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Iran president stresses need to balanced oil price

The Iranian president says crude price fluctuations will have an adverse impact on global economy.

Iran is to offer healthcare services to Afghan refugees

Iran’s Health Ministry is tasked with providing Afghan immigrants with basic healthcare services.

There is no win-win situation; only one winner emerges from the conflict between Islam and atheism

Hossein Kachouyan, a participant at a “Red Line” conference, has rejected a win-win deal between Iran and P5+1, saying that only one winner emerges from the battle between Islam and atheism.

One month in Mexico City; the women’s city

Mexico in the words of an Iranian filmmaker who traveled there to have her film screened at Guanajuato Film Festival.

Kids in Tehran go to museums to listen to tales, so the story goes

Seven museums in Tehran host cultural events in which the public, children and adults alike, are being told tales in what is meant to encourage people to develop book reading habits.

IAEA removes UAE’s fake name for Persian Gulf islands

Another attempt by the UAE to lay claim to three Iranian-owned Persian Gulf islands was frustrated.

Iran: Premature reporting tarnishes IAEA image

Tehran has blasted a new report released by the International Atomic Energy Agency on Iran, saying rash reporting will tarnish the IAEA image.

A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on Nov. 15

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of newspapers on Saturday and picked headlines from 34 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

President’s chief of staff reports on diplomacy, Baku visit

The Iranian president’s chief of staff says during President Rouhani’s Baku visit agreements which were in the making for months were finalized.

Tel Aviv sheds crocodile tears for NPT

The Israeli deputy foreign minister has claimed that if the West accepts Iran's uranium enrichment, other countries may push for the same thing.

Iran has foiled bomb plot targeting Muslim Shiite mourners

Iran's intelligence minister says security forces have foiled a bomb attack targeting Muharram religious ceremonies in Qom, adding those involved in the pre-planned bomb plot were arrested before they could carry out the attack.

A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on Nov. 13

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of newspapers on Thursday and picked headlines from 28 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

A research chair is to be set up in memory of late Mina Izadyar

At Dr. Mina Izadyar Scientific Festival, efforts of a number of Zoroastrian elites have been appreciated.

Rare caracal sighted in Iran’s Hamadan Province

The presence of a rare species of caracal in a protected area of Hamadan Province is a reflection of normal habitat for the wildlife there.

Iran, Azerbaijan call for stronger cooperation in all areas

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani and his Azerbaijani counterpart, Ilham Aliyev, have underscored the need for further expansion of cooperation between Tehran and Baku in different domains.

A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on Nov. 12

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of newspapers on Wednesday and picked headlines from 32 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Reciprocal Trade Visits between Iran, US on Agenda: Official

Trade offices will reopen in Iran and the US in the future.

Iran World Heritage Attractions (No. 2)

Naghsh-e Jahan Square, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in central Iran, in photos.

Gas injection into IR-5 centrifuges has not stopped: Iran’s FM Spokeswoman

Iran has rejected as media propaganda reports that it has agreed to stop injecting gas into its first-generation centrifuges, saying Iran would test the centrifuges whenever it deems necessary.

Iran, Iraq to Set Up Joint Bank Soon: Iran’s VP

To address shortcomings in Iran-Iraq trade transactions, steps should be taken toward opening a joint bank.

Russia “optimistic” about Iran nuclear talks

Russia says it is “fully committed” to the talks between Iran and P5+1 and is doing what it can to help the negotiations end in an agreement.

Iran serious in resolving “artificial nuclear crisis”: Iran’s FM

Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has said sanctions have had no effect on the Iranian nation’s will, adding Tehran seeks to seriously resolve the "artificial crisis" about its nuclear program.

Ways of discouraging Iranian mine owners from selling raw materials

An Iranian MP talks about ways of discouraging mine owners from selling raw materials.

Azerbaijan can invest in Iran’s mining sector: MP

Iran says its mining sector stands ready to absorb Azeri investment.

Iranian industry, mining and trade managers will compare notes in Sanandaj

New domestic and foreign trade policies of the Ministry of Industry, Mines and Trade will be discussed at a gathering of senior managers in Sanandaj.