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Israel seeks to distract Mideast nations from major issues: Zarif

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says the Israeli regime seeks to sidetrack major issues in the Middle East by using diversionary tactics.

Renowned director to auction prize to help build a shelter for women rough sleepers

Rakhshan Bani-Etemad’s international award will be put up for sale; the proceeds will go to a charity to offer accommodations to homeless women in Tehran.

Does Kerry’s Saudi visit mean a nuclear deal is looming?

Arman-e Emrooz says Secretary Kerry’s trip to Riyadh could be both positive – a sign of Saudi approval of a final deal – or negative – a sign that Riyadh’s might seek to derail the talks.

Does IS live by the Golden Rule?

IS terrorists impose draconian rules on ordinary people and harshly punish those who fail to obey them, but they never practice what they preach.

Clash of Clans at a place of rest

Clash of Clans, a mobile video game, has turned into a good recipe for Tehran’s coffeehouses to absorb more customers.

Zarif appreciates intelligence minister for release of diplomat

The Iranian diplomat who was kidnapped in 2013 by an unidentified terrorist group in Yemen was released thanks to efforts by the Intelligence Ministry.

Iran-P5+1 nuclear agreement, a win-win deal: Top cleric

A senior Iranian cleric says a possible final agreement between Iran and P5+1 over Tehran’s nuclear program will be a win-win deal.

Iran won’t accept limits without deal: Foreign Minister Zarif

We are willing to accept extra transparency measures in order to ease the concerns that we believe are misplaced, said Zarif in an interview with NBC News.

A man who swims against the elements (Photos)

Iran’s Ice Man braves the elements and goes swimming in the dead of winter.

A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on March 7

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of newspapers on Saturday and picked headlines from 16 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

A bird’s-eye view of Iran (Photos)

A series of photos featuring the vast Iranian territories from the sky.

Methods used in a small sheikhdom do not suit Iran

The Judiciary spokesman's comments on a ban on publication of news stories about the former president have drawn reaction.

Iran ranks 18th among world carmakers

A 2014 OICA report has shown that Iran’s car production increased by 46.7 percent in a year, with China topping the list.

German FM rules out extension of Iran nuclear talks

Frank-Walter Steinmeier, the German top diplomat, has said that nuclear talks between Iran and P5+1 will not be extended.

A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on March 5

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of newspapers on Thursday and picked headlines from 16 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Iranian diplomat abducted in Yemen released, returns home

Nour Ahmad Nikbakht, an Iranian diplomat who was kidnapped by gunmen in Yemen in 2013, has returned home.

Does anybody know any secrets to threaten to reveal them?

Tasnim News Agency dismisses Rafsanjani's claim about disclosure of nuclear secrets by MPs, arguing nobody knows any details of the talks to uncover them.

West must choose between N-deal or continued Iran sanctions: Zarif

Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has told Press TV that the West, especially the United States, must choose between reaching a nuclear deal with Iran or continuation of sanctions, as these two cannot go hand in hand.

Today only one aggressive, terrorist regime finds the nuclear talks irritating: President

Iranian President fired back at Netanyahu for his attempts to sabotage talks between Iran and P5+1.

Zionist lobby won’t allow US-Israel ties to weaken: Expert

The personal dispute between Obama and Netanyahu has prompted some to falsely believe that the US strategy has changed, says Pirooz Mojtahedzadeh.

Despite sanctions Iran is experiencing better conditions than wartime years

Ayatollah Hashemi Rafsanjani says that public participation is a great boon for Iran to forge ahead with its efforts to promote sustainable development.

London should take essential stride to broaden cooperation with Tehran: Boroujerdi

Boroujerdi expressed hope that London would take new strides in order to broaden the scope of cooperation between the two countries.

Old locks have literally seen better days in Iran (Photos)

The old lock making craft is close to becoming history in Iran.

A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on March 4

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of newspapers on Wednesday and picked headlines from 19 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Kharazmi International Award announces winners

President Rouhani presented the awards to national and international researchers at the 28th Kharazmi International Award.