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Dorfak Ice Cave; Amazing Source of Water for Locals

Dorfak Peak in northern Iran, with an altitude of 2,700 metres, is the roof of Gilan province and a silent volcano which is home to an amazing ice cave and a natural glacier.

Prominent Iranian Actor Ezzatollah Entezami Dies at 94

Ezzatollah Entezami, one of the most prominent actors of the Iranian cinema and theater, has passed away at the age of 94.

Gemstone Processing; Untapped Business Opportunity for Iranians

Gemstone processing is a great area for investment, particularly in a resource-rich country like Iran. However, the country has a long way to go if it wants to use the untapped but profitable opportunity.

Officials Join Social Media Campaign against Nepotism in Iran

Several Iranian officials have responded to the social media campaign #Where_Is_Your_Child, which aims to shed light on nepotism that some believe plagues the country and is partly to blame for rampant corruption and mismanagement.

Iran Slams Disrespect for Islamic Headscarves at Tbilisi Airport

Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi says the country has lodged its strong protest with Georgia over the problems which some Iranian passengers faced at Tbilisi airport.

Saudi Tourists Flocking to Turkey’s Shops amid Lira Plunge

Tourists from Saudi Arabia and other regional countries are flocking to high-end shops in Turkey, as a historic plunge in the value of the country’s national currency has made prices extremely affordable for foreigners.

Wendy Sherman Confesses She Was Wrong about Iranians’ DNA

Former US Undersecretary of State Wendy Sherman has implied that she was wrong when she said deception was in the DNA of Iranian people.

US Has Lost Even Its Closest Allies, Iran FM Says

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says that the United States isolated itself when it left the nuclear deal with Iran.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on August 16

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Thursday, August 16, 2018, and picked headlines from 13 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Iran Condemns Deadly Terrorist Attack in Kabul

Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has strongly denounced a suicide terrorist attack which rocked the Afghan capital of Kabul on Wednesday.

Iran Celebrates UNESCO’s Inscription of Polo as Iranian Heritage

In a ceremony in Tehran, Iran marked the inscription of its ancient sport polo as an Iranian intangible cultural heritage by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).

Pakistanis Mark Independence Day in Tehran

A group of Pakistanis residing in Iran recently came together in Tehran to celebrate the 72nd anniversary of their country’s Independence Day.

Self-Sacrifice Most Important Power of Iran: FM Zarif

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif on Wednesday met a group of former prisoners who had been jailed either by the former Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein during the war he imposed on Iran or by the regime of former despotic Shah of Iran before the 1979 Revolution.

Iranian Soldier Abducted by Terrorists Returns Home

Saeed Barati, an Iranian soldier who had been abducted by terrorists along the Iran-Pakistan border, has been released and repatriated by Iranian intelligence forces, a senior official announced.

Rouhani Says US Burned Bridges for Talks with Iran

Iran's President Hassan Rouhani has once again dismissed Washington’s offer of talks, which followed its unilateral withdrawal from the 2015 nuclear deal, saying the US, itself, burned its bridges for negotiations with Tehran.

Turks Break iPhones into Pieces in Response to Erdogan’s Call

A number of Turkish citizens have broken their iPhones into pieces in response to a call by President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to boycott US electronics amid escalating tensions between Ankara and Washington.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on August 15

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Wednesday, August 15, 2018, and picked headlines from 12 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Iran Says Negotiation with Trump Will Bear No Fruit

Iran’s first vice-president has ruled out holding talks with the Donald Trump administration, saying the increasingly antagonistic stance of the US on Iran shows such talks will bear no fruits.

11 Ghanaian Celebrities Who Are Everyone’s Favourites

Ghanaians adore their celebrities so much, especially those in the entertainment field. They don’t joke with them, and to a large extent, they idolize them with some Ghanaians trying to behave just like them or copy their style.

Long Screw Left Behind in Woman’s Pelvis after Surgery

A patient hospitalized after undergoing pelvis surgery was in a lot of pain for quite some time until she finally found out that a 7-centimetre screw had been left in her body.

Saudi Arabia Frees Three Iranian Fishermen

Saudi Arabia has freed three Iranian fishermen detained by the kingdom's coastguard last year, the director of public relations at Iran's Bushehr Province Fishery Department says.

Yemen School Bus Tragedy Moves UN Envoy to Tears

The grave conditions of little kids injured by a recent Saudi airstrike targeting a school bus in Yemen moved the UN envoy to tears.

Caspian Sea Convention Ensures All Littoral States’ Interests: Iran

The Iranian foreign ministry says the recent convention signed by Iran, Turkmenistan, Russia, Kazakhstan, and Azerbaijan Republic on the Caspian Sea’s legal regime ensures the interests of all the five nations.

Fabulous Village of Masuleh Hosts Parkour Contest

Parkour practitioners recently gathered in the unique village of Masuleh in Iran’s Gilan province to take part in a fierce competition.

“Nuclear Deal Demonstrates Iran’s Commitment to UN Charter Principles”

Iran’s new envoy and Permanent Representative to the United Nations Office at Geneva says the 2015 nuclear deal proved Tehran remains committed to the UN charter principles.