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Two Iranian Universities among Times 150 Under 50 Rankings 2016

The Times Higher Education 150 Under 50 Rankings 2016 has listed Iran’s Sharif Uni. of Technology and Isfahan Uni. of Technology among the top 150 universities around the world which are under 50 years old.

Chabahar best choice for transit of goods to Afghanistan

An Afghan official said here on Sunday that the port of Chabahar in this southeastern province is the best route for export of Iranian goods to Afghanistan.

International politics of Middle East is bewilderingly complex: Bruce Hall

Rodney Bruce Hall, a professor of international relations at the University of Macau, says, “The contemporary international politics of the Middle East is bewilderingly complex.”

Iran’s Persepolis Historical Complex hosts first intl. marathon

Marvdasht, the site of the world-renowned UNESCO site of Persepolis, hosted the country’s first ever international marathon. Athletes from more than 35 countries participated,...

Iran, Denmark to Sign MoU on Archaeology

Iran and Denmark are to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on scientific, research and educational cooperation in the field of archaeology, the Iran Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Organization said on Saturday.

Iran-UK Business Conference to be Held in London

Aiming to confer with large foreign banks, an Iranian delegation headed by the Minister of Industry, Mines & Trade is going to take part in an Iran-UK business conference entitled " A New Outlook on Trade & Investment between Iran and Britain", which will be held in London next week.

Rare Quran Manuscript to be Registered Nationally

A rare Quran manuscript, styled during Timurid and Safavid eras, will be registered as national heritage item.

Iran, India sign oil, energy agreement

Iran and India have signed an agreement to boost oil and energy cooperation.

Several War Games Planned for New Iranian Year: Official

A top Iranian military official unveiled plans for staging a number of military drills by the Armed Forces in the current Iranian year (March 2016 – March 2017).

Iran missile program not open to negotiations, compromise: FM

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says the Islamic Republic’s missile capability is not open to any form of negotiations or compromise.

Iran to Produce Rare Earth Elements: Nuclear Chief

Head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran Ali Akbar Salehi unveiled plans for the extraction of rare earth elements in the country as by-products of uranium mining process.

Romances of a Photographer

Each one of his photos portrays a dazzling, colourful canvas of nature with people who each carry a thousand stories. Stories of love, suffering,...

Six-thousand-year old village unearthed in Kurdestan

Iranian archeologists have discovered the relics of an ancient six-thousand-year old village in the Sarvabad county in Kurdestan Province.

Iran Ready to Raise Oil Exports to India

Iranian Minister of Petroleum Bijan Zangeneh said Iran is prepared to increase its oil exports to Indian refineries with support from the Indian government after removal of sanctions on Iran.

EC chief: Iran should help neighboring states overcome insecurities, resolve disputes

Chairman of the Expediency Council Ayatollah Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani said on Saturday that Iran should help its neighboring states to overcome insecurity and resolve regional disputes.

Tehran, Ankara review ways to widen bilateral ties

Iranian and Turkish officials in a meeting reviewed ways to share experiences in various economic issues and widen relations in tourism, cultural and investment areas.

No New Arrangement for Missile Negotiation with Iran, US Says

US State Department Spokesman Mark Toner said Washington has no new arrangement for negotiation with Iran over its ballistic missiles.

Iran to Host 65 International Exhibitions

Iran plans to host 65 international exhibitions and 7 local ones in the current Iranian calendar year, which started on March 21, 2016.

Spring nature of Zanjan

 Beautiful nature of north-western city of Zanjan in the early days of spring.    

A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on April 9

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

Zarif: Iran Will Remain Friend, Close Partner of Russia

Foreign Minister Javad Zarif said Russia is an important neighbor of Iran, with strong political, economic, intelligence and defense ties.

Iran, Iraq to seal gas oil deal

The contract for exporting two million tons of gas oil to Iraq will soon be inked to turn the neighboring country into largest buyer of the Iranian oil product.

Display of Louvre Museum World Masterpieces in Iran

The Head of Iran’s museums to IRNA: “For the very first time, there will be a significant exhibition of the Louvre Museum masterpieces in Iran.”

Export of Caviar to the US and Canada to be Resumed

Iran is to resume export of caviar to America and Canada this year and search for new customers.

Marathon in Persepolis a Symbol of Iran’s Safety

Runners from 30 different countries have gathered in Persepolis, highlighting Iran’s safety globally.