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Key to Syria crisis is not in terrorists’ hands: Speaker

Golrokh Askarieh -
Larijani told his Syrian counterpart Iran deems it a duty to support the government and people of Syria until the stage is set for dialogue and peace will be ready.
Hard News

Parliament examining JCPOA with extra sensitivity: MP

Golrokh Askarieh -
Boroujerdi said that former chief nuclear negotiator Saeed Jalili and former nuclear chief Fereydoun Abbasi attended a session of the JCPOA Review Committee.
Foreign Policy

Regional turmoil may spin out of control: Iran’s Larijani

Golrokh Askarieh -
The UN secretary general told the Iranian top MP that he would pay an official visit to Iran in the near future.
Hard News

Leader tells Army to upgrade defense readiness

Emad Askarieh -
Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has instructed the Iranian Air Force defense forces to constantly upgrade their preparedness for repelling a variety of threats.
Middle East

Khobar Towers attack; an ace in the hole for Riyadh?

Emad Askarieh -
A report by tabnak.ir has said that Saudi Arabia is using the Khobar Towers bombing as a trump card to influence a congressional decision on the Iran nuclear deal in the United States.
Local

Principlists win elections for Presiding Board of Tehran City Council

Golrokh Askarieh -
The victories of principlists come despite efforts earlier by reformists through multiple meetings with independent councilors to secure the chair of the council.
Hard News

Iran unveils radars that can detect stealth targets

Emad Askarieh -
Iran has unveiled two domestically-manufactured state-of-the-art radar systems capable of detecting stealth targets at high altitudes.
Environment

An act of kindness toward animals (PHOTOS)

Fatemeh Askarieh -
The couple believes this small act of kindness brings peace and blessings to their lives.
Int'l Relations

British top diplomat: We will repair economic ties with Iran

Emad Askarieh -
The British top diplomat has said that London and Tehran are expected to have dialogue, not confrontation, in all areas, whether they agree or not.
Media

Highlights of Ettela’at newspaper on September 1

Golrokh Askarieh -
A special look at the headlines Ettela’at newspaper covered on September 1.
Media

A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on September 1

Emad Askarieh -
IFP has taken a look at the front pages of newspapers on Tuesday and picked headlines from 30 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.
Cultural Heritage

Chak Chak, a Zoroastrian shrine in central Iran

Fatemeh Askarieh -
Chak Chak is very popular with both Zoroastrian pilgrims and Muslim tourists. But between June 14 and 18 each year, it is only open to Zoroastrian worshipers.
Foreign Policy

Iran resistance proved bullying ineffective: Parliament speaker

Golrokh Askarieh -
Some big powers tried to bring the Iranian nation to its knees, but the nation emerged victorious through steadfastness, Larijani told the Fourth World Conference of Parliament Speakers.
Hard News

JCPOA throws US into political turmoil: Iran nuclear chief

Golrokh Askarieh -
If JCPOA is rejected by Congress, the global credibility of the US will take a hit and the paradigm of the US foreign and domestic policy will change, Salehi predicted.
Foreign Policy

Zarif urges Muslim countries to unite against extremism

Golrokh Askarieh -
Today’s main confrontation is between extremism and moderation, and all Muslim countries should unite against extremism, said Zarif in a meeting with his Tunisian counterpart.
Iran in Pictures

Storm tears through capital, leaving three injured (PHOTOS)

Fatemeh Askarieh -
The storm which kicked up dust knocked down trees, power lines and scaffolding in the capital.
Hard News

Iran’s Ehsan Hajsafi joins FSV Frankfurt

Golrokh Askarieh -
Hajsafi has played 71 times for the Iranian national football team and scored four goals.
Economy

Iran, Oman sign deal to finalize gas pipeline project

Golrokh Askarieh -
The 400 km export pipeline will carry Iran’s natural gas to Sohar Port in the Persian Gulf country
Energy

India, Korea plan $10 billion energy park in Iran

Emad Askarieh -
A consortium of Iranian, Indian and South Korean companies seeks to set up an energy park in Iran’s Khuzestan province in a project worth $10 billion, including generation of 1,000 megawatts of solar power, the IRNA news agency says.
Foreign Policy

Tokyo welcomes JCPOA, closer ties with Tehran

Golrokh Askarieh -
The Japanese MP told Iran's parliament speaker that his country stands ready to work with Tehran to help promote peace and stability at regional and international levels.
Cultural Heritage

Qazvin Day (PHOTOS)

Fatemeh Askarieh -
Some old professions have been revived at Sa'd al-Saltaneh Caravanserai to mark Qazvin Day.
Art

Iranian diplomats visit peace-themed calligraphy exhibition in Tehran

IFP Editorial Staff -
The exhibition is a valuable cultural initiative to promote peace and to counter war and violence, Abbas Araghchi, a deputy foreign minister, said.
Local

Ijtihad in Islam amounts to principlist reformism

Golrokh Askarieh -
The chairman of the Expediency Council has said that the late Imam, the Supreme Leader and all those who care for the revolution have drawn on Islamic principles to highlight the role people play in elections.
Selected

Where does tourism stand in Iran’s Sixth Development Plan?

Golrokh Askarieh -
An Iranian official has said Iran needs to tap into the potential of international companies and use joint ventures in the post-sanctions era if it really seeks to revive its tourism sector.
Economy

Bank Melli Iran pursuing case of frozen assets in US

Golrokh Askarieh -
The governor of Bank Melli Iran has said his bank seeks to overturn the verdict by a US court on its frozen assets in two American institutes, adding that the bank’s lawyer is seriously pursuing the case.
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