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Foreign partners are one main hidden asset for Iran

A senior presidential advisor has said that Iran needs to count on cooperation with foreign partners if it seeks to take an accelerated step toward globalization.

Iran, Afghanistan agree on intelligence cooperation in anti-drugs fight

Tehran and Kabul have agreed to take measures to register all Afghan nationals now living in Iran, President Rouhani said.

Another big exodus in Iraq (PHOTOS)

The commander of Badr Organization, a Shiite militia, has said that his forces are ready to help defend Ramadi.

Kaji Namakzar Wetlands (PHOTOS)

Photos of Kaji Namakzar Wetlands in the northeastern Iranian province of South Khorasan.

Proposed Iran-Turkey joint project to make a movie on Rumi

The film is estimated to carry a cost of $5-6 million. Turkey says it can cover $3-4 million of the project and expects the Iranian side to pick up the rest of the tab.

Leader: Iran must always be prepared for defense

The Supreme Leader has said that a tragedy is in unfolding in Yemen and the US supports injustice there.

Afkham condemns Afghanistan terrorist act

Terrorism, extremism and endangering the lives of innocent people are unjustified and unacceptable, said Afkham.

Iranian Pegasus draws the attention of foreign media (PHOTOS)

A photo gallery of a metal sculpture of Pegasus by an Iranian artist.

Iran and Russia, a game of cards

Aftab-e Yazd has analyzed the transfer of S-300 missiles to Iran, saying that Tehran can diplomatically use the crack which has emerged between Russia and the West.

Traditional local ritual in west-central Iran (PHOTOS)

A photo gallery of a traditional ritual in west-central Iran.

A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on April 19

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

Velayati says Iran, Australia can cooperate in fighting ISIL

Cooperation between Iran and Australia can be very useful for the establishment of peace and calm in the Middle East and the Pacific, said Velayati.

Wedding traditions of Turkmens in Iran (PHOTOS)

Snapshots of a Turkmen wedding party in Iran.

Iran, P5+1 have removed all differences except writing the final deal: Jahangiri

If the Zionist regime, certain Arab governments and the US Congress stop creating obstacles in the coming two months, a comprehensive deal will be clinched, Jahangiri said.

Will Zarif win a Nobel Prize? Experts weigh in.

Four prominent experts answer hypothetical questions about Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif's nomination for the Nobel Peace Prize

Tehran, Canberra concerned over ISIL: Iran FM

The top Australian diplomat said Iran and Australia in cooperation with other countries and the Iraqi government should contribute to efforts to defeat IS.

President Rouhani regrets int’l community’s inaction on Yemeni crisis

President Rouhani pointed to the spread of terrorist groups in the world and said Iran is ready to cooperate with all countries, including Australia, to combat terrorism and extremism.

Iran’s Zairf, Omani counterpart discuss Yemeni crisis

Iran is set to provide any assistance needed to help stop military operations and begin dialogue among all Yemeni sides, said Zarif in a phone conversation with his Omani counterpart.

Iran never to allow foreigners to inspect military sites: Top commander

Visits to a military base by foreign inspectors would mean the occupation of our land; even talking about the subject means national humiliation, said Brigadier General Salami.

National Army Day parades across Iran (PHOTOS)

A photo gallery of parades held across Iran on the National Army Day.

A Kremlin decision that changed the game

Some Iranian politicians and analysts have cast doubt on a new Russian decision to implement the S-300 air defense system contract it has signed with Iran.

President Rouhani received Australian top diplomat (PHOTOS)

Snapshots featuring a meeting between President Rouhani and the visiting Australian minister for foreign affairs in Tehran.

Nuclear case from the perspective of a former top negotiator

Iran not only tries to stand up for its nuclear rights; but tries to safeguard all rights of the Iranian nation, Jalili said.

Australian, Iranian top diplomats meet (PHOTOS)

A photo gallery of a meeting between top diplomats of Iran and Australia in Tehran.

Iran in the eyes of Arabs, from yesterday to today

An opinion piece in Ettela’at daily has studied how Iranians and Arabs have got along together in the course of history.