5+1 (the US, Britain, France, Russia and China plus Germany), particularly with the western ones, and said several bilateral talks are scheduled to be held before the main multilateral meeting to this end.
Chasing tragedy: James Foley and the violence of Empire
I recently became a mother, which could explain why this current period of conflict strikes me even harder than usual.
Iran unveils indigenous cruise missiles, drones
Iran has unveiled indigenous cruise missiles and unmanned aerial vehicles as the country continues to break new ground in its defense industry.
Envoy Calls for Early Completion of Iran-Pakistan Gas Pipeline
Iran's Consul-General in Peshawar appeals for efforts to expedite Iran-Pakistan pipeline.
Iran’s Largest Carmaker Ups Production by 160%
Production at Iran and the Middle-East's biggest automaker registers a 160% hike in four months.
Rouhani Hopes for Iran-Ukraine Closer Ties
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani on Saturday congratulated the Ukrainian people and government on the occasion of the country’s Independence Day.
Iran, Azerbaijan to Cooperate in Caspian Sea Oil Production
The Republic of Azerbaijan’s state-owned oil company will cooperate with an Iranian oil firm in exploration and production of oil in the Caspian Sea.
Replacement of a minister won’t change the government course
President pledges that his government won’t change course following the impeachment of his science minister.
Christians Take Refuge in Iraq’s Kurdistan
Atrocities by ISIL Takfiris have caused a new exodus of Iraqi Christians after the fall of the Assyrian city of Qaraqosh in northern Iraq, Press TV reports.
Iran starts testing Iraq gas pipeline
Iran has began pre-startup tests on a pipeline built to transport natural gas to Iraq to feed the country’s power plants, says an Iranian official.