Ayatollah Al-Sistani’s stance will go down in history

The Italian premier says history will commit Ayatollah Al-Sistani’s benevolent stance to its memory.

During impeachment there was no disrespect for science minister

A principlist MP says impeachment of the science minister was standard procedure and President Rouhani’s choice of replacement is not viewed as an act of defiance.

IS teaches child recruits how to sever heads

IS releases shocking images teaching children how to behead

ISIS, a product of Western Irresponsibility

A closer look at what role the West has played in the emergence of ISIS in the region.

Benefactors, people and village councils are to help pave dirt roads in rural areas

Members of the public contribute to efforts to pave dirt roads and thus reduce road accidents.

Will sexist attitudes toward the presence of women in stadiums end?

There are signs that Iranian women may find their way to stadiums

Top MP describes damage to Gaza environment unprecedented

Iranian parliament speaker describes environmental damage Gaza has suffered in the recent invasion by the Israeli military as unprecedented.

Replacement of a minister won’t change the government course

President pledges that his government won’t change course following the impeachment of his science minister.

Pre-World War II ammunition unearthed in Tehran

Up to 180 artillery and mortar rounds dating back to pre-WWII era have been found in a neighborhood in the Iranian capital.

Ali Karimi takes on the Ice Bucket Challenge

Ali Karimi, a one-time Asian soccer player of the year, takes on the Ice Bucket Challenge.

Science minister fails to win vote of confidence in parliament

Minister of science, research and technology Reza Faraji-Dana fails to re-win a vote of confidence from parliament deputies.

Inflation to slip below 20 percent by March 2015

President Rouhani says his government is determined to fulfill its promise to shore up the economy and cling to the rights of the Iranian people.

Iranian national soccer team captain Javad Nekounam summoned to court

Nekounam has three days to appear in court to answer questions about the libel charge brought against him by his former coach.

Hardliners denigrating a representative gov’t that enjoys the leader’s support

Rafsanjani lashes out at extremists who denigrate a representative government that enjoys the leader’s support.

Renowned Iranian poetess Simin Behbahani passes away

Famous Iranian poet Simin Behbahani died after a battle with coronary and respiratory ailment.

Does Japan return to militarism as China’s power grows?

A look at the bumpy road the Japanese premier has ahead in what some suspect is a plan to return to militarism.

Iran’s non-oil exports up 21 percent

The Trade Development Organization says the country’s non-oil exports have posted double-digit growth.

Iran’s foreign debts down 9.7 percent

Iran’s foreign debts decline almost 10 percent in a year.

Limited public services for illiterates aged 10-49

Illiterates aged 10 to 49 will receive limited public services in the future, says the country’s literacy chief.

Researcher claims Noah has been laid to rest in Nahavand, Iran

Dr. Afrasiabpour says he has compelling evidence that the grave of Noah is located in Nahavand, western Iran.

Black Sun wishes the world an ocean of peace and a mountain of wealth

Members of Iranian Black Sun band explain what prompted them to sing anti-war songs.

History in a Slaughterhouse Called Ossification

An Iranian jurist looks into the historical aspects of the assassination of a Muslim caliph.

Graves of Jewish martyrs in Tehran renovated

Martyrs’ Foundation of the Islamic Revolution gives a face-lift to the graves of Jewish martyrs in Tehran.

Rare Corsac Fox Caught on Camera

A 58th issue of Sarzamin-e Man (My Land) Monthly, out in August 2014, features a rare photo of Corsac Fox in Iran.

What Iran can do to halt the snowball of ISIL

With the Islamic State on the march in Iraq and Syria, Tehran can arguably play a more active role in stopping the advance of the terrorist grouping.

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