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Former crown prince opposed Saudi aggression against Yemen

Muqrin has said that his opposition was shrugged off and that the defense minister has made the decision [to attack Yemen] on his own.

Stand your ground on gasoline decision

Sadegh Zibakalam has asked in a letter to the government spokesman to explain to people the positive results the government decision to raise gasoline prices will produce in the long run.

Cantor Church in Qazvin (PHOTOS)

Images of Cantor Church built by the Russians in central Iran during World War II.

Sohrab Sepehri’s Painting Sold for $845K at 4th Tehran Auction

The total revenue of the sales added up to over $6.4 million.

A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on May 31

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

Shamkhani talks on Iran’s red lines on ISIL

ISIL “threats against Baghdad”, or the Shia holy shrines, as well as any Takfiri advance on the Iranian borders are the Islamic Republic's red lines, Shamkhani said.

Additional Protocol implementation a sticking point in nuclear talks: Negotiator

Araghchi once again made it clear that the notion of access to Iran's military sites or interviews with the country's nuclear scientists is totally off the table in the negotiations.

Don’t let information on Operation 2015 leak: Rouhani advisor

A presidential advisor has said that information on nuclear talks should not be divulged and the country should bar the Saudis and Zionists from pitching their Iranophobia scenario.

Why should government endure the cruel taunts of opponents?

President Rouhani has defended his government’s nuclear and economic policies, hitting out at those who treat Iran’s negotiators impolitely and indecently.

Nomadic festival in Ardebil (PHOTOS)

Images of a nomadic festival featuring dance, music, sports and traditional customs in northwestern Iran.

Fleeing persecution, boat people face the unknown at sea

A descriptive piece of writing by an Iranian author reflects what is in the hearts and minds of migrants in Southeast Asia when they set sail for an unknown, eventful destination.

Local sports festival in Kermanshah (PHOTOS)

Images of a festival of local sports in the western Iranian province of Kermanshah.

A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on May 30

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of newspapers on Saturday and picked headlines from 11 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Defense Minister: ISIL too weak to threaten Iranian border

Iran’s defense minister has said that ISIL lacks the capability and capacity to pose any threat to the Iranian borders, and we do not deem it a threat.

Intelligence ministry foils counterrevolutionary attacks across Iran

A bombing plot in Mashhad, a poisoning plot in Tehran and a bombing plot in Qom are some of the conspiracies foiled by the Intelligence Ministry.

Panahizadeh named to world wrestling commission

Panahizadeh, who runs the International Department for the Iranian Wrestling Federation, becomes the first Iranian woman to serve on a United World Wrestling commission.

Good progress made over removal of anti-Iran sanctions in Iran N-talks: Iranian official

Hamid Baidinejad also said that the idea of foreign access to the country’s military sites has never been on the agenda of nuclear negotiations between Iran and P5+1.

Iran has cooperated with IAEA more than reflected in recent report: Official

From the 18 practical measures we agreed with the Agency, we concluded 16. Two remaining practical measures are under discussion,” Iran’s Ambassador to the IAEA Reza Najafi said.

Iran condemns terrorist attack on Saudi Shia worshippers

All measures should be taken to prevent such incidents and combat those who have targeted the security and stability of the region by provoking religious strife, FM spokeswoman Marzieh Afkham said.

Kafe Namak or Salt Lake in Sirjan (Photos)

Namak Lake in Sirjan, Kerman Province, is one of the unique, beautiful faces of nature in southern Iran.

Bastam Grand Mosque in Semnan (PHOTOS)

Bastam Grand Mosque and Kashaneh Tower are two historical sites in Semnan Province, northern Iran.

Senior cleric stresses safeguarding nuclear achievements

Ayatollah Kazem Sediqi has said that inspection by foreigners of Iran's military centers is against the teachings of the holy Koran.

Iran FM warns against excessive demands in nuclear talks

Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has warned the P5+1 group of countries against “making excessive demands” in the ongoing negotiations over Tehran’s nuclear program.

Light should be shed on the status of Afghan refugees in Syria

The Afghan minister for refugees and repatriation has praised the Supreme Leader’s remarks that no Afghan children should be denied the right to education in Iran.

A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on May 28

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of newspapers on Thursday and picked headlines from 18 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.