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Anti-Iran MKO Terrorists Misleading Washington: Official

A senior Iranian official has warned the US against being misled by the anti-Iran propaganda campaign of the terrorist Mujahedin-e Khalq Organization’s (MKO), saying Washington has suffered every time it has trusted the notorious group.

Erdogan to Toughen Anti-Iran Stances: Report

Erdogan may ratchet up his anti-Iran rhetoric and try to counter Tehran’s interests in the Middle East following his victory in the recent referendum, an Iranian newspaper reports.

Iran, Europe Cooperating on 230 Joint Research Projects

Iranian science minister says the country is currently implementing 230 joint research projects in cooperation with European countries thanks to the improved international relations following the nuclear deal between Tehran and world powers.

Iran’s Presidential Debates to Be Broadcast Live: Official

Iran’s interior ministry declared that a committee tasked with monitoring the campaigns for the upcoming presidential election has revised an earlier decision not to cover live the planned presidential debates in the country.

Iran to Celebrate Self-Sufficiency in Petrol Production: IRGC Commander

Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) declared that Iran will celebrate its self-sufficiency in the production of petroleum after the inauguration of the world’s largest gas condensate refinery in coming days.

Iran Can Link Georgia to Persian Gulf, Sea of Oman: President

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says the Islamic Republic can facilitate the access of Georgia and other regional countries to the Persian Gulf, the Sea of Oman and the Indian Ocean while Georgia can connect Iran to the Black Sea.

Tehran to Host 1st Int’l Conference on Virtual Water

The 1st Virtual Water International Conference is scheduled to be held in Tehran on April 29 and 30, as an effort to take a look at the theory of virtual water at the global level and improve the management of the countries' water resources.

Retired Pakistani General in Riyadh to Lead Saudi Coalition

Pakistan's former army chief GeneralRaheel Sharif left for Riyadh on Fridayto take charge of a Saudi-led military bloc after getting the Pakistani government's approval.

Iran FM to Attend Forum of Ancient Civilizations in Athens

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif will start a two-day visit to Greece on Sunday to take part in the International Forum of Ancient Civilizations due to be held on Monday.

Tajikistan Opposed to Iran’s Full SCO Membership

While Russia has repeatedly backed Iran’s full membership in the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO), some other members, particularly Tajikistan, seem to be opposed to the accession.

Iran Claims Title in Asian Junior Taekwondo Championships

Iranian men and women collected nine golds, three silvers and a bronze to be crowned champion in the 9th Asian Junior Taekwondo Championships in Kazakhstan on Friday.

Iranian Nationals in Britain Reject Rumours of Bank Account Closure

A number of Iranian nationals living in Britain have rejected the reports about the closure of their accounts in UK banks, expressing concern over the spread of such rumours which can tarnish their reputation and lead to the creation of growing distrust towards them.

Danish Mother in Iran Delivers Third Child in Ambulance

A pregnant Danish woman, who was being transferred to a medical centre in northern Iran, delivered her third child successfully in the ambulance before arriving at the hospital.

140 Killed in Taliban’s Attack on Afghanistan Army Base

Afghanistan’s government says over 140 have lost their lives following Taliban terrorists’ assault on an army base in the northern Balkh province.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on April 22

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

500kg Egyptian Loses Half Her Weight after Surgery in India

The “world’s heaviest woman”, a 500-kg Egyptian, has lost half her weight in the two months she’s been in India for treatment, doctors said.

Fajr Int’l Film Festival Starts Work in Tehran

The 35th Fajr International Film Festival (FIFF) opened on Friday in Tehran with the screening of over 40 movies in 10 sections at various cinema halls.

Iranian People Adopting More Children

Official statistics show a 34-percent growth in the number of children adopted in Tehran Province last year, thanks to the laws that facilitate baby adoption, an Iranian official declared.

US Has Defied Both Letter, Spirit of Nuclear Deal: Zarif

Iranian Foreign Minister lashed out at US President Donald Trump for accusing Iran of "not living up to the spirit" of a nuclear deal with six world powers, saying Washington itself has defied both the text and the spirit of JCPOA.

Veteran Activist Defends Women’s Presidency in Iran  

A prominent Iranian women rights activist and one of the presidential hopefuls disqualified from running in the upcoming presidential election has issued a statement in defence of women’s right to become a president in Iran.

World’s Prominent Painters Come Together in ‘Garden of Luminaries’

Iran’s Aradman Publications has published a book titled “The Garden of Luminaries” which provides the readers with a different outlook on the patterns of diverse painting schools and styles of the world’s prominent painters.

Iran’s President Shouldn’t Be Afraid of US: Cleric

A senior Iranian cleric says the Iranian president should not be afraid of the United States, and should rather be able to counter the US and the Israeli regime.

Iranian Candidates Start Presidential Campaigns

Campaigning has begun for Iran's presidential election with incumbent Hassan Rouhani facing a tough battle against Principlists who criticize his handling of the economy.

Iran Hopes Astana Process Would End Syria Crisis

In a communique released at the end of an expert meeting on the Syrian crisis held in Tehran, the Iranian Foreign Ministry expressed the hope that the Astana Process would put an end to the Syrian conflict as soon as possible.

Iranian FM’s Reaction to Tillerson’s Contradictory Remarks

Iranian Foreign Minister has called on the US statesmen to refrain from making contradictory, worn-out and useless remarks and show that they have understood the realities of Iran.