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Iranian Researchers Mass Produce DNA, RNA Extraction Kits

A group of Iranian scientists has managed to produce DNA and RNA extraction kits to make the country self-sufficient in making such kits.

Iran FM, Top Italian Lawmaker Hold Talks in Tehran

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has discussed issues of mutual interest in a meeting with Vito Rosario Petrocelli, the president of the Foreign Affairs Committee of the Senate of Italy.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on April 14

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Sunday, April 14, 2019, and picked headlines from 13 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Flood-Hit People of Iran Saved by IRGC Vehicles: Commander

The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Ground Force has saved people stranded in Iran’s southwestern rural areas with military personnel carriers, a top commander said.

Tulips Festival Underway in Iran’s Alborz Province

The seventh festival of Tulips is underway in Karaj, the capital of Alborz province west of Tehran, featuring 300,000 tulips of 16 species.

Iranian Couple Donates Wedding Money to Flood-hit People

A newly-wed couple from the city of Mianeh in Iran’s East Azarbaijan province has donated their wedding expenses to flood-stricken people.

Iran-US Negotiation Unlikely in Near, Far Future: Academic

Sadeq Zibakalam, a professor of political sciences at the University of Tehran, says Iran and the US are unlikely to break the ice in the near or distant future.

Iranian Jewish MP Condemns US Blacklisting of IRGC

The representative of the Jewish minority in Iran’s parliament has strongly denounced the Trump administration’s designation of IRGC as a terrorist organization, saying such moves are aimed at weakening Iran as Washington cannot tolerate independent countries.

Kafari Strait; Must-See Tourist Site in Western Iran

Kafari Strait is an extremely gorgeous region in Iran’s western province of Ilam with a long history that dates back to 3,000 BCE.

FM Zarif Appoints Khaji as His Senior Assistant

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has, in a decree, appointed Ali-Asghar Khaji as his senior assistant in special political affairs.

Qanbar-Polo: Delicious Dish Indigenous to Shiraz

Qanbar-Polo is a food from Shiraz, a large city with an ancient civilization, located in the southwest of Iran in Fars province.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on April 13

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Saturday, April 13, 2019, and picked headlines from 15 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Saudi, UAE Offer Help to Victims of Iran Floods

Saudi Arabia and the UAE have offered to help flood victims in Iran days after welcoming US blacklisting of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC), which plays the central role in relief efforts.

Iran, UN to Expand Space Cooperation

Iran's Ministry of Information and Communications Technology and the United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA) are to work together closely in the outer space domain.

Dozens of Flood-Hit Couples Hold Wedding Ceremonies in Iran

A group of flood-hit couples in the northern Iranian province of Golestan has celebrated their weddings in makeshift camps despite all the hardships.

Video of Colonel Helping Iranians Hit by Extreme Weather Goes Viral

A short video clip has recently gone viral on social media in Iran, showing a modest Army colonel turning his body into a staircase to help people affected by extreme weather climb up a relief vehicle.

Lake Urmia Comes Back to Life with Latest Heavy Rains

The volume of water in Lake Urmia in the northwest of Iran has increased by over 3 billion cubic metres, increasing the Lake’s water lever by 42 centimetres.

Pakistan PM to Make First Visit to Iran in Late April

Pakistan's Prime Minister Imran Khan is due in Iran later this month, officials said.

Iran Strongly Censures Terrorist Attack in Pakistan’s Quetta

Iran’s Foreign Ministry has strongly condemned the terrorist attack on a vegetable market in Pakistan’s Quetta in which dozens of people were killed and injured.

Iranian Reformists Unanimously Condemn US’ IRGC Blacklisting

On the same day that the US government labelled Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps  a terrorist organisation, many reformist figures condemned the Trump administration’s move unanimously, despite their political disagreements with the IRGC.

Iran FM Pens Letter to UN Chief on US’ Blacklisting of IRGC

In a letter to the UN chief, Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif cautioned that the US and a number of puppet regimes will be held accountable for the dire consequences of the adventurous move to blacklist the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC).

Self-Care Tips for New Students

College life can be quite the whirlwind of activity. So much to do and not enough time. Assignments, extracurricular, internships, part-time jobs, deadlines upon deadlines and not forgetting the parties can all leave one a little dazed. If one wants to continue operating at optimal capacity however, it is important for one to take some time off to recharge.

A Checklist for Making Sure You’re Anonymous

We live in a world where our security is constantly compromised. If you’re a user of the Internet, be sure that your Google searches, your Facebook communications, and your emails are recorded somewhere.

Iran Welcomes Egypt’s ‘Withdrawal’ from Arab NATO

Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi says Tehran welcomes reports that Egypt has withdrawn from being a member of a NATO-style Arab alliance.

Iran Says Won’t Interfere in Sudan’s Internal Affairs

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has referred to the recent developments in Sudan as an internal affair of the African state, in which Tehran will not interfere.