An expo of hand-woven carpet in Qom

Hand-woven Persian carpets have been put on display in the central city of Qom.

A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on Nov. 23

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of newspapers on Sunday and picked headlines from 21 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

A large haul of smuggled birds was seized in southern Iran

The environmental police in Chabahar have intercepted a large haul of falcons and houbara bustards en route from Pakistan to Arab countries in the Persian Gulf.

An extension of nuclear talks is not to the benefit of Iran: Principlist website

An extension of nuclear talks in Vienna would give the upper hand to the West, weakening Iran’s position in the talks, says a principlist website.

New submarine, destroyer to join Iran Navy soon: Cmdr.

Two newly-overhauled SH combat helicopters and an anti-surface AB212 helicopter will soon be at the disposal of the Iranian Navy.

Iran ready to send arms to Iraq in battle against terror

The Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces says Iran is ready to send weapons and [military] equipment to Iraq through legal channels in case Baghdad asks for that.

Influential daily warns nuclear negotiators to insist on removal of sanctions

Kayhan, a principlist daily, urges Iranian nuclear negotiators to stick to demands that any nuclear deal include the termination of all sanctions.

Sareh Javanmardi named Asia’s top female athlete of 2014

Iran’s Paralympic shooter, Sareh Javanmardi, has been chosen as Asia’s best female athlete of the year.

Iran owes its independence to Sheikh Safi al-Din Ardabili

Seyyed Hossein Nasr, a George Washington University professor, credits Sheikh Safi al-Din Ardabili for the independence Iran enjoys today.

A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on Nov. 22

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of newspapers on Saturday and picked headlines from 14 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

A different day in Tehran on a bookstore crawl

The former chairman of Tehran City Council calls on people to go to different bookstores in a bid to promote book reading.

Obstacles the US has thrown in the way of nuclear talks

A breakthrough in nuclear talks is said to be within reach with Iran pressing home the message that nothing short of a final deal would serve the interests of the entire region.

Envoy Calls for Resumption of Direct Bishkek-Mashhad Flights

"There is no obstacle to the development of mutual cooperation between Iran and Kyrgyzstan," President Rouhani said in a meeting with Kyrgyzstan's ambassador to Tehran.

Vienna talks based on Iran’s plans, initiatives

Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Marzieh Afkham says that Iran was the sole party which put new initiatives on the table during the nuclear talks in Vienna.

Over 270 Tons of Narcotics Seized by Police in Iran in 7 Months

Nearly 4,000 Iranian security personnel have been killed fighting drug smugglers since Iran’s 1979 Islamic Revolution. Also, the battle carries an annual price tag of $1 billion for Iran.

Ali Akbar Salehi: Iran does not allow ‘special’ inspection of nuclear sites

Head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) Ali Akbar Salehi has ruled out ‘special’ inspections by the IAEA of Iran’s nuclear facilities.

I hope the West does not dissuade Iran from cooperation

Speaker of the Islamic Consultative Assembly Ali Larijani has hoped that the West could act wisely in the nuclear talks, warning the US against dissuading Iran from cooperating with the West.

A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on Nov. 20

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of newspapers on Thursday and picked headlines from 20 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Iran calls UN human rights resolution ‘biased’

The foreign ministry spokeswoman has blasted a resolution by the UN rights committee on rights situation in Iran, saying the UN’s legal mechanisms have turned into a tool in the hands of the West.

Judiciary chief stresses national support for Iran’s nuclear team

The Judiciary chief has expressed support for Iran's nuclear team, saying the Iranian nation will not give in to the other side’s excessive demands.

Iran nuclear deal possible if excessive demands not pressed: Rouhani

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says a comprehensive deal over Tehran’s nuclear energy program is possible should six world powers not put forward excessive demands.

Nahavandian: Iran’s moderation has become globalized

Acceptance of President Rouhani's anti-violence proposal means moderation, the signature approach of the Iranian government, has gone global.

Kiss captivity goodbye

Seven wild captive birds regained their freedom after environmental police of Marivan found them in a poacher’s house.

Moderation, the dire need of today’s world

President Rouhani has said that people all over the world have grown weary of extremist acts, adding what the world needs most now is moderation.

Iran’s Rouhani proposes fifth nominee for science minister

After Danesh-Ashtiani, President Rouhani’s fourth pick for the Ministry of Science, failed to secure the approval of parliament, he introduced Mohammad Farhadi to the chamber.

Latest news