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Details of GEM TV Owner’s Murder in Istanbul

IFP Editorial Staff - May 1, 2017

Speculations have increased after the owner of the Persian-language satellite channel GEM TV was shot dead in his car by unidentified people in Istanbul, Turkey, on Saturday.

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Gen. Soleimani Thanks Rouhani Gov’t for Medical Aid to Resistance Forces

IFP Editorial Staff - April 30, 2017

The IRGC Quds Force Commander in a letter to Iran’s minister of health appreciated the ministry’s efforts to provide medical assistance for the fighters of the resistance front.

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Is Pakistan Getting Iran’s Message?

IFP Editorial Staff - April 30, 2017

Iran has signaled that Pakistan should deal with terrorists operating on its soil if it wants to maintain cordial relations with Tehran. But is Islamabad getting the message?

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‘It’s a Lie that Nuclear Deal Averted Threat of War’

IFP Editorial Staff - April 30, 2017

A top Iranian commander says it was not the nuclear deal between Iran and world powers that pushed the threat of war away from the country.

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A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on April 30

IFP Editorial Staff - April 30, 2017

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Sunday and picked headlines from 13 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

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Iran’s Beauties in Photos: Kordestan Province

IFP Editorial Staff - April 29, 2017

Kordestan province in western Iran is widely known for its beautiful landscapes, the unique architecture of its villages, and its historic buildings and monuments.

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Iranian People Watch Live Presidential Debate

IFP Editorial Staff - April 29, 2017

Millions of Iranian people on Friday watched and listened to the first live presidential debate between the six candidates ahead of the May 19 votes.

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A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on April 29

IFP Editorial Staff - April 29, 2017

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Saturday and picked headlines from 25 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

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Qalibaf Harshly Criticizes Rouhani’s Government

IFP Editorial Staff - April 29, 2017

The conservative presidential candidate Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf lashed out at the government of Hassan Rouhani for its weak performance, mismanagement, and dishonesty.

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Iran Condemns Israeli Raids on Syria as Violation of Int’l Law

IFP Editorial Staff - April 28, 2017

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi strongly denounced the Israeli regime's repeated attacks on Syria, saying such raids are against all international laws and principles.

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Jahangiri: I Represent Iranian Reformists in Presidential Election

IFP Editorial Staff - April 28, 2017

In a clear clash with conservative presidential candidate Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf, Es’haq Jahangiri said he is representing the reformist movement, which has been marginalized in the past years, and he has all the right to defend their rights.

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Raisi Vows to Triple Amount of Cash Handouts for Poor Iranians

IFP Editorial Staff - April 28, 2017

Ebrahim Raisi, one of the six presidential candidates, promised in the first presidential debate to triple the amount of cash handouts given to the poorer strata of the Iranian society, but his idea was challenged by the others.

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Iranian Candidates Offer Ways to Stop Villagers from Fleeing to Cities

IFP Editorial Staff - April 28, 2017

The six candidates have started the first presidential debate and explained their plans to prevent residents of villages and small cities from migrating to big cities.

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Iran Summons Pakistan Envoy over Deadly Attack on Border Guards

IFP Editorial Staff - April 28, 2017

The Iranian foreign ministry strongly denounced the deadly attack on a number of Iranian border guards in the country’s southeast, and summoned the Pakistani envoy to protest over the massacre of the guards by Pakistan-based terrorists.

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Iran Unveils Reflective Collars to Reduce Camels’ Road Deaths

IFP Editorial Staff - April 27, 2017

An Iranian tyre production company has unveiled a reflective collar to help protect the lives of camels crossing the country’s roads at night.

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Iranian Artists, Politicians Raise Money for Release of Women Prisoners

IFP Editorial Staff - April 27, 2017

Several Iranian artists and politicians gathered in a ceremony to raise money for the release of female prisoners jailed for unintentional crimes.

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A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on April 27

IFP Editorial Staff - April 27, 2017

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

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Iran FM Vows to Pursue Martyrdom of Guards Killed near Pakistan Border

IFP Editorial Staff - April 27, 2017

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif expressed his condolences over the deaths of Iranian border guards killed in a clash with outlaws near the Pakistani border, and promised to pursue the punishment of the terrorists.

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Iranian FM Raps US Navy’s Presence in Persian Gulf

IFP Editorial Staff - April 27, 2017

Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif in a sarcastic message questioned the US Navy’s presence in the Persian Gulf, 7,500 miles away from the US territory.

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