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World Tai Chi, Qigong Day observed in Tehran

A Tehran park hosts a ceremony to observe World Tai Chi and Qigong Day.

Street theater festival in Tehran to mark Labor Week

A festival of stage performances in Tehran to mark the Labor Week.

Supreme Leader stresses need for strong police

The Leader said the Law Enforcement Forces which are the symbol of country’s authority and security should focus on enhancing both individual and social security.

A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on April 26

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

Why did authorities allow Iran’s Armenian community to stage protest rally?

Sadegh Zibakalam takes a look at what prompted Iranian authorities to allow a protest rally outside the Turkish embassy to make the centennial of the Armenian genocide.

President Rouhani extends condolences to Nepal after quake

President Rouhani has offered condolences to the Nepali people for Saturday’s killer earthquake, wishing swift recovery of the injured and patience for the bereaved families.

International section of 33rd Fajr Film Festival kicks off

The international section of the 33rd Fajr Film Festival has been inaugurated in Tehran.

Makran Robotic Team wins gold, silver medals in Switzerland Invention Contests

Makran, a robotic team from Sistan and Baluchistan Province, has won gold and silver medals at the 43rd Switzerland International Invention Contests.

A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on April 25

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of newspapers on Saturday and picked headlines from 15 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Heavy water production buys Iran membership to world nuclear club: Salehi

The AEOI chief has said that Iran is now among the few countries in the world that can produce heavy water.

Iranian Navy has no plans to leave the Gulf of Aden: Commander

Commander of the Navy said Iran's naval presence in regional waters is aimed at ensuring safe navigation for commercial vessels.

Iranians commemorate centennial of Armenian genocide (PHOTOS)

Iranians hold a special ceremony to honor the memory of the Armenians who were murdered during World War I.

International show-jumping competition in Iran (PHOTOS)

Teenage jockeys jostled for the top prize at the first international horse jumping race in Tehran.

Traditional collection of wheat ears and chaff (PHOTOS)

Iranians in the south collect ears of wheat still in traditional ways.

Iran, P5+1 start drafting sanctions removal: Araghchi

The American and European negotiators resolved some ambiguities regarding the lifting of sanctions, said Araghchi.

Iran’s dependence on oil hitting record low: Rouhani

President Rouhani has said that Iranians are equal before the law, adding all people, foreign tourists included, are protected by police and the law.

Disputes can be solved through negotiations: Larijani

It is for 10 years that Iran faces Western adventurism in the nuclear issue despite its demand to settle disputes through talks, said Larijani.

Iran blasts Saudi obstruction of aid to Yemen, plane interception

Saudi Arabia’s chargé d'affaires in Tehran was summoned after Saudi fighter jets prevented an Iranian plane, which was carrying medical aid, from entering the Yemeni airspace.

Nature Bridge in Tehran; the awarded structure of 2015

The curved path with variable width and changes in the slopes of the bridge slows down the users and creates a sense of mystery about the destination.

Ansar al-Forqan political leader killed: intelligence source

An Intelligence Ministry official has said that Iran’s security forces have killed Abu Hafas al-Baloushi, the political leader of the terrorist group Ansar al-Forqan, in Sistan and Baluchistan Province.

Tehran police seize narcotics, arrest dealers (PHOTOS)

Pictures of a police operation in Tehran in which drugs smugglers are captured.

Iran sees growth even under sanctions

The governor of Iran's Central Bank has said that Iran’s economy is “on the right track”.

A cleric? A pilot? Both!

A look at the life of an Iranian colonel who has served his country both as a pilot and a cleric.

A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on April 23

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.

Iran, Indonesia presidents discuss mutual, international issues

The Iranian and Indonesian presidents have discussed issues of mutual interest as well as regional and international developments in Jakarta.