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GCC’s terrorist label for Hezbollah ordered by Israel: Iran cmdr.

A top Iranian military commander says a decision by the [Persian] Gulf Arab states to brand Lebanon’s resistance movement Hezbollah as a terrorist organization has been ordered by the Israeli regime and enemies of Islam.

Persian Celebrations Not Derived From Any Specific Religion

None of the major Persian celebrations is taken from any specific religion’s dogma.

US Faces Political Earthquake if Donald Trump Becomes President

Kamran Najafzadeh, IRIB’s New York correspondent, believes that if Donald Trump makes his way to the White House, the US would be faced with...

Creative Artworks Made from Corn Leaves

An Iranian artist showcases her innovative works made of corn leaves

Sleepless War Veteran

Rajab Rashidi is a semi-disabled war veteran who has not slept for the past 25 years due to a head injury sustained during the Iran-Iraq war.

Iran’s FM to address OIC summit on Israel’s crimes

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif will address an extraordinary summit of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) on the Israeli crimes against the Palestinians.

Iran’s FM Starts 11-Day Tour of Southeastern Asia

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif on Sunday morning arrived in the Indonesian capital of Jakarta as the first destination of his tour of six countries, which will later take him to three other ASEAN countries and the Oceania.

U.S. investors late for Iran deals worth billions, Greylock says

U.S. investors are at risk of getting shut out of deals in Iran while their European competitors get a head start on billions of dollars in opportunities unlocked by the lifting of international sanctions, according to Greylock Capital Management.

Iran warns cautious European banks

Several Iranian officials have warned European banks that they might miss out on opportunities provided by the lifting of sanctions if they continue to dawdle on returning to the country.

ICT Minister Posts on Instagram, Defends New Social Media

The Minister of Communications and Information Technology Updates his own Instagram Page, Defending the New Generation of Social Media

A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on March 6

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of newspapers on Sunday and picked headlines from 22 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

President Rouhani Urges Iran-Turkey Regional Cooperation

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani in a Saturday meeting with Turkish Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu in Tehran referred to Iran and Turkey as two important neighbors with influential roles in establishing unity and solidarity among Muslim nations, and urged enhanced cooperation between the two regional powers, particularly in restoring sustainable peace to the Middle East.

Allies of Israel dub Hezbollah terrorist: IRGC cmdr.

A senior commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) says allies of the Zionists have dubbed Lebanon’s resistance movement, Hezbollah, a terrorist organization.

VP Stresses Significance of Iran-Turkey Ties for Region

Iranian First Vice-President Eshaq Jahangiri emphasized on Saturday that stronger relations between Tehran and Ankara will greatly contribute to stability in the Middle East.

A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on March 5

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of newspapers on Saturday and picked headlines from 23 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

​4th Mother-Child Station Opens in Tehran Subway

The station offers services to mother passengers with their kids ​in Tehran's subway who may need some assistance or a place to breastfeed their children. 

Denmark Ready to Promote Ties with Iran in Post-Sanctions Era

A few days ago in a ceremony held in Tehran, Denmark’s Ambassador to Iran Danny Annan underlined the need for expansion of Tehran-Copenhagen relations...

Supreme Leader to lead prayers for late ayatollah Vaez

Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei will lead prayers to be held for late Ayatollah Abbas Vaez Tabasi in the holy city of Mashad on Saturday.

Turkish PM heads for Iran for key talks

Turkish Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu leaves for Tehran to hold talks with senior Iranian officials on ways to strengthen all-out mutual relations and the latest developments in the Middle East region.

Tehran Bazaar in the final days of the year

People in Tehran are preparing for the New Year these days. Iranian calendar year begins on March 21. The following images have been released by IRNA News...

Indonesia Eyes 120,000 bpd of Iran’s Crude

Indonesia plans to buy 120,000 barrels per day of Iranian crude oil, an official with Pertamina, an Indonesian state-owned oil and natural gas corporation, said Friday.

The elections in Iran were carried out without filtering and with freedom of access to information

The elections in Iran were carried out without filtering and with freedom of access to information

Leader Condoles Passing Away of Iranian Cleric Vaez Tabasi

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei offered condolences on Friday over demise of Ayatollah Abbas Vaez Tabasi, the chief custodian of the Astan Quds Razavi, a charitable organization holding trusteeship of the eighth Shiite Imam’s shrine.

Yemeni Army Fires Ballistic Missile at Saudi-Led Forces

The Yemeni Army fired a ballistic missile at Saudi targets in retaliation for continued heavy bombing and massacre of civilians by the Saudi-led coalition in the Arabian Peninsula country.

Iran Frees 49 Indian Fishermen

India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) announced 49 Indian fisherman, who were detained in Iran three months ago over entering Iran’s waters, have been released.