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Gorgeous sunset on Kish Island(PHOTOS)

Fatemeh Askarieh -
The coral-rimmed, oval-shaped Island of Kish off the southern coast of Iran shines a fiery orange in the sunset, creating a unique and fascinating...
Energy

Iran putting finishing touches to IPC contracts: Zangeneh

Emad Askarieh -
Iran’s petroleum minister says the terms of new oil deals, sweetened to tempt back foreign companies, have yet to be finalized, noting that critics’ concerns about the new contracts would be allayed.
Hard News

Canada lifts Iran sanctions, to restore ties

Emad Askarieh -
Canada announced on Friday that it is lifting some sanctions against Iran and is also working over the restoration of diplomatic ties with the Islamic Republic.
Europe

Iran urges US to tell EU banks trade Ok

Emad Askarieh -
Iran says it wants the United States to publicly pledge that it would not penalize European banks for legitimate trade with the Islamic Republic.
Asia

Iran, Japan sign investment agreement to up economic ties

Emad Askarieh -
Iran and Japan have signed an investment agreement in a bid to boost economic cooperation after the lifting of nuclear-related sanctions against Tehran.
Europe

Why German FM Came to Tehran Once Again?

IFP Editorial Staff -
The recent visit of German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier to Iran is important both to us and to the European country’s regional policy. A...
Europe

Iran-Europe Ties: Past, Present, and Future

IFP Editorial Staff -
Seyyed Hossein Mousavian, a former official at Iran’s Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) and an ex-member of Iran’s nuclear negotiating team, has spoken about the efforts made by different Iranian administrations within the past decades to enhance the country’s ties with Europe, and the requirements for having sustainable ties with the European Union.
Hard News

Iran, Russia to enforce $40bn deals

Emad Askarieh -
Iran said on Thursday that it has signed contracts with Russia worth a total of around $40 billion over different industrial infrastructure projects.
Europe

Iran, Britain to resume issuing visa soon: Zarif

Emad Askarieh -
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says Iran and Britain will resume issuing visas for the two countries’ citizens “within the next few weeks.”
IFP Exclusive

A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on Feb 4

IFP Editorial Staff -
IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iran newspapers on Thursday and picked headlines from 13 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.
IFP Exclusive

“I Didn’t Imagine Iran Being Open-Minded to This Extent”

IFP Editorial Staff -
“I have read Ayatollah Khamenei's letter to western youth, and that's exactly why I'm in Iran at the moment. I want to draw the...
Foreign Policy

Zarif: London conference on Syria good opportunity to outline Iran plans

Emad Askarieh -
The Syria Donors Conference is an ample opportunity for the Islamic Republic of Iran to put forward its plans for addressing the crisis in Syria and helping the country, says Iran's Foreign Minister.
Foreign Policy

President Putin: Russia, Iran having strategic ties

Emad Askarieh -
Head of Strategic Research Center of the Expediency Council Ali Akbar Velayati met with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow on Wednesday and discussed the latest conditions of bilateral and regional ties.
Hard News

Iran warns against consequences of Iraq breakup

Emad Askarieh -
A senior Iranian official has warned that any plan to disintegrate Iraq would have adverse consequences for security and stability in the entire Middle East.
Europe

Iranian FM Zarif arrives in London for Syria aid conference

Emad Askarieh -
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has arrived in London to take part in an international conference aimed at raising aid for the people of war-torn Syria.
Hard News

Leader Urges Action against New Anti-Security Schemes

Emad Askarieh -
Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei called on Iran’s Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) to make decisions closely aligned with the basic tenets of the Islamic Revolution and counter new hostile tactics aimed at undermining security in the country.
Economy

Iran stocks rally to one-year high

Golrokh Askarieh -
Iranian stocks have climbed to their best performance in a year, buoyed by international rush for business in the wake of a nuclear deal which went into effect last month.
Foreign Policy

Arms, financial supply to terrorists must be blocked: Iran’s Rouhani

Golrokh Askarieh -
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has described terrorism as a serious threat to the entire world, including Europe, calling for measures to stop financial and arms supply to terrorists.
Economy

German Firm to Invest One Billion Euros in Iran’s Copper Industry

Golrokh Askarieh -
The National Iranian Copper Industries Company (NICICO) and Germany’s MKM Mansfelder Kupfer und Messing GmbH, which is one of the largest European holding companies, signed a one-billion euro deal to develop cooperation in copper industry.
Foreign Policy

Iran’s Larijani: Syria Talks Cannot Continue Unless Certain Sides Change Path

Golrokh Askarieh -
Speaker of Iran’s Parliament Ali Larijani said on Wednesday that if certain negotiating sides to the ongoing Syria talks in the Swiss city of Geneva do not change their approaches, continuation of talks would be ridiculous.
IFP Exclusive

A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on Feb 3

IFP Editorial Staff -
IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iran newspapers on Wednesday and picked headlines from 15 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.
Foreign Policy

Senior MP calls Riyadh as obstacle to success of Syria talks

Golrokh Askarieh -
Saudi Arabia excessive demands are an obstacle to resolution of political negotiations for peace in Syria, Chairman of the Iranian Parliament (Majlis) Commission on National Security and Foreign Policy Alaeddin Boroujerdi said on Wednesday.
Economy

First Europe bank to open Iran office

Golrokh Askarieh -
Austria’s Raiffeisen Bank International (RBI) says it wants to open a branch in Tehran “as quickly as possible,” becoming the first foreign lender to set up shop in Iran after the lifting of sanctions.
Hard News

High Turnout in Elections to Further Raise Iran’s Int’l Status: Larijani

Golrokh Askarieh -
Iranian Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani highlighted the significance of the upcoming elections given the situation in the Middle East region, saying that high turnout in the voting can further promote the country’s international position.
IFP Exclusive

Rafsanjani’s Controversial Remarks on Iran’s Elections Cause a Stir

IFP Editorial Staff -
On February 1, the former Iranian president Ayatollah Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani directed harsh criticism at the country’s Guardian Council. He made his remarks in...
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