The latest news and views from Iran, the Middle East, and the world produced and published by IFP either using the contents provided by Persian-language media outlets or through its exclusive dispatches
Falafel is always a tempting option for members of the middle or working class who are less likely to splurge on expensive food in restaurants and often look for frugal meals in small shops.
The 48th edition of the Armenian Olympics was kicked off at Tehran’s Ararat Sports Complex on Tuesday, September 13. Around 800 Armenian athletes from Iran, Armenia and Georgia compete in the games in 9 fields.
IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Thursday and picked headlines from 21 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.
IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Wednesday and picked headlines from 23 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.
In an op-ed in the New York Times, Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif harshly criticizes Saudi rulers and their Wahhabi ideology, saying that such terrorist groups as Al-Qaeda and ISIS are inspired by Wahhabism.
The central Iranian city of Kashan is home to several historical houses with beautiful architecture and decorations. These houses, including those of Boroujerdis, Tabatabaeis, and Abbasis, are among the most interesting tourist destinations in Kashan.
A source in the Iraqi city of Mosul says members of the ISIS terrorist group are afraid of the ‘M’ letters written on the walls of their houses, as it apparently shows they will be the next victims of resistance groups.
Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Arab and African Affairs is scheduled to meet with his Russian counterpart Mikhail Bogdanov on Tuesday in Moscow to confer on various regional issues.
Iran's power-lifter Majid Farzin and javelin thrower Mohammad Khalvandi seized the country’s second and third gold medals at the 2016 Paralympic Games.
Iran not only cultivates such unique crops as barberry and saffron and a copious amount of varied medicinal plants, but is also in the vanguard of rose essential oil extraction, which is worth around $18,000 per litre.
IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Sunday and picked headlines from 19 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.
Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi announced that Tehran hails the cessation of war in Syria, but the borders should be controlled to prevent the arming of terrorists during the truce.
Following a military operation to liberate Qayyarah district in southern Mosul, the ISIS terrorist group lost control of its oil wells, losing $1m in oil revenues per month.
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani will visit New York City to attend the 71st United Nations General Assembly Session due to be held from September 20 to 26, Iran’s First Vice-President Eshagh Jahangiri announced.
A source in the Iranian President’s office denied an earlier report that said President Hassan Rouhani is scheduled to pay an official visit to Germany in late September.
Iran bears the message of peace and friendship. This is what Iranian officials said in opening ceremony of 35th World Military Volleyball Championship held in Tehran.
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.
The remains of an elephant which date back to two million years ago were found in a county named Bileh Savar located in Iran’s north-western province of Ardabil.
