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Russia Warns against Use of Qatar Crisis to Change Mideast Balance

IFP Editorial Staff - July 15, 2017

Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov says any use of the ongoing tension in relations between Persian Gulf littoral states to change the regional balance would deteriorate the already fragile situation in the Middle East.

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‘EU’s Pro-JCPOA Stances Pushing Trump to Back Down’

IFP Editorial Staff - July 15, 2017

A top Iranian diplomat and a former nuclear negotiator says the Trump administration has backed down from its anti-JCPOA rhetoric in the face of Europe’s strong support for the historic deal.

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Iranian Math Genius Mirzakhani Dies of Cancer

IFP Editorial Staff - July 15, 2017

Maryam Mirzakhani, the internationally-renowned Iranian mathematician and the first female winner of Fields Medal, has died of cancer according to one of her relatives.

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‘US Must Talk to Iranians with Language of Respect’

IFP Editorial Staff - July 15, 2017

Iranian foreign ministry spokesman has slammed Trump’s recent anti-Iran remarks, saying the US must speak to Iranian people with the language of respect.

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A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on July 15

IFP Editorial Staff - July 15, 2017

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Saturday, July 15, and picked headlines from 19 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

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Saudi Arabia Starts Issuing Visa for Iranian Pilgrims

IFP Editorial Staff - July 14, 2017

An Iranian official says the Saudi government has started issuing visa for Iranian Hajj pilgrims as of July 13.

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Iran President Congratulates France on National Day

IFP Editorial Staff - July 14, 2017

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani on Friday felicitated the French nation and government on the country's National Day.

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Iranian Woman Elected as Best Sailor of Year

IFP Editorial Staff - July 14, 2017

Sailing is usually considered a muscular job worldwide. Women usually are not interested in the job given its demanding nature, but an Iranian woman has become a successful sailor.

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Iran to Host Seminar on Dialogue of Iranian, Chinese Civilizations

IFP Editorial Staff - July 14, 2017

A seminar called “Dialogue of Iranian and Chinese Civilizations" is planned to be held on October 29 in Tehran.

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Over 700 Expat Iranian Researchers Back Home

IFP Editorial Staff - July 14, 2017

The Iranian government says 710 Iranian researchers and experts, who were living abroad, have returned to the country and started cooperation in scientific and technological fields in the past few years.

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Iranian Kebab Helps in Treatment of Infertility

IFP Editorial Staff - July 14, 2017

A traditional kind of Iranian kebab strengthens the body, helps with problems of infertility and strengthens the eyes.

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Iran FM in New York for High-Level UN Forums

IFP Editorial Staff - July 13, 2017

Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and his deputies have arrived in New York City’s John F. Kennedy Airport Thursday afternoon (local time).

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Islamic Remedies for Skin Illumination, Youth

IFP Editorial Staff - July 13, 2017

An Iranian university professor has presented some Islamic remedies to restore youth to the skin.

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6 Murderers Escape ‘Eye for an Eye’ Punishment in Iran

IFP Editorial Staff - July 13, 2017

Six men who had committed murder in separate cases in Iran have managed to obtain consent from the victims' parents and escaped the gallows.

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US Downplaying Iran’s Role in Mosul Liberation: Analyst

IFP Editorial Staff - July 13, 2017

A political analyst says Washington seeks to play down the Islamic Republic of Iran’s role in the recapture of Mosul from ISIS terrorists.

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Iran FM Leaves for New York to Attend UN Meeting

IFP Editorial Staff - July 13, 2017

Iran’s foreign minister has departed for New York to participate in a high-level UN conference there, according to the foreign ministry spokesman.

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Iran Gas Deal with Total Continues to Stir Controversy

IFP Editorial Staff - July 13, 2017

The $4.8bn gas deal between Iran and a consortium led by the French energy giant Total over the development of Iran’s South Pars Gas Field has remained a top story in the Iranian media ten days after the signing ceremony.

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A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on July 13

IFP Editorial Staff - July 13, 2017

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Thursday, July 13, and picked headlines from 16 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

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