How Iranians contribute to tourism

At #tehransmiles, Iranians introduce Iran’s tourist attractions and attract the world to the International Exhibition on Tourism Industry which opens on February 12 in Tehran.

Red carpets rolled out of black tents

The head of the Iranian tourism agency says arrangements are being made for the settlement of thousands of foreign tourists in the so-called black tents in nomadic areas across the country.

The wrinkled Mona Lisa on display in a Tehran gallery

Wrinkles are not a reflection of death, annihilation; rather they are a sure sign of life. They represent aging which is still beautiful.

A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on Dec. 30

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

The march toward final nuclear deal should gather momentum

Fararu, an Iranian news website, examines Iran’s nuclear case, urging Iran and P5+1 to arrive at a political agreement before a Republican-majority Congress meets.

Principlists and the Ahmadinejad paradox

Sadegh Zibakalam, a prominent professor of political science, weighs in on whether Ahmadinejad will make a political comeback.

Why the Iranian top diplomat sent letters to his counterparts around the world

Two former Iranian diplomats explain why Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif wrote letters earlier this month to his counterparts around the world on Iran’s nuclear policies.

Hampoiel Cave in northwest Iran in photos

Hampoiel Cave in East Azarbaijan Province is a beautiful site to be toured by nature lovers.

One day, two prophets; festivals of joy and sorrow

The followers of Zoroaster and Jesus mourn the demise and celebrate the birth anniversary of their prophets on the same day on the same street in Tehran.

A 1st int’l gathering of Islamic political parties to be held in Tehran

Among other things, the gathering is to discuss ways of promoting cooperation among political parties across the Islamic world.

Iran backs freedom of religious minorities

Ali Younesi says that religious minorities enjoy freedom to practice their faith and the government supports their freedom.

Bam Citadel in photos, 11 years after killer earthquake

The historical Bam Citadel in photos eleven years after the 2003 earthquake.

A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on Dec. 28

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

Israel’s illusions draw a firm response from Iranian MP

Not only will the Israeli dream of opening an embassy in Tehran never come true, but God willing Iran will open its embassy in Palestine without the presence of Zionists, Boroujerdi said.

After a 2-month hiatus music events are staged in Iranian concert halls

With an agreement between police and Iran’s Ministry of Culture and Islamic Guidance, musical events are unlikely to be canceled due to a lack of coordination.

Iran sets its sights on joint oil fields

The Iranian government has devised special plans for the joint oil fields, trying to raise the country’s crude output in four years.

Winter in Khalkhal-Asalem region in Iran in photos

Winter has created scenic views in Khalkhal-Asalem region, northern Iran.

A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on Dec. 27

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of newspapers on Saturday and picked headlines from 15 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Shushtar Historical Hydraulic System in photos

Shushtar Historical Hydraulic System, which is a collection of dams, tunnels, ancillary canals and watermills in Shushtar, Khuzestan Province, shows how Iranians in the Achaemenid Era used to provide water to the city.

Seminary official and students weigh in on a TV series about clerics

Seminary students lead a simple and unassuming life. Unfortunately, the younger generation only knows clerics through TV.

Perils of holy ignorance

Prominent Shiite thinker Mostafa Mohaghegh Damad expounds on his book on the so-called holy ignorance.

A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on Dec. 25

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of newspapers on Thursday and picked headlines from 14 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

The gum-chewing that set tongues wagging

An Iranian diplomat's gum chewing has elicited derisive comments and reactions from Iranian Internet users.

Rock castle of Sirjan in Kerman Province in photos

Qaleh Sang (rock castle) of Sirjan in Kerman Province goes back to the Sassanid Era.

Iran has rejected illegitimate demands in nuclear talks: Zarif

The Iranian foreign minister says his negotiators have tried to be creative and innovative and have offered solutions in talks with P5+1.

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