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Ayatollah Rafsanjani’s Brother Runs for Iran President

The late Iranian politician and former president Ayatollah Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani was the main supporter of the incumbent president Hassan Rouhani, but his brother Mohammad is going to challenge Rouhani’s presidency despite the elder brother’s advice.

30 Killed, 10 Missing as Flood Hits Iran’s Northwest

Several people have lost their lives and dozens are missing after heavy rains contributed to flash floods in four northwestern provinces of Iran, affecting more than 1,000 people.

Iran’s First Cruise Ship Since 1979 Completes Maiden Trip

Iran’s first cruise ship after the 1979 Islamic Revolution has reportedly completed its maiden voyage and docked in the Persian Gulf resort island of Qeshm, according to Iranian officials.

‘Mother of All Bombs’ Both Hailed, Condemned in Afghanistan

The US military’s attack on ISIS targets in Afghanistan using the largest non-nuclear weapon ever used in combat has been both hailed as a successful attack, and condemned as a brutal and inhuman misuse of Afghanistan as a testing ground.

Rouhani, Raisi Register to Run for Iran’s Presidency

The incumbent president, Hassan Rouhani, and his main rival from the conservative camp Ebrahim Raisi applied for Iran’s presidency on Friday.

Iran to Provide Social Security for Foreign Nationals

An Iranian official declared that immigrants and refugees who have a work permit and reside in Iran will be covered by the Social Security Organisation.

“5,000-Year-Old Skull Reveals Iran’s Medical Advances”

The unearthing of a skull in an archaeological site known as Burnt City in southeastern Iran has changed the country’s medical history.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on April 13

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Thursday and picked headlines from 13 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

136 Foreign Publishers to Attend Tehran Int’l Book Fair

Italy will be the special guest of the 30th Tehran International Book Fair which is scheduled to be held from May 3 to 13 and will be attended by 136 foreign publishers.

Two-Millennia-Old Underground City Unearthed in Iran

After more than a decade of excavations, archaeologists unearthed a two-millennia-old subterranean city in Iran’s Samen, Hamedan Province.

“ISIS Seeks to Trigger Sectarian Strife in Egypt”

A top Iranian parliamentarian says the ISIS terrorist group seeks to incite sedition and sectarian conflicts in Egypt.

Millions of Dollars Saved Thanks to Iranians’ Participation in Online Census

Nearly 50% of Iranian people chose to participate in the online version of the country’s national census in 2016, and this has helped the government save millions of dollars.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on April 12

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Wednesday and picked headlines from 13 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Analyst Explains What US is Looking for in Syria

A political commentator says the US interference in Syria is aimed at a series of objectives including the overthrow of President Bashar Assad and the disintegration of Syria.

Ahmadinejad Surprisingly Registers to Run for Iran President

Iran’s former president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, to everyone’s surprise, registered for the country’s presidency on Wednesday, along with two of his allies Hamid Baqaei and Esfandyar Rahim-Mashaei.

18,000 Women Applicants Register for Iran’s Local Elections

More than 18,000 female applicants have registered to contest in Iran’s City and Village Councils Elections due to be held on May 19, an Iranian official announced.

UCL Game Postponed after Explosions near Dortmund Bus

As football fans were waiting to watch the UEFA Champions League quarter-final tie betweenBorussia Dortmund and Monaco,the game was postponed until Wednesday due to an explosion near the German side’s bus, with Dortmund defender Marc Bartra reported to have been taken to hospital.

“Trump Policy on Iran More Aggressive than Obama’s”

A political analyst says the Trump administration has adopted a more aggressive approach toward Iran than Obama’s did.

Iranian FM to Attend Friday Trilateral Meeting in Moscow

Iran’s foreign minister will join his counterparts from Russia and Syria on Friday for a trilateral meeting due to be held in the Russian capital, an Iranian spokesman said.

Over 100 Apply for Iran’s Presidency on First Registration Day

Dozens of applicants, the majority of whom were ordinary people without any political background, registered to contest Iran’s 12th presidential election during the first day of registration.

Iranians Can Keep up to 10,000 Euros

Iranian people are authorized to keep up to 10,000 euros or its equivalent in other currencies, according to the country’s central bank.

No Solution for Syria without Iran, Russia: German FM

German Foreign Minister Sigmar Gabriel highlighted the significant role played by Tehran and Moscow in the resolution of Syria issue, and urged the G-7 member states to cooperate with them.

German-Iranian Head Coach Attracts Attentions in Bundesliga

Iranians are used to seeing their football players joining clubs in major European leagues, but a head coach at the helm of a well-known European side was what the country’s fans were craving for years.

Iran Not to Let US Change Equations in Syria: Advisor

A senior advisor to Iran’s foreign minister says the Islamic Republic is a key player in Syria and will not allow the United States to change the equations to its benefit.

Reforms Necessary in Syrian Gov’t: Iranian President

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani underlined the need for implementation of some reforms in Syria’s ruling system, but at the same time noted that the only way out of Syria’s problem is the ballot box.

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