Education through middle school to become compulsory: Minister

Some 408,000 foreign students received education in Iranian schools last year; an additional 48,000 had been signed up, Fani said.

A teacher’s foray into an apiary

Parsafar, who has now opened a store where she sells honey, puts her success down to her tireless efforts.

Settlement of Parchin question can be a milestone in Iran-IAEA ties

An Iranian expert in international affairs has said that the confidentiality of the roadmap agreement between Iran and the IAEA does not mean that it is a strange deal.

Erdogan; an odd man out with absurd claims

An Iranian expert in Middle Eastern affairs has said that the Turkish president has started to play the blame game by his anti-Iran claims simply to cover up his foreign policy failures prior to the upcoming general elections.

British aristocracy shocked by new Labour Party leader

Corbyn is a staunch advocate of the people of Palestine, blames the 2008 world economic crisis on banks and favors negotiations with Iran, Hezbollah and Hamas.

Asiatic cheetah-themed airliner takes to Iranian skies

A Meraj Airlines Airbus A320 on whose nose the image of an Asiatic cheetah has been painted has taken to the sky for the first time.

Iranian scientists and universities among the world’s top one percent

A science ministry official has said that as many as 170 Iranian scientists are among the world’s highly-cited researchers.

Europe’s willingness to cooperate with Iran on regional matters

A former Iranian diplomat has said that the Syrian refugee crisis and Russia’s military war games off the coast of Syria have caused the Europeans to turn to Iran for solving regional crises.

A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on September 14

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of newspapers on Monday and picked headlines from 16 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Restored Golden Palm unveiled in Tehran park

There is hope that the unveiling of the artwork can prompt a huge leap in economic and cultural relations between the two nations, Iranian deputy foreign minister said.

Why is ground subsiding at Persepolis?

Land subsidence and cracks in Takht-e Jamshid have concerned people and officials in Fars Province.

Saudi Arabia and the UAE; disputed territories and geographical maps

A border dispute is simmering between Saudi Arabia and the UAE with Riyadh trying hard to keep it hidden so that its meddling in Yemen cannot be taken advantage of by its neighbor.

Ancient Aqueduct System Unearthed in Iran’s Borujerd

Construction works  in Iran's Borujerd led to the discovery of an ancient aqueduct system as a part of a historical castle.

Mr. Erdogan! You are to blame for the Syrian refugees

The Turkish president has claimed that Iran is to blame for a large influx of Syrian refugees who are fleeing their hometown. An Iranian daily has responded to Erdogan's baseless claims.

Residents of Russia’s historic town of Derbent think of themselves as Iranians

Despite the Iranian characteristics of Derbent, Iran has not been invited to celebrations to mark the 2000th anniversary of the town, an Iranian linguist and cultural researcher said.

Muhammad, in the eyes of two world-famous cinema figures

Majid Majidi’s movie on the life of the Prophet Muhammad has been acclaimed by cinematic and non-cinematic figures.

Iran won’t negotiate with US on matters other than nuclear issue: Leader

The Supreme Leader has said that US officials seek to hold negotiations with Iran because they want to influence the Islamic Republic and impose their demands on Iran.

Bad news coming out of Syria for the US and its Arab allies

The editor-in-chief of Rai al-Youm has said that Russia’s recent military movements in Syria usher in a new international phase in Syria, adding that what happens next in Syria is anybody’s guess.

Trade minister reports on agenda and meetings with Spanish delegation

Cooperation between Iran and other countries should help us find our way into foreign markets, the industry minister said.

A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on September 9

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of newspapers on Wednesday and picked headlines from 18 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Former Iranian nuclear negotiator lashes out at JCPOA

Our acceptance of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action would amount to renunciation of 100 or so of our inalienable rights, Jalili said in an Instagram posting.

Iran’s food industries waiting for investment to enter international markets

Since the Iranian food industry is operating at 40 percent of its full capacity, plans to boost food exports seem to be necessary.

A look at the mission of the Spanish delegation visiting Iran

Iran’s ambassador to Spain has said that Tehran and Madrid can tap into their experiences to work on joint energy and non-energy projects.

Iran and Austria have walked down the path of friendship for 160 years

President Heinz Fischer has said in an opinion piece that the number of Austrian tourists visiting Iran is expected to increase dramatically in the years to come.

Iran, Kyrgyzstan plan for long-term cooperation

President Rouhani and his Kyrgyz counterpart have stressed the need for the two sides to have more cooperation.

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