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Iran Rejects US Claims about Presence of Al-Qaeda Members in Iran

IFP Media Wire -
Iran’s Foreign Ministry on Monday censured recent claims made by the US about presence of members of al-Qaeda militant group in Iran, stressing the Islamic Republic has always seriously pursued the fight against terrorism.
Art

Iran Undecided about Exhibition of Its World-Class Artworks in Europe

IFP Editorial Staff -
Although anti-Iran sanctions are removed as per the nuclear deal between Iran and world powers, Tehran is still unsure whether to send some of its world-class artworks to Europe and display them in their museums.
Foreign Policy

Iran Supports Nigeria’s Plan to Restructure Its Economy: Zarif

IFP Editorial Staff -
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif, who is in the Nigerian capital of Abuja, voiced Tehran’s preparedness to help the west African nation in its fight against terrorism as well as its efforts to improve its economic structure.
Cultural Heritage

Shavaz: An Old Village in Central Iran

IFP Editorial Staff -
Shavaz village is located in southwest of Yazd Province in central Iran. The village is bounded by a mountain in the back and an...
Asia

Iran Urges China, Philippines to Show Restraint on Territorial Disputes

IFP Media Wire -
Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi voiced concerns over recent territorial disputes in the South China Sea, calling on China and the Philippines to exercise restraint.
Security

Iran Stresses Cooperation with Pakistan to Stem Terrorism

IFP Media Wire -
Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) called for urgent, joint measures with Pakistan in the fight against terrorism, stressing that Tehran will not let outsiders disturb its relations with Islamabad by hiring terrorists to foment insecurity along borders.
Media

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on July 25

IFP Editorial Staff -
IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Monday and picked headlines from 23 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.
Middle East

Turkish President’s Surprising Reception of Newly-Weds

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The aftermath of the failed coup in Turkey has led to surprising actions from the Turkish president, mostly in the way of a government purge, and now a more interesting one: receiving and giving a wedding gift to a newly-wed couple in presidential palace.
Middle East

Retired Saudi General Visits Israel, Meets Official

IFP Media Wire -
A well-connected retired general in the Saudi military has travelled to Israel, in the latest indication of a growing link between Tel Aviv and Riyadh which has come to light in recent months.
Foreign Policy

Iran Condemns Kadhimiya Terrorist Blast

Fatemeh Askarieh -
Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson strongly denounced the recent terrorist blast which hit the Iraqi holy city of Kadhimiya.
Economy

62% Rise in Iran’s Non-Oil Exports

IFP Media Wire -
Iran’s exports of non-oil commodities have increased by 62 per cent in the first quarter of the Iranian calendar year (started on March 21).
Crisis

Al-Qaeda Calls on Members to Kidnap Westerners in Exchange for Jailed Terrorists

Fatemeh Askarieh -
Al-Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri has urged militants to kidnap Westerners and swap them for extremist [jihadi] prisoners, according to the SITE Intelligence Group.
Environment

Persian Ground Jay, Iran’s Endemic Bird in Lut Desert

IFP Editorial Staff -
Iran’s Lut Desert, which has lately been named as a world heritage site by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), is home to Pleske's ground jay or Persian ground jay as an endemic bird of Iran, an official said.
Incidents

Wild Dogs Attack Athletes in Tehran’s Azadi Stadium

IFP Editorial Staff -
A few days ago, a number of wild dogs seriously attacked and injured two athletes at Tehran’s Azadi Sports Complex. The two were sent to the hospital, and one of them is in critical conditions; however, the authorities and people avoided killing the aggressive animals.
Foreign Policy

Iran’s Parliament Speaker Decries Kabul Terrorist Attack

Fatemeh Askarieh -
Iranian Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani condemned deadly bomb blasts that killed scores of people in Kabul on Saturday, saying the attack was a plot to destabilize Afghanistan and create discord within the society.
Nuclear

Iran to Protest at IAEA over Leakage of Secret Nuclear Documents

IFP Editorial Staff -
Spokesman for Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) said the country is to send a letter of protest to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) on a news story published by the American news agency Associated Press (AP) about Iran's nuclear program.
Africa

Return of Hijab to Nigerian Schools

IFP Editorial Staff -
In a move that can restore people’s hope in the judiciary, an appeals court has ruled that Nigerian girls have the right to wear the hijab headscarf to school.
Security

Iranian Police Seize over Two Tons of Opium in Southeastern Province

IFP Media Wire -
Iran’s anti-narcotics police managed to seize more than 2,000 kilograms of opium in two operations in the southeastern province of Sistan and Balouchestan, the provincial police chief announced Sunday.
Education

Iranian Families to Take Training Courses on Virtual Space

IFP Editorial Staff -
An advisor to Iranian Minister of Communications announced that specific training courses are designed to help families assimilate the culture of virtual space.
Foreign Policy

Iranian FM Zarif Starts Tour of African Countries

IFP Editorial Staff -
Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif left the Iranian capital for Nigeria as the first destination of his tour of four countries in Western Africa.
IFP Exclusive

Kariz Underground City in Iran’s Kish Island

Fatemeh Askarieh -
The aqueducts of Kish Island in the Persian Gulf date back to 2,500 years ago. It once provided the islanders' drinking water. Today, it is transformed into an amazing underground city, with an area of 10,000 square meters. The complex is now called Kariz-e Kish.
Middle East

IRGC Busts Terror Cells, Kills 23 in Northwestern Iran

IFP Media Wire -
Forces of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) have disbanded two terrorist groups in the country’s northwest, killing nearly two dozen of their elements in clashes.
Middle East

Larijani Raps Saudi Arabia’s Open Hostility against Iran

IFP Media Wire -
Iran’s Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani deplored Saudi Arabia for its outright hostility against Iran and its attempts to obstruct the implementation of a nuclear deal between Tehran and six countries.
Foreign Policy

Iran Criticizes Media Hype over Munich Shooter’s Nationality

IFP Media Wire -
Iran’s Foreign Ministry said it could not still verify the authenticity of reports that a teenager who shot and killed ten people in Munich was of Iranian descent, stressing that, in any case, Tehran condemns terrorist attacks no matter who is behind them.
Iran in Pictures

Centre for Living Reptiles in Isfahan

Fatemeh Askarieh -
Living Reptiles Garden situated in Najvan Natural Park was established in 2012. It mainly aims to make people familiar with different kinds of reptiles...
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