Speaker wants JCPOA be presented to parliament in the form of a bill

In light of the fact that JCPOA entails certain commitments for Iran, it should be viewed as an agreement and under the Constitution any agreement needs the blessing of the Islamic Consultative Assembly, Saghaei said.

Free flow of information renders fight against corruption genuine

Culture Minister Ali Jannati has said that it is government’s duty to respect people’s right to access to information, adding the eleventh government insists on implementing the Law on the Free Access to Information.

Ambiguities surrounding overseas trips of Iranian MPs

The fact that many officials do not welcome any supervision of their conduct is to blame for the difficulties in the fight against corruption in Iran.

Agreement among Qom, Najaf and Al-Azhar offsets prejudice and religious violence

The head of the Islamic Madhahib University has said that cooperation among Qom and Najaf seminaries with Al-Azhar will deliver a blow to religious prejudice and violence.

Iran in Photos: Underground City of Nooshabad

Nooshabad, known as Ouyi to locals, is an underground city with many passages and chambers in Isfahan Province in central Iran. It is one of the world's most remarkable underground cities and dates back to the pre-Islamic era.

First the neighbor, then the home; simply a piece of ethical advice or a strategic necessity?

The Iranian top diplomat said Iran's first priority is to have solid relations with its neighbors and that policy has been reiterated especially ever since the new government took office.

Official: Positive signals are coming from Saudi Arabia

A senior Iranian diplomat has said that positive signals are sent by Saudi Arabia and that Tehran seeks to see its ties with Riyadh return to previous levels.

Achievement of Iranian gov’t beyond expectations: Rouhani

President Rouhani said that the end results of the negotiations were a win-win.

Is Iran dealing with P5+2?

What is surprising is that Amano, who is the director general of an independent international agency, is summoned to the US Senate and he accepts to show up, Naghavi said.

A shepherd with thousands of Instagram followers

A young shepherd with thousands of Instagram followers says that he prefers to eat the fruits of his labor rather than living on his fame.

Iranian trains won’t cross Turkey’s border unless security is guaranteed

The security problems railroad travel is exposed to in Turkey are far from settled, the managing director of the Islamic Republic of Iran Railways said.

A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on August 2

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

This time around Europeans won’t oblige US neocons at the expense of their interests

Europe has turned to Iran; it is a change of heart in Europe, but it is not a matter of love or hate; the fact is that wisdom has come into Europe’s heart, says an Iranian researcher.

Ranger sets two conditions for forgiving his assailant

A remorseful offender has been forgiven by a park ranger after he promised to give up illegal fishing forever and become an environmentalist.

Persian Architecture in Photos: Einoldoleh Mansion

The mansion dates back to the Qajar era and was registered as a national historical site in 1998.

The 11th government is landscaping Iran’s front yard, not the US backyard

Sadegh Zibakalam, a political analyst, has said that the Rouhani administration seeks to make friends with its neighbors, instead of strengthening its foothold in the US backyard.

A man who’s put in a lifetime to clean up the environment

An Iranian retiree, who has spent 23 years on protecting the environment, asks people to do something in exchange for the calm they get from the environment.

It takes a lot of guts to earn your keep up there in the sky

Tina, a young Iranian girl, has tapped into her past rock climbing experience to make a living by cleaning the windows of high-rise buildings in Tehran.

Text of the Vienna accord should be taken back to talks with P5+1

Hamid Rasaei, a principlist MP, has said that there are some problems with the Farsi version of the JCPOA text and that the document’s final translation should be re-discussed in talks with P5+1 after it goes through the legal channels.

A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on July 30

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

Iran’s Irreversible commitments will deliver a blow to national interests

Ahmad Tavakoli, a Tehran MP, has said that giving in to restrictions on the defense front will make the country vulnerable to yet another war.

Nuclear conclusion should mark better Iran-EU ties: Rouhani

The nuclear agreement benefits Iran, P5+1 and all regional players, President Rouhani said, adding that it is a significant step in turning threats into opportunities.

Chal-Nakhjir Cave in Photos

Natural ventilation of the cave keeps it cool in the summer and warm in the winter.

Pres. Rouhani: Anti-terror campaign next step after Vienna agreement

President Hassan Rouhani said once the Vienna agreement is put into effect, the next step will be campaign against terrorism and bringing to a halt war and bloodshed in the world.

Iran’s first manned spacecraft unveiled (PHOTOS)

Prior to the manned mission, two dummies and a monkey will be launched into space as part of an experimental project.

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