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Iran President Unveils New Homegrown Cars

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has unveiled four new cars developed by Iranian auto manufacturers on the sidelines of a cabinet session on Wednesday.

Iran Offers Tax Exemptions for Non-Oil Exports

The Iranian businesses exporting non-oil products are exempted from paying the tax provided that the hard currency earned from the sale of goods is repatriated, Minister of Economy Farhad Dejpasand has announced.

Iran Sets World Record in Educating Foreign Students

The Islamic Republic of Iran has set a new world record in providing schooling for foreign students, an Iranian official says.

Dutch FM to Visit Iran for Talks

Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of the Netherlands Stef Blok will travel to Tehran on Friday and Saturday to hold talks with top Iranian officials.

Iran Gives Prison Sentences to Environmental Activists

Iran has given eight environmental activists prison sentences ranging from 4 to 10 years on charges of working with the United States and acting against Iran’s national security.

Iranians Evacuated from China Out of Quarantine Safe and Sound

Iranian authorities have ended a 14-day quarantine for dozens of students who had been flown back home from central China over fears they might contract coronavirus.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on February 18

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Tuesday, February 18, 2020, and picked headlines from 11 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Fajr Music Festival Underway in Iran

The 35th edition of Fajr Music Festival has opened in Iran. The festival is being held not only in capital Tehran, but also in 10 other provinces and even in the Arvand Free Zone in southwest of the country.

Iran Releases German National as Part of Swap Deal: Judiciary

The Iranian Judiciary says a German national, who was jailed in Iran, has been released and is now back in Germany after an Iranian national detained in the European country returned home on Sunday.

People’s Huge Turnout in Elections to Foil US-Israeli Plots: Iran Leader

The Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says people’s turnout in elections will thwart many of the wicked intentions that the United States and Israel are nursing against Iran.

Hut Hotels of Ghalehganj; Unique Attraction for Tourists

The first hut hotel of Iran which opened in the underprivileged city of Ghalehganj in 2016, is now a symbol of the development of city, and it is now known for this hotel.

‘Deal of the Century’ to Further Unite Palestinians: Iran FM

Iran’s foreign minister says the so-called “Deal of the Century” plan can bring Palestinians closer together to press ahead with their resistance.

How to Eliminate Escalating Debt and Financial Stress

You might be living paycheck-to-paycheck or you're hounded down by creditors on a daily basis. If you're tired of constantly living among a sea of escalating debt and financial stress, it's time for a complete change.

Iran, Russia to Finalize Visa Waiver Program

Iran and Russia are to finalize a visa waiver plan for group travel between the two countries.

Newly-Developed Eye Band Aid Can Prevent Blindness

Researchers at an Iranian knowledge-based company have made a temporary eye band aid that can be used in eye trauma to prevent blindness in less than a minute.

Khwarizmi International Award Winners Announced

President of Iran Hassan Rouhani has presented the developers of 15 top projects with awards at the 33rd edition of Khwarizmi International Festival.

All Israeli Positions Within Range of IRGC Fire: Top Commander

Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps Major General Hossein Salami has cautioned Israel against any mischievous behavior, saying the whole areas occupied by the Zionist regime are within the range of the IRGC’s fire, not necessarily from inside Iran.

Iran Congratulates Azerbaijan on Successful Parliamentary Elections

Iran's Foreign Ministry Spokesman has congratulated the government and nation of Azerbaijan Republic on the successful holding of parliamentary elections in the country.

Spring Cleaning for Nowruz in Northern Iran

Based on an old tradition, Iranian people all over the country clean their houses before the beginning of spring, and the Persian New Year holidays known as Nowruz.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on February 17

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Monday, February 17, 2020, and picked headlines from 11 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Iran to Export Cancer Drugs to Thailand, Armenia

A knowledge-based Iranian company has produced an anti-cancer nano-medicine which is being exported to a number of foreign countries.

US Must Explain Why Its Own Elections Ignore Majority Vote: Iran

Iran's Foreign Ministry Spokesman Seyyed Abbas Mousavi has rejected irrelevant remarks made by some US officials about elections in Iran, saying the US officials had better clear ambiguities about the mechanism of their own elections.

Which One’s Better: Spanish or Iranian Saffron?

Almost 95 percent of the world's saffron is produced in Iran, while many people think the saffron is produced in Spain. But which one has a higher quality: Iran’s saffron, Spain’s saffron or those of other countries?

International Fashion Festival Underway in Tehran

The 9th edition of Fajr International Fashion and Costume Festival is underway in Tehran with the participation of domestic artists and guests from 11 other countries.

Iranian Citizen Released from German Prison: Spokesman

Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman says an Iranian citizen detained in Germany on the pretext of violating Washington's cruel sanctions has been released following intensive diplomatic efforts.