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Iran welcomes promotion of ties with Japan: Rouhani

The Iranian president has said in a meeting with the Japanese premier that poverty and lack of development are the key roots of terrorism in the region.

Behind the scenes of the Lausanne agreement

Hossein Mousavian, a former nuclear negotiator, has said that a strategy of regime change has been the mainstay of the West’s pressures and threats against Iran over the past few decades.

MPs release statement detailing what negotiators should and should not do

MPs issue a statement that calls on Iranian negotiators to make sure the red lines of the establishment are not crossed in any final deal.

Profoundly different Iranian nurses

In spite of disabilities, the two sisters have proved that they are the best of nurses for their ailing mother.

Resistance of Iranians brought the other party to the negotiating table

The Iranian president has rejected differentiation between good and bad terrorism, saying that we need to identify and eliminate the elements that help terrorists lure the youth.

100-plus ancient epigraphs return home from US (PHOTOS)

A photo gallery of the arrival home from the US of 108 Persian epigraphs dug out decades ago in Chogha Mish Hills in southern Iran.

Official opening of Asian-African Conference (PHOTOS)

A photo gallery of the opening ceremony of the 2015 Asian-African Conference in Jakarta with President Rouhani in attendance.

A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on April 22

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of newspapers on Wednesday and picked headlines from 14 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Workshops of fishing cages in Bushehr (PHOTOS)

A photo gallery of fishing cage workshops in southern Iran.

Steel bullions (PHOTOS)

Images of a production line at a steel mill in Iran.

Intra-Yemeni dialogue urgent: Iran’s Zarif

Positive developments in Yemen should be followed by urgent humanitarian assistance, intra-Yemeni dialogue and a broad-based government, Zarif said.

Russia backs immediate lifting of anti-Iran sanctions

Lavrov hailed a mutual understanding reached between Tehran and P5+1 in Lausanne, saying it could result in a final deal and consequently the lifting of all anti-Iran sanctions.

Saudi decision to end Yemeni strikes “one step forward”: FM spokeswoman

Tehran had previously announced that the Yemeni crisis has no military solution, said Afkham, adding a halt to the killing of people is certainly one step forward.

Video on killing stray dogs goes viral, sparking protest

Iran’s environment chief has condemned the savage killing of stray dogs in Shiraz, calling for a fitting punishment for the perpetrators.

Commencement of ISIL students

ISIL holds commencement for its graduates.

Iran seeking to increase oil exports to pre-sanctions level: Minister

It is expected that the OPEC members provide space for an increase of Iran's oil production in the global markets, said Zanganeh.

Caracals in Iran

Caracals are deemed as a symbol of beauty and magnificence in deserts across Iran.

Iran rejects US call for ‘anywhere, anytime access’ to military sites

Tehran will not undertake any commitments beyond common laws and regulations, said the spokesman of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran.

Iran protests Saudi airstrike on vicinity of Embassy

Iran has called for a clear response from the Saudi government about the attack near its Embassy in Sana’a, Yemen.

A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on April 21

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of newspapers on Tuesday and picked headlines from 9 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Izzat al-Douri’s son killed in Iraq too

Security sources announced that Ibrahim al-Douri was killed during an operation by Iraqi Counter Terrorism Service in the strategic city of Tikrit on Monday.

Low oil prices harm producers, global market: Rouhani

We hope that coordinated efforts by oil exporters to bring balance back to the oil market will continue, said President Rouhani.

Iran will do its best to end bloodshed in Yemen: Zarif

Tehran is deeply concerned about the killing of defenseless people in Yemen and will make its utmost efforts to bring an end to this massacre, said Zarif.

Deputy FM: Iran does its utmost to clinch a good deal

An Iranian deputy foreign minister has said conclusion of a nuclear deal is not easy, adding continued talks on remaining issues will be very complicated.

Ambassadors present credentials to President Rouhani

Photos of meetings between President Rouhani and four new foreign ambassadors to Iran.