Iran Calls for Expansion of Media Ties with Azerbaijan
An Iranian official says cultural diplomacy can pave the way for promotion of ties between the Iranian and Azerbaijani nations.
ISIS Confirms Its Leader’s Death, Names New Caliph
The ISIS terrorists have reportedly confirmed the death of their ringleader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, and introduced their new ‘caliph’.
Iraqi PM Officially Declares Victory over ISIS
Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi has formally declared victory of the country’s forces over the ISIS Takfiri terrorist group one day after the country’s military and Popular Mobilization Forces took full control of the northern city.
‘Int’l Conference Should Be Held on Fight against ISIS’
Major General Qassemi Soleimani, the commander of IRGC Quds Force, says it is necessary to hold international conferences on fighting the ISIS terrorist group.
Iran Relies on Its People for Development, Security: Zarif
Iranian foreign minister says the country relies on local resources for development and looks to its own people for its legitimacy and security, while regional states are either supported by a foreign country or expect to receive such backing.
FM Calls for Iran’s Stronger Presence in Int’l Arenas
Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says the Islamic Republic has the potential to make its presence felt in international scientific arenas.
Mideast’s First Mini-World Park under Construction in Iran
The construction of the Middle East’s first and world’s fourth mini-world park is underway in the western Iranian province of Hamadan.
‘Iran’s Law on FOI, Landmark in Promoting Civil Rights’
A top Iranian academic says the law on Freedom of Information is a turning point in promoting civil rights in the Islamic Republic.
ISIS Burns Biggest Archive of Its Secret Documents, Data
The ISIS terrorist group has burned the biggest archive of its secret documents and data known as “The Blue Archive of ISIS” in Tal Afar, near the northern Iraqi city of Mosul.
Iran, Italy Use Music to Build Bridge of Brotherhood
Top Iranian and Italian musicians had a joint performance in Ravenna, eastern Italy, to send a message of peace and friendship to the world in a time when conflict and terror have gripped the region.
A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on July 10
IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Monday, July 10, and picked headlines from 20 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.
Iran Hosts Interpol Regional Meeting
The 13th working group meeting of the International Police Organization (INTERPOL) under the framework of Project Kalkan kicked off in Tehran on Monday morning, focusing on tactics to fight off terrorism.
Confrontation with Iran Could Result in Global Crisis: Qatar
A Qatari official says any confrontation with the Islamic Republic of Iran could lead to crisis at the international level.
Iranian Officials Congratulate Iraq on Mosul Liberation
In separate messages, various Iranian officials including the ministers of foreign affairs and defence, the top general, and the top security official have offered congratulations to Iraq on the liberation of Mosul from ISIS terrorists.
Iran, Turkey Can Boost Trade Value to $50bn
Iran’s ICT Minister and Chairman of Iran's joint economic commission with Turkey says Tehran and Ankara have the potential to increase the value of their bilateral trade to $50 billion per year.
Iranian Inventor Receives Award for Solution to Urban Dust
An Iranian inventor has won the Merit Award and the Gold Medal Award of Merit at INPEX 2017 contests among 800 participants from 40 countries.
UN Hails Iran’s Pioneering Role in Resolving Environmental Woes
A UN official has highlighted Iran’s significant role as one of the pioneers in combating dust and sand storms in the Middle East.
Former Iraqi President in Iran for Talks
Leader of the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan (PUK) and former Iraqi president, Jalal Talabani, is in Iran’s capital Tehran on a friendly visit.
Latest Round of Astana Talks, Major Step towards Syria Peace
The fifth round of Syria talks, held in the Kazak capital of Astana on July 4-5, are assumed to be a major step forward for resolving the ongoing crisis in the war-torn Arab country despite trivial differences among participants.
124 Iranian Planes Crippled, Waiting for Spare Parts
A recent media report says about one and a half years after the implementation of the Iran nuclear deal, at least 124 out of 298 planes in the Islamic Republic’s air fleet remain grounded due to the government’s failure to import spare parts from Europe.
Iran to Appoint Woman as Head of Flag Carrier Airline
If approved by the Iranian cabinet, a woman is going to take the helm at the country's national airliner Iran Air as the first-ever female Iranian heading the company.
Mona Lisa’s Smile Revived on Arab Girl’s Face
A picture has been widely circulating on social media in recent days showing the face of a young girl who has managed to escape the ISIS terrorists. The girl has been dubbed the modern-day Mona Lisa as her face shows a mixed expression of fear, shock, sadness, hope and happiness.
Humanities on Verge of Extinction in Iran
Statistics indicate a sharp decrease in the number of Iranian students who choose humanity courses as their major in university, which is quite worrisome and can lead to an academic crisis.
A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on July 9
IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Sunday, July 9, and picked headlines from 14 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.
Historical City of Yazd Inscribed as World Heritage Site
The United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has added the historical structure of Yazd in central Iran to its list of world heritage sites.
