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Iranians Selling Their Greenbacks Overnight as Rial Regains Lost Value

Huge crowds of people are seen in viral photos and videos flocking to foreign currency markets on Monday night to sell their US dollars as its rate went on a downhill spiral and experienced a historic plunge of over 20 percent in a few hours.

Hajj Pilgrimage Shows Power of Islamic Society: Iran Leader

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says the annual Hajj pilgrimage demonstrates the power of the Islamic Ummah and boosts contacts among Muslims.

Iran’s Underground River to Help Ease Water Problems

A lawmaker says Iran’s energy ministry and vice presidency for science and technology are carrying out a project in Iran’s south-eastern province of Sistan and Baluchestan to ease the region's water problems using an underground river.

Christians in Iran Commemorate Saint George

A ceremony was recently held in Tehran’s St. Georg church in commemoration of St. George, during which the Eucharist rite was also performed.

Life Expectancy among Iran’s Elderly Population Growing

Doing exercises by elderly men and women not only is useful for their health, but also can increase life expectancy in a society, as it has had its impact during the past few years.

Iran, Portugal Discuss EU’s Efforts to Save JCPOA

A five-member delegation of the Portugal-Iran Parliamentary Friendship Group held talks with Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Morteza Sarmadi on Monday morning.

Iran Says Close to Deal with EU, Russia, China on Financial Mechanism

Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi says Tehran is closing in on reaching a mutual understanding with Europe, Russia and China regarding different issues including the European financial mechanism.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on October 1

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Monday, October 1, 2018, and picked headlines from 13 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

France to Train Iranian Nuclear Scientists: Official

Iran’s nuclear chief says a group of Iranian scientists will be dispatched to France to pass courses on nuclear technology as part of a deal between Tehran and Paris.

Three Sentenced to Death for Economic Corruption: Iran’s Judiciary

Iran's judicial officials have handed down death sentences to three people convicted of economic corruption amid an intense anti-corruption campaign launched by the Iranian government to tackle soaring economic problems currently nagging the country.

Remnants of 20-Million-Year-Old Elephant Tusks Unearthed in Iran

The remnants of two Proboscidean fossils including two elephant tusks have been unearthed in Iran’s northwestern city of Ardabil, said the General Director of Ardabil’s Department of Environment.

Iranians Rushing to Deliver Babies on Luxury Dates!

Iranian mothers lined up at maternity wards on 7/7/1397 in the Iranian calendar (September 29, 2018) to give birth to their infants on that certain date despite dangers of delivering babies prematurely.

Iran Dismisses “Worthless” Claims by UAE, Bahrain FMs

Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has rejected the anti-Iran claims made by the foreign minister of the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain at the UN General Assembly, saying that such remarks are baseless, worthless, and illusory.

Iran Hits Terrorists’ Positions in Syria to Retaliate against Ahvaz Attack

Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has launched a missile attack at the headquarters of ISIS terrorists in Syria’s Eastern Euphrates to retaliate the recent terrorist attack in the southern Iranian city of Ahvaz.

“Rumi Integral Part of Iran’s Rich History, Culture, Literature”

The Iranian Foreign Ministry, in a message, has paid tribute to and slammed efforts by Turkey to associate itself with prominent Iranian poet Rumi, who was one of the world’s most famous literary figures known for his mystic poems.

Iran, EU on Verge of Oil Deal in Defiance of US Bans: Zarif

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says Tehran is closing in on a deal to sell oil to European nations despite the US threats of sanctions against any countries that do business with Iran.

Most Popular Side Businesses Run by Iranian Celebrities

Either for gaining more income or just for the sake of personal interest, celebrities in Iran – from football players to actors – nowadays have second jobs in various economic fields.

Preparing Doushab; Old Tradition among Iran’s Date Farmers

At the end of the harvest season, palm farmers in Iran’s southern province of Hormozgan cook the surplus of the dates and use them to make “Doushab” or date syrup.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on September 30

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Sunday, September 30, 2018, and picked headlines from 14 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Protest Rally Held before Iran Parliament against FATF-Related Bill

A crowd of conservatives gathered in front of the Iranian parliament on Sunday to protest against a bill on Iran’s accession to Combating the Financing of Terrorism (CFT) convention, which is to be put to a vote in the parliament this week.

Iran’s Beauties in Photos: Saqalaksar Lake

Saqalaksar Lake is located in Gilan province, north of Iran, 15 km south of Rasht. The water of the lake is supplied by the spring fountains of the region.

Striking Lorry Drivers in Iran Demand Tyres, Higher Wages

Lorry drivers in Iran have staged temporary strikes during the recent months, calling on the authorities to increase their wages and control the tyre market, which has put the drivers under great pressure.

How to Choose Best Gaming Chairs in 2018: A Detailed Guide

It is quite natural for gamers to spend a considerable amount of their time seated through intense gameplay, which explains their concern in carefully selecting the best features in desktops. In the course of enhancing a gaming station, the need to acquire an ideal gaming chair goes a long way in bettering the gaming experience.

Netanyahu’s UN Speech Can Boost Tourism in Iran’s Turquzabad!

An Iranian analyst says Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s claim that there exists a secret atomic warehouse in a village called Turquzabad can help revive the tourism industry of southern Tehran.

IRGC Releases Footage of Encounter with US Carrier

Iran has for the first time released a video showing speedboats of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) closing in on a US aircraft carrier in the Persian Gulf.