President Rouhani: World has realized Syria fighting terrorism

President Rouhani has said that the crimes committed in Iraq have revealed the true nature of terrorists and the conspiracy plotted by enemies against the region and Islam.

Iran FM blasts ME countries on falling oil prices

Iran’s foreign minister has said that Tehran is ready to promote all-out ties with Iraq, adding that Iraq’s progress and security is intertwined with that of Iran.

Wildlife in Iran’s North Khorasan Province

Different parts of Iran have been home to non-domesticated animal species. North Khorasan province in northeast of Iran is one of them.

Sheikh Haron Monis: I am no longer Rafezi!

An investigation by an Iranian news website reveals more about the Sydney hostage taker.

We do not know the rules of the game: Former parliament speaker

Unfortunately, we do not know the rules of the game; the country cannot be run in the absence of political parties, said Nategh Nouri.

Organization of Arba’een ceremonies shows Iraqis do not need foreign security assistance

The secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council said Iraqi security and intelligence forces did an excellent job in ensuring the security of Arba'een.

Iran thanks Iraq for “glorious” organization of Arba’een

Marzieh Afkham described this year's ceremony as manifestation of spirituality and unity inspired by the epic uprising Imam Hussein led against tyrannical rulers of his time.

Australia supported the Iranian-fugitive-turned-Sydney-hostage taker; Western media hype the Islamophobia scenario

The man of Iranian origin behind the deadly hostage taking in Sydney, Australia was a fraudster, wanted at home.

Wildlife of Golestan National Park in Photos

A look at beautiful animal species in a protected area in northern Iran.

Some 2 million Iranian manuscripts are in poor conditions abroad

The National Library chief says his organization needs money to buy back the Iranian manuscripts which are kept in poor conditions in other countries.

Iran’s missile capabilities not negotiable at all: Velayati

Deterrence is the most important feature of Iran's missiles and in order to strengthen its defense capability, Iran does not need to obtain permission from anybody, said Velayati.

Iran, Russia must be engaged to defeat ISIL: EU

Iran is an important regional player and this means that we will have to engage with Iran on regional matters, said Federica Mogherini.

Iranian doctors successfully conduct thyroplasty surgery

The surgery is conducted on men who have signs of maturity but their voice is still too feminine.

Iran voices satisfaction with US talks

The Iranian official said that the two sides had detailed discussions, including on the US-led sanctions against Iran, during the expert-level meeting.

A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on Dec. 16

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of newspapers on Tuesday and picked headlines from 27 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Iran becomes champion of world bodybuilding contest for second year

Iran bagged three medals of different colors in the 2014 IFBB World Classic Bodybuilding Championships in La Nucia, Spain and was crowned champion.

Iran strongly condemns hostage taking in Australia

Resorting to inhumane methods and creating terror and panic in the name of the divine religion of Islam is not justifiable under any circumstances, said the Foreign Ministry spokeswoman.

West has no choice but to remove sanctions: Iranian President

President Rouhani reiterated the peaceful nature of Tehran’s nuclear activities, saying Iran is holding “logical and calculated” negotiations with the world.

The world needs justice-based peace, not temporary ceasefire

Abbas Kiarostami, a famed Iranian filmmaker, is told by those fighting on battlefields about what happened during the Iraq-Iran war which touched the lives of so many people.

A small music band bent on bringing down the West-East barriers

Sharq, an Iranian daily, brings into focus street music, once a taboo topic, and looks carefully into what is waiting for musicians out there on the streets.

On Mawlana Jalaleddin Rumi with Brad Gooch

In an interview Brad Gooch, an American biographer, weighs in on his latest project on Mawlana Jalaleddin Rumi.

Iran nuclear negotiators due in Geneva on Monday

There will be bilateral negotiations between delegations from the Islamic Republic and its negotiating partners in Geneva two days prior to the start of the talks on December 17, 2014.

Mending manuscripts is a precious act: Culture Min.

“Experts in this field are great artists, who can receive orders for mending works from foreign countries as well,” Jannati added.

Uselessness is part of contemporary art

The exhibition which showcases a collection of artworks by Mr. Tanavoli’s students is intended to define the concept of uselessness in arts.

A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on Dec. 15

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of newspapers on Monday and picked headlines from 23 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

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