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Iran makes it to the list of CNN’s where to go in 2016

Emad Askarieh - December 23, 2015

CNN recommends its audience to visit Iran in 2016 despite a congressional bill which restricts travels to Iran.

Local

Intelligence Ministry will act impartially in vetting candidates: President

Emad Askarieh - December 22, 2015

Any measure which stokes division and or interferes with the country's growth amounts to betrayal of national interests and a manifestation of infiltration, the president said.

Economy

How will the Federal Reserve’s decision to raise interest rates affect Iran’s economy?

IFP Editorial Staff - December 22, 2015

The first likely impact of the decision by the Federal Reserve will be a rise in the value of the greenback.

Middle East

Famous Arab world journalist asks question about S400, martyrdom of Kuntar in Syria

Emad Askarieh - December 22, 2015

For now, we should not pass an angry judgment about Russia's failure to respond, the editor-in-chief of Rai al-Youm, Abdel Bari Atwan, said in an opinion piece.

Media

A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on Dec. 22

Emad Askarieh - December 22, 2015

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

Europe

New US visa law breaches Europe independence: Iran FM

Emad Askarieh - December 22, 2015

The spirit of the law lays down the approach that whoever is siding with terrorists is immune, Zarif said in a meeting with the French Senate president.

Local

Rouhani: The Guardian council will undoubtedly act based on law

Emad Askarieh - December 21, 2015

If there is a violation of law in a corner, this government will severely deal with it since we are seeking to stage 100 percent healthy elections with maximum turnout, the president said.

Cultural Heritage

Isfahan designated UNESCO Creative City of crafts and folk art

Emad Askarieh - December 21, 2015

The designation comes after Isfahan was named a World Crafts City in September by the World Crafts Council.

Media

A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on Dec. 21

Emad Askarieh - December 21, 2015

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of newspapers on Monday and picked headlines from 20 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Middle East

An island off war-stricken Yemen (PHOTOS)

Fatemeh Askarieh - December 21, 2015

Socotra, an island in the Indian Ocean which is registered by UNESCO as a world heritage site.

Foreign Policy

Iran MP reacts to US travel restriction

Emad Askarieh - December 20, 2015

An Iranian MP has said that the new US visa decision may not directly restrict Iran, but the problem it causes for citizens of other countries in visiting Iran add up to restriction for Iran

Middle East

Middle Eastern birds and a lesson for Mr. Trump

Emad Askarieh - December 20, 2015

Iranian Muslims rush to the help of the environment and the wildlife, but ISIS terrorists seek to use birds as suicide bombers to advance their unholy agenda and spread the reign of terror in the world.

Local

What does the Constitution stipulate?

Emad Askarieh - December 20, 2015

Tehran MP Ali Motahari has said by allowing for supervision of all officials, including the leader, Iran’s Constitution does not let the Islamic Republic turn into a religious dictatorship.

Foreign Policy

Zarif: Iran sees ‘mixed signals’ from US, proposed visa waiver changes ‘absurd’

Emad Askarieh - December 20, 2015

In an interview with Al-Monitor, Zarif said the international community was becoming more “realistic” about trying to facilitate a dialogue among the Syrian government and opposition “without setting preconditions”.

Science and Technology