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Iranian game Rush for Glory hailed overseas

Rush for Glory is a challenging and rewarding 3D Tower Defense Game in which players defend their base against an alien invasion.

Iran to repair historic Dar ul-Funun as tourist attraction: Official

Dar ul-Funun, the first modern institute of higher education in Iran established in 1851 is to be restored; part of the complex will change into a museum of education.

A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on Jan. 12

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of newspapers on Monday and picked headlines from 17 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Iran FM rejects Der Spiegel claims as ‘ridiculous’

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has rejected as “ridiculous” a report by the website of Germany’s Der Spiegel weekly claiming that Tehran is helping Syria build nuclear weapons.

Violence, brutality deplorable anywhere: Rouhani

Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani says violence and brutality are condemned in any country and against any nation regardless of race and religion.

Iran looks to invest more in mineral extraction: Official

Iran’s mining officials say Iranians – no matter where they live – and foreigners can invest in the country’s mining sector.

Double standards in fight against terror must end

Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has said that the world needs a comprehensive response based on global consensus to end double-standard policies on terrorism.

Iran defeat Bahrain 2-0 in the AFC Asian Cup 2015

Iran defeat Bahrain 2-0 in their opener at the AFC Asian Cup 2015 in Australia. Iran are now second in the group standing.

Translation of The Role of Iranians in the History of World Civilization hits bookstores in the Egypt

The publication of the book in Egypt amounts to admission by the Egyptian elite that the Iranians have played a key role in human civilization.

Bahram-e Gur Protected Area is home to various species (Photos)

The Persian Zebra, which is indigenous to the deserts of Iran, is living together with other animals in this protected area.

Soul of late maestro Jalil Shahnaz is happy with performance of young musicians

Many of the performances of the festival have drawn admiration from experts, creating fresh hopes that a promising future is awaiting Persian classical music.

Iran strongly condemns fatal bomb attack in Lebanon’s Tripoli

Iran has condemned a grenade attack followed by a bomb blast in the northern Lebanese city of Tripoli.

Mr. Rouhani, admit that you don’t know the US

Dariush Sajjadi, a reformist blogger, challenges Rouhani’s call for a referendum, saying people’s direct vote will do little to make a breakthrough nuclear deal a reality.

Acclaimed Shahrdad Rouhani to conduct orchestra in Tehran

The concert will be held on January 22 and 23 in cooperation with prominent musicians from Tehran Symphony Orchestra.

Cypriot FM praises Iran’s anti-ISIL efforts

Iran is not only the country with which we have nuclear talks, it is also a regional major player and this practically means that we will have to engage Iran on regional matters, said the Cypriot top diplomat.

A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on Jan. 11

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 has answered all IAEA questions: Nuclear chief

Iran’s nuclear chief says the country has answered all the questions raised by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) over Tehran's nuclear energy program.

Iran steadfast in maintaining unity

Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani has said that Tehran is determined to maintain unity among people despite different views of certain countries in the region.

Common enemies use oil as political tool: Leader to Maduro

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says enemies are using oil as a political tool to exert pressure on oil exporting countries.

Muhammad, a giant step by Iranian cinema toward Muslim unity

Muhammad, which will premiere at the 2015 Fajr Festival, is a cultural symbol of Muslim unity.

Signs of divergence in a conference on convergence

A reformist daily says a gathering which was originally meant to secure convergence among principlists seems to have revealed cracks in their ranks.

Aligned OPEC members can stabilize oil prices: Iran

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says collective efforts by OPEC member states can help stabilize global crude prices at a desirable level in 2015.

King Abdullah is likely to pass away within three days: Saudi hospital officials

A Saudi Twitter user who has proved reliable in the past says Saudi King Abdullah is likely to pass away within three days.

Principlists eye convergence in preparation for victory in 10th legislative elections

Principlists get together to examine ways of securing much-needed unity for parliamentary elections expected to be held in early 2016.

Whenever I reach the end, I start from scratch

Newsha Tavakolian, a self-taught photographer, says her success has no bearing on her gender.