Pope Francis is an IS target: Iraqi ambassador to Vatican
An Iraqi diplomat says an attempt on Pope Francis’ life by ISIL is likely.
Construction of two new nuclear plants starts by yearend: Official
Russia to build two new nuclear power plants in southern Iran.
IRGC Commander: US Base in Northern Iraq No Threat to Iran
Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Major General Mohammad Ali Jafari downplayed enemies' war rhetoric against Tehran, and said the US military base in Northern Iraq is not considered a threat to Iran.
Iran and France move to boost agriculture ties
Iran and France sign deals to boost research and training cooperation in the agriculture sector.
Ironically, Iran sanctions result in a roaring $2 billion trade in apps!
Stores fill the app void left by Google and Apple on the Iranian cell phone market.
Iraq regrets Iran absence at Paris conference on ISIL
Iraq's Foreign Minister Ibrahim al-Jaafari says he "regrets" that Iran has not been invited to an international conference in Paris to discuss the threat posed by the ISIL Takfiri militants.
Even a review of presidential pledges may sound sweet
A closer look at the promises candidate Rouhani and later President Rouhani have made.
Iran will never trust US anti-ISIL coalition: Interior min.
Iran’s Interior Minister Abdolreza Rahmani-Fazli says the Islamic Republic will never trust the US-led so-called international coalition to tackle the Takfiri ISIL militants.
A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on Sept. 15
The championship of the Iranian Greco-Roman wrestling team in the 2014 Greco-Roman World Wrestling Championships in Tashkent and the congratulatory messages the Supreme Leader and President Rouhani issued following the unprecedented victory of Iranian wrestlers were on the front pages of almost all Iranian newspapers on Monday.
West must lift all sanctions against Iran: Deputy FM
A senior Iranian diplomat said Monday Western countries must lift all sanctions against Iran after Tehran and the P5+1 reach a comprehensive agreement over the Islamic Republic’s nuclear program.
Iran committed to fighting terrorism: Deputy FM
An Iranian Foreign Ministry official says the Islamic Republic is committed to fighting terrorism within the framework of international regulations.
Iran Chamber of Commerce, JICA, John Hopkins launch business clinic
Iran’s chamber of commerce taps into foreign experience to promote business.
Iran defeat Serbia to advance to round 3 of Volleyball World Championships
Iran’s national volleyball team secure a place among the last six teams in the FIVB World Championship in Poland.
Iran’s Greco-Roman wrestling team crowned world champions for 1st time
Iranian wrestlers finish first for the first time in the 2014 Greco-Roman World Wrestling Championships.
A look at Iranian newspaper front pages Sept. 14
A look at Iranian newspaper front pages Sept. 14
“A Few Cubic Meters of Love”, a joint Iran-Afghan film becomes a candidate for Oscars
“A Few Cubic Meters of Love”, an Iranian movie shot in Afghanistan, is to be presented as an Afghan production at the 87th Academy Awards.
On the horns of dilemma
An Iranian foreign policy expert weighs in on whether Iran should become a full member of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization.
ISIL’s new video shows beheading of David Haines
The ISIL terrorists have released a video purportedly showing the decapitation of British hostage David Cawthorne Haines.
Iran volleyball team lose to hosts Poland but remain hopeful to advance
Despite a loss to Poland, Iranian national volleyball team can still advance to the next round of FIVB World Championships.
Azerbaijan no base for anti-Iran moves: Azeri defense min.
Azeri Defense Minister Lieutenant General Zakir Hasanov has said Baku will not allow its territory to be used for any action against the Islamic Republic.
A look at Iranian newspaper headlines across the country on September 13
Most Iranian newspapers on Saturday (September 13) gave front-page coverage to the comments of President Rouhani at a summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Org...
We can’t help but look at the past through a modern prism
A veteran translator and journalist shares his thoughts on history and how the past should be viewed.
What is extremism?
A political analyst shares his thoughts about extremism and how it should be detected.
Those who favor negotiations have wrongly raised public expectations
A former Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman weighs in on nuclear talks between Iran and P5+1, Iran-US ties, and regional developments.
Iran, Russia call for promotion of bilateral relations
Iran and Russia have emphasized the necessity of promoting bilateral relations in all fields.
