Tehran Hosts First Int’l Marathon (+Photos)

Iranian runners claimed the top places at the first edition of Tehran International Marathon held in the Iranian capital on Friday.

US Strike on Syrian Airfield Sparks Worldwide Reaction

The US missile attacks on a Syrian air base has been widely covered by world media, sparking the reactions of several countries and world leaders.

No Need for Syrian Army to Use Chemicals: Analyst

A Middle East expert rejects the accusations that the Syrian government has used chemical weapons in the city of Idlib.

Iran’s Conservatives Declare Their 5 Final Presidential Candidates

A recently-formed coalition of Iranian conservatives held its first plenum on Thursday (April 6) in which the candidacy of 21 conservative applicants for Iran’s May presidential election was put to the vote and 5 final candidates were selected.

Iranian MPs Urge IAEA to Remain Impartial

Iranian lawmakers have criticized the recent moves and remarks made by the IAEA director general, stressing that the Agency is required to be unbiased in fulfilling its responsibilities.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on April 6

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

Female MPs Call for Revision of Iran’s Gender-Biased Laws

A number of women lawmakers expressed their concerns and views about Iran’s gender-biased laws and a number of other issues in a meeting with Parliament Speaker.

Iran Won’t Register Vehicles without Emission Standards

Motor vehicles which do not measure up to emission standards will not be registered in Iran.

Iranian MPs to Question Four Ministers about Media Activists’ Arrest

An Iranian reformist MP says a number of lawmakers seek to question four ministers about the recent detention of several social media activists and administrators of Telegram channels in Iran.

Sand Storm in Southern Iran Unearths Ancient City

A strong sand storm in Kerman province in southern Iran has led to the discovery of a lost ancient city full of historical relics.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on April 5

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

Iran’s Mashhad Rattled by 6-Magnitude Quake

One has been killed and four wounded as a result of a 6-magnitude earthquake and several aftershocks that have struck areas near the northeastern Iranian city of Mashhad.

Hoisting Non-Iraqi Flags in Kirkuk Can Cause Tension: Iran

Raising any flags other than that of Iraq in the northern Iraqi province of Kirkuk is against the Arab country’s Constitution and can create tensions, Iran’s foreign ministry says.

Iranian MP Slams UAE for Imprudent, Irresponsible Policies

An Iranian lawmaker has criticized the UAE’s imprudence and irresponsible behaviour towards the regional crises, saying Iran seeks to ease tensions in the region and foster friendly relations with the Persian Gulf littoral states.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on April 4

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

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on April 3

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

78% Increase in Iran-EU Trade Transactions

Trade transactions between Iran and the European Union (EU) reached €13.744 billion in 2016, showing a 78-percent growth compared to the figure for 2015.

“Any Adventurism Will Make US Rue the Day”

A top Iranian official has downplayed the anti-Iran claims by the head of the US Central Command, and warned the United States of any “adventurism” regarding Tehran’s actions in the region.

600kg Beluga Caught from Caspian Sea

A huge beluga – or European sturgeon – with a weight of 600 kilograms has been caught in northern Iran from the Caspian Sea.

Iran Restarts Production of Mothballed Unsinkable Boat

Iran has resumed the production of a traditional 'unsinkable' boat long after it was mothballed.

Greater Cooperation, Realistic Talks to Benefit Tehran, Riyadh  

An Iranian envoy says Iran and Saudi Arabia should realistically cooperate and hold dialogue with each other to safeguard their own interests as well as those of the whole region.

Japanese PM’s Wife Lauds Iranian Women as Capable, Successful   

Japanese prime minister’s wife says Iranian women are quite capable and completely successful in their social activities, and easily express their opinions and viewpoints in the society.

French Tourists, Top Visitors of Iran’s Shiraz

After the nuclear deal between Iran and world powers, the number of foreign visitors to Fars province in southern Iran has been more than twice as many as before, with the French at the top.

London Terror Attack, Consequence of UK Policy in Syria  

An Iranian MP says the UK and France were the main sponsors of terrorists and militants in Syria, adding the recent terror attack in London [on March 21] was a consequence of the British policy in the Middle Eastern country.

Iran’s President Wears Sporty Outfit on Casual Hike

Photos have been published of the Iranian president hiking in the mountains outside Tehran while wearing a baseball cap instead of his turban.

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