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Iran’s Zarif: JCPOA victory of diplomacy over force

Grounds are prepared for boosting bilateral ties given commonalities between Iran and Brazil, Zarif said at a joint press conference with his Brazilian counterpart.

Iran slams continuation of Saudi military aggression against Yemen

An Iranian deputy foreign minister has said that Yemen will have no military winner, adding that military aggression defies constructive diplomacy and peace.

Why is ground subsiding at Persepolis?

Land subsidence and cracks in Takht-e Jamshid have concerned people and officials in Fars Province.

Saudi Arabia and the UAE; disputed territories and geographical maps

A border dispute is simmering between Saudi Arabia and the UAE with Riyadh trying hard to keep it hidden so that its meddling in Yemen cannot be taken advantage of by its neighbor.

A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on September 13

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of newspapers on Sunday and picked headlines from 18 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Highlights of Ettela’at newspaper on September 13

A special look at the headlines Ettela’at newspaper covered on September 13.

Iran, South Korea underline need for countering spread of terrorism

Seoul is keen on establishing closer relations and opening a new chapter in political, economic and cultural ties with Tehran, the South Korean deputy foreign minister said.

Iran reaffirms commitment to international campaign against terrorism

Iraq is one of the most influential Islamic countries that has to regain its status as soon as possible, Zarif said in a meeting with the Iraqi parliament speaker.

Larijani, Jabouri discuss closer Tehran-Baghdad ties

Larijani and Jabouri exchanged views about regional and international issues as well as the latest developments in Iraq.

West’s lack of seriousness against ISIL root cause of migrant crisis: Iran’s Shamkhani

Suspicious efforts are underway to exploit the acts of terrorism by ISIL in order to keep insecurity, instability and crisis in place across the Middle East, Shamkhani said.

Iranian researchers crafting driverless cars ‘gradually morphing into robots’

An automated car will temporarily take over from a distracted driver, and pull over and park or head home if someone is unfit to drive, the researcher working on the project predicted.

President: Iranian nation to decide oil prices in post-sanction era

He took a swipe at Ahmadinejad for claiming that he deserves to lead the global community which prompted the enemies of the Iranian nation to impose crippling sanctions on Iran.

Salehi: JCPOA not to pace down Iran nuclear growth

The AEOI chief has said that JCPOA will have no adverse effect on development of Iran’s nuclear program.

Salehi: JCPOA not to pace down Iran nuclear growth

The AEOI chief has said that JCPOA will have no adverse effect on development of Iran’s nuclear program.

IAEA plans no inspections of Iran military site: AEOI

The AEOI official emphasized that there is no “measure or directive” on inspecting the country’s military sites.

Iranian women scale mountain to promote peace (PHOTOS)

The climb was part of an "Ascent for Peace" program.

Ancient Aqueduct System Unearthed in Iran’s Borujerd

Construction works  in Iran's Borujerd led to the discovery of an ancient aqueduct system as a part of a historical castle.

A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on September 12

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of newspapers on Saturday and picked headlines from 29 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Highlights of Ettela’at newspaper on September 12

A special look at the headlines Ettela’at newspaper covered on September 12.

US antiwar ralliers support Senate Democrats defending JCPOA (PHOTOS)

Demonstrators have held a rally in Washington, D.C after Democratic senators blocked a Republican-backed measure to kill the nuclear deal between Iran and P5+1.

US push for normal ties with Iran a Trojan Horse for infiltration: Cleric

Washington’s dream of compromise with Iran and regime change in the Islamic Republic will never come true, said Ayatollah Movahedi Kermani.

Iran foreign minister to travel to China for major visit

Beijing hopes to have an exchange of views with Tehran on deepening China-Iran relations, said the Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman.

Ebtekar, Finnish president call for expansion of all-out ties

Iran and Finland have the potential for closer ties in industrial, trade, the environment, climatology and tourism areas, Ebtekar told Finnish President Niinisto.

Mr. Erdogan! You are to blame for the Syrian refugees

The Turkish president has claimed that Iran is to blame for a large influx of Syrian refugees who are fleeing their hometown. An Iranian daily has responded to Erdogan's baseless claims.

Islamic Movement Leader Describes Boko Haram as Failed Plot of Spy Agencies

Leader of the Islamic Movement of Nigeria Sheikh Ibraheem Zakzaky underlined that the Boko Haram terrorist group doesn’t exist and it is a failed plot hatched by Nigeria's spy agencies.