Intelligence Minister: We do not pry into people’s private lives

Intelligence Minister Seyyed Mahmoud Alavi says the onus to respect people’s rights is on those who are in charge of ensuring security in the country.

Police in Sistan and Baluchestan to be indigenized: Commander

Sistan provincial police chief said recruitment of Baluchi, Sunni locals is on the agenda of the law enforcement force.

We need to attract foreign investment: Iranian deputy trade min.

Under a 5-phase joint venture between Iran and Kuwait a steel mill is to be set up in the Persian Gulf Special Mineral Industry Zone in southern Iran.

A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on Dec. 11

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of newspapers on Thursday and picked headlines from 23 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

With oil prices in free fall, an OPEC extraordinary meeting is likely: Iranian oil minister

Consensus among all members will determine whether or not an extraordinary meeting of OPEC should be held in case global oil prices continue to drop, said the Iranian oil chief.

Ignorance is a tool in the hands of rulers to crush uprisings

Chairman of the Expediency Council Ayatollah Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani says that awareness portrays a bright future for societies at a time when ignorance is a tool at the hands of rulers to suppress grassroots uprisings.

Iran, S. Africa eye $2 billion trade; a dream that can come true

It is not hard for Iran and South Africa to raise their non-oil trade to $2 billion if their business sectors earnestly get down to business.

A magnetic boy in Iran attracts foreign objects

In a bizarre case in Iran, a nine-year-old boy has extraordinary power that makes foreign objects stick to his body.

A critical look at the 5:2 diet

A thin, fat or even a fit individual should consume all food groups on a daily basis based on their body needs to maintain their health and get the required energy.

Only one hurdle in the way of a final nuclear deal: Russian Deputy FM

The only knot which is yet to be untied and has put back a final nuclear deal was the timeline for a final accord as well as for the removal of sanctions, said Mikhail Bogdanov.

Dependence of government’s public funds on oil should end: MP

Elias Naderan, a principlist MP, says government coffers rely on revenues generated by the government’s monopoly over oil industry and other natural resources.

A letter from Eugene to Tehran: Let’s know each other better

Kitty Piercy, the mayor of Eugene in the US state of Oregon, has sent a letter to Tehran Mayor, voicing happiness with mutual ties between two cultural institutes in the US and Iran.

Leave your shoes and preconceptions outside before coming in

The Rockhampton Mosque in Queensland, Australia opened its doors to visitors of all ages and beliefs on an Open Mosque Day to promote mutual understanding and tolerance.

A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on Dec. 10

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of newspapers on Wednesday and picked headlines from 19 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Chehreh Rock in southwestern Iran in photos

Chehreh Rock which is perched on a towering cliff edge in southwestern Iran is a major tourist attraction.

Change is needed in approach to preserving the establishment: MP

Ali Motahari, a Tehran MP, made a speech at Tehran University in a ceremony marking national Student Day.

Never ever will Iran roll out the red carpet for the US

Gholamali Haddad Adel says that the US will never get the red-carpet treatment in Iran, citing the loss of countless Iranian lives in their quest of freedom.

Business as usual after 20 years; A German delegation is in Iran

A German trade delegation is in Tehran to talk business with Iranian officials and size up investment opportunities in the country.

Former VP urges students to be tolerant of opposing views

Mohammad-Reza Aref, vice-president under reformist President Mohammad Khatami, says universities will not enjoy an open atmosphere if students fail to tolerantly accept the views of others.

A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on Dec. 9

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of newspapers on Tuesday and picked headlines from 25 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

How principlist daily reacts to President Rouhani’s Student Day speech

Kayhan criticizes the president for his failure to denounce the US in his Student Day speech.

Mohammad Khatami’s message to mark University Student Day

In a Student Day message former President Mohammad Khatami has urged students to institutionalize morality in society.

What President Rouhani said in his University Student Day speech

In a speech marking University Student Day, President Rouhani weighed in on a wide range of issues his government has been dealing with.

The enemy uses hypocrisy rather than coercion

Saeed Jalili, a former chief nuclear negotiator, takes a swipe at the West in a speech to mark national Student Day.

Rouhani has changed the university atmosphere

Sadegh Zibakalam, a political analyst, says President Rouhani has made good on part of his campaign-trail promises, but he is not to blame for the unfulfilled parts since he is not the only decision maker.

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