Iran Leader Calls for Serious Fight against Corruption among Officials

Leader of Iran's Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has called for a serious fight against corrupt officials within the Islamic Establishment, stressing that people are angry about corruption and discrimination.

Water Released into Gomishan Wetland in Northern Iran

After four years of drought, water has been released into the international Gomishan Wetland, which is situated 60 kilometres to the northwest of Gorgan in Iran's Golestan province.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on February 8

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Thursday, February 8, and picked headlines from 12 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Iran Dismisses Bahrain’s Baseless, False Claims

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has categorically rejected as baseless the latest anti-Iran claims raised by Bahrain’s Interior Ministry.

Turkey Gives Iran Assurance Afrin Operation Is Temporary

Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu has assured Iran’s president that his country’s military operation in northern Syria is a temporary one and Turkey does not have its eye on Syria’s territory.

Conservative Politician Defends Rouhani’s Government

Iran’s former nuclear negotiator Saeed Jalili says he used to be a rival of Hassan Rouhani during the 2013 presidential elections, but he feels duty-bound to support him if he does something that serves the country’s interests.

Iranian, French Diplomats Call for Expansion of Ties

Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araqchi and Secretary-General of France's Foreign Ministry Maurice Gourdault-Montagne sat for talks over bilateral and international issues.

Iranian, Turkish FMs Discuss Regional Developments in Tehran

Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and his Turkish counterpart Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu discussed issues of mutual interest in a Wednesday meeting in Tehran.

Persian Architecture in Photos: Old Mosque of Mashhad

The historic Musalla (mosque) of Mashhad in Iran's Khorasan Razavi Province is located on a street with the same name in the east of the holy city.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on February 7

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Wednesday, February 7, and picked headlines from 12 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Turkish FM to Visit Tehran on Wednesday

Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu is set to arrive in Iran later on Wednesday to hold talks with his Iranian counterpart Mohammad Javad Zarif.

US Dream of Dividing Syria Will Never Come True: Iran Leader’s Aide

Ali Akbar Velayati, a top international advisor to Iran’s Leader, says the US is seeking to divide Syria as a prelude to establish and recognize an independent state in the Kurdish-populated area of the eastern bank of the Euphrates.

FIFA President to Visit Iran Late February

President of the Federation of International Football Association (FIFA) Gianni Infantino is due to travel to the Islamic Republic of Iran later this month.

Iran, Singapore Discuss Removal of Banking Problems

The fourth session of Iran-Singapore political advisory committee was held in Tehran on Tuesday with the two sides agreeing to boost ties, especially in economic spheres.

4 Killed, 140 Missing after 6.4-Magnitude Quake Hits Taiwan (+Video)

A magnitude 6.4 earthquake has hit near the popular Taiwanese tourist city of Hualien on Tuesday night, killing at least four people and injuring 243 others.

Key to Thaw in Iran-US Relations in Washington’s Hands: Rouhani

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says the key to a détente in Iran-US relations is in the hands of Washington and the currently severed relations between the two sides would change only if the US stops exerting pressure on and making threats against Iran.

Café in Tokyo Offers Costumers Company of Snakes! (+Video)

A snake cafe in Tokyo is offering its customers the unique experience of enjoying a cup of coffee or a glass of drink in the company of a slithery snake.

“Mistrust between Iran, US Grows after Nuclear Deal”

Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi says the wall of distrust between Tehran and Washington has become taller, especially after the implementation of the Iran nuclear deal.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on February 6

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Tuesday, February 6, and picked headlines from 12 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Iran, Russia Presidents Reject Presence of Foreign Troops in Syria

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin have voiced their strong opposition to the presence of foreign troops in Syria, urging that the war-torn country’s sovereignty must be respected.

Animal-Lovers Feed Quadrupeds near Tehran Heights

A group of Tehran citizens have joined the rangers in Lavasanat mountain hills to provide fodder for such animals as wild goats, goats and ewes who cannot find enough food in the winter.

Fire at Tehran’s Energy Ministry Building Leaves 9 Injured

During the past 24 hours, firefighters in the Iranian capital Tehran have been extinguishing a huge fire in an Energy Ministry building, which has so far injured nine people.

Louvre Museum to Hold Exhibition of Its Works in Tehran

France’s Louvre Museum plans to showcase over 50 of its antiquities and artefacts in Tehran in an exhibition entitled “Louvre in Tehran” in early March.

Every Single Word of JCPOA Based on Mutual Distrust: Iran FM

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says what the US president is doing today regarding the Iran nuclear deal was totally predicted as the accord was entirely based on distrust.

Iranian Tycoon to Build High-Rise Hotel near Trump Tower

Shahram Jazayeri, an Iranian tycoon who spent several years of his life in jail for being involved in a high-profile corruption case, says he wants to construct a hotel near Trump Tower in New York City.

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