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Handicrafts

A Bus Selling Iranian Handicrafts

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A bus, dubbed Ghasedak, doubles as a portable handicrafts shop, displaying souvenirs from different parts of Iran on its journey.
Sport

FIFA records Iran’s bid to host Futsal World Cup

Golrokh Askarieh -
Iran’s request to hold 2020 Futsal World Cup has been registered while May 6 marks the deadline for the 13 candidates to solidify their commitment.
Foreign Policy

Iran never to allow Syria partition: IRGC chief

Golrokh Askarieh -
A senior Iranian military official says the Islamic Republic will continue to support the Syrian government in its fight against terrorists, warning that Iran will never allow the disintegration of any Muslim state.
Foreign Policy

Iran Offers to Mediate Between Armenia, Azerbaijan

Golrokh Askarieh -
Iran’s foreign minister on Tuesday offered to mediate an escalating fighting between Armenia and Azerbaijan over Nagorno-Karabakh region, calling for peace in the region.
Economy

Iran inks agreements with foreign pharmaceutical companies

Emad Askarieh -
Iran has signed agreements with major drug producing companies for medicine production, said Head of Iranian Drug Producers Association Naser Riyahi.
Environment

Return of the Flamingo to Lake Urmia after 28 Years

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A flamingo chick, which was last spotted and marked in Lake Urmia in 1988, has returned to its birthplace after 28 years – but it almost died due to the misbehaviour of some hunters.
Environment

Recycling​ Park: The Most ​Unique Park in Tehran

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The Recycling​ Park here in the Iranian capital is ​made of disposable materials. In this park, statues of animals are built using dry residues​ and waste materials.
Asia

Nagorno-Karabakh Conflict to Serve Interests of Daesh: Academic

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Rahmat Hajimineh, an Iranian university professor, believes that the ongoing conflict and tension in the Caucasus can prepare the grounds for such terrorist groups as Daesh (ISIL) to recruit new militants and continue their operations throughout the Middle East and beyond, because radical and extremist forces these days are taking advantage of instability in different parts of the world in a bid to survive and protect themselves.
Books

“Nowruz Remains Eternal in the Course of History”

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The Iranian author of Nowruz in the Four Corners of the World, Dariush Mohajer, pointed to the influence of Nowruz around the world, in regions like the south of Algeria, Western China and Ethiopia.
Architecture

Yazd Ashkezar Water Mill architectural masterpiece

Golrokh Askarieh -
Ashkezar Water Mill in Yazd Province is a masterpiece of traditional architecture, says director general of the city's Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Department.
IFP Exclusive

A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on April 5

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IFP has taken a look at the front pages of newspapers on Tuesday and picked headlines from 24 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.
Science and Technology

Iranian Scientist’s Biosensor Makes Development in Cancer Diagnosis

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Iranian scientist Nima Sharifi, along with his colleagues at Case Western Reserve University, has opened the door for a new detection method that could allow doctors to diagnose patients with certain cancers far earlier than possible today. The researchers have developed an optical sensor that they claim is one million times more sensitive than the best currently available.
Asia

Iran, Japan vow to expand consular ties

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In the 9th Joint Consular Meeting between Iran and Japan’s foreign ministries in Tokyo, the two sides reaffirmed further expansion of bilateral relations, particularly on consular cooperation.
Energy

Iran plans joint oil refinery in Spain

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Deputy Minister of Petroleum Abbas Kazemi said here on Tuesday that Iran would have a 50-percent cooperation in constructing a refinery in Spain, if the country's crude oil is totally being supplied by Islamic Republic.
Hard News

Saudi Arabia suspends Mahan Air over ‘safety’

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Saudi Arabia has withdrawn licenses given to Iran's Mahan Air to land in the Persian Gulf kingdom or fly in its airspace over ‘safety’ claims.
Hard News

US does not plan to grant Iran access to US financial system: Toner

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The Obama administration does not plan to give Iran access to the US financial system, a State Department spokesman Mark Toner said.
Economy

Italian PM to Visit Iran on April 12-13: Report

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Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi is scheduled to pay a two-day visit to Tehran this month, a report said.
Iran in Pictures

Spring snow in Tabriz

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Heavy snowfall on Monday broke down some of the trees in the streets and in various parts of the city of Tabriz, in East...
Cultural Heritage

Iran ready to participate in rehabilitation process of Palmyra archeological sites: official

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Head of Iran’s Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Organization, Masoud Soltanifar stressed his country’s readiness to participate in the process of restoring and rehabilitating the archeological and cultural sites that were demolished by the terrorists in Syria, Particularly those in Palmyra.
Environment

Camera Trap Captures Iranian Cheetahs

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An Iranian engineer has developed a new camera trap to capture pictures of Iranian cheetahs.
IFP Exclusive

A Dutch Couple’s Recipe for Iranian Kashk-e-bademjan

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Anne Perak and Helen General are a young Dutch couple who have chosen Iran for their one month holiday. Now, after trying so many Persian foods, they have decided to learn how to make Kashk-e-bademjan.
IFP Exclusive

A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on April 4

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

Iran’s Beauties in Photos: Nights of Ahvaz

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The southwestern Iranian city of Ahvaz, often known in the media for its heavy dust pollution, provided its visitors during the New Persian Year...
Energy

Iran Petchem Output Up at 46 mt/y

Golrokh Askarieh -
Director of quality control at the National Petrochemical Company (NPC) said that its output was more than 46 million tons last year (ending March 19) up by 2.5 million tons compared to the preceding year.
Economy

Iran, Austria ink 2bn euro deals for cooperation

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Iranian and Austrian private sectors will work on seven contracts, worth two billion euros,dealing with a number of agricultural and development projects.
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