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Iran to sell 10 tons of enriched uranium to Russia: Deputy FM

A document has been signed on redesigning Arak Reactor and Iran is currently in talks with China for signing an agreement on modernizing the reactor, Araghchi further said.

US Congress bill is in contradiction to nuclear deal: Spokesman

Iran says the US Congress bill on Iranian nationals entering the US is in contradiction to both international free trade and basic human rights principles.

US automakers can invest in Iran: Deputy industry minister

The deputy trade minister has said that the US import ban only applies to consumer products and should not be generalized to other areas.

Ettela’at managing editor arraigned: Spokesman

Prosecutors allege that the head of the Ettela’at daily has acted against a directive of theirs which is based on a decision of the Supreme National Security Council.

Iran to Check Possible Breach of JCPOA in US Visa Waiver Bill: Diplomat

Iranian deputy foreign minister for legal and international affairs says Iran is negotiating with P5+1 and with the European Union’s foreign policy coordinator on the recent legislation passed by the US House of Representatives.

Iranian Diplomat: No Disagreement between Iran, Russia over Syria

The Iranian deputy foreign minister for Arab and African affairs says both Iran and Russia “are seriously helping the Syrian army in fighting against terrorism”.

A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on Dec. 14

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of newspapers on Monday and picked headlines from 26 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Sixth Development Plan: To trim a fat government

The Sixth Development Plan proposed by the government is to help bring changes to the economic, energy and industrial sectors as well as government recruitments.

Iran calls on Nigeria to respect religious figures, sites

Iranian Foreign Ministry says Iran hopes that preservation of calm and national unity in Nigeria in battling terrorism is prioritized while rash and unconstructive measures are avoided.

Iran: Sanctions to be lifted in ‘next few days’

The Iranian oil minister calls on leading energy companies to re-open their offices in Iran in order to get Iranian support. Tag: Iran-sanction

A third World War may be in the cards: Iranian official

The Secretary of Iranian Expediency Council says Iran can presently use its active diplomacy to bring Turkey and Russia close to each other and temper tensions between them.

Rasht designated as UNESCO Creative City of gastronomy

The Iranian city of Rasht gets UNESCO’s recognition as one of the best places in the world as far as cookery is concerned.

A female athlete whose career is built on ice

Iran’s female ice climber, who has won national and Asian medals, says she has set her sights on an Olympic medal.

Iran denounces PGCC claim on Persian Gulf islands as “baseless”

Repetition of the baseless allegations has no effect on the territorial integrity of the Islamic Republic of Iran,” the Foreign Ministry spokesman said.

A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on Dec. 13

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

Iran urges vigilance against plots to harm Tehran-Baku ties

Iran says following close consultation between Iranian and Azeri officials, a more suitable condition has been created for Azeris to respect Islamic ceremonies as well as the sanctity of religious sites in Azerbaijan.

Iran arrests main culprit behind 2014 attack

All six individuals inside a building stormed by security forces in the town of Zahak were arrested, the provincial police chief said.

Iran ready to help resolve Turkey-Russia tensions: First VP

Iran emphasizes that interaction, respect for the country’s national sovereignty and territorial integrity and efforts to solve differences can lead to the establishment of sustainable peace and stability in the region.

FM Zarif confident about closure of Iran’s PMD case

The top diplomat said the draft resolution recently submitted to the IAEA explicitly says it has fully considered the IAEA chief's report on Iran’s PMD case and has closed it.

Old minaret along Silk Road (PHOTOS)

The structure which is 38 meters in height dates back to the Seljuq era.

Tehran subway station shooting accidental: Police

A 30-year-old passenger was hit in the leg and was immediately rushed to a clinic by police for treatment, a police statement said.

Iran seals banking deal with France

Afkhami-Rad emphasized that similar deals have also been reached with other countries. But they cannot be implemented unless the much-awaited Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) takes effect.

Iran envoy submits new WAVE version to UN

Khoshrou said the consensus on the draft and support for it by various countries indicates that the UN must take immediate action for containing violence and extremism in the world.

House of Mirza Kuchak Khan (PHOTOS)

The old house now partly serves as a museum.

A terror group which bites the hand that feeds it

A university professor has said that the West created terrorist groups such as ISIS to stem the spread of Islam, but their measure boomeranged.