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A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on May 7

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

Iran, India ink deal on Chabahar Port

Defying US warnings, India has signed an agreement with Iran to develop a port in the southeastern province of Sistan-Baluchestan.

Iran, Algeria working to promote trade ties

Iranian and Algerian chambers of commerce are duty bound to encourage their private sectors to promote trade and embark on joint ventures, said Shafei.

Iran releases Marshall Islands-flagged cargo ship: Report

An informed source at Iran's Ports and Maritime Organization has said that the Marshall Islands-flagged cargo ship has been released.

Australian FM: Iran visit very productive

The Australian top diplomat has expressed hope that all parties involved in the Yemeni conflict will achieve a political solution.

Berlin after energy deals with Tehran: Official

The German foreign ministry spokesman has said a final nuclear deal between Iran and P5+1would help set the stage for energy cooperation between Tehran and Berlin.

A second chance at life

Images of a convicted killer being spared by the family of the murder victim.

Mideast’s Highest Suspension Bridge in Northwestern Iran

Snapshots of the highest suspension bridge in the Middle East which is located in the Iranian province of Ardebil.

National Festival of Iranian Ethnic Groups (PHOTOS)

Snapshots of the opening ceremony of the National Festival of Iranian Ethnic Groups which was held in the capital of Kurdistan Province.

Iran dismisses nuclear talks under threats: Leader

Ayatollah Khamenei dismissed recent US military threats against Iran and said the Islamic Republic will not leave any acts of aggression unanswered.

Tap into the virtual world and expand it: Senior cleric

Those who can impart a fact to society in the virtual world need to be kitted out with communication infrastructure and facilities, said Ayatollah Javadi Amoli.

Kerry is sensationalizing inspections: Iranian diplomat

Kerry’s remarks that inspections of Iran’s nuclear sites will run "forever" are sensationalizing the issue, said Iranian negotiator Abbas Araghchi.

Has former IRIB chief set his sights on Speaker’s chair?

An Iranian daily has taken a look at the 2016 parliamentary vote, saying the former IRIB boss is likely to stand for parliament and even vie for the top MP’s chair.

In memory of the spokesman of Iranian people and history

An Iranian researcher has said that posterity will remember and focus on Hafez, who is the spokesman of the Iranian people.

Recipe for Dizi, Famous Traditional Persian Food

In traditional Iranian restaurants, Dizi is still served in small clay pots with a number of truly delicious side dishes.

A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on May 6

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of newspapers on Wednesday and picked headlines from 12 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Iran closely monitoring Takfiri movements: Intelligence minister

Many plots have been foiled in the country thanks to the round-the-clock efforts of the Intelligence Ministry, said Alavi.

Larijani reiterates Iran’s peaceful stance on Yemeni Crisis

We can be hopeful about ending the crisis in Yemen only through holding national talks, said Ali Larijani.

Nuclear talks to continue on May 12: Iranian diplomat

Talks with the EU political director will start on May 12 and representatives of P5+1 would join on May 15 to complete the process of drafting a final agreement, said Araghchi.

Iran, Russia call for halt to Saudi aggression against Yemen

The Iranian and Russian diplomats reaffirm their countries’ mutual support for negotiations among all concerned parties in the Yemen conflict.

Tehran Book Fair is a national forum: Culture chief

Efforts have been made this year to allow books published by ethnic groups and followers of different faiths to make their presence felt in the exhibition, Jannati said.

Leader pardons, commutes sentences of convicts

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Khamenei has granted clemency or commuted the sentences of a number of convicts.

President opens Tehran International Book Fair (PHOTOS Included)

The president said a free atmosphere should reign in publishing and at the same time values should be held in high esteem.

Hour al-Azim Lagoon (PHOTOS)

Snapshots of Hour al-Azim Lagoon which straddles the border between Iran and Iraq.

Some 35 million Iranians are affected by air pollution: Environment chief

The 11th government is taking good steps to tackle air pollution in the country; one such step is to cut the emission of hazardous gases in cooperation with the Oil Ministry, said Ebtekar.