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“A Few Cubic Meters of Love”, a joint Iran-Afghan film becomes a candidate for Oscars

“A Few Cubic Meters of Love”, an Iranian movie shot in Afghanistan, is to be presented as an Afghan production at the 87th Academy Awards.

On the horns of dilemma

An Iranian foreign policy expert weighs in on whether Iran should become a full member of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization.

ISIL’s new video shows beheading of David Haines

The ISIL terrorists have released a video purportedly showing the decapitation of British hostage David Cawthorne Haines.

Iran volleyball team lose to hosts Poland but remain hopeful to advance

Despite a loss to Poland, Iranian national volleyball team can still advance to the next round of FIVB World Championships.

Azerbaijan no base for anti-Iran moves: Azeri defense min.

Azeri Defense Minister Lieutenant General Zakir Hasanov has said Baku will not allow its territory to be used for any action against the Islamic Republic.

A look at Iranian newspaper headlines across the country on September 13

Most Iranian newspapers on Saturday (September 13) gave front-page coverage to the comments of President Rouhani at a summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Org...

We can’t help but look at the past through a modern prism

A veteran translator and journalist shares his thoughts on history and how the past should be viewed.

What is extremism?

A political analyst shares his thoughts about extremism and how it should be detected.

Those who favor negotiations have wrongly raised public expectations

A former Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman weighs in on nuclear talks between Iran and P5+1, Iran-US ties, and regional developments.

Iran, Russia call for promotion of bilateral relations

Iran and Russia have emphasized the necessity of promoting bilateral relations in all fields.

China seeks expansion of strategic ties with Iran: Xi

Chinese President Xi Jinping has emphasized his country’s determination to further enhance “strategic” relations with the Islamic Republic of Iran.

Iran can help develop Turkmen infrastructure: Rouhani

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says the Islamic Republic is ready to offer help to Turkmenistan to develop its infrastructure.

Iran, Spain call for bigger role of private hands

Iran and Spain take steps toward establishing closer private-sector cooperation.

Iran secures 2nd win in round two of FIVB Volleyball World Championships

Iran’s volleyball squad defeats Argentina in straight sets in the second round of the FIVB world games.

Iran, Uzbekistan determined to expand relations

Iran and Uzbekistan have emphasized their determination to promote Tehran-Tashkent relations in different areas, especially in various economic sectors.

A look at Iranian newspaper headlines across the country on September 11

Iranian newspaper headlines across the country on September 11

Iran beat Australia in second round of FIVB World Championships

Iran’s campaign for volleyball glory gets off to a winning start in round two of FIVB World Championships in Poland.

Obama says US will bomb ISIL in Syria

President Barack Obama says the United States is prepared to expand its bombing campaign against ISIL terrorists and launch airstrikes in Syria.

Iran, three EU states to hold meeting on nuclear issue

Iran's deputy foreign minister for legal and international affairs is set to meet representatives of the three European countries in the Sextet of world powers over Tehran’s nuclear energy program at the UN headquarters in Vienna.

Iran stresses Tajikistan’s role in regional stability

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has emphasized that Tajikistan plays an important role in maintaining peace and stability in the region.

Iran inaugurates hydropower plant in Tajikistan

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has inaugurated the second generating unit of an Iranian-financed hydroelectric power plant in Tajikistan.

A look at Iranian newspaper headlines across the country on September 10

Iranian newspaper headlines across the country on September 10

Bringing the last order under control

In this day and age, a busy lifestyle has got people so immersed in their daily lives that they are neglectful of people around them, especially the world-weary ones who are one step away from committing suicide.

Iran to deal with the country from which downed Israeli drone took off

Iranian parliament takes steps toward dealing with the country that allowed downed Israeli drone to take off on an anti-Iranian mission.

All we think about is winning

The Serbian coach of the Iranian volleyball team says his players are in the FIVB World Championships only to win.