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Gonbad-e Kavus hosts horse races

The city of Gonbad-e Kavus in Golestan province plays host to Iran's biggest horse riding competitions, during winter.   The following images have been released by...

Russian flotilla to visit Bandar-e Anzali

In the second half of this year the Russian Navy Caspian Flotilla will visit the ports of Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan and Iran, the Commander of the Russian Caspian Flotilla, Rear-Admiral Igor Osipov, said on Sunday.

Iran oil exports to rise by 500K barrels in current month: Official

An official at the National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC) says Iran will increase its crude oil exports by 500,000 barrels per day (bpd) during the current month.

Creating tensions detrimental to all Persian Gulf states: Shamkhani

A senior Iranian official has warned that instigating insecurity and tension in the Persian Gulf would be detrimental to the entire region.

Top Officer Urges Gov’t to React to Foreign Meddling in Iran’s Elections

Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces Major General Hassan Firouzabadi lashed out at recent moves by foreign parties to influence the upcoming elections due to be held in Iran on Friday, and called on President Hassan Rouhani’s administration to show appropriate reaction.

Iranian music can safeguard against cultural onslaught: Minister

Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance Ali Jannati said that Iran's classical music is a rich treasury of the country's national and religious heritage which can uphold the traditional values against cultural offensives.

Saudi Analyst: Yes, Yes, We have the Bomb, as simple as that!

A Saudi political analyst, during an interview with Russia Alyoum, said his country has been in possession of nuclear arms since two years ago...

Minorities Hail Peaceful Coexistence of Divine Religions in Iran

In a meeting between Iranian Deputy Culture Minister Seyyed Abbas Salehi and representatives of monotheistic religions here in the Iranian capital, both sides praised...

Australian Storyteller: Iranian storytelling is genuine, graceful

An Australian storyteller said that Iranian storytelling is genuine and graceful and this style of storytelling should be taught in Australia.

Iran Launches New Car Production Line in Iraq

Leading Iranian car manufacturer Iran Khodro Company (IKCO) established a new line for manufacturing its Arisun pick-up in the Iraqi city of Alexandria, south of the capital Baghdad.

Iran to export 60k bpd of oil to Greece

Iran said on Saturday that it has finalized a deal with Greece to sell as much as 60,000 barrels per day (bpd) of crude oil to the country.

A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on Feb 20

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iran newspapers on Saturday and picked headlines from 23 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

President: Regional countries eyeing Iranian elections

President Hassan Rouhani said here on Saturday that the regional countries are eyeing at the upcoming elections slated for February 26.

Iranian nanocarrier fixes antibiotics side effects

Iranian researchers have produced polymeric nanoparticles that reduce the harmful side effects of antibiotic consumption and increase efficiency of treatment.

Election Campaigns Officially Started in Iran

The election campaigns officially began in Iran on Thursday, and will last until the end of next Wednesday, February 24. The nationwide votes for...

US pistachio growers worry about competition from Iran

Indications are growing in the United States that pistachio growers are becoming worried over what many see as an impending intense competition with their Iranian rivals.

Iran Sees Possible No-Fly Zone over Syria ‘Repetition of Previous Mistakes’

Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Arab and African Affairs Hossein Amir Abdollahian denounced Turkey’s initiative for the enforcement of a no-fly zone over Syria as “a repetition of past mistakes” by the West in the Arab country.

Expert: It is only fair for Iran to increase oil production

A expert on oil and energy market said it is only fair for Iran to increase its oil production.

US, France Oppose UN Resolution to Respect Syrian Sovereignty

Veto-wielding UN Security Council members France and the United States have rejected a Russian resolution demanding respect for Syria's sovereignty.

Russia Says to Start Construction of 2 Power Plants in Southern Iran

The head of Russia’s Rosatom State Nuclear Energy Corporation announced the country is set to start the construction of two more nuclear power plants in Iran's southern city of Bushehr soon.

How to build tomorrow cities?

An urban economy expert believes best cities in the world are where social interaction is promoted.

Boeing gets Ok to study Iran market

Boeing said Friday it received the green light from the Obama administration to study the commercial airplane market in Iran as it eyes opportunity following the lifting of nuclear sanctions against the country.

Saudi war on Yemen glaring mistake: Iran diplomat

A senior Iranian official has warned against deterioration of humanitarian situation in Yemen in silence of international community, saying Saudi Arabia’s military aggression in Sana’a is a "glaring mistake."

Iran, Spain keen to broaden bilateral ties

Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Majid Takht-Ravanchi in a meeting with his Spanish counterpart Ignacio Ybáñez here discussed bilateral ties and regional developments.

Minister: Iran negotiating with American companies

Iranian Minister of Industry, Mine and Trade Mohammad Reza Nematzadeh said several big American companies have started negotiations with Iran recently.