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Geometric Art of Girih Revived in Iran after a Century
Girih is a decorative geometric art form which used to be a major part of architecture and handicrafts in post-Islam Middle East.
A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on August 31
IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Saturday, August 31, 2019, and picked headlines from 11 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.
Iran Says US Shows ‘Some Flexibility’ on Easing Oil Bans
Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Seyyed Abbas Araqchi says the US has shown some "flexibility" regarding the easing of Iran oil sanctions during a recent meeting with the French president.
Consequences of Israeli Attacks on Iran-Backed Forces in Iraq
Political commentator Fatemeh Sayyahi has weighed in on the consequences of attacks by the US and Israel on bases of the Iran-backed Popular Mobilization Forces in Iraq.
Iran Marks National Day of Asiatic Cheetah
Iran annually marks the National Day for the Conservation of Asiatic Cheetah on August 31, a day which was named so in 2007 at the request of Iranian wildlife experts.
Philanthropist Using Instagram to Help Children’s Dreams Come True
Maryam Ommi runs an Instagram page called “Dreams” and has, so far, realized the dreams of some 400 children living in deprived regions.
Iran, Indonesia Hold Joint Consular Commission Meeting
The Islamic Republic of Iran and the Republic of Indonesia have held the fifth joint meeting on consular affairs in the Indonesian city of Yogyakarta.
The Costs of European Integration to White House
In one of his most recent statements, French President Emmanuel Macron has announced the end of US and Western hegemony in the international system. The remarks come as the EU and Eurozone are also facing a severe crisis of leadership.
Iran’s Beauties in Photos: Marun Dam
Marun is an embankment dam on Marun river, 15 kilometres to the north of Behbahan in Khuzestan province, south-west of Iran.
‘Green House’ in Tehran Uses Plastic Bottles for Decoration
Abolfazl Mahjouri is a creative man living in a south-eastern neighbourhood of Iran’s capital, Tehran. He has become a popular local figure because of the beautiful flower pots he has used to ornament his house’s facade.
Netanyahu Fails to Reach Trump to Block Zarif Meeting: Report
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has scrambled to make sure US President Trump wouldn’t meet Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif while he was making his way to France for a surprise visit at the G7 summit on Sunday, US and Israeli officials say.
Iran Promises ‘Good News’ on Arak Reactor in Coming Months
Head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) Ali Akbar Salehi has promised that the country will have "good news" about its heavy water nuclear reactor in Arak.
Lifeguard Dedicates Life to Saving Others after His Son Drowned
An Iranian professional swimming coach and lifeguard recounts the touching story of her son getting a cardiac arrest while swimming in the sea.
Iran Preparing List of FDD Contributors to Be Blacklisted
Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman says the Ministry will soon provide relevant Iranian authorities with the first list of individuals to be sanctioned for cooperating with the anti-Iran Foundation for Defence of Democracies (FDD).
Iran FM Holds High-Level Talks in Malaysia
Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has held talks with Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad and Foreign Minister Saifuddin Abdullah in Kuala Lumpur.
Iran’s Downing of US Drone Warded Off Spectre of War: IRGC
A senior Iranian military commander says Iran’s downing of an American drone staved off the spectre of war.
US Return to JCPOA Is Ticket to Talks with Iran: Zarif
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says the United States must return to JCPOA the 2015 nuclear deal and stop engaging in "economic terrorism" against the Iranian people if it wants to meet for talks.
A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on August 29
IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Thursday, August 29, 2019, and picked headlines from 8 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.
Iran Becomes Region’s Top Country in Biotechnology: VP
Iran’s Vice President for Science and Technology Sorena Sattari says the country has been ranked first in the region in the field of biotechnology.
Iran to Send Economic Delegation to France
An Iranian economic delegation is going to visit France next week to figure out whether it would be possible to ensure Iran’s interests under the 2015 nuclear deal before Tehran takes the next step in a phased reduction of commitments to the JCPOA, a senior presidential official has announced.
Malaysian Leader Mahathir Mohamad Due in Iran
Prime Minister of Malaysia Mahathir Bin Mohamad is going to visit Iran soon, Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has said.
Iran’s Beauties in Photos: Kharaqan Twin Towers
The historical twin towers of Kharaqan are located one kilometre away from Hessar village in Avaj county, Qazvin province.
Pardoned by Wife’s Family, Ex-Mayor of Tehran Released on Bail
Former mayor of Tehran and senior Iranian politician Mohammad Ali Najafi, who had been sentenced to death for murdering his wife, has been released on bail a couple of weeks after being forgiven by the victim’s family.
Menstrual Migraine Could Be Caused by Low Iron Levels
The migraine at the end of the menstrual period could be due to low iron levels in the body, research studies show.
A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on August 28
IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Wednesday, August 28, 2019, and picked headlines from 11 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.