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Robot Developed to Help Patients with Spinal Cord Injuries

A group of Iranian researchers have optimised a wearable robot to present a new method for the empowerment of patients with spinal cord and wrist injuries as well as those who have suffered ischemic stroke.

Ash-e Doogh; Delicious Soup Popular in Iran’s Ardabil

Ash-e-Doogh or “sour yogurt soup” is a very popular and nutritious dish which originates from Iran’s Ardabil province in the northwest of the country.

Europe’s Efforts to Save JCPOA Useless after November 4: Iran

Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Seyed Abbas Araqchi said the European parties to the 2015 nuclear deal known as the JCPOA have a deadline of November 4 to fulfill their pledges to offset the US sanctions on the Islamic Republic.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on September 5

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Wednesday, September 5, 2018, and picked headlines from 12 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Iran Says Full Coordination Needed in Fight against Terrorists in Syria

Iran’s defence minister says victories in Syria are still halfway through, and that full coordination is required to continue and complete anti-terrorist operations.

Ganjnameh Cave Aquarium; Marvelous Complex in Western Iran

Ganjnameh Cave Aquarium is an amazing tourist attraction located in a huge complex called Ganjnameh Tourist Resort in Hamadan Province, west of Iran.

US Gives Iran Back $1.2m Ancient Bas-Relief

On the orders of a New York Supreme Court judge, a $1.2-million ancient Persian bas-relief has been handed back to Iran after more than 80 years of changing hands among smugglers, Press TV reports.

Iran Downplays Western Media’s Fuss about Idlib Operation

Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Seyyed Abbas Araqchi says the fuss made by Western media about the Syrian army’s upcoming operation to retake the militant-held Idlib province is very much similar to the one made ahead of Aleppo and East Ghouta offensives.

Iran’s Interior Minister in Iraq to Discuss Border Issues, Arba’een

Iran’s Interior Minister Abdolreza Rahmani Fazli has arrived in Baghdad to discuss bilateral border issues and this year’s Arba’een ceremony, the world’s largest religious pilgrimage, in meetings with Iraqi officials.

Iran Rejects Claim of Transferring Arms Components to Lebanon

Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has dismissed media reports about sending arms components to Lebanon to manufacture weapons.

Iran’s Hamadan Picked as Asia’s Hub of Tourism in 2018

The Iranian city of Hamadan has been chosen as Asia’s hub of tourism in 2018 by the Asia Cooperation Dialogue (ACD).

Iran, Mongolia Discuss Promotion of Ties in Tehran

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and Mongolian Deputy Foreign Minister Batmunkh Battsetseg have discussed expansion of mutual cooperation in a meeting in Tehran.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on September 4

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Tuesday, September 4, 2018, and picked headlines from 13 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Rouhani Inaugurates Three Petchem Projects in Southern Iran

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani on Tuesday inaugurated three new petrochemicals projects during his visit to the southern city of Asalouyeh in Bushehr Province.

Indian Refiners Allowed to Import Crude Oil Using Iranian Tankers, Insurance

India is allowing state refiners to import Iranian oil with Tehran arranging tankers and insurance after firms including the country’s top shipper Shipping Corp of India halted voyages to Iran due to US sanctions, sources said.

UK: Useful Talks Held with Iran on JCPOA, British-Iranian Prisoner

A senior British diplomat says he held “useful conversations” with Iranian officials in Tehran on the 2015 nuclear deal and the fate of British-Iranian dual citizen Nazanin Zaghari, who is imprisoned in Iran.

Ancient Relics Found under Rubble of House Collapse in Iran

After the collapse of an old house in the Iranian city of Zanjan, some antique dishes have been found which experts say date back to almost 1,000 years ago.

Iran, UK to Boost Museum Cooperation

Britain’s Minister of State for Middle East Alistair Burt and Director of the National Museum of Iran Jebreil Nokandeh have reached an agreement on expansion of museum collaborations between the two countries.

Iran FM, Syrian President Hold Key Talks in Damascus

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has held talks with Syrian President Bashar al-Assad in the Arab country's capital of Damascus.

Iran’s Private Firms Called on to Partake in Syria’s Reconstruction

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and Syrian Prime Minister Imad Khamis have discussed the stronger role of Iranian companies in the reconstruction of the war-torn Arab state.

Syria’s Idlib Must Be Cleansed of Terrorists: Iran’s Zarif

Syria’s northern province of Idlib must be cleansed of the remnants of terrorist groups, Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said Monday, saying the terrorist-held region should return to Syrians.

Traditional Wedding Ceremonies Still Popular in Iran’s Lorestan

Holding wedding ceremonies in the traditional style has been around for thousands of years in Lorestan Province, west of Iran.

Iran Raps US’ Inhumane Decision to Cut Funding for Palestinian Refugees

A senior Iranian official has censured the US’ move to cut funding for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA), saying the decision is yet another crime against the oppressed nation.

“Tehran Summit on Syria to Promote Regional Peace, Stability”

Iran says a trilateral meeting on the Syrian conflict, which is to be held on Friday in Tehran among the presidents of Iran, Russia and Turkey, will hopefully help consolidate efforts to bring an end to the crisis.

Iran Not Satisfied Yet with EU’s Offers to Save JCPOA

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi says the offers made by Europeans to save the Iran nuclear deal have so far failed to meet Iran’s expectation, but Tehran is still hopeful Europe could convince it to remain in the deal.