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Iran to provide Iraq’s Kurdistan Region with gas, gasoline

Iran has signed a memorandum of understanding with Iraq’s Kurdistan to export gas and gasoline to the semi-autonomous region.

Russia denies losing interest in Iran-P5+1 nuclear talks

Dismissing Western media reports, a senior Russian official said Moscow has not lost interest in achieving a positive result from negotiations on Iran's nuclear deal.

A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on Feb. 28

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

Weapons used by Revolution Guards in Persian Gulf exercise

A look at the weaponry the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps used during its Persian Gulf war games which ended Feb. 27.

Final steps in nuclear talks are being taken: Prayer leader

Tehran Friday prayer leader appreciates the wise management of nuclear talks by President Hassan Rouhani.

Iranian diplomats in Kabul safe and sound: Afkham

The Iranian Foreign Ministry condemns a terrorist bombing near its Kabul mission and says all Iranian diplomats in the Afghan capital are safe.

Rouhani: US must rectify wrong approach on nuclear talks

President Rouhani has said that Iran is seeking the removal of all sanctions against the country through nuclear talks with P5+1.

Rafsanjani: Radical ideas are the blight of today’s society

Ayatollah Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani has said that those involved in partisan activities should not overlook ethics in political rivalries.

An Iranian gem by origin, a Turkish stone by name

Turquoise is an opaque, blue-to-green mineral of Iranian origin, but it is sold in world markets as a Turkish product.

IRGC showcases combat, reconnaissance robots in massive drills

The IRGC unveiled and test-fielded new combat and reconnaissance robots in the military drill which is underway in southern and western Iran.

Iran dismisses Kerry’s remarks over intervention in Yemen

Tehran has rejected remarks by the US top diplomat who accused Iran of intervening in Yemen, saying Iran respects the right of nations to determine their fate.

Terrorist attack outside Iranian embassy in Kabul

A car bomb attack outside the Iranian diplomatic mission in the Afghan capital killed one person Thursday morning.

Iran’s IRGC holds naval drill in Strait of Hormuz (Photos)

In Iran, the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) launched naval drills in the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday.

A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on Feb. 26

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

IRGC missiles destroy mock aircraft carrier in Persian Gulf

The IRGC missiles destroyed a mock aircraft carrier during the Great Prophet 9 war games in the Persian Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz.

Top MP: Neighbors can rely on Iran’s military might

The parliament speaker has said that Iran’s defensive power is to safeguard the country and the region against foreign military powers.

Iranian researchers introduce environment-friendly method to clean up oil spills

The nano-filter made from native plants can remove contamination from water and then be used as fuel in the industry sector.

US and Britain are promoting Tatbir: Scholar

An Iranian scholar says that the US and Britain that associate Shiism with violent acts such as Tatbir are the real promoters of such violence.

Iran, Iraq stand firm in terror fight

Iran is prepared to increase military cooperation with Iraq to strengthen stability and security in Iraq and the region, said the defense minister.

Iran starts massive naval drill in Persian Gulf, Strait of Hormuz

The Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) has started a massive naval drill code-named Prophet Muhammad in the Persian Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz.

Iran ready to introduce single forex system

A single forex rate system will be possible only after financial markets witness relative calm, said Tayyebnia.

Iranian short film shines in French Cour Joujours Festival

Rainfall of Roof, an Iranian short film directed by Teymur Qaderi, wins the jurors prize of the Cour Joujours Festival.

A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on Feb. 25

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

Iranian researchers convert injecting chemo drugs to edible forms

A majority of drugs used in chemotherapy need to be injected at medical centers. With higher absorption, edible chemo drugs can be taken in the comfort of home by patients.

US media try to keep Ayatollah Khamenei’s message under wraps: Flounders

American anti-war activist Sara Flounders says the enemies of Islam seek to set the stage for continued aggressions against Islamic countries.