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Plasco Incident’s Heroes Commemorated in Iran’s Football League

The 18th week of Iran’s Persian Gulf Pro League was completely overshadowed by the collapse of the ageing high-rise, called Plasco Building, in downtown Tehran last week.

Jordan’s Verbal Attack on Iran Aims to Safeguard Terrorists’ Interests

An Iranian lawmaker believes that Jordan’s support of terrorism is the reason behind the recent anti-Iran statements made by the Arab country’s new Foreign Minister.

Flaxseeds Can Treat Cardiovascular Diseases

Iranian scientists have produced a new type of medicine for treatment of cardiovascular diseases using flaxseeds.

$340m Allocated to Tourism Development in Iran

An Iranian tourism official announced that facilities as much as $340 million will be allocated to the private sector’s investment in tourism.

Iran Turning to Trendy Destination for Foreign Tourists: Le Figaro

Since the historic nuclear deal between Tehran and world powers came into effect last year, foreign media outlets have been introducing Iran as a must-see destination in 2017, anticipating a great future for the country’s untapped tourism industry.

Iran’s Submission ‘The Salesman’ Receives Oscar Nomination

‘The Salesman’, the latest film by Iranian director Asghar Farhadi, has been nominated as Best Foreign Language Film for the 2017 Academy Awards.

Iran’s Mashhad Officially Becomes 2017 Capital of Islamic Culture

In a ceremony held on Tuesday, the holy city of Mashhad in northeastern Iran was officially named the capital of Islamic Culture in 2017 for the Asia region by the Islamic Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ISESCO).

ISIS to Trump: We’ll Come to Behead You!

By beheading a Donald Trump dummy, the teenage members of the ISIS terrorist group threatened the new US President with suicide attacks on the White House.

Iran Bags 3 Awards at Dhaka Film Festival

Iranian artists won the Best Movie, Best Actor, and Best Director awards at the Asian Film Competition section of the 15th Dhaka international film festival (DIFF).

Iran and Afghanistan: Two Nations, One Culture

Geographical boundaries have split Iranians and Afghans, but they are two peoples with a common culture and language, says an Afghan poet who has become the first refugee in Iran to assume an official position.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on January 24

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

Water Returns to Revive Imperilled River in Central Iran

The floodgates of Zayandehroud Dam were opened on Sunday to allow water to flow into the parched river with the same name.

Tourists from 180 Countries Can Obtain E-Visa in Iran’s Urmia

Citizens of 180 countries around the world will be able to obtain e-visas upon arrival at the Urmia International Airport in northwestern Iran, an Iranian official announced.

Syrians Should Shape Their Destiny: Iranian MP

An Iranian MP says Syrian people should be the ones to shape their own destiny, and any decision made in ongoing Astana talks should safeguard the Syrian nation’s interests.

Iranian Striker Tops Dutch Football League’s Scoring Table

The Iranian striker Reza Ghoochannejhad scored a hat-trick in Heerenveen’s match against PSV Eindhoven on Sunday to become the Eredivisie’s top scorer with 12 goals at the end of the 19th week.

What Iran Can Learn from Plasco Building Collapse

A US-based Iranian architect says people in Iran should call for tighter regulations on building construction and maintenance in the aftermath of the deadly Plasco Building collapse like what the US society did following the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire in 1911.

Iran Awards National Medal to Top Entrepreneurs

In a ceremony attended by Iran’s First Vice-President, 23 individuals were awarded the “Amin al-Zarb” badge of entrepreneurship for their distinguished role in fostering economic empowerment.

Thousands of Lives in Danger as ISIS Leaves Gates of Syrian Dam Open

The ISIS terrorist group has left the gates of Tabqa Dam on the Euphrates River open, and the lives of thousands of people near the Syrian city of Raqqa are in danger.

Iran’s Foreign Policy Based on Cooperation with Regional Countries: MP

An Iranian lawmaker says Iran has always been ready to support its neighbouring countries, and has based its foreign policy on regional cooperation.

ISIS Continues to Steal Iraq’s Oil

A commander of Iraqi popular forces announced that the ISIS terrorist group steals 100 tankers of Iraq’s crude oil per day.

Visiting Iran Will Become Even Cheaper: MP

The cost of traveling across Iran will go down before the end of the Iranian year (March 20), according to an Iranian lawmaker.

Iran Presidential Election Might Be Held Electronically in Big Cities

The proposal to amend the Iranian electoral law is to be considered in an open session of Iranian Parliament. Electronic voting is one of the changes it will bring.

Iranian Diplomat Calls for Immediate Action on Syria Crisis

Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Arab and African Affairs, and the head of Iran’s delegation to Astana talks on Syria, called on the international community to help bring back stability to the crisis-hit Syria.

Official Reaction to Israeli PM’s Message to Iranian People

In reaction to a recent video message by the Prime Minister of Israeli regime to Iranian people, Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman said if Benjamin Netanyahu cares about Iranian people, he would better try to kill less Palestinians.

French, Kuwaiti FMs to Visit Iran in Coming Days: Spokesman

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi announced that the foreign ministers of France and Kuwait will pay official visits to Tehran in the coming days.

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