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Latest News and Views from Iran and the World

Regional peace hinges on restoration of Palestinian people’s rights: Iran

The Iranian Foreign Ministry has said that resistance is the only way to protect the rights of Palestinians and to liberate the occupied Palestine and the holy Quds.

A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on July 9

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of newspapers on Thursday and picked headlines from 10 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Leader condoles with Kuwait over top Shiite cleric decease

Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has expressed condolences over the passing of top Kuwaiti Shiite cleric Ayatollah Seyyed Muhammad Baqir al-Musawi al-Muhri.

Turkey exhibits Islamic artworks by Iranian artists

The Turkish city of Istanbul has played host to an exhibition of Islamic artworks by Iranian artists, which are based on Persian calligraphy reflecting Safavid motifs.

Iran’s Zarif warns P5+1 against coercion

Foreign Minister Zarif has said there is growing acknowledgment that attempting to coerce a proud civilization into submission only leads to further conflict, resentment and hostility.

Is $50 per barrel oil in the offing?

An increase in OPEC output, a hike in the number of American oil rigs and Iran's likely production increase contribute to the decline in oil prices.

Israel main beneficiary of ISIL terrorism: Iranian diplomat

Iran says that destruction of the resistance front against the Zionist regime and plundering of the Muslim countries' wealth is the main mission of the terrorist and extremist groups in the region.

For Iran: Life on equal footing; For the world: diplomacy, not war

Sadegh Zibakalam, a political analyst, says that the example of Iran-P5+1 talks can be followed to settle some global crises, adding the nuclear deal is likely to redraw the region’s political map.

Win-win deal to be clinched if other party avoids excessive demands: Shamkhani

The deal should guarantee development of Iran's peaceful nuclear technology, lifting unfair economic sanctions, respecting the country's independence and security, Shamkhani said.

Iranian Rock Village Registered as UNESCO World Heritage Site

Photos of Meymand Village, an Iranian ancient site which is believed to be among primary human residences.

Muslims to show on Quds Day Palestine will not be forgotten: Rouhani

President Rouhani has said that on International Quds Day all Muslims in the world will seek the freedom of the occupied Palestinian territories.

President Rouhani praises nuclear negotiators

Iranian negotiator Abbas Araghchi said the draft of the agreement is almost finished, noting that the resolution of the remaining issues requires “political decisions” by P5+1.

Larijani: Good nuclear deal can serve the entire world

Larijani said that although the Zionist regime adopted stands hurriedly about the ongoing nuclear talks, a good agreement can be beneficial for the entire world.

Where does Rafsanjani stand on the Shiite-Sunni issue, regional matters and Iran-Saudi ties?

Ayatollah Hashemi Rafsanjani has said that the Shiites do not want to get involved in confrontation with fellow Muslims, adding regional Islamic countries can count on Iran as their best friend.

Rare Pallas’s cats seen in northeastern Iran (PHOTOS)

After sightings of a leopard-like animal by the locals in a town in North Khorasan Province, the provincial Environment Department sent some experts to...

President breaks fast with social workers, physically challenged (PHOTOS)

Photos of an Iftar feast hosted by President Rouhani in Tehran where he and other officials welcomed social workers and the physically challenged.

Highlights of Ettela’at newspaper on July 7

A special look at the headlines Ettela’at newspaper covered on July 7.

Distrust is in the DNA of ties between Iran and the US

A former Iranian diplomat says that the think tanks, not diplomats, should study the ways by which Iran and the US can restore mutual trust.

A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on July 7

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

Source rejects Reuters report on Iran’s demand for removal of missile sanctions

Reuters alleged in a Monday report that a dispute over UN sanctions on Iran's ballistic missile program and a broader arms embargo were among issues holding up a nuclear deal.

Parthian necropolis unearthed in northern Iran

Out of 15 catacombs discovered so far, just nine are not damaged and the rest are either vandalized by antiques smugglers or destroyed by bulldozers digging for pipe-laying.

Iran, IAEA firm to boost ‘technical interaction’

The IAEA team and Iranian officials have reached an agreement which is in keeping with national interests, security considerations and the Islamic establishment’s red lines, said Kamalvandi.

Iran’s president to attend BRICS, SCO summits in Russia

President Rouhani is going to have a tight schedule during his two-day stay in the Russian city of Ufa.

Some simpletons are contributing to the ‘Shiite Crescent’ plot: FM advisor

Simpletons at home are not aware that sometimes some people play up the influence of someone they intend to bring down, said Mohammad Sadr.

Artists in Mashhad transcribe holy Koran in Ramadan

A group of Artists has transcribed part of the holy Koran and Islamic Hadiths in the fasting month of Ramadan.