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Doha to Dump Gas in India

The price war, along with the share of the global oil market which has caused the current oil price slump, is now affecting the...

“Extensive Information” Obtained from US Sailors Captured by IRGC

Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps Navy Rear Admiral Ali Fadavi said the forces extracted a lot of information from the confiscated cell phones and laptops of the US sailors recently captured by Iran after intrusion into the country’s territorial waters.

Germany, Japan Propose Investment in Iranian Petrochemical Projects

Germany's Linde Group and Japan's Mitsui have said that they are planning to jointly invest $4bn in a number of petrochemical projects in Iran, an official said.

Bank Melli to Begin Exchange Transfers for Iranian Expatriates

Gholam-Reza Panahi, the deputy governor for currency affairs at the Bank Melli of Iran (BMI), said that the bank is ready to receive foreign...

Iran seeks to boost regional ties with Russia: Leader’s aide

A senior Iranian official says Tehran seeks to strengthen relations with Russia as the two countries share a common stance on the Syrian crisis.

After the Wall of Kindness: The Green Wall

After the success of the Wall of Kindness in Iran, the Green Wall has been initiated in northern city of Talesh, Gilan Province to...

JCPOA springboard for Iran progress: Salehi

The head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) has hailed the implementation of the historic nuclear agreement between Tehran and the P5+1 group of countries as a “springboard” for the further development of the Islamic Republic.

Iran bans wheat imports: Agency

Iran’s Ministry of Agriculture bans state imports of wheat in the coming Persian year which begins on March 20, ordering officials to stop registering new purchase orders.

Iran provides € 20m. credit line for exports to Russia

Managing Director of Exports Development Bank Ali Salehabadi said a credit line with a value of 20 million euro has been provided for export of goods to Russia.

Lifting sanctions provides good opportunity to conserve wetlands

Senior International Advisor of Iran's Wetlands Conservation Plan said that lifting anti-Iran sanctions will provide an opportunity to improve international cooperation to conserve wetlands.

Iran Inks Deal with ATR to Buy 20 Planes

Iran’s national airline, Iran Air, finalized a contract with ATR aircraft manufacturer on Monday to purchase 20 turboprops.

Speaker Praises IRGC Navy for Timely Action against US Sailors

Iran’s parliament speaker commended the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) naval forces for their well-timed action in the recent arrest of US military forces who had trespassed into the country’s territorial waters in the Persian Gulf.

A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on Feb 1

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.

Linde, Mitsui plan $4 billion Iran investment

Germany’s industrial gases company Linde and Japan’s Mitsui Chemicals plan $4 billion of investment in Iranian petrochemical projects, an energy official says.

Iran Marks Beginning of Ten-Day Fajr Ceremonies

Iran on Monday started the Ten-Day Fajr (Dawn) ceremonies, marking the anniversary of the 1979 Islamic Revolution.

Govt.: Iran’s $100 billion ‘fully released’

The government says Iran can now access more than $100 billion in frozen assets after the implementation of a nuclear agreement last month.

Velayati arrives in Moscow for talks on regional situation

Moscow, Feb 1, IRNA – Ali Akbar Velayati, senior advisor to Iran's Supreme Leader arrived here Monday for a four-day visit to hold talks with top Russian officials.

Sadé festival in Kerman, Yazd

Sade festival is celebrated 40 days after winter solstice in Iran. The festival is observed by Iranian Zoroastrians to celebrate the emergence of fire. The festival...

Iranian parliament hails IRGC’s detention of US sailors

Iranian lawmakers have praised naval forces of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) who captured US sailors trespassing on Iran’s territorial waters last month.

The Last Wish

Abbas Abdullahzadeh, a 12-year-old suffering from cancerous neuroblastoma, has a single wish – he wants to be a policeman. Ahvaz Police Force, in combination...

Fish and Cat – Chicago’s Critics Choice, 2015

Fish and Cat, directed by Shahram Mokri, was screened in different US states in 2015, in film screening sessions with the collaboration of the...

Clever answer by an Iraqi female Parliamentarian to Saudi diplomat

A female Iraqi Parliamentarian responding to a comment by Saudi ambassador to Baghdad about democracy said the last time Saudis took part in an...

Banking relations between Iran and Turkey go back to normal

Iran's Ambassadorto Turkey Ali-Reza Bigdeli announced banking relations between the two countries go back to normal and Bank Mellat will resume its operations in...

A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on Jan 31

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iran newspapers on Sunday and picked headlines from 18 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Amaryllis Flower Festival, Jarreh Village, Shiraz (PHOTOS)

A festival is held in villages Jarreh and Baladeh villages in Kazeroun, Fars Province every year. Amaryllis farms in Kazeroun cover 70 hectares of land...