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Iran Front Page offers a handpicked set of the latest news and views from Iran and the Middle East

Arab States Set Condition for Assad’s Presence in AL Summit

Reports say participation of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad in the upcoming summit of the Arab League in Tunisia hinges on his government’s stance towards Iran’s military presence in the war-torn country.

Iran Reliable Supplier of Oil for India: FM Zarif

Iran’s foreign minister says the country has always been, and will remain a reliable supplier of petroleum for India.

Two Possibly Ancient Jars Discovered in Iran

Two large and possibly old earthenware jars are found during construction operations in the south of the Iranian capital, Tehran.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on January 8

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Tuesday, January 8, 2019, and picked headlines from 15 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Iran Thrash Yemen in Asian Cup Opener

Iran’s national football team had a stormy debut as the players kicked off their AFC Asian Cup Group D campaign with a crushing 5-0 win over Yemen at the Mohammed bin Zayed Stadium in the UAE.

Iranian Scientists Seed Clouds Using Nanoparticles

The researchers at Iran’s Yazd University have succeeded in seeding clouds using nanotechnology and nanoparticles production. Also, these nanoparticles can be used for defogging.

Iran Ranks First in Nanotechnology in Western Asia

An international science ranking website in its newest ranking, based on scientific articles published in 2017, has announced that Iran is the first country in the field of nanotechnology in the region.

Why Was Iran’s Rank in WEF Gender Gap Report Surprisingly Low?

An Iranian official has explained reasons why Iran’s rank in the World Economic Forum’s 2018 report on gender inequality is surprisingly low, blaming it on a combination of statistical and economic factors, among others.

Carrots Stew; Original Dish from Iran’s Azarbaijan Province

Tabriz carrot stew is one of the most delicious and original dishes of Tabriz in northwest of Iran. It is both made with chicken and meat. They use chopped fried carrots in it. Contrary to what is supposed to be, this stew is not sweet and has a sour-sweet flavour due to using of plums. But you can add as much as sugar you want to make the food sweet.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on January 7

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Monday, January 7, and picked headlines from 12 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Iran’s Kalat-e Naderi Heights Shrouded in Fog

Kalat-e Naderi is a massive natural fortress located north of Sousia, in Kalat County of Iran’s Khorasan Razavi Province. It is famous as the only fortress ever to withstand a siege by Tamerlane.

US Officials Say Washington Seeking to Hold Talks with Iran: Shamkhani

The secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council says during his recent visit to Afghanistan two US lawmakers have told him that Washington is after holding talks with Tehran.

Withdrawal of US from Syria Not Making So Much Difference: Ex-Iranian DM

Head of the Strategic Centre of the General Staff of Iran’s Armed Forces Brigadier General Ahmad Vahidi says although the Americans say they are leaving Syria, it is not clear to what extent it will become operational.

Tehran Slams Trump’s Anti-Iran Remarks

Iran’s foreign ministry spokesman slams the US president for his anti-Tehran statements saying that he is just expressing his void wishes.

Syrian Kurds Stress Need for Agreement with Damascus

A senior Kurdish military official says a deal between Damascus and Syria's Kurds in the country's north is "inevitable".

Iranian Youth Cultivates Saffron in Mars-like Conditions

A young Iranian man from the city of Maku in West Azarbaijan province has succeeded in creating planting conditions similar to Mars in order to cultivate saffron without using soil. He has spent only $ 500 USD to work on this initiative.

New Books Developed for Visually Challenged Children

Visually challenged children are being trained to illustrate the books they themselves read.

Bayazid Bastami’s Tomb; Tourist Attraction in Iran’s Semnan

The tomb of Bayazid Bastami in Iran’s Semnan province is one of the attractions of city of Bastam. It is a large complex with different spaces from the third to fifth century AH.

Iran’s FM to Travel to India to Deepen Ties

Iran’s foreign ministry spokesman Bahram Qassemi says the Foreign Minister of the Islamic Republic Mohammad Javad Zarif will visit India on Monday January 7, at the head of a high-level political and economic delegation.

Japan to Assist Iran with Afforestation Efforts

The Japan International Cooperation Agency has staged a project in the southwest Iran to establish forests and resuscitate pastures around Karun, the only navigable river in Iran.

Iranian, Russian Navies to Conduct Joint Military Excercise

The Iranian navy's commander announced Iran and Russia will hold joint military drills in the Caspian Sea in the near future, stressing the two countries' opposition to military presence of external powers in the region.

CBI Offers to Lop Four Zeroes Off National Currency

The governor of the Central Bank of Iran says the body has submitted a proposal to the government to remove four zeroes from the national currency, reviving a shelved plan to keep up with rampant inflation.

Taliban Contacted Iran to Promote Peace: Spokesman

The spokesman for the Taliban says talks between the group and Iran are aimed at promoting peace and security in the region, adding that it is highly important for the group to keep its communication channel with Iran open.

Windmills of Nashtifan; Combination of Iranian Art & Technology

Windmills in the city of Nashtifan in Iran’s Khorasan Razavi province are one of the most beautiful and largest collections of clay, mud and wood, and of course the oldest of these kind in the world.

Iran Bans Advertisement of Foreign Goods

Iranian lawmakers have approved a new law banning any advertisement of foreign products with the goal of supporting domestic production.