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Iran resolute on enhanced ties with Kazakhstan: Rouhani

The Iranian president says Iran is seriously determined to strengthen relations with neighboring and regional countries, particularly Kazakhstan.

Iran, Russia sign MoUs to boost economic, trade ties

Iran and Russia have agreed to use national currencies in bilateral trade.

Iran, Russia can boost trade exchanges tenfold

The value of bilateral trade between the Islamic Republic of Iran and Russia can rise more than tenfold, Iranian Oil Minister Bijan Namdar Zanganeh says.

Who is right: Obama or Kissinger?

President Obama and veteran strategist Henry Kissinger hold contrary views about Iran and ISIL.

A look at Iranian newspaper headlines across the country on September 9

Iranian newspaper headlines across the country on September 9

Iran intercepts pro-Takfiris on way to join ISIL in Iraq

Iranian security forces have thwarted attempts by a number of Pakistani and Afghan nationals to cross Iran’s borders and reach Iraqi soil to join ISIL, says the Iranian interior minister.

Persian leopard with implanted gold crowns

In an operation, unprecedented in the country, Iranian doctors put gold crowns over the damaged teeth of a leopard.

Rouhani gives top priority to agriculture

The attention President Rouhani pays to agriculture raises hopes of settling the problems the sector wrestles with.

A look at transit and customs problems in Afghanistan

Iran’s access to high seas means it can perform better than Turkey and Pakistan in helping foster Afghanistan’s trade ties with the rest of the world.

Iran congratulates Iraq on forming new government

Iran has congratulated the Iraqi nation on the completion of the country’s political process and the formation of a new government.

No deal with P5+1 unless Iran demands are met: Araghchi

A senior Iranian nuclear negotiator says there will be no deal with the five permanent members of the UN Security Council plus Germany if Iran’s demands are not met.

Spanish firms ready to cooperate in Iran mining sector

Spanish firms are prepared to cooperate with Iranian companies in developing mines and relevant industries, a senior Spanish contractor says.

Iran wins three medals in World Wrestling Championships

Iranian wrestlers bag two bronze and one silver in World Wrestling Championships in Tashkent.

Fight against terror should be free of political considerations: Iranian security official

A senior Iranian official says terrorism poses a growing threat to international stability and security, calling for apolitical efforts to fight the ominous phenomenon.

Ayatollah Khamenei’s prostate surgery was successful

Supreme Leader is doing well after undergoing prostate surgery.

A look at Iranian newspaper headlines across the country on September 8

Iranian newspaper headlines across the country on September 8

Iran’s Largest Gold Mine

The last decade has seen Iran’s mining industry make progress, giving the production of gold bullion a leg-up.

Iranian political experts praise Nouri al-Maliki’s decision

Political experts size up the latest developments in Iraq after Nouri al-Maliki stepped down in favor of his fellow party member, Haider al-Abadi.

Fighting terror is West pretext for intervention: Iranian official

A senior Iranian official has warned against the Western interference in the region under the pretext of fighting terrorism.

Comprehensive plan needed against ISIL terror: Rafsanjani

Chairman of the State Expediency Council Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani has called for a thorough international plan to stop ISIL terrorists from committing more crimes.

Iran beat Puerto Rico and finish second in Pool D of FIVB World event

Iran defeat Puerto Rico in straight sets to advance to the next round of FIVB Men’s World Championship, Poland 2014.

Enemies use Takfiri ideology to split Muslims: Leader

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has warned against enemies’ plots to use the Takfiri ideology to sow discord among Muslim nations.

A look at newspaper headlines across the country on September 7

A look at Iranian newspaper headlines across the country on September 7

World witnessing collapse of Western civilization: Hossein Nasr

An Iranian professor at Greorge Washington University says Western civilization is on the decline.

President describes containment of inflation as quite an achievement

President Rouhani says Iran’s economy is out of recession and a once runaway inflation is under control.