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Iran and Iraqi Kurdistan Resolved to Enhance Strategic Ties

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In a meeting in Erbil, Governor-General of Iran’s Kordestan Province Abdol-Mohammad Zahedi and Abdelkarim Sinjari, the Interior Minister of the Iraqi Kurdistan Region, explored the avenues for promoting mutual cooperation between the two neighbouring sides.
Cultural Heritage

Iran Commemorates World Day for Cultural Diversity

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In a ceremony held in Tehran’s historical Niavaran Palace on Wednesday, Iran celebrated the World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development, which is annually marked on May 21.
Foreign Policy

Iran Ready to Settle Row with Saudi through Talks: Deputy FM

Emad Askarieh -
Iran is ready to settle its political conflict with Saudi Arabia through dialog, Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs Abbas Araqchi says.
Local

Iran Dismantles More than 20 Terrorist Groups in One Year

Emad Askarieh -
Iran dismantled more than 20 terrorist groups that had planned to detonate bombs and cause insecurity across the country during the last Iranian calendar year (ended on March 19), Iran’s intelligence minister says.
Economy

CBI Chief: Europe, US Failed to Meet Commitments on JCPOA

Emad Askarieh -
Central Bank of Iran (CBI) Chief Valiollah Seif censured certain Western countries, the US in particular, for failing to meet their commitments under a nuclear deal between Tehran and six world powers (also known as the JCPOA).
Architecture

1000-Year-Old Mosque in the Middle of a Forest

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Espi Mazget (White Mosque) is located in the middle of dense forests in the southeast of Gisoon Forest Park along the Dinachal River in...
IFP Exclusive

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on May 19

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IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Thursday and picked headlines from 17 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.
IFP Exclusive

Safavid Monuments; Hidden Gems in Iran’s Qazvin

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Qazvin contains several notable edifices from the Safavid era, dating back to the period in which it was capital of Persia.
Hard News

Any Threat against Iran to Draw Army’s Prompt, Crushing Action: Commander

Emad Askarieh -
Commander of Iran’s Army Ground Force gave an assurance that his forces will nip any threat against the country’s borders in the bud.
Hard News

US Finalizing Deal to Buy Iran Heavy Water

Emad Askarieh -
The US media have reported that the administration of President Barack Obama is moving to finalize a deal with Iran worth $8.6 million to buy heavy water from Iran.
Editor's Choice

Etemad Editorial: Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 Not Possible without Respecting Citizens’ Rights

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Abbas Abdi, a prominent reformist analyst, said in his Tuesday editorial in Etemad that Saudi rulers should learn from the fate of Iran’s Shah. They are hoping to implement an ambitious development plan, Vision 2030, which Abdi believes is not feasible without taking civil rights into account.
IFP Exclusive

Dreamy Village in Northern Iran

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Iran’s northern province of Gilan is full of exquisite mountains and hidden villages. “Olasa Blanga” village is one of the most picturesque, located at...
Cinema

Green Film Festival Director Hopes for Event’s Continuation

Golrokh Askarieh -
Farhad Tohidi, director of the 5th Green International Film Festival that was held after a 10-year hiatus, expressed his hope that the environmental film festival would continue in coming years.
Architecture

Jamkaran Mosque outside Qom

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The mosque of Jamkaran, six kilometres east of Qom, has been a sacred place since February, 984 CE. It was expanded and renovated on...
Crisis

Presidents of Iran and Croatia Call for Closer Anti-Terror Cooperation

Golrokh Askarieh -
Iran and Croatia have emphasized their determination to step up Tehran-Zagreb cooperation in the fight against terrorism and extremism, particularly in the troubled Middle East region.
Human Rights

Play to Explore Love Story between Afghan Migrant and Iranian Gypsy

Golrokh Askarieh -
Director and actor Ayyub Aqakhani plans to stage a play about a love story between an Afghan migrant and an Iranian gypsy woman.
Crisis

IRGC Spokesman: Growing Number of Iranian Volunteers Ready to Fight Terrorists in Syria

Golrokh Askarieh -
Head of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Public Relations Department General Ramezan Sharif announced on Wednesday May 18 that a growing number of Iranians have volunteered to be dispatched to Syria for the war against terrorism.
Crisis

Iran Condemns Baghdad Terrorist Bombings

Golrokh Askarieh -
Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Hossein Jaberi Ansari condemned a series of bomb attacks carried out by Daesh (ISIS) Takfiri groups in the Iraqi capital of Baghdad on Tuesday that left scores of people dead or injured.
Sport

Iranian Cyclist Mizbani Shines in Tour of Iran 2016

Golrokh Askarieh -
Ghader Mizbani exhibited an awe-inspiring display of athletic skill at the 31st edition of the Tour of Iran (Azarbaijan), taking top position at the end of the fifth stage of the international tournament.
Economy

Indian PM to Meet with Ayatollah Khamenei in Tehran

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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will travel to Iran on Sunday May 22 and plans to meet the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, in the Iranian capital.
Asia

Iranian VP Steps Up Calls for Nuclear Disarmament

Golrokh Askarieh -
An Iranian vice president on Wednesday, May 18, called for world nuclear disarmament, the latest expression of Tehran's determination to join the international community after the lifting of sanctions.
Middle East

Leader: Some Regional Governments Betraying Muslims

Golrokh Askarieh -
The Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, says certain Muslim governments have been betraying their people by helping the US implement its policies in the region.
Hard News

Ex-IRGC Official: Iran’s Military Power in Some Areas Comparable to US and Russia

Golrokh Askarieh -
An Iranian general, formerly at the helm of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC), said the country’s excellence is not confined to the missile industry alone, but Tehran’s military progress in certain fields is comparable to the US or Russia.
IFP Exclusive

Families, Including Women, Should Be Allowed into Stadiums: Deputy Minister

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Robab Shahriyan, the Deputy Sport Minister for Women’s Sport Affairs, stressed the need for making it possible for Iranian women to attend sporting events along with their families.
Asia

Iranian and Pakistani Cities to Restart Rail Freight Transport

Golrokh Askarieh -
Iran and Pakistan have agreed to resume rail freight transport between the provincial capitals of the two neighbours’ border regions.
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