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Muddy artist points up water crisis in Iran

A man in mud, Masoud Nikdel, brings his routine activities to a standstill to artistically say that water crisis is a serious problem in Iran.

Japan, Germany seek long-term economic, industrial cooperation with Iran

The Japanese and German economic teams in Tehran have said that they can help Iran revamp its automotive industry and develop its agriculture and food industries.

Iran’s first shoe museum opens in Tabriz

The museum displays 200 valuable pairs of shoes from different historical eras and ethnic groups.

A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on October 8

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of newspapers on Thursday and picked headlines from 22 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

US reluctant to defeat Daesh due to its allies’ interests: Zarif

Zarif cautioned that the fight against IS will not terminate in the near future and said a political process should start in line with efforts to end violence.

Highlights of Ettela’at newspaper on October 8

A special look at the headlines Ettela’at newspaper covered on October 8.

Iran deputy FM urges UN to save Yemeni lives against Saudi aggression

Attacks on residential areas, schools, and hospitals are in flagrant violation of humanitarian laws and rules, deputy foreign minister Amir-Abdollahian said.

Talks with US banned because of disadvantages: Leader

The Supreme Leader has said that talks with Washington would be tantamount to “infiltration” and would pave the way for the United States to impose its will.

Paintings by Adolf Hitler on display in Tehran

The two watercolor paintings are estimated to be created in the first decade of the 20th century when Adolf Hitler was in Vienna.

Meteorite found in Iran desert unveiled (PHOTOS)

The meteorite which weighs 17 kg was discovered during a desert expedition in 2013.

Anti-Iran threats are changing dramatically: General

We need a document mapping out our defense strategies in the face of economic war, Brigadier General Gholamreza Jalali said.

Iran’s Javad Zarif on Russia and Peace in Syria

The Russians ultimately want the US should have wanted from the bombing campaign in Syria and that is to destroy IS, said the Iranian foreign minister.

Riyadh should explain role of Zionist-run firm in Hajj Management

A senior Sunni cleric in Lebanon has called on Islamic countries to form a committee and launch an investigation into the exact cause of the Mina tragedy.

A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on Oct. 7

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of newspapers on Wednesday and picked headlines from 22 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Highlights of Ettela’at newspaper on October 7

A special look at the headlines Ettela’at newspaper covered on October 7.

Iranian publishers slam Rushdie’s Frankfurt Book Fair invite

The invitation of Salman Rushdie to the event will result in deep resentment and discord among different nations and cultures, the protest letter read.

Saudi aggression on Yemen constitutes war crime: Iran

The secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council called on the international community to seek a political solution to the Yemen crisis.

Bodies of 316 pilgrims killed in Mina crush repatriated: Official

A third cargo plane carrying 98 bodies of Iranian pilgrims touched down in Tehran early Tuesday.

Ozbaki Hill (PHOTOS)

Ozbaki Hill is only known for being the origin of the first man-made adobe handed over to the United Nations.

Fuel cell electric vehicle unveiled at university in Tehran (PHOTOS)

The main advantage of the car is that it emits water rather than fumes and thus helps ease air pollution.

Cancer specialty center opens in northeastern Iran

The specialty center aim to help with early diagnosis of cancer and promote the quality of the patients' lives.

The gymnastics boy wonder from Iran aged two (PHOTOS)

New gymnastics boy wonder Arat Hosseini, two, is already able to perform the complicated poses after taking up the sport when he was just nine months old.

Akhundi remains at helm of Ministry of Roads

Out of 252 MPs present at the impeachment hearing in the Islamic Consultative Assembly Tuesday, 175 MPs voted to keep Abbas Akhundi in office.

Former Iranian diplomat still missing in Saudi Arabia: Deputy FM

On the possibility of Roknabadi’s abduction, Deputy Foreign Minister Hassan Ghashghavi said that such a claim can neither be confirmed nor denied.

Zarif defends his performance in UNGA session

The Iranian top diplomat said that in the meeting with the US secretary of state, the issue of possible problems in the implementation of JCPOA inside the US was discussed.