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Religious Minorities Will Vote in Elections as Seriously as Other Citizens

IFP Editorial Staff -
Prominent figures from religious minorities in West Azerbaijan Province, in a gathering arranged by the IRNA news agency, said that religious minorities are inseparable parts of the Iranian nation and take part in all aspects of life. This includes the upcoming elections, where they will vote alongside their compatriots.
Crisis

Putin Says Syria Ceasefire Deal a ‘Real Chance’ to End Bloodshed

Emad Askarieh -
The agreements between Russia and the US on a ceasefire in Syria are a real step towards halting the bloodshed and can be an example of action against terrorism, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Monday.
Agriculture

Iran to hold specialized food exhibition in Russia

Fatemeh Askarieh -
Iran’s specialized exhibition of high-quality foodstuffs will be held in Russia in late April 2016.
Hard News

Iranians Not to Allow US, Britain to Decide for Them: Judiciary Chief

Fatemeh Askarieh -
Iranian Judiciary Chief Ayatollah Sadeq Amoli Larijani expressed the confidence that the country’s people would thwart a plot hatched by the US and Britain to undermine the upcoming polls due to be held later on Friday.
Foreign Policy

Were those terrorists killed in Iraq and Syria carrying Saudi diplomatic passports?

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Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Hossein Jaberi Ansari, in a response to Saudi Arabian Foreign Minister Adel al Jubeir’s claim that Iran has killed many Saudi diplomats, said that the allegations made by Mr. Jubeir since he took office cannot be taken as anything more than a joke.
Foreign Policy

Italian PM Due in Iran in April

Emad Askarieh -
Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi announced on Monday that he will visit Tehran in coming months at the invitation of Iranian President Hassan Rouhani.
Energy

Iran, US will have biggest oil production surges: IEA

Emad Askarieh -
Crude oil production by Iran and the United States will experience biggest increases by 2021, according to the International Energy Agency (IEA).
Hard News

US-Russia Draft Deal Calls for February 27 Truce in Syria

Emad Askarieh -
A draft deal reached between Russia and the United States has called for a ceasefire to start in Syria in late February, diplomatic sources announced Monday.
Energy

VINCI, Hyundai interested in Iran largest oil field

Fatemeh Askarieh -
A senior oil official said South Korea's Hyundai and France's VINCI have expressed willingness to be active in largest Iranian oil field 'South Azadegan'.
Hard News

Iran, Russia urge ceasefire in Syria

Emad Askarieh -
Senior Iranian and Russian diplomats have called for making efforts to establish a ceasefire in all areas in Syria except those held by terrorist groups.
Hard News

Ayatollah Rafsanjani dismisses charges of British list of candidates

Emad Askarieh -
Expediency Council Chairman Ayatollah Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani on Monday lashed out at allegations that certain candidates on the list of February 26 parliamentary elections were dictated by the UK.
Hard News

IRGC set to launch rotary-wing segment: Senior commander

Emad Askarieh -
Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) is introducing a helicopter segment, says a senior military commander.
Foreign Policy

FM spokesman: Time set for Rouhani’s visit to Europe

Emad Askarieh -
Foreign Ministry spokesman Hossein Jaberi Ansari said on Monday that the time for President Hassan Rouhani's visit to Europe has been set and arrangements are underway for the the president's tour to other countries as well.
IFP Exclusive

New Revelations by Saudi Whistleblower about Secret Commitment of Saudis to Russia

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The well-known Saudi blogger and activist, Mojtahed, who has frequently exposed the darker sides of the ruling Saud family, now says that Riyadh has...
Cultural Heritage

Samovar Museum in Iran

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The museum exhibits samovars from 150-200 years ago, ones which have been collected from across Iran, Russia, Azerbaijan and Turkmenistan.
IFP Exclusive

A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on Feb 22

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

Syria ceasefire should not lead to terrorists’ reinforcement: Zarif

Golrokh Askarieh -
Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says any ceasefire in Syria should not give an advantage to terrorist groups wreaking havoc in the Arab country.
Foreign Policy

Iran, Russia stress political resolution for Syria crisis

Golrokh Askarieh -
Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister for Arab and African Affairs Hossein Amir-Abdollahian and Russian President's Special Representative for the Middle East and Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Bogdanov in a phone conversation stressed the need to resolve the Syrian crisis through political ways.
Asia

Moscow Condemns Series of Terrorist Attacks in Syria

Golrokh Askarieh -
Moscow in the strongest terms condemns the recent terrorist attacks in Syria, which killed more than 130 people, the Russian Foreign Ministry said Monday.
Economy

Vilified Siemens is Iran’s new darling

Golrokh Askarieh -
Iran’s Minister of Petroleum Bijan Zangeneh hopes to open a “new chapter” in cooperation with Siemens as Europe's biggest engineering conglomerate refreshes its indelible mark in the Iranian industry.
Foreign Policy

Iranian Nation Needs No Foreign Advice on Elections: Spokesman

Golrokh Askarieh -
Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Hossein Jabari Ansari reiterated on Monday that the country is independent and does not need any advice from foreign parties on the upcoming parliamentary and Assembly of Experts elections due to be held on Friday.
IFP Exclusive

Drug Trafficking Saudi Prince – The Reason behind Cutting Aid to Lebanon

IFP Editorial Staff -
A Saudi activist whistleblower reveals new facts about the halting of aid by Riyadh to the Lebanese Army, revealing its connection to the release talks of a Saudi prince.
Economy

Iran negotiating with 30 European countries on oil drilling

Golrokh Askarieh -
Managing Director of Iranian Drilling Company announced that his company has held talks with 30 European and Asian firms over past several months, and said Tehran is ready to cooperate with accredited oil companies and joint drilling cooperation.
Economy

Iran intends to increase oil output: Analyst

Golrokh Askarieh -
An economic analyst Monday said Iran intends to increase its daily oil product and return to the pre-sanctions time, adding that as long as it has not reached its previous position in the oil production and export market and has not retaken its quota it will not retreat.
Foreign Policy

General Worried about Iran’s Diplomatic Inaction on BBC’s Interference

Golrokh Askarieh -
Deputy Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces complained about the Iranian diplomatic body’s muted response to the recent attempts by British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) to influence the outcome of the upcoming elections in Iran.
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