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Giant Insects Park Launched in Tehran

The Iranian capital is now home to a park in which giant samples of insects are put on show with the aim of giving the visitors a chance to have some fun and at the same time making them familiar with the most important species of insects

Deployment of Iraq’s Hashd al-Shaabi in Iran for ‘Flood Relief’ Sparks Controversy

The deployment of Iraq’s Popular Mobilization Units, also known as Hashd al-Shaabi, in Iran to contribute to relief operations in western flood-hit areas has sparked controversy.

Italian Artist’s Works on Show in Tehran

An exhibition of the works by Italian artist Giuseppe Salvatore Barilaro titled "The Identity of the Shapes" is underway at Tehran’s Sareban Gallery.

Devastating Floods Reinforced Shiite-Sunni Unity in Iran

A Sunni clergyman says the devastating floods that hit much of Iran recently was also a blessing as it strengthened unity between Shiites and Sunnis.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on April 17

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Wednesday, April 17, 2019, and picked headlines from 14 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Big Names to Attend Iranian Film Festival despite US Bans

A number of renowned cinema professionals, including American screenwriter and filmmaker Paul Joseph Schrader, are going to attend the 37th International Fajr Festival in Tehran despite the discouraging impact of Trump’s sanctions.

‘US, Not Iran, Is the One that Must Change Its Nature’

Iran's Foreign Ministry Spokesman Seyyed Abbas Mousavi says the whole world is demanding a change in the nature of the US regime.

Syrian President Condemns US Blacklisting of IRGC

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has slammed as irresponsible the US designation of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps as a terrorist group.

Syria to Give Priority to Iranian Firms in Reconstruction Era: PM

Syrian Prime Minister Imad Khamis says his country’s top priority in the reconstruction era is Iranian companies working in various areas.

US Hostility Rooted in Its Chain Regional Failures: IRGC Chief

Top commander of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps says the US hostility towards the IRGC is deeply rooted in its serial failures to press ahead with its regional projects.

Iran Offers Sympathy to France over Cathedral Fire

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has offered sympathy to the French nation and all Catholics in the world over the tragic fire that destroyed the Notre Dame Cathedral of Paris.

Iran Says World Must Respect Syria’s Sovereignty

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says the world must respect the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Syria.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on April 16

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Tuesday, April 16, 2019, and picked headlines from 12 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Iran FM, Syrian President Hold Talks in Damascus

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif, who is on an official visit to Syria, has sat for talks with Syrian President Bashar al-Assad.

US Enjoyed 16 Years of Peace in Its 242-Year History: Carter

Former US President Jimmy Carter says President Donald Trump has spoken with him about China because the current US leader was worried that Beijing overtaking the US economically, saying America’s endless wars may lead to China superseding the US.

6 Steps to Finding Your Mate via Matchmaking Service

While thousands of men spend years trying to stumble across their soul mates on the web, a Ukraine-based matchmaking service celebrates another successful starting a family from more than 500 of marriages reported by our happy clients.

Scenic Beauty of Poppy Fields in Central Iran

When the downpours increase at the beginning of spring, gorgeous poppy flowers bloom in a vast field located on Tehran-Qom highway, 25 kilometres to the holy city of Qom in central Iran.

FM Zarif Leaving Tehran for Syria, Turkey

Iran’s foreign minister is departing for Syria on a two-day trip before visiting Turkey at the head of a political delegation.

US Sanctions Impeding Int’l Cash Aid to Flood-Hit Iranians

The Iranian Red Crescent Society says due to the unilateral sanctions the US has imposed on the Islamic Republic, no international cash aid has ever reached and handed over to the people affected by the recent floods, which have so far killed at least 76.

Iranian Woman Making a Living by Weaving Baskets

An Iranian woman living in Kurdistan province, western Iran, runs her simple life by weaving baskets with twigs.

Iraq, Syria Working on Joint Railway Project with Iran

Syria and Iraq have discussed the establishment of rail connections with each other and with the Islamic Republic of Iran.

Living Fossil Resurfaces in Hamoun Wetland after Recent Floods

After nearly two decades of drought in Sistan and Baluchestan province in southeastern Iran, with the beginning of rainy season in neighbouring Afghanistan, flood waters have filled some parts of Hamoun international lagoon, and that has resulted in the revival of livestock and plant species in the wetlands.

Iran FM, UN Envoy Discuss Iraq Developments

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has held talks with Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert, the new Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General for Iraq and head of the UN Assistance Mission in Iraq (UNAMI).

Delaram; A Village with One Doctor in Every Family

Delaram, a village near the city of Tafresh in Markazi province in central Iran, is known as the village of doctors due to the huge number of physicians it has raised.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on April 15

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Monday, April 15, 2019, and picked headlines from 12 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.