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.

By 2040 countries lacking nuclear-generated electricity will fall apart

Production of nuclear energy is cheaper than wind and solar energies and is not tied to any specific climatic conditions.

Tehran University, a hangout of the opponents of nuclear program

Javan, a principlist daily, analyzes the ideology and performance of a group of individuals who have disputed the achievements of the country’s nuclear program.

Iran becomes the ninth member of an exclusive club of nations tapping geothermal energy

Almost a dozen areas across Iran are suitable for generation of geothermal energy.

Court orders 7th floor of the cell phone hub of the capital removed

The Court of Administrative Justice finds the addition to Alaeddin Shopping Center illegal and orders it demolished.

A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on Dec. 24

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of newspapers on Wednesday and picked headlines from 17 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Fars News Agency answers the questions of two Iranian university professors through words of an American

The principlist news agency urges two university professors to read a book by an American investigative journalist to find answers to their questions.

Sadegh Zibakalam: I really thank the Worriers

Sadegh Zibakalam praises the open atmosphere created in Iran after 2013 presidential elections, saying those who seek to criticize President Rouhani’s nuclear policies should tolerantly accept critical views.

President Rouhani is to bring down the curtain on illegal wiretaps

To safeguard civic rights, the recent bill presented to parliament by President Rouhani seeks to end unlawful intelligence gathering on members of the public.

Park rangers give an injured wild goat life-saving stitches

If it weren’t for the swift action of people and environment officials, the animal would have definitely died from its injuries.

A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on Dec. 22

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of newspapers on Monday and picked headlines from 13 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy. Tuesday is a public holiday in Iran, our next Look at Iranian newspaper front pages will appear on our website on Wednesday.

Twin sisters, joined at heart and liver, are born in Shiraz (photos)

The conjoined twins should live stuck together for at least a year before they can live two separate lives.

There is no place for subverters in society

Former President Mohammad Khatami has told student groups that subversive elements have no place in society and anybody who honors the Constitution is an Iranian citizen irrespective of their beliefs.

Iran to offer free education services to Afghan children

The government of President Rouhani is trying to implement a plan which highlights equal treatment of Iranian and Afghan students.

Mistreatment of Afghan nationals by police is totally unacceptable: Official

After the release of a video featuring police mistreatment of a group of Afghan nationals, the Iranian top law enforcement officer ordered a full investigation.

Persian leopard hunter ends up in jail; 42 months behind bars

The man who illegally hunted the Persian leopard landed up in jail for killing the big cat, damaging the environment and carrying an unlicensed weapon.

Iran’s changed flight routes benefit neighboring countries

Foreign companies are willing to sell their air navigation products to Iran following nuclear talks between Tehran and P5+1.

International researchers begin to document evidence about the emergence of modern humans in Iran

The key objective of the 5-year archeological project in Kaldar Cave is to develop an understanding of the global position of this region in Paleolithic studies.

Iranian scientific achievements unveiled during National Research Week

Over 350 Iranian research centers from different science and technology parks and knowledge-based firms presented their latest achievements in a Tehran exhibition.

A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on Dec. 20

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

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