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Qalibaf Vows to Declare Number of Created Jobs on Billboard

Iranian presidential contender Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf has pledged that, in case of being elected, he will install a digital billboard in the Iranian capital of Tehran to begin the countdown for achieving the target of creating 5 million jobs.

Iranian Maestro Who Learned to Play without Teacher

A veteran Iranian musician speaks of his deep love for music and how he learned to play the dotar without having a teacher.

Rouhani Urges Iranians to Choose between Regression, Progression

Iranian presidential candidate Hassan Rouhani has called on the nation to declare in May 19 votes whether they seek to move backward in time to 2012 or want to head for 2021.

Iranian Presidential Candidates Vow to Tackle Economic Woes

Poverty takes the center stage in Iran's presidential campaigning as candidates travel across the country to take their message to the voters ahead of an expected close race on Friday.

Crocodiles Eat Pastor Who Tried to Walk on Water like Jesus

A pastor in Zimbabwe who tried replicating the Biblical story of Jesus Christ walking on water has been eaten by crocodiles.

Stunning Ceilings of Iranian Mosques

Iranian mosques, particularly their ceilings and tiling, have always been a subject of great interest for tourists and photographers.

40 Million Expected to Cast Votes in Iran Election: Official

An Iranian official says none of Iran’s political parties have boycotted the country’s upcoming elections, and thus 40 million Iranians are anticipated to cast their ballots in the May 19 elections.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on May 14

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

“IRGC Will Never Meddle in Iran Elections”

The representative of Iran’s Leader in the IRGC says the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps has never interfered in the elections, and will never do so in future.

Qalibaf Attacks Rouhani Administration for Wealth Accumulation

An Iranian presidential contender has slammed some officials of the current administration for “accumulating wealth.”

Saudi State TV Defends Terrorists, Calls Iran ‘Occupying Regime’

A Saudi Arabian state TV channel has called Iran "an occupying country" and claimed that the southeastern Iranian province Sistan-and-Baluchestan is "an occupied region".

Terrorist Plot Foiled by Iran’s Intelligence Forces

Iran’s intelligence and security forces managed to foil a plot by a terrorist team before it could find an opportunity to carry out acts of terrorism in the country.

Iranian People Warned against Ransomware Cyber Attack

Iran’s Cyber Police warn that the “ransomware,” which has affected countless computer systems worldwide, has reached some systems inside the country, urging preemptive measures to prevent it from spreading further.

“People’s Poor Living Condition behind My Presidential Bid”

Iranian presidential candidate Ebrahim Raisi has sharply criticized the incumbent government’s performance, and said his decision to compete in the votes has not been taken on a whim, but to improve people’s living condition.

3 Killed, 220 Wounded after Earthquake Hit NE Iran

At least three people have died and over 200 injured after a strong earthquake measuring 5.7 on the Richter scale hit the city of Bojnourd in North Khorasan, a province in northeastern Iran.

Candidates Harshly Attack Each Other in 3rd Presidential Debate

The six candidates contesting Iran's 12th presidential election face off in their third and final live televised debate.

Tourists Visiting Revived Lake Urmia in NW Iran

Thanks to the efforts made in the past few years, Lake Urmia in northwestern Iran is being gradually revived, bringing more tourists to a body of water that had shrunk to 10% of its former size.

Iran Denounces Terrorist Attack on Pakistani Politicians

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi condemned Friday terrorist attack on Pakistani officials, and renewed Tehran’s call for concerted effort against the growing threat of terrorism.

Iran President Felicitates New South Korean President

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani congratulated Moon Jae-in on winning the election to become the 12th president of South Korea.

Hottest, Coldest Regions on Earth Look Similar: Iranian Tourist

An Iranian woman, who has travelled to the hottest and coldest places on the Earth, says despite their radical climate differences, the two locations are strikingly similar.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on May 13

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Saturday and picked headlines from 24 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

North Korea Ready to Hold Talks with Trump Administration

Pyongyang will have dialogue with the United States if conditions are right, a senior North Korean diplomat announced.

Photos of Iranian People Watching Last Presidential Debate

The third and last live presidential debate on Friday afternoon was widely watched by Iranian people inside and outside the country.

ISIS Leader Has Fled Mosul, Left His Fighters to Die

The ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi has reportedly fled the northern Iraqi city of Mosul and abandoned his soldiers, “leaving them to die,” an Iraqi counter-terror official said.

Indian Girl Rescued after Being Buried Alive (+Video)

A 19-year-old girl was rescued after she was left to die in a sand pit following an alleged property dispute in India.