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Kurds in Iran Hold ‘Bride of the Rain’ Festival

The traditional ritual of praying for rain, also known as the ‘Bridge of the Rain’, is among the ancient traditions in Kurdish-populated regions in northwestern Iran.

Iran Unveils Mideast’s Most Advanced Destroyer

The Islamic Republic of Iran has unveiled the Middle East’s most modern destroyer called “Sahand”, a domestically-manufactured warship developed by Iranian navy experts.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on December 1

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Saturday, December 1, 2018, and picked headlines from 15 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Meat Market of Juybar, Best Place to Eat Fresh Kebab

The meat market of Jubar, a city in Mazandaran province, is one of the most fascinating markets of northern Iran in terms of size and reputation.

Iran’s 4-Point Plan Only Viable Option to Solve Yemen Crisis: Zarif

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says the four-point plan he proposed back in 2015 for the resolution of the Yemen crisis is still the only viable option.

Iran to Boost Traffic Safety by Making Roads Musical

Officials in Iran’s Semnan province say they are going to boost traffic safety across the province by making the roads ‘musical’.

Danish Man Travelling Whole World without Flying

Torbjørn C. Pedersen, a goodwill ambassador for the Danish Red Cross, has for the past five years used public transport to tour the entire world on a shoestring, without taking even a single flight.

Syria Air Defence Downs Hostile Targets after Israeli Aggression

Syria has shot down "hostile targets" following an Israeli attack south of the capital Damascus and foiled its goals despite the "intensity of the aggression," state media said on Friday.

Iran Hosts Int’l Festival of Ethnic Cultures

Golestan province in northern Iran recently hosted the 12th edition of an international festival on ethnic cultures with the aim of giving ethnic communities a chance to introduce their cultures and lifestyles.  

Iran, Russia, Turkey Wrap Up Fresh Round of Syria Talks

Iran, Russia, and Turkey on Thursday issued a joint statement at the end of the 11th round of international Syria peace talks held in the Kazakh capital of Astana.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on November 29

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Thursday, November 29, 2018, and picked headlines from 14 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Squash Festival Held in Streets of Rasht, Northern Iran

The third edition of a squash festival was recently held in the Iranian city of Rasht, where various types of the popular agricultural product were put on show.

People Rejoice as Snow Covers Iran’s Chaharmahal & Bakhtiari

The recent autumn snowfall in Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari province, southwestern Iran, has made people delightful.

Forex Rates to Keep Going Down in Coming Days: Iran

The Governor of the Central Bank of Iran Abdolnaser Hemmati says the rates of foreign currencies in the Iranian market will continue to decline in coming days.

Europe’s SPV Must Be Implemented as Soon as Possible: Iran

Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Abbas Araqchi has urged the European parties to the Iran nuclear deal to implement the Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) as soon as possible in order to facilitate trade with Tehran.

Iran, Sweden Discuss Yemen Peace in Geneva

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and his Swedish counterpart Margot Wallström sat for talks on Wednesday in the Swiss city of Geneva.

Two Iranian Cities, One Village Registered by World Crafts Council

Two Iranian cities and a village have been officially registered by the World Crafts Council for their outstanding handicrafts, said the head of Iran’s Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Organization (ICHTO).

Lavangi Chicken: Yummy Food from Northern Iran

The Lavangi chicken is a palatable, traditional and major food of locals in the border town of Astara in Gilan province, northern Iran.

Iranian Couples Must Take Part in Counselling Sessions before Marriage

It is compulsory for Iranian couples to attend pre-marriage counselling sessions in order to prevent future problems which often lead to early divorces, officials say.

Iran Urges Facilitation of Dialogue between Taliban, Afghan Gov’t

Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has called on the international community to facilitate constructive dialogue between the Taliban group and the Afghan government in a bid to restore peace to the war-torn state.

Iran, EU Reiterate Resolve to Bypass US Sanctions, Save JCPOA

Iran and the European Union have once again stressed their resolve to keep the 2015 nuclear deal alive despite the unilateral US withdrawal from the international accord.

Iran Has No Intention to Wage War on Any Country: Leader

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says Iran is not after starting war with any country, but the country’s capabilities must be increased to scare off enemies.

‘Iran, China to Resume Banking Ties in Coming Days’

An Iranian official says problems with Iran-China banking relations have been resolved and financial transactions will be resumed as of this weekend, when Beijing will restart its oil imports from the Islamic Republic.

Iran Leader Urges Artists to Beware of Enemy’s Soft War

Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has urged Iranian artists to work harder in the face of a “pervasive soft war staged against the country by the enemies”.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on November 28

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Wednesday, November 28, 2018, and picked headlines from 14 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.