Latest News and Views from Iran and the World

We shouldn’t let the chance of a final nuclear deal slip away

The German ambassador to Iran says investment in Iran carries weight for European countries, Germany in particular, stressing that Iran and the West should not lose the opportunity which has arisen for nuclear talks.

Outcome of Iran’s nuclear talks outweighing deadline

Russian nuclear negotiator, Sergei Ryabkov, says conclusion of a sustainable deal over Iran’s nuclear program should be put before efforts to meet a November 24 deadline.

A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on Oct. 16

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian dailies on Thursday and picked headlines from 20 of them.

Iran deal benefits all, boosts regional stability

Iran's Ali Larijani says all sides would see their benefits served if Iran and P5+1 arrive at a final nuclear deal.

Israel’s proposal to arm Iran with atomic weapons

A SAVAK document has sheds light on Iran-Israel military ties before the 1979 revolution saying that back then Israel supported Iran's development of nuclear weapons.

Straw describes Iran as a key regional power

Former British top diplomat Jack Straw says Iran whose role is growing in the Middle East should be recognized as a good regional partner.

Iran urges KSA to reverse cleric’s death ruling

A senior Iranian official has called on Riyadh to overturn the death ruling handed down to prominent Saudi Shia cleric Sheikh Nimr al-Nimr and not fuel tensions in the Muslim world any further.

The last moderate standing

President Rouhani might be the last moderate president who rides in the vehicle of words; a chance which shouldn’t be blown.

Human rights political tool in West hands: Iran VP

Iranian First Vice President Es'haq Jahangiri has criticized the West for using the issue of human rights as a political tool for its own gains.

Trilateral meeting on Iran nuclear program starts in Vienna

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif, European Union foreign policy chief, Catherine Ashton, and US Secretary of State John Kerry have begun talks in the Austrian capital, Vienna, on Tehran's nuclear energy program.

One forum; two views

How Iranians react to the death sentence for a Sheikh Nimr al-Nimr, Saudi Shiite cleric.

Imam Ali can serve as a model to unite Shias and Sunnis

Ali-style justice and governance along with his lifestyle can be used as a paradigm in the face of plots to stoke divisions in the world of Islam.

Iran’s Iron Lady

Iran’s Iron Lady talks about her family and working life.

Iranian research involving DNA

A look at how Iranian scientists have contributed to global research involving DNA.

Iran has control over ISIL activities

Iran has kept a close eye on ISIL militants and is watching what their elements are doing inside and outside Iran, says Intelligence Minister Seyyed Mahmoud Alavi.

A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on Oct. 15

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian dailies on Wednesday and picked headlines from 19 of them.

Iran rejects possibility of sabotage in police plane crash

Iran’s police ruled out the possibility of a terrorist or sabotage operation in the plane crash incident in southeastern Iran that killed several Iranian police officials a few days ago.

Iran, P5+1 to hold unannounced meeting in Vienna

Iran and the world six powers have agreed to continue their talks on Thursday October 16.

Industries Ministry: Iran welcomes foreign investment in mining sector

The Deputy Minister of Industries, Mines and Trade says Iran has set the stage for foreigners to invest in its mining and mineral industries.

Iran blasts deadly bomb attack in Iraq

Iran’s Foreign Ministry has slammed the terror attack on Tuesday in Baghdad which has claimed at least 21 lives, calling for serious fight against terrorism in the region.

Iran will make utmost efforts to resolve nuclear issue: FM

Iran's foreign minister says the new round of talks with six world powers in Vienna can further pave the way for a final deal to be reached on Tehran’s nuclear energy program, vowing all-out efforts to resolve existing problems.

A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on Oct. 14

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian dailies on Tuesday and picked headlines from 21 of them.

Top researchers were awarded at International Foundation of Prof. Yalda

Internationally renowned medical researchers are awarded in the 5th International Academic Foundation of Professor Yalda.

Unlike Salafism, Ijtihad explores new responses to recent questions

The grandson of Imam Khomeini says Ijtihad is the act of building on old principles to find new answers to new questions; those who believe new questions have old answers are stuck in the past.

Iran opens first Islamic Awakening House

Speaker Larijani said Islamic Awakening movement may face obstacles in its way, but it keeps moving forward.