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Parliament

Parliamentary Election Results: 34 Reformists, 22 Principalists, 11 Independent

Emad Askarieh -
In the runoff elections held Fri. to determine the makeup of Iran’s 10th parliament, 34 Reformists, 22 Principalists, 1 on both lists and 11 Independent candidates secured a seat in the 290-member assembly.
IFP Exclusive

An American’s Adventure in the Streets of Tehran

IFP Editorial Staff -
Rob Jackson is 29 and from Manhattan. He travels in an unusual way – he is not in a rush to visit a whole country. Instead, he to picks a single important city and explores it from to top to bottom in three to four days. IFP translates an ISNA report on his experiences in Tehran.
Finance

UN Says Open to Help Resolve Iran-US Assets Dispute

Emad Askarieh -
The United Nations on Friday suggested it would be willing to assist in a dispute between Tehran and Washington after Iran requested UN help in convincing the United States to stop what the Islamic Republic says are violations of state immunity.
Americas

Zarif Sends Official Letter to UN Chief over US Asset Seizure: Full Text

Emad Askarieh -
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif sent a letter to the United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon, stressing that Tehran will take whatever action to get back the Central Bank of Iran’s assets that the US has recently seized under a court ruling.
Parliament

Iran’s New Parliament Completed with Run-Off Votes

Emad Askarieh -
Elections were held in 21 provinces of Iran on Friday to fill 68 parliamentary seats left vacant after the countrywide February polls.
Iran in Pictures

Persian Gulf Day

Fatemeh Askarieh -
Iranian people hold nationwide celebrations every year to mark National Persian Gulf Day, the anniversary of the victory over Portuguese troops during a war...
Iran in Pictures

Candidates Preparing for Parliamentary Run-Off Elections in Iran

Fatemeh Askarieh -
Many candidates failed to obtain the required minimum 25% of votes cast in their constituencies in the first round of Iran's parliamentary elections held...
IFP Exclusive

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on Apr. 28

IFP Editorial Staff -
IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Thursday and picked headlines from 16 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.
Crisis

Local People Kill ISIS Rapist in Mosul

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A group of civilians in the Iraqi city of Mosul killed a terrorist who had raped a woman in the ISIS-held city in north of the country.
Healthcare

Health Tourism: Iran Able to Make $7bn Out of Mud

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Seyed Ali Riyaz, an Iranian dentist, believes that the Islamic Republic has a great potential to attract health tourists and cab make as much...
IFP Exclusive

Health up for Sale in Beauty Salons

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Jam-e Jam newspaper reports on the boom of health and beauty services in unlicensed beauty salons in Iran – words translated by IFP.   The extreme...
IFP Exclusive

A Canola Farm in Bloom

IFP Editorial Staff -
Canola, a variant of rapeseed, is one of the most important oilseeds grown in temperate regions.
Industry

Plant-based motor oil introduced in Iran

Golrokh Askarieh -
An Iranian company has unveiled the country’s first generation of biodegradable engine oils.
Europe

German Vice Chancellor Due in Tehran Next Week

Golrokh Askarieh -
German Vice Chancellor and Economy Minister Sigmar Gabriel is scheduled to visit Tehran on May 2 to attend the Iran-Germany Joint Economic Commission meeting.
Art

Iran Artists Forum signs MoU with Austrian counterpart

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Iran Artists Forum signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Austrian House of Artists in a bid to promote cultural and artistic cooperation at the international level.
Economy

Iran Eyes 10,000 Jobs in Major Refinery Project

Golrokh Askarieh -
Siraf Refinery Project, comprising 8 gas condensate mini-refineries, will generate 10,000 jobs, said a senior official related to the project.
Americas

Ahmadinejad’s Office Reacts to Accusations over US Seizure of Iranian Assets

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The office of Iran’s ex-president has reacted to the recent criticisms against Ahmadinejad’s government over the mistakes that have allegedly led to a recent US court ruling to seize Iran’s assets.
Environment

Iran’s Forests Grow despite Global Shrinkage: World Bank

Golrokh Askarieh -
Despite the fact that forests across the globe are shrinking at a rate of 0.09% annually, Iran’s forests expanded 0.98% on average per year over the past 15 years, according to a report by the World Bank entitled “World Development Indicators: Rural Environment and Land Use”.
Africa

“I’ll Come Back Again as a Tourist” – Zuma Falls in Love with Isfahan

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Jacob Zuma, South Africa’s President, said, “After I leave Iran, I’ll surely come back and travel to Isfahan as a tourist. My recommendation to people is to not to ignore Isfahan as a tourist destination.”
Energy

Iran’s Gasoline Exports Double

Golrokh Askarieh -
NIORDC’s managing director said the volume of Iran’s gasoline exports has increased twofold since the beginning of the current Iranian calendar year [20 Mar 2016].
Europe

Iranian Speaker Hails Constructive Talks with Belgian MPs

Golrokh Askarieh -
Iranian Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani on Wednesday hailed as “very constructive and positive” the talks he had with a high-ranking parliamentary delegation from Belgium.
Iran in Pictures

Tehran from Above – Aerial Photos of the Capital

Fatemeh Askarieh -
IFP: Tehran, the sprawling metropolitan capital city, has all the facilities and infrastructure you would expect in a major industrial, commercial and economic hub....
Americas

Leader: US Deception Hindering Iran Trade

Golrokh Askarieh -
Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says the US has resorted to “deception” to obstruct international trade with Iran despite a nuclear agreement.
Finance

US Seizure of Iran’s Assets is “Blatant Theft”: President Rouhani

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Iranian President Hassan Rouhani lashed out at a recent US court ruling to confiscate nearly $2bn of Iran’s property, calling it a clear example of theft and a big legal scandal, and stressing that no one can encroach upon the rights of the Iranian nation.
Custom

Unbeatable “Buddy’s” Fish Kebabs

IFP Editorial Staff -
The fish kebabs are covered with onion and tomatoes. The smell wafts across the lake. The food in this part of the world is unbeatable.
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