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An all-star match; Azadi Stadium to go orange on Friday

The greats of the world’s football will play against Iran’s soccer stars on Friday to raise money for MS patients.

Crops in southeastern Iran (PHOTOS)

Fertile soil and perfect climatic conditions in the southeastern town of Irandegan have rendered it ideal for cultivation of tropical fruits.

Wealthy Arabs have made inroads into Malaysia

An IRNA report has said that wealthy Arabs use their money to make inroads to the Malaysian government and influence its regional policies.

Highlights of Ettela’at newspaper on August 26

A special look at the headlines Ettela’at newspaper covered on August 26.

A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on August 26

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of newspapers on Wednesday and picked headlines from 13 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Iran negotiating with China on construction of small reactors: Spokesman

Talks are underway between Iran and China on building ACP100 small reactors, said Kamalvandi.

Iran’s VP, Russian minister of industry meet in Moscow

Iran and Russia are to ink about 10 cooperation agreements, said Sorena Sattari, who is on a visit to Moscow.

Tehran to start nuclear commercialization under JCPOA: Rouhani

Tehran will start nuclear commercialization by importing yellow cake and exporting enriched UF6, said President Rouhani.

Iran to apply Additional Protocol under JCPOA: Najafi

Iran will begin to implement the Additional Protocol according to the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, said the Iranian ambassador to the International Atomic Energy Agency.

Elections, not negotiations defeated sanctions: Zarif

Iran is not a threat to any country; on the contrary, it contributes to security, said Foreign Minister Zarif.

People support nuclear talks: Minister

Iran has secured 70 to 80 percent success in nuclear talks with P5+1 and it is not fair to cast doubt on the outcome, said the Iranian intelligence minister.

Iran begins mass production of ‘Nasr’ air-launched cruise missile

Mass production of Nasr missile is part of Iran’s strategy to enhance its missile capabilities and upgrade its deterrent power, said Brigadier General Dehghan.

Velvet riots, a Saudi plot brewing in Beirut and Baghdad

The Iranian parliament’s news agency has compared the unrest in Beirut with that of Baghdad, saying that Saudi Arabia which has been sidelined by the Iran nuclear deal has a hand in what the news agency calls “velvet riots” in the two Arab countries.

Khosrowshahi Garden in Tehran (PHOTOS)

The garden houses a theater with indoor and outdoor sections which can be used for public performances and gatherings.

Iran sanctions to be lifted one after another: President Rouhani

President Rouhani said his administration has gone beyond expectations in achieving its objectives in its first two years in office.

British Foreign Secretary publishes opinion piece in Iranian newspaper

What impressed me most during this visit was the hospitality of the Iranians, and their bravery in testing the new waters, said the British foreign secretary in the opinion piece.

Persia to Iran published in Australia

The book is a travelogue which describes visits to ancient sites of Iran and encompasses topics that help the audience get familiar with the country.

Traditional dyeing workshop (PHOTOS)

Traditional methods to dye carpet yarn are still popular in over half-a-century-old workshops in the northwestern city of Tabriz.

A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on August 25

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of newspapers on Tuesday and picked headlines from 10 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Highlights of Ettela’at newspaper on August 25

A special look at the headlines Ettela’at newspaper covered on August 25.

Army commander warns enemies of Iran’s prompt response to threats

The mighty Iranian Army has the ability and power to show prompt response to any kind of unwise movement in the region, said Major General Salehi.

Britain should cease interventionist policy toward Iran: Larijani

Britain has a negative record in the minds of Iranians. However no one should be stalled in the past and there must be a move forward, said Hammond in a meeting with Ali Larijani.

Steinmeier to pay visit to Iran to boost bilateral ties: official

The German foreign minister is to visit Tehran in October at the invitation of his Iranian counterpart Mohammad Javad Zarif.

Iran plans $50 billion energy investment

Water and electricity projects worth $50 billion have been defined and sent to President Rouhani for presentation to domestic and foreign investors, said Chitchian.

Shamkhani, Hammond call for boosting all out ties

Iran expects the British government to change its approach toward Iran and stay away from non-constructive misunderstandings, said Shamkhani in the meeting with Hammond.