Urban Architecture of Tehran

As the capital city, Tehran was introduced with symbols of modernism sooner than other Iranian cities. Modern architecture was one of these symbols. The evolution...

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on July 23

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Saturday and picked headlines from 22 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Iran Strongly Condemns Munich Shooting

Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Ghasemi denounced a recent terrorist attack in the German city of Munich, and emphasized that the fight against terrorism needs persistent and extensive effort.

What Foreign Tourists Say about Iran’s Culture

Iran is one of the world’s top 10 countries in terms of archaeological and cultural sites with plenty of ancient monuments in the UNESCO’s World Heritage List. However, the country's allure lies in its people's reputation for hospitality and culture.

Grandfather Executes His ISIS-Linked Grandson

An 18-year old boy who had severely injured her mother over cursing the ISIS leader, Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, was shot dead by his grandfather.

Iran’s Mazandaran Hosts Iranian Traditional Cuisine Festival

Ramsar, a city in Iran’s northern province of Mazandaran, is hosting the three-day Festival of Iranian Traditional Cuisine, Region 1, which started on July 20.

Iran’s Navy Ready to Sink US Warships in Persian Gulf: IRGC Commander

Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Major General Mohammad-Ali Jafari on Thursday, July 21, highlighted the country’s preparedness to counter any threat, particularly in the Persian Gulf, where the IRGC Navy is ready to fight US warships.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on July 19

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

Temperature Rise Cause Saudi Crude Oil Exports to Plummet

After a considerable temperature rise, Saudi Arabia’s crude oil exports have dramatically declined as the country’s power plants must consume higher amounts of crude oil to cope with the increased demand of the hot season.

Photo Exhibition in Tehran Marks Nelson Mandela’s Birthday

A photo exhibition was held on Monday, July 18, in Negarestan Garden in Tehran to mark the birthday anniversary of Nelson Mandela, the South African anti-apartheid revolutionary, politician, and philanthropist.

Dialogue Is Only Way to Resolve Kashmir Conflicts: Iran

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi expressed regret over the recent deadly conflicts in India’s Kashmir, saying that the tensions should be settled through peaceful ways.

Iranian Reporter’s Admirable Coverage of Turkey Coup

The Islamic Republic of Iran News Network, IRINN, and its Ankara correspondent Majid Akhavan, marked an unprecedented moment in IRIB’s professional history through their live and up-to-the-minute news coverage of the recent coup attempt in Turkey.

Thousands of Armenians Hold Religious Ceremony in Iran’s St. Thaddeus Church

Qara Kelisa or St. Thaddeus Complex in Chaldoran, northwest of Iran, hosted the annual religious ceremony of Armenians known as Badarak.

US, Israel, Saudi Arabia, Egypt Were Plotters of Turkey Coup

An Iranian adviser believes that Turkey’s army had received the green light from the US, Saudi Arabia and Egypt, or else they wouldn’t dare to stage the amateurish coup in Turkey.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on July 18

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Monday and picked headlines from 18 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Iran’s National University Entrance Exam: Families Waiting for Their Children

The national university entrance exam, known in Iran as the Concours, was held on Thursday and Friday, July 14 and 15, in various Iranian...

Living Up to Some Preliminary Red Lines Was Impossible: Nuclear Negotiator

Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araqchi, who was a senior member of Iran’s nuclear negotiating team, says that the team tried to observe all the red lines outlined by the Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei in the nuclear talks, but it was not possible to meet some conditions.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on July 17

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Sunday and picked headlines from 25 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Iranian MPs Raise Possibility of Saudis’ Role in Turkey Coup

A couple of Iranian Parliament members referred to the history of Saudi Arabia’s interference in the domestic affairs of Middle Eastern countries, and did not rule out the possibility of Riyadh’s role in the recent failed coup in Turkey.

Iran’s Supreme National Security Council Holds Session on Turkey Coup

Members of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) convened on Saturday, July 16, to discuss the recent military coup attempt in Turkey.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on July 16

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

Photo Exhibition of Late Kiarostami Underway in Tehran

A number of photographs taken by the internationally-acclaimed filmmaker Abbas Kiarostami, who recently died in Paris, have been put on display since July 15...

BBC Pursues Double-Standard Policy toward Israel Boycott

In a recently-aired program, the Persian-language news channel of BBC (British Broadcasting Corporation) simply discounted millions of job losses and economic damages caused by sanctions in Iran, and described as immoral the boycott of Israeli products that may cause several thousands of job losses in the far, hazy future.

Book Distributed in Saudi Arabia on Suicide Operations

Saudi Arabian government has permitted the release of a book that encourages suicide attacks and terrorist operations.

US Has Not Done Its Best in Implementation of Nuclear Deal: Zarif

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif criticized the US over its failure to carry out its commitments as per the last year’s nuclear deal in the best way possible.

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