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Rafsanjani says Yemen to be quagmire of aggressors

The deterioration of the humanitarian situation in Yemen and completely wrong analyses about the country are in line with the goals of the enemies of Islam, said Rafsanjani.

How Iran and the US came to the negotiating table over time

Ali Akbar Salehi, a former Iranian top diplomat, reveals what happened behind the scenes before Iran and the United States opened face-to-face talks.

Environmentalists clean up nature in northern Iran

Following concerted efforts by a number of Iranian environmentalists, a forested hill in northern Iran was cleared of garbage.

World largest framed carpet unveiled

The world’s largest framed carpet featuring “I love Muhammad” in 40 languages has been unveiled in Tehran.

People in Tehran hold protest rally outside Saudi embassy

Demonstrators in Tehran called for the closure of the Saudi embassy in Iran and speedy punishment of those behind the sexual abuse of Iranian teens.

Tehran Stock Exchange rallies (PHOTOS)

A photo gallery that features a flurry of activity in Tehran Stock Exchange as a result efforts by the government of Prudence and Hope to put the economy back on track.

If Saudi offenders go unpunished, controlling Iranian sentiments would be difficult

The Supreme Leader’s representative for Hajj affairs says that if Saudi Arabia fails to punish those who sexually abused Iranian teens, Iran is likely to make a new decision on Hajj.

A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on April 11

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of newspapers on Saturday and picked headlines from 14 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Book, Paper Conservation-Restoration Center at parliament’s library

A photo gallery that depicts efforts by Iranian experts to restore books and documents at the Book and Paper Conservation-Restoration Center of parliament’s library.

AEOI chief stresses no halt to Iranian nuclear sites’ activities

None of Iran's nuclear facilities will cease activity, said Iran’s nuclear chief.

President not to attend negotiations personally: Araghchi

President Rouhani will simply direct the talks and that does not mean being present at the negotiating table, said Araghchi.

Saudi chargé d’affaires summoned over Riyadh’s anti-Iran comments

In response to Saudi accusations, the Foreign Ministry said that Tehran denounced any use of force in Yemen and stressed the political resolution of problems in the Arab country.

Annulment of Lausanne agreement, the only way forward

Kayhan daily offers explanations as to why going backward at this stage is the only way forward.

Supreme Leader pardons several female Iranian prisoners

The decision was in response to a request by Judiciary Chief Ayatollah Sadegh Amoli Larijani.

Zarif: Military attack not to help Yemen

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has said military attacks, bombardment and destruction of infrastructure won’t help Yemen.

Everything lies in details, says Leader on nuclear talks

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says it is the very specifics of the nuclear negotiations between Iran and six world powers that would determine the fate of the talks.

A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on April 9

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of newspapers on Thursday and picked headlines from 13 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Iran envoy urges deadline for global nuclear disarmament

Iran says a comprehensive, binding, irreversible and verifiable treaty is needed to effectively and practically get rid of nuclear weapons.

Saudi government perpetrated crimes against humanity in Yemen

Iran's parliament speaker has said that many problems of the Islamic world come from the negligence of the Muslims about enemy plots.

Inspection of military sites a red line, says Iranian defense minister

Iran's defense minister has said that there has been no agreement on inspection of Iran’s military centers and no visits will be allowed (to these centers).

Iran marks National Nuclear Tech Day, unveils nuclear achievements

President Rouhani has said that Iran's chief gain in nuclear talks was the fact that the US president admitted that Iranians will not surrender to bullying, sanctions and threats.

Zarif calls for Yemeni solution to Yemen situation

Foreign Minister Zarif has said that all countries, including Iran and Saudi Arabia, should help to end the war against Yemen.

To go between nations or go beyond norms

Javan daily examines where Turkey under President Erdogan stands as conflicts are boiling over in the flashpoint Middle East region.

EU’s sanctions bring about loss of confidence: Afkham

Iran says revoking a European court decision to lift the bans leads to loss of confidence as Iran and P5+1 are still in talks to clinch a nuclear accord by the end of June.

Iran has put together its own factsheet: Negotiator

We have already drawn up a factsheet on Lausanne statement, said nuclear chief Ali Akbar Salehi as MPs prepared to officially appeal for the release of one.