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Ayatollah Khamenei: No Regional Coordination with US

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei dismissed claims made by Washington pertaining to its willingness to engage in talks with Tehran over regional issues.

JCPOA ‘Least Costly Way’ to Meet National Interests: Rouhani

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said the recent nuclear deal between Tehran and world powers, known as JCPOA, was the least costly way for achieving the country’s goals and meeting national interests.

Poland Buys 2m Barrels of Iran’s Crude Oil: NIOC Official

Mohsen Qamsari, the director for international affairs of National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC), said the country has sold 2 million barrels of crude to Poland.

Renault to Come to Iran with Five New Models

French Renault automobile manufacturer is to be in Iran's market with five new products, an official at Iran’s Development and Renovation Organization (IDRO) announced.

Fawn Returned to Natural Habitat in Iran’s Qazvin

A shepherd found a fawn that had moved away from its natural habitat in the protected area of Bashgol in Takestan County of Qazvin...

Iran Ranks 12 in World Dental Science

In the field of dental sciences, following Spain and South Korea with more than 400 articles, Iran ranked 12 in the world with over 305 scientific articles in 2015.

Iranian Journalists Shocked after Receiving Threatening Message

An anonymous source has recently sent a message to a wide range of Iranian journalists, giving them a “last warning” to cut their ties with “hostile” media. No one yet knows whether the country’s security bodies were behind the threat or not.

Wheat Fields in Northwestern Iran

Mizan has published photos of beautiful wheat fields near the city of Ardabil in northwest of Iran.    

Over 2,500 Orphans Sponsored in Southern Iran

Sponsors volunteered to support 2,520 orphans under a plan named “Mohsenin” [Benefactors] in southern Iranian province of Hormozgan.

Smart Phone Penetration in Iran Up 120%

Smart phone penetration in Iran has reached %120, insofar as two SIM cards have been issued for every single Iranian national.

Stampede in Mecca Once Again Wounds Pilgrims

18 Hajj pilgrims were injured and suffered partial suffocation when a huge crowd thronged in front of Grand Mosque of Mecca, Saudi Arabia.

Alleged Assir Loyalists Threaten to Down Iranian ‘Aid Planes’ for Hezbollah

People claiming to be affiliates of jailed radical preacher Ahmad al-Assir warned in a video on Tuesday, June 28, that they would shoot down airplanes alleged to be carrying Iranian military gear for the Lebanese Resistance Movement, Hezbollah, destined for Beirut’s international airport.

Leader Urges Firm Action on Unconventional Salaries

Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, ordered decisive reaction by all Iranian organizations to cases of exorbitant, unconventional wages, and called for unrelenting punitive action on breaking regulations.

West Has Already Launched Iran’s Landline, But Doesn’t Pick Up the Phone!

An Iranian trade official hailed the positive outcomes of a recent nuclear deal between Tehran and world powers, known as JCPOA, but at the same time criticized the West over their failure to fulfill their obligations in full.

Iranian People Mark Int’l Quds Day across the Country

Millions of people in different Iranian cities and villages poured into streets on Friday, July 1, to mark the International Quds Day and express...

What Saudi Arabia Did to Yemeni Lions

Animals in a zoo in Yemeni city of Ta’iz, particularly a poor lion, are suffering from adverse conditions caused by an ongoing war waged by Saudi Arabia and its allies on Yemen.

Iran’s Civil Defence Organization Offers Help to Address Bioterrorism

Head of Iran’s Civil Defence Organization voiced the organization’s preparedness for cooperation with the Intelligence Ministry to deal with cases of bioterrorism.

Iranian Navy Saves Oil Tanker from Pirates near Bab-el-Mandeb

An Iranian naval fleet managed to rescue one of the country’s oil tankers from a pirate attack around the Bab-el-Mandeb Strait, a chokepoint between the Arabian Peninsula and the Horn of Africa.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on July 2

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Saturday and picked headlines from 21 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

ISIS Spends $23m on Propaganda to Recruit Forces in Russia

The ISIS terrorist group has allocated $23m to internet advertisement in a bid to attract affiliates from Russia.

Kiarostami Invited to Join Academy Awards Members

As part of its effort to increase diversity among its ranks, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS), which is known around the world for its annual Academy Awards, or The Oscars, issued 683 invitations to new members - from rising stars like Harry Potter’s Emma Watson to internationally recognized directors like Britain’s Ken Loach and Iran’s Abbas Kiarostami.

4-Year-Old Girl Asks Ayatollah Khamenei to Buy Her a Pink Hat

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei recently met the families of Iranians killed in the fight against terrorism in Syria and Iraq. The little daughter of one of these martyrs had a funny conversation with the Leader, which is reported by Daneshju and translated by IFP.

Photo Story: From Childish Dreams to Palestine on Fire

Mahmoud Alkurd, a conceptual and fine art photographer, has portrayed the innocence of poor Palestinian children and their expectation for victory in his photographs and posters.

Iraqi Officials Condemn Saudi FM’s Remarks about Popular Forces

Iraq’s Prime Minister, National Security Adviser, and the Hashd al-Shaabi, also known as the Popular Mobilization Units, vehemently condemned the Saudi Foreign Minister’s call for the dissolution of the popular force, which is assisting army soldiers in battles against the Takfiri ISIS terrorist group.

MP Warns Iranians against Travelling to Turkey

Member of Iran’s Parliament warned against the “grave” danger in Turkey, and advised Iranian tourists to avoid visiting the neighbouring country.