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A first female minister in a populist government

A female Iranian manager says that women have gone a long way to stop gender discrimination in society, but still more needs to be done before they can declare the fight is over.

A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on September 19

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

Man with amputated arms soldiers on (PHOTOS)

Physical disability seems to be too small an obstacle to prevent Hossein Shokuhi from leading a normal life.

Highlights of Ettela’at newspaper on September 19

A special look at the headlines Ettela’at newspaper covered on September 19.

Tehran backs UN efforts to reconstruct Afghanistan: Envoy

Iran continues to fully support the Afghan national unity government and is confident that it is has the necessary capacities to face political, economic and security challenges, said Khoshroo.

Foreign firms should bring capital, technology to Iran: Nahavandian

The yardstick for the selection of foreign companies will be general policies of the resistance-based economy, said Nahavandian.

Iran, Algeria ink MoU on banking ties

Tehran and Algiers have agreed to exchange experience in various areas of monetary and regulatory policies as well as in management of monetary reserves.

Israeli regime crimes shortening its life: Iran cleric

Israeli crimes committed in occupied Palestine will cut the life of the Zionist regime short, said Tehran Friday prayer leader Seddighi.

Tomb of Seyyed Gholam Rasoul in Iran’s Chabahar

The tomb of Seyyed Gholam Rasoul, which dates back to the 11th century AD, has white walls and Indian-style architecture.

Kobani (PHOTOS)

Although IS held control over much of Kobani, popular resistance saw the border town freed from the tentacles of the terrorist grouping.

Ebtekar: I think President Rouhani knows how to play chess

Iran’s environment chief says she thinks President Rouhani can masterfully play chess because he is a strategy-minded individual.

A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on September 17

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

Were high winds really to blame for the deadly crane accident in Mecca?

Studies suggest that there were no storms at the time of the Mecca accident and that worshippers walking around in the courtyard of the Grand Mosque without any difficulty.

Nuclear accord tastes sweet for Iran citrus

An Agriculture Ministry official says that the market for Iran’s horticultural products has been thriving after the country's nuclear agreement with P5+1.

Life of an environmentalist in photos

Kamran says he has gone through many books to learn more about ways of helping the environment and wildlife.

Enemy infiltration major threat: Leader

Economic and security infiltration is not as important as intellectual, cultural and political infiltration, Ayatollah Khamenei said.

The Iran nuclear deal; why so many misconceptions?

Aftab-e Yazd daily has said in an opinion piece that Iran is not the only reason behind misunderstandings surrounding the Iran nuclear deal and the unprecedented confrontational attitude of the US Congress toward President Obama.

Education through middle school to become compulsory: Minister

Some 408,000 foreign students received education in Iranian schools last year; an additional 48,000 had been signed up, Fani said.

A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on September 16

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of newspapers on Wednesday and picked headlines from 20 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Highlights of Ettela’at newspaper on September 16

A special look at the headlines Ettela’at newspaper covered on September 16.

Leader appoints passive defense chief

Ayatollah Khamenei said it is incumbent on the three branches of government, especially the executive power, to support the Passive Defense Organization.

Iran reaffirms sovereignty over three Persian Gulf islands

Every activity in the three Iranian islands has been carried out in line with the Islamic Republic’s sovereign rights, said Afkham.

Iran to enforce peace plan for Syria after consultation with Russia: Deputy FM

Iran's political plan to settle the Syrian crisis will enter the operational phase after consultations with Russia, Hossein Amir Abdollahian said.

Iran views China as strategic partner: FM Zarif

Iran has always deemed China as a strategic partner and bilateral relations will improve following the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, Zarif told the Chinese premier.

French Group to Open 2 Hotels in Iran

French group AccorHotels will open an Ibis hotel and a Novotel branch near Tehran's international airport.