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Iran sends 4-step Yemen peace initiative to UN chief

The Iranian foreign minister has described the conditions in Yemen as alarming, asking the UN to take the necessary measures to put an immediate end to the bloodshed there.

Domestic fish farming (PHOTOS)

Photos of a domestic fishing farm developed by an Iranian woman.

Armed forces mark Army Day in presence of President Rouhani

Marking the National Army Day, units of the Iranian armed forces staged parades on Saturday. The latest Iranian military achievements will be unveiled during the event.

A devoted mother (PHOTOS)

A photo gallery featuring a single Iranian mother who looks after her paralyzed daughter.

A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on April 18

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of newspapers on Saturday and picked headlines from 11 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Khuzestan, a hub for water buffalo breeding (PHOTOS)

Photos of water buffalos on the banks of the Karun River in southern Iran.

Saadabad Palace’s kitchen opens to public as a museum (PHOTOS)

Photos of the Royal Kitchen Museum at Saadabad complex in northern Tehran.

All anti-Iran sanction must be lifted concurrent with nuclear deal: Zarif

The US started talking about ‘phased sanctions’ whereas there is no mention of ‘suspension’ or ‘phase’ in the Lausanne statement, said Zarif in an interview with Euronews.

Tehran, Beijing will work to broaden defense ties: Iran defense minister

Regional countries should improve serious cooperation and interaction to eradicate Takfiri-Zionist groups, said Iran’s defense minister in a meeting with his Chinese counterpart.

Iran urges united resistance front against US expansionism

The Iranian defense minister has called for the establishment of a united front against the expansionist policies of the United States and its allies, describing it as a necessity.

Russia’s decision to lift S-300 system ban is not to Iran’s benefits

Alef, a news website, has quoted an Iranian reader as saying that Putin’s decision to revive a previously cancelled S-300 system contract with Tehran does not serve Iran’s interests [in the nuclear talks].

Growing popular expectations, the downside of the nuclear agreement

Hamid Zangeneh, an economics professor, says that a nuclear deal with P5+1is likely to raise people’s expectations that all problems can be solved overnight.

A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on April 16

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of newspapers on Thursday and picked headlines from 15 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

IMF forecasts Iranian economy to grow

An IMF report says that growth in the Islamic Republic of Iran is projected to be 0.6 percent in 2015 and 1.3 percent in 2016.

Tehran, IAEA find solutions to remaining issues: Envoy

Iran's Reza Najafi has said that some solutions were found in a meeting between Tehran and the IAEA regarding the existing disputes in the nuclear case.

Persian garden Park on a rainy day

A photo gallery of Persian garden Park in northern Tehran which has become a major attraction of the capital.

Iran negotiating with P5+1, not with US Congress: Rouhani

The Iranian president has reiterated that there will be no deal if anti-Iran economic sanctions are not terminated.

Has Iran found the Right Man or a good deal?

Saeed Laylaz, an economist, says the Lausanne agreement can bring about positive results for Iran, but its advantages should not be overblown.

President Rouhani arrives in Rasht (PHOTOS)

Snapshots of the arrival of President Rouhani in the northern city of Rasht.

IS releases daily in bid to recruit youth, promote beliefs (PHOTOS)

IS has released a daily in a bid to lure the youth in the region under its control.

IAEA delegation arrives in Tehran (PHOTOS)

Photos of the arrival in Tehran of an IAEA delegation.

A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on April 15

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of newspapers on Wednesday and picked headlines from 11 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Iranian bodyguard recalls painful encounter with Seagal

Ahmad Irandoust, a towering Iranian bodyguard recalls his encounter with Steven Seagal behind the scenes of a movie where he challenged the muscled US actor to a fight.

IAEA delegation arrives in Tehran for technical talks

The IAEA team is scheduled to hold day-long technical negotiations with Iranian officials within the framework of the implementation of the Framework for Cooperation.

Iran to accredit 1st woman ambassador: Report

The Islamic Republic of Iran is to entrust representing the country in a foreign country to a woman diplomat for the first time, a report says.