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Iranian embassy to reopen in London on Sunday

The reopening of the Iranian embassy in London will come at the same time as British Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond visits Tehran to reopen the British embassy.

Rice harvest season in northern Iran (PHOTOS)

Harvest time has arrived in northern Iran where farmers work long hours to gather their crops.

Iran nuclear deal to boost Tehran-Moscow trade ties: Official

Trade turnover between Russia and Iran could significantly rise after the Iran nuclear deal is ratified, said Asgaroladi.

Jalili symbolizes glory and Zarif embodies beauty of the establishment

An Iranian presidential advisor has said that the assets FM Zarif tapped into to successfully conclude a nuclear deal with P5+1 had been accumulated during Jalili's stewardship of the talks.

Salehieh Seminary School (PHOTOS)

Salehieh Seminary School was a major philosophy center for Shiite Muslims in the 19th century.

Iran must boost defense power: Rouhani

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says the Islamic Republic must enhance its defense power, stressing that Iran has no intention of invading any country.

Iran unveils solid-fuel precision-guided missile

Iran unveils a new solid-fuel precision-guided missile, named Fateh 313, which has been designed and manufactured by experts at the Defense Ministry's Aerospace Industries Organization.

Iranian policymakers should deliberate on key issues in weeks ahead: Mousavian

Mousavian said contrary to expectations, members of Congress are not much competent in international and diplomatic issues.

Close cooperation between parliament and SNSC supplements JCPOA: Official

Shamkhani said any review of JCPOA with political or factional interests in mind would undermine both the right and left.

Atomic agency rejects AP report on IAEA inspections as speculation

The agency has not made any move in violation of its commitments, Behrouz Kamalvandi stated.

Hammond to reopen British Embassy in Tehran Sunday: Source

Foreign Secretary Hammond will be Britain’s first top diplomat to visit Iran in nearly 14 years.

Four-year research to narrate the story of young Agnelli

An Iranian writer has released Edoardo, a novel on the life of Edoardo Agnelli, explaining how the son of an Italian automotive mogul died a mystery death.

A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on August 20

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.

US, allies thwarted in Mideast: IRGC commander

An IRGC commander has said that Washington’s recourse to the path of diplomacy shows the failure of its sanctions strategy.

Iran achieved its goals in nuclear talks: Rouhani

President Rouhani has said that it is a big achievement that a country makes the UN Security Council nullify its previous resolutions against it and get its enrichment right ratified by UNSC members.

ISIL presence in Turkey ‘not unlikely,’ Iran’s Rafsanjani says

The Expediency Council chairman has told the Turkish ambassador to Tehran that hidden hands are at work to ruin relations between the two states.

Highlights of Ettela’at newspaper on August 20

A special look at the headlines Ettela’at newspaper covered on August 20.

Iran ready to work with Germany to resolve Mideast crises

Deputy Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian has said that Iran and Germany have common viewpoints when it comes to a realistic political solution to the crises in the Middle East.

Iran parliament elects members of JCPOA Committee

The election of the members of the ad hoc committee comes as there are arguments about which institution should ratify the agreement.

Kazemi Mansion in Tehran (PHOTOS)

Kazemi Mansion is a historical building which houses a number of models and dolls representing the jobs and traditions of people who lived in Tehran 150 years ago.

Had it not been for General Soleimani, Iraq would have failed

An Iraqi politician says that things got better after Ayatollah Al-Sistani released a fatwa and the Popular Mobilization Forces –backed by Iran – fought with great bravery against ISIL terrorists.

Iran’s capital relocation plan rejected

A meeting attended by Iranian officials and experts has found a plan on relocation of the capital to the detriment of the country.

Iranian students launch campaign to make education for Afghan peers easier

A second charity food event is to be held on August 20 in Tehran. Its proceeds will go to efforts to improve education for Afghan students.

A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on August 19

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of newspapers on Wednesday and picked headlines from 19 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Highlights of Ettela’at newspaper on August 19

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