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Iran Supports Yemen Talks in Kuwait: Deputy FM
Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Arab and African Affairs Hossein Amir Abdollahian voiced Tehran’s support for the upcoming start of negotiations in Kuwait to end a deadly war in Yemen and restore peace to the crisis-hit country.
Head of Iran’s Human Rights Council Responds to Mogherini’s Statements
Javad Larijani: Enforcing sanctions for Human Rights is a shameful and dishonourable claim.
A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on April 19
IFP has taken a look at the front pages of newspapers on Tuesday and picked headlines from 23 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.
120 French Musicians to Play at Iran’s Historical Sites
Alliance Française’s symphony orchestra will perform in Tehran, Kerman, Yazd, Shiraz, Isfahan and Kashan, under the leadership of an Iranian conductor.
Jajim Weaving in Namhil Village, Northwestern Iran
Weaving Jajim is a traditional, local industry of Namhil village in Ardabil province, northwestern Iran.
Veresk bridge in Mazandaran
The Veresk bridge, located in Veresk district of Savadkuh County in Mazandaran province, was mostly constructed by Austrians before World War II, under the leadership of an engineer named Walter Aigner.
A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on April 18
IFP has taken a look at the front pages of newspapers on Monday and picked headlines from 18 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.
Serbian President Flies Pigeons of Peace at Tehran’s Golestan Palace
President of Serbia Tomislav Nikolić, during a visit to the historical complex of Golestan Palace in the Iranian capital, released several pigeons as a symbol of peace in commemoration of April 18, the International Day for Monuments and Sites.
A Haircut in the Middle of a Football Match
During a local match between two Saudi football league teams, all of a sudden the referee stopped the game and sent off one of the goalkeepers for a haircut, deeming his hairstyle un-Islamic.
Iranian Students to Appreciate CBI Chief’s “Honesty” on JCPOA
A group of Iranian students wish to reward the Governor of the Central Bank of Iran (CBI) Valiollah Seif with a “Statue of Honesty” for being outspoken in his recent remarks on the implementation of the nuclear deal between Tehran and world powers, known as the JCPOA.
Interview: Postgraduate Due to Marry a Man Condemned to Death
Elham’s love story took place in a prison. When she went to visit her brother in prison, she fell in love with a boy who is soon to be executed for murder.
The Dedication of an Iranian Doctor now Commemorated in Iraqi Schoolbooks
Authorities from the Iraqi education system have decided to dedicate the subject of one of the lessons in the fourth grade book to an Iranian doctor who saved tens of children who had been poisoned by chemical weapons in Halabja.
A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on April 17
IFP has taken a look at the front pages of newspapers on Sunday and picked headlines from 21 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.
Iranians and Afghans Mourn Together over Horrible Murder of 6-Year-Old Setayesh
It was terrible news, but knowing it had happened in Iran was even worse. 6-year-old Setayesh, an Afghan child, had been killed, and both societies were united in sadness.
Why Iran Needs Ballistic Missiles: A Missile for a Missile
During the eight-year war imposed on Iran by the currently-overthrown Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein, cities and residential areas, hospitals and schools across Iran, including...
11th Government’s Policies Include Opening Artistic and Cultural Doors
The Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance said, “The Government of Hassan Rouhani has tried to apply open-door legal policies to these fields, which prevent unnecessary objections.”
A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on April 14
IFP has taken a look at the front pages of newspapers on Thursday and picked headlines from 23 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.
How Iran’s Nuclear Chief Received Death-Threats from Hardline MPs
Iran and the Group 5+1 (Russia, China, the US, Britain, France, and Germany) implemented a nuclear deal on July 16, 2016 which they had finalized back in July 2015. Based on the deal, all nuclear-related anti-Iran sanctions were terminated in exchange for certain limits on the country’s nuclear energy program.
The deal had its opponents and proponents both in Iran and in certain countries that were a party to the deal, particularly in the US. Here in Iran, the nuclear deal (known as the JCPOA) needed to be approved by the lawmakers in Iran’s parliament (Majlis); however, there were parliamentarians strictly opposed to the deal, describing it as treason.
Matteo Renzi: Peace is One of Italy and Iran’s Mutual Goals
Matteo Renzi, Italy’s Prime Minister, during a commercial meeting between two countries held in Iran’s Chamber of Commerce, said, “We are in Iran, but not only to sign economic contracts. There are many economic opportunities for both countries which should be taken seriously, but more than anything else, there is a common feeling between the two great civilizations of Persia and Rome.”
Iran’s Oil Market Counter-Attack against Saudi Arabia
Iran’s oil production had sharply decreased in recent years, due to the sanctions imposed on the country for years, and Tehran is now trying...
The Best Type of Cooking Dishes, According to Traditional Medicine
A PhD student of Traditional Medicine in Mashhad University of Medical Sciences described the viewpoint of traditional medicine on the best dishes to use for cooking.
A Shirt to Help Children with Learning Difficulties
Mohadeseh Mahboubi has invented a “smart shirt” that not only entertains children, but can also help them learn.
A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on April 13
IFP has taken a look at the front pages of newspapers on Wednesday and picked headlines from 19 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.
Aminabad Caravanserai
Aminabad Caravanserai lies south of Shahreza, Isfahan province, and is a Safavid dynasty era structure and a major tourist attraction.
Attar’s Mausoleum in Nishapur
The well-known Persian poet and mystic, Farid Ud-din Attar Nishapuri, was born in c. 1145, and martyred in c. 1221. His mausoleum is located in Khorasan Razavi province, in the city of Nishapur.