Tap into the virtual world and expand it: Senior cleric

Those who can impart a fact to society in the virtual world need to be kitted out with communication infrastructure and facilities, said Ayatollah Javadi Amoli.

Kerry is sensationalizing inspections: Iranian diplomat

Kerry’s remarks that inspections of Iran’s nuclear sites will run "forever" are sensationalizing the issue, said Iranian negotiator Abbas Araghchi.

Has former IRIB chief set his sights on Speaker’s chair?

An Iranian daily has taken a look at the 2016 parliamentary vote, saying the former IRIB boss is likely to stand for parliament and even vie for the top MP’s chair.

In memory of the spokesman of Iranian people and history

An Iranian researcher has said that posterity will remember and focus on Hafez, who is the spokesman of the Iranian people.

Recipe for Dizi, Famous Traditional Persian Food

In traditional Iranian restaurants, Dizi is still served in small clay pots with a number of truly delicious side dishes.

A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on May 6

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of newspapers on Wednesday and picked headlines from 12 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Iran closely monitoring Takfiri movements: Intelligence minister

Many plots have been foiled in the country thanks to the round-the-clock efforts of the Intelligence Ministry, said Alavi.

Larijani reiterates Iran’s peaceful stance on Yemeni Crisis

We can be hopeful about ending the crisis in Yemen only through holding national talks, said Ali Larijani.

Nuclear talks to continue on May 12: Iranian diplomat

Talks with the EU political director will start on May 12 and representatives of P5+1 would join on May 15 to complete the process of drafting a final agreement, said Araghchi.

Iran, Russia call for halt to Saudi aggression against Yemen

The Iranian and Russian diplomats reaffirm their countries’ mutual support for negotiations among all concerned parties in the Yemen conflict.

Tehran Book Fair is a national forum: Culture chief

Efforts have been made this year to allow books published by ethnic groups and followers of different faiths to make their presence felt in the exhibition, Jannati said.

Leader pardons, commutes sentences of convicts

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Khamenei has granted clemency or commuted the sentences of a number of convicts.

President opens Tehran International Book Fair (PHOTOS Included)

The president said a free atmosphere should reign in publishing and at the same time values should be held in high esteem.

Hour al-Azim Lagoon (PHOTOS)

Snapshots of Hour al-Azim Lagoon which straddles the border between Iran and Iraq.

Some 35 million Iranians are affected by air pollution: Environment chief

The 11th government is taking good steps to tackle air pollution in the country; one such step is to cut the emission of hazardous gases in cooperation with the Oil Ministry, said Ebtekar.

Araghchi: Sanctions should be lifted on day of agreement

Araghchi noted that the overall agreement is already there and the negotiators are focusing on details now.

Italy’s giant energy company ‘Eni’ eyes role in Iran

Officials from Eni conducted negotiations with the Iranian oil minister a few days ago on development of Iran’s joint fields, said Abdolreza Haji Hosseininejad.

A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on May 5

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of newspapers on Tuesday and picked headlines from 17 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Professor Samii honored with China Shenzhen citizenship

A hospital in Shenzhen, China has been named after world-class Iranian neurosurgeon Majid Samii, who also has been offered the citizenship of the Chinese city.

Iran urges immediate global relief aid to Yemen

Yemen’s blockade is an inhumane scenario, leading to a severe shortage of basic necessities, said Afkham.

Iran, P5+1 resume writing draft of nuclear deal

It will be a tough task. This first draft will be full of disputed issues and will include parentheses and brackets, and decisions should be made about them in the future, said Araghchi.

Iran’s Judiciary vows to take legal action against Saudi siege of Yemen

The crime being committed in different parts of the region and Yemen today is a scandal for those who claim to be supporters of human rights, said the Judiciary spokesman.

Protecting, not limiting, people can show the government’s craftsmanship

President Rouhani has stressed the need for tolerance in society and said people from all walks of life are entitled to freely express their demands and complaints.

Iran, Russia start using national currencies in banking transactions

The opening of a joint Iran-Russia bank account, presence of Russian banks in Iran and choosing a Russian bank for rial-based trade exchanges in Russia are some of the measures underway.

We shouldn’t cause trouble for those who stand up for our rights: Rafsanjani

The US Congress is opposed to a nuclear deal and the Zionist lobby has gone into overdrive, we shouldn’t cause trouble for those who stand up for our rights, Rafsanjani said.

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