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Political savvy prescribes interaction with world: Rafsanjani

Political and managerial savvy requires us to pay closer attention to interaction with the rest of the world, Rafsanjani said.

Iran voices concern over dire situation of Palestinians in Yarmuk camp

Afkham called on the UN to act on its responsibilities with regard to the human tragedy and oblige the countries which support the terrorists to cut their arms and financial aid.

Iranians will support their diplomats on nuclear front: Top guard

Major General Mohammad Ali Jafari said the Foreign Ministry is expected to fully tap into its potential to maintain the dignity of the Iranian nation.

Turkey’s President Erdogan arrives in Iran for talks

Iran and Turkey are expected to sign a document to expand their cooperation during President Erdogan's daylong visit.

Nuclear deal to boost Iran’s influence in region: Nasrallah

As a result of the deal Iran will become wealthier and more influential, Secretary General of the Lebanese Hezbollah Seyyed Hassan Nasrallah said.

Iran Chamber of Commerce official expounds on pistachio production

Iranian and US pistachio output stood at the same level last year, but in the export market, Iran was in the lead, Asgaroladi said.

President Rouhani greets Turkish counterpart in Tehran (PHOTOS)

A photo gallery featuring President Rouhani welcoming the Turkish president after he arrived in Tehran on April 7.

An exhibition of Persian Gabbeh carpets opens in Istanbul

The exhibition which also includes Iranian dishes and traditional music has been warmly welcomed by Iranian, Turkish and foreign visitors.

A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on April 7

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of newspapers on Tuesday and picked headlines from 13 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Foreign insurance companies eyeing Iran’s market after Lausanne statement: Official

If the Western sanctions against Iran are lifted, Iran’s insurance industry will need foreign investment more than anything else, said the chairman of Iran Central Insurance Company.

Iran summons Saudi envoy over teens’ harassment at Jeddah airport

Iran’s Foreign Ministry summoned the Saudi chargé d'affaires in protest over the alleged sexual harassment of two teenage Iranian pilgrims by Jeddah airport officials.

Terrorists behind assassination of police officers identified

The three police officers were martyred while on duty on April 2 in a police station in southwestern Iran.

Eight Iranian border guards killed by terrorists

The terrorists have fled to Pakistan after the incident and a request has been made to Pakistan to apprehend the culprits and hand them over to Iranian authorities.

Principlist news website dissects parliamentary committee session attended by FM

A principlist website says there were three main problems associated with a parliamentary committee session attended by Foreign Minister Zarif and its coverage by IRIB.

Zarif removed many ambiguities: Senior MP

No one is opposed to negotiations over Iran's nuclear case because negotiations are the only way out of the dispute, said Naghavi.

Public can tell well-intentioned critiques from factional ones: Deputy min.

We have accepted to live in a country where criticism is allowed, that’s why we are not concerned about well-meaning critiques, Hassan Ghashghavi said.

Iranian negotiator defends the nuclear statement

Baidinejad criticized those who base their judgment of the nuclear statement on comments and reports by Western officials and media.

A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on April 6

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of newspapers on Monday and picked headlines from 13 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Rafsanjani commends skills of Iranian diplomats in nuclear talks

Political parties and intellectuals of the two sides should now exercise vigilance to bar hardliners to take the podium and deceive people by baseless statements, Rafsanjani said.

Golestan environmental police take over stranded bear cubs

The mother might have been killed by poachers or some locals and an investigation is underway to figure out what has become of her, a local environmental official said.

New Year greetings on the floor (Photos)

Warm, friendly greetings open the first session of the Iranian parliament.

The beginning of an era or the beginning of the end

Sadegh Zibakalam, in an opinion piece, explains why Iran’s hardliners are not happy with what has been achieved in Switzerland after intensive nuclear talks.

World has no option except clinch a deal with Iran: President

The president dismissed accusations that Iran would seek regional hegemony if it came out successful in nuclear talks.

A man who hires the unhappy and miserable

A new business by an entrepreneur offers jobs to women who support their families and former prisoners with criminal records.

Iran, Pakistan stress peaceful resolution of Yemen crisis

During the telephone conversation Larijani said Iran believes that Yemen's crisis should be resolved through national dialogue among all Yemeni political factions.