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Iran News

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

Iranian Woman Abandons City to Breathe Life into Remote Village

Raheleh Ahmadi is an Iranian woman who has given up living in the city and departed for a remote village to turn it into an ecotourism destination, providing inspiration for the local women.

First Neanderthal Human Tooth Discovered in Iran

A tooth belonging to a Neanderthal child has been discovered in the mountains of Kermanshah province, western Iran.

1,600 Iranian Journalists Due in Iraq to Cover Arb’aeen

Hundreds of professional correspondents, media managers and technical staff are leaving Iran for Iraq to give a full coverage to Arba’een, the world’s largest religious gathering which marks the 40th day after the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein, the third Shiite Imam.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on October 21

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Sunday, October 21, 2018, and picked headlines from 15 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

SMA: A Progressive Genetic-Muscular Disease

Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) is a kind of genetic-nervous-muscular disease in which the patient comes down with movement disorders. The disease is very hard to treat, but it is now possible in Iran to diagnose and prevent it through DNA extraction and genetic tests.

Iran President Introduces 4 New Ministerial Picks to Parliament

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has introduced four new ministerial picks to the parliament, putting them to the vote of lawmakers, a parliamentarian said.

How Much Calories Should We Eat to Remain Healthy?

Any type of food, except water, contains calories that produce energy in our body. The amount of calories one needs per day varies from person to person; our daily calorie intake depends on a variety of factors including weight, height, gender, age, and daily activity.

110 European Firms Ready for Oil Cooperation with Iran: Official

At least 110 small and medium-sized European firms have expressed their readiness to establish cooperation with the Islamic Republic of Iran in various areas of oil industry, an Iranian official says.

Iran Denies Meddling in US Mid-term Elections

Iran’s foreign ministry has denied interfering in the United States’ mid-term elections saying that the Islamic Republic’s principled policy is not to interfere in the internal affairs of other countries.

Turkish Army Makes New Incursion Deep Into Iraq

The Turkish army has made a new incursion deep into the Iraqi soil as part of a larger plan to strengthen its military presence in the Arab country’s Kurdistan region.

Probiotic Foods: A Must in Daily Diets of All

Probiotic foods are very beneficial to health if added to our daily diet as they boost the performance of the digestive system.

IRGC Chief Calls for More Facilities for Pakistani Arba’een Pilgrims

Chief-Commander of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has called for better services and welfare facilities for Pakistani pilgrims as they cross Iran to attend the Arba’een religious gathering in Iraq.

Probiotic Products Key to Preventing Digestive Disorders

Probiotics play a key role in improving the health of people and cutting the odds of contracting digestive diseases.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on October 20

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Saturday, October 20, 2018, and picked headlines from 14 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Modern Methods Make It Easier to Treat Infertility in Men

Modern methods are used nowadays to treat sterility in men, which is easier to treat than infertility in women.

Akhal-Teke; Most Expensive Horse in World

The price of most horses in the world is determined by their speed, breed and other capabilities in horse racing. However, sometimes a horse’s beauty plays a key role in setting its price. Akhal-Teke is a Turkmen horse which boasts the title of the most beautiful and expensive horse of the world.

Iranian, Pakistani Top Generals Discuss Release of Abducted Border Guards

Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces Major General Mohammad Hossein Baqeri called on Pakistan to push for the release of the Iranian border guards who have been kidnapped at a border post and taken into Pakistan.

US Unprecedentedly Sidelined in Int’l Scene: Analyst

A political analyst says the unlawful measures taken by US President Donald Trump administration, including its withdrawal from the Iran nuclear deal, has led the country to become unprecedentedly sidelined in the international scene.

Effective DNA Extraction Method Helps Minimize Lab Costs

Iranian scientists have in recent years made great progress in molecular genetics, especially in extraction of DNA, minimizing the time of costly laboratory tests and paving the way for further diagnoses.

Iran Develops High-Quality Nano-Filters

A group of Iranian researchers has developed the technology to produce high-quality filters to increase the efficiency of production in different industries.

Iran’s National Museum Hosts ICOFOM Symposium

Iran’s National Museum recently hosted a five-day symposium of the International Committee for Museology also known as ICOFOM in Tehran.

Saudi Arabia Finally Admits Khashoggi Killed in Istanbul Consulate

Saudi Arabia has sacked a top general and arrested several people after confessing that dissident journalist Jamal Khashoggi was murdered in the Turkish city of Istanbul.

Iran Sympathizes with India over Deadly Train Accident

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has expressed regret over a deadly train accident northern India, which killed and wounded dozens of people.

Iran Lauds FATF’s Deadline Extension as Diplomatic Victory

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has welcomed the Friday decision by the Financial Action Task Force to extend suspension of counter-measures against Iran, describing it as a diplomatic achievement for Iran in the face of widespread US efforts to restore Iran’s blacklist status.

FATF Extends Iran’s Deadline despite US Opposition

An international group that sets standards on fighting money laundering and financing of terrorism announced it once again extends the deadline for Iran to complete reforms to meet conditions for getting out of the body’s black list, despite opposition by the US and a number of its allies.