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How Iranians react to the death sentence for a Sheikh Nimr al-Nimr, Saudi Shiite cleric.

Imam Ali can serve as a model to unite Shias and Sunnis

Ali-style justice and governance along with his lifestyle can be used as a paradigm in the face of plots to stoke divisions in the world of Islam.

Iran’s Iron Lady

Iran’s Iron Lady talks about her family and working life.

Iranian research involving DNA

A look at how Iranian scientists have contributed to global research involving DNA.

Top researchers were awarded at International Foundation of Prof. Yalda

Internationally renowned medical researchers are awarded in the 5th International Academic Foundation of Professor Yalda.

Unlike Salafism, Ijtihad explores new responses to recent questions

The grandson of Imam Khomeini says Ijtihad is the act of building on old principles to find new answers to new questions; those who believe new questions have old answers are stuck in the past.

Iran opens first Islamic Awakening House

Speaker Larijani said Islamic Awakening movement may face obstacles in its way, but it keeps moving forward.

Iranian artists to organize charity event to help the hungry

Iranian artists contribute to the efforts of the United Nations food agency to take on global hunger.

Three Iranian scholars weigh in on ways of promoting global peace

Tehran plays host to a gathering to mark the International Day of Peace.

A geek motivated by his parents

The mother of a top Iranian computer programmer says her pursuit of knowledge has inspired her son.

Symbolic polo match to prompt UNESCO to register the game in Iran’s name

A polo match is held in Isfahan to prompt UNESCO to register the sport in Iran’s name.

These serpents are not sterile!

The vicious circle of terrorism will persist in the Middle East unless determination and courage are employed to wipe out the deep-rooted problem.

In a man-ruled kingdom, an Iranian woman goes all alone

A female Iranian bus driver has hit the road to prove that women don’t have to take a back seat to men as far as certain jobs are concerned.

How humans react to art has nothing to do with nationality

Mahmoud Farshchian, a household name in Iranian painting, says nationality plays no role in the way people treat arts.

Germany shares security concerns with Iran

Niels Annen, the spokesman of Germany’s SPD, says Berlin disapproves of a go-it-alone mentality and wants to see Iran’s nuclear case settled.

Interests of the establishment are all that matters to the Expediency Council

The chairman of the Expediency Council says the decisions of the council are meant to serve the interests of the country.

War combatants have not been seen: War veteran

The unsung heroes of the Sacred Defense reminisce about the days when a national sentiment of selflessness was popular.

A thick line between “love” and “hate”

An ocean in between two figures who share a name, one famed and the other infamous.

Iran’s oil industry needs $200 b. in investment: Minister

The Iranian oil minister says countries that hold talks with Iran before the lifting of sanctions will have an edge over others that wait until after the sanctions are removed.

To mark children’s day, a weekly offers tips to promote child health

To mark children's day, a weekly offers tips to promote child health.

Mahak, an Iranian charity, received Achievement Award from IPMA

Iran’s Mahak secured an Achievement Award from the International Project Management Association.

A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on Oct. 7

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian dailies on Tuesday and picked headlines from 20 of them.

Michel Setboun, from war to arts

Famous French photojournalist, Michel Setboun, answers questions about his career and Iran.

Iran Khodro has accelerated car production in Iraq

Iran’s leading carmaker, Iran Khodro, says it has increased the number of cars it manufactures in Iraq to 50 per day, and that it plans to raise it to 100 in the future.

Some 2,000 medics can serve their military service in the healthcare sector

The Health Minister says medical students are allowed to do their military service in the healthcare sector.

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