Latest News and Views from Iran and the World Latest News and Views from Iran and the World Reports Three Iranian scholars weigh in on ways of promoting global peace Emad Askarieh - October 12, 2014 Tehran plays host to a gathering to mark the International Day of Peace. Lifestyle A geek motivated by his parents Emad Askarieh - October 12, 2014 The mother of a top Iranian computer programmer says her pursuit of knowledge has inspired her son. IFP Exclusive Symbolic polo match to prompt UNESCO to register the game in Iran’s name IFP Editorial Staff - October 12, 2014 A polo match is held in Isfahan to prompt UNESCO to register the sport in Iran’s name. Media A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on Oct. 12 Emad Askarieh - October 12, 2014 IFP has browsed through the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Sunday and picked headlines from 15 of them. Literature Hafez Day commemorated in Shiraz Emad Askarieh - October 12, 2014 Special ceremonies are held in Shiraz, southern Iran, to mark Hafez Day. Hard News Airstrikes on Kobani plot for foreign presence in Syria: Iran commander Emad Askarieh - October 12, 2014 The Iranian chief of staff says airstrikes in Kobani seem to be designed to pave the way for foreign boots on the ground in Syria. Hard News President Rouhani to talk to people live on TV program Emad Askarieh - October 12, 2014 President Hassan Rouhani will talk to people live on a TV program on Monday night. Hard News Professor Majid Samii named world top neurosurgeon Emad Askarieh - October 12, 2014 Majid Samii, the world-famous Iranian medical scientist, has been named by World Academy of Neurological Surgery as the world’s first neurosurgeon. Agriculture Iran’s saffron exports hit $83 million mark Emad Askarieh - October 12, 2014 Iran registers a 20 percent rise in its saffron exports in the first half of the Iranian calendar year, earning more than 83 million dollars in revenues. Hard News Iran Holds Pakistan Accountable for Terrorist Attacks in Saravan Emad Askarieh - October 12, 2014 Pakistan should not allow terrorist operations to be launched against Iran from its soil. Hard News Iran ready to work with IAEA to settle nuclear issues: Deputy FM Emad Askarieh - October 12, 2014 Tehran is all set to collaborate with the UN nuclear watchdog to address outstanding issues. Hard News Foreign threats run counter to UN Charter: Iran Emad Askarieh - October 12, 2014 Unfair sanctions targeting Iran’s peaceful nuclear program stand in contrast with the UN charter and the rule of law. Hard News Police aircraft crashes in southeastern Iran, kills seven Emad Askarieh - October 12, 2014 The deadly crash of the propeller Turbo Commander airplane in the southeast of Iran claimed seven lives. Economy Politicizing approach towards Iran to hurt World Bank’s credit Emad Askarieh - October 12, 2014 Iran’s economy minister took a swipe at unfair sanctions and the politicized approach of the World Bank toward Iran. Hard News Iran Speaker Calls on Regional Countries to Behave Responsibly Toward Kobane Emad Askarieh - October 11, 2014 The Iranian parliament Speaker appealed to the regional nations to take action against ISIL threats. Editor's Choice These serpents are not sterile! Mahmoud Askarieh - October 11, 2014 The vicious circle of terrorism will persist in the Middle East unless determination and courage are employed to wipe out the deep-rooted problem. Lifestyle In a man-ruled kingdom, an Iranian woman goes all alone Emad Askarieh - October 11, 2014 A female Iranian bus driver has hit the road to prove that women don’t have to take a back seat to men as far as certain jobs are concerned. Media A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on Oct. 11 Emad Askarieh - October 11, 2014 IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian dailies on Saturday and picked headlines from 19 of them. Music Shahnaz music ensemble to go on stage in Germany Emad Askarieh - October 11, 2014 Iranian music group Shahnaz ensemble, led by traditional vocalist Mohammad Reza Shajarian, is to give concert in Germany. Hard News Supreme Leader pardons over 1,200 Iranian prisoners Emad Askarieh - October 11, 2014 Islamic Revolution Leader Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei grants amnesty to and commutes prison terms of as many as 1,256 Iranian convicts. Books There are opportunities for interaction with Iran Emad Askarieh - October 11, 2014 Director of the Frankfurt International Book Fair, Juergen Boos, says there are many opportunities for literary interactions with Iran. Hard News Iran hopes for new path in nuclear talks Emad Askarieh - October 11, 2014 Iran’s deputy foreign minister, Abbas Araghchi, hopes a new path could be opened in nuclear talks in Vienna in mid-October. Art How humans react to art has nothing to do with nationality IFP Editorial Staff - October 11, 2014 Mahmoud Farshchian, a household name in Iranian painting, says nationality plays no role in the way people treat arts. Editor's Choice Germany shares security concerns with Iran Emad Askarieh - October 11, 2014 Niels Annen, the spokesman of Germany’s SPD, says Berlin disapproves of a go-it-alone mentality and wants to see Iran’s nuclear case settled. Hard News Iran, Portugal Vow to Broaden Cultural Relations Emad Askarieh - October 9, 2014 Tehran-Lisbon cultural cooperation is to be promoted after two memoranda of understanding were signed. 1...2,0262,0272,028...2,060Page 2,027 of 2,060 Middle East Turkey says to help Syria against Kurdish fighters if asked January 8, 2026 Lebanon’s military claims completed first phase of disarming Hezbollah January 8, 2026 UN accuses Israel of ‘apartheid’ in West Bank January 8, 2026 Civilians flee Aleppo as Syrian army declares Kurdish regions ‘military zones’ January 7, 2026 Israel, Syria agree to dedicated communication line in US-brokered negotiations January 7, 2026
