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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.

Araghchi: Sanctions should be lifted on day of agreement

Araghchi noted that the overall agreement is already there and the negotiators are focusing on details now.

Italy’s giant energy company ‘Eni’ eyes role in Iran

Officials from Eni conducted negotiations with the Iranian oil minister a few days ago on development of Iran’s joint fields, said Abdolreza Haji Hosseininejad.

A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on May 5

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of newspapers on Tuesday and picked headlines from 17 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Professor Samii honored with China Shenzhen citizenship

A hospital in Shenzhen, China has been named after world-class Iranian neurosurgeon Majid Samii, who also has been offered the citizenship of the Chinese city.

Tehran, Budapest declared ‘sister cities’

The Tehran mayor hailed the agreement and described Hungary as a country that has a significant status culturally, economically, and industrially.

Iran urges immediate global relief aid to Yemen

Yemen’s blockade is an inhumane scenario, leading to a severe shortage of basic necessities, said Afkham.

Iran, P5+1 resume writing draft of nuclear deal

It will be a tough task. This first draft will be full of disputed issues and will include parentheses and brackets, and decisions should be made about them in the future, said Araghchi.

Iran’s Judiciary vows to take legal action against Saudi siege of Yemen

The crime being committed in different parts of the region and Yemen today is a scandal for those who claim to be supporters of human rights, said the Judiciary spokesman.

Protecting, not limiting, people can show the government’s craftsmanship

President Rouhani has stressed the need for tolerance in society and said people from all walks of life are entitled to freely express their demands and complaints.

Iran, Russia start using national currencies in banking transactions

The opening of a joint Iran-Russia bank account, presence of Russian banks in Iran and choosing a Russian bank for rial-based trade exchanges in Russia are some of the measures underway.

We shouldn’t cause trouble for those who stand up for our rights: Rafsanjani

The US Congress is opposed to a nuclear deal and the Zionist lobby has gone into overdrive, we shouldn’t cause trouble for those who stand up for our rights, Rafsanjani said.

Daesh will fade into history, Daeshism will live on

Professor Abbas Vali, a Turkish theorist, has said that one day Daesh will be part of history, but its legacy – Daeshism – will live on.

A selfless teacher (PHOTOS)

Snapshots of a selfless Iranian teacher who has to walk 10 km every day to get to school.

Story of Iranian woman with no arms gets global media attention

“Each body might have some limitations and deficiencies. But if you have a pure, elevated soul I think the body won't matter,” said the disabled Iranian woman.

Tulip Festival

A Tulip Festival is annually organized by an Iranian flower breeder in early May allowing people to feast their eyes on the beautiful flowers free of charge.

A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on May 4

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

Process of drafting nuclear deal moving forward, Zarif says

The process of drafting a final deal is moving forward as the two sides are determined to end this manufactured crisis and open new horizons, said Zarif.

Negotiators must ensure UN Security Council resolutions revocation

The comprehensive deal with the Security Council must include clauses that make all the resolutions by the United Nations Security Council null and void, said the major general.

Peugeot to sign new contract with Iran Khodro

European manufacturers aim to return to the country if sanctions are eased under a proposed nuclear pact.

Iranian official warns of US plot to divide Iraq, Syria, Yemen

The US seeks to break up Iraq directly, without the help of Turkey and Saudi Arabia, but has left Yemen to the Saudis, said Rezaei.

Daughter of Sun, a real gem and an ambassador of health

A floral necklace is an ambassador of health to help women who suffer from cancer to learn about ways to come to terms with their disease.

An Iranian woman has turned her home into a safe refuge for injured animals (PHOTOS)

A photo gallery of injured domestic animals in the house of an Iranian woman who takes care of them with sheer kindness.

Sunni scholars should unite to restore peace to world of Islam

Abdollah Ghanji elaborates on the reasons behind brewing tensions in the world of Islam and the things which can help restore peace.