Cultural Heritage

Efforts to Prevent Demolition of a Villa in Tehran Designed by Gio Ponti

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A petition has been drawn up to save Namazee Villa, a villa in northern Tehran designed by well-known Italian architect Gio Ponti in late 1950s, which is to be demolished and replaced by a five-star hotel. Meanwhile, Ponti’s grandson has also decided to visit Tehran to prevent the demolition.
Iran in Pictures

Christians in Tehran Go Shopping on Christmas

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There are a number of streets and neighbourhoods in the Iranian capital where Christians, mostly Armenians and Assyrians, are in the majority. Christians, and even Muslims, annually go shopping on these streets ahead of new Christian year.
Foreign Policy

Iran’s FM Wishes Happy Christmas and Peaceful New Year

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Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif in a message wished a happy Christmas for Christian people in the world and a peaceful 2017.
Crisis

Huge Bomb Left over from WWII Forces Mass Christmas Evacuation in German City

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Thousands of people have been evacuated from their homes in Germany’s Augsburg after a 1.8-tonne bomb was discovered and is being defused.
IFP Exclusive

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on December 25

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

Christmas Celebrations Banned in Brunei

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The sultanate of Brunei has banned public celebrations of Christmas, the birthday anniversary of Jesus Christ, and those who violate the law may be jailed for up to 5 years.
IFP Coverage

Russian Plane Crashes in Black Sea with 92 People on Board

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Russian Defence Ministry spokesman Major General Igor Konashenkov said Sunday that a total of 92 people were on board of a Tu-154 plane that crashed in the Black Sea.
Foreign Policy

Iranian President Congratulates Pope, World Christians on Christmas

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Iranian President Hassan Rouhani offered his congratulation to Pope Francis and world leaders on Christmas and the new Christian year, expressing hope that the world would see peace and justice in 2018.
Custom

Preparing Qavout: An Ancient Winter Custom in Northwestern Iran

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Women in Ardabil province, northwestern Iran, prepare Qavout, a kind of food product made of several nuts, in early winter based on an ancient tradition.
Asia

Story of Afghan Woman Who Went from Refugee to Military Pilot

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This is what happened to Safia Ferozi, the second Afghan female pilot, who was a refugee during her childhood.
IFP Exclusive

Iran and Syria Strengthen Their Academic Cooperation

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In a recent meeting between a Syrian academic delegation and an Iranian official, the two sides talked about joint academic plans for the future.
Art

Two Art Expositions Underway in Tehran

Fatemeh Askarieh -
The 5th edition of Sculpture Biennial for Urban Space, and the 4th International Art Festival of Resistance are being held in Tehran.
Foreign Policy

Iranian MPs Condemn US Allegations about General Soleimani’s Presence in Syria

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Outraged by its failure in Aleppo, Washington claims that Iranian commander, Major General Qassem Soleimani, has violated the nuclear deal by travelling to Syria.
Foreign Policy

Iran’s Top Officer Congratulates Christian Counterparts on Christmas, New Year

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Chief of Staff of Iranian Armed Forces Major General Mohammad Hossein Baqeri in separate messages congratulated his Christian counterparts on the birthday anniversary of Jesus Christ and the beginning of the new Christian year.
Americas

Interrogator of Saddam Hussein Reveals Untold Stories about Iraqi Dictator

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John Nixon, the first CIA officer to interrogate Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein after his capture in December 2003, has revealed shocking facts about the deposed Iraqi leader that raise new questions about why the United States bothered to invade Iraq to oust him from power.
IFP Exclusive

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on December 24

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IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Saturday and picked headlines from 22 them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.
Energy

Iran Should Boost Export of Oil Products Rather than Crude Oil: Rafsanjani

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Chairman of Iran’s Expediency Council Ayatollah Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani says the export of oil products should be increased.
IFP Exclusive

Iran Starts Winter with Heavy Snow

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In the first days of winter, several Iranian provinces were covered with snow, and many schools were shut down in such provinces as Ardabil, East Azarbaijan, Zanjan, and Kordestan in Northwestern and Western Iran.
IFP Coverage

US Refuses to Veto Anti-Israel Resolution in UNSC

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In a stunning departure from its policy over the last eight years, the Obama administration abstained from voting on a United Nations Security Council resolution Friday, allowing a UN Security Council resolution condemning Israeli settlement construction to be adopted.
Foreign Policy

Iranian Official Hails Turkey’s Withdrawal from Its Stance towards Syria

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An Iranian official says Ankara’s decision to withdraw from its previous stances towards the Syrian government during the recent trilateral meeting with Iran and Russia is a turning point in Syria developments.
Economy

JCPOA Is Like a Melting Snowball: IRGC General

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A former commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) says the nuclear deal between Tehran and world powers is like a snowball that is gradually melting.
Foreign Policy

GCC’s Talks with Iran Based on Good Neighbourliness: Kuwaiti Official

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As the representative of [Persian] Gulf Cooperation Council member states, Kuwait is tasked with sending a message to the Islamic Republic of Iran, which is based on the principle of good neighbourliness among regional countries, a Kuwaiti official said.
Crisis

Syria Officially Declares Restoration of Security and Stability to Aleppo

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General Command of the Syrian Army and Armed Forces announced on Thursday the restoration of security and stability to Aleppo after liberating it from terrorism and the exit of their remnants from the city.
Incidents

Quadcopter Shot Down in Tehran over Security Concerns

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A drone reportedly used for making a documentary film was shot down in central Tehran this morning after “unintentionally” trespassing on a prohibited airspace near the house of Iran’s Leader and the President’s office, officials noted.
Custom

Tehran Hosts Exhibition of Handicraft for Wives of Foreign Ambassadors

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An exhibition of Iranian handicraft for foreign ambassadors’ wives was kicked off in Iran’s Cultural Heritage, Handcrafts and Tourism Organization (ICHTO) in Tehran.
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