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Highlights of Ettela’at newspaper on August 5

A special look at the headlines Ettela’at newspaper covered on August 5.

Iran trying to promote peace in region: Rouhani

Pointing to age-old relations between Iran and Italy, the president said at a meeting with two Italian ministers there are no obstacles in the way of fostering mutual cooperation.

A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on August 5

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of newspapers on Wednesday and picked headlines from 18 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

New atmosphere misunderstood by some people: Zarif

Our missile experts tell us that none of our missiles are designed for carrying nuclear warheads, and they will never be designed for that purpose, Zarif said.

Iran reiterates neutrality in conflict between Kurds, Turkey

Every country should decide on its own internal affairs, Rahmani Fazli said in a meeting with Kerman’s Friday prayer leader Ayatollah Yahya Jafari.

Italy to broaden cooperation on auto industry with Iran

Italy was Iran's traditional trade partner, but today we seek to play an extensive active role in various fields, the Italian minister said.

Iranian scientists clone endangered wild ram

Maral, the cloned ram, is in perfect health and is being kept in Royan Research Center’s farm, said the head of the Isfahan-based Royan Biomedicine and Stem Cells Institute.

Tourist attractions in Maku Free Trade Zone (PHOTOS)

Maku Free Trade Zone is home to picturesque scenery.

Iran president urges peace in Mideast, Balkans

Nuclear talks showed that other regional and international problems could be also resolved within the framework of logic at the negotiating table, said President Rouhani.

Level of trade relations with Italy above normal: Iran’s Zarif

Parliamentary and judicial exchanges, cooperation in education, and combating narcotics trafficking and organized crime were among issues raised at a meeting between the two top diplomats.

US, Saudis increasing regional interference: Top Iran official

Iran is against any kind of foreign intervention in the internal affairs of Syria, Iraq, Lebanon and Yemen; the US and its allies want to impose their will on the governments of these nations, said Velayati.

Senior Iranian cleric writes letter to al-Azhar’s grand imam

Ayatollah Makarem Shirazi has welcomed the holding of a Shiite-Sunni conference to review the most important obstacles in the way of Islamic unity.

Iran, Azerbaijan mull expansion of economic cooperation

Termination of sanctions after the conclusion of a nuclear deal between Iran and P5+1 has prepared the ground for expansion of economic cooperation between the two countries, said Tayyebnia.

Ambiguities surrounding overseas trips of Iranian MPs

The fact that many officials do not welcome any supervision of their conduct is to blame for the difficulties in the fight against corruption in Iran.

Pharmacy doubles as art gallery (PHOTOS)

The colorful walls featuring the works of different artists lift the spirit of people who visit the drugstore.

The only woman who makes horseshoes in Iran (PHOTOS)

Making horseshoes for my horse inspired me to learn the skill, Ashnaei said.

Agreement among Qom, Najaf and Al-Azhar offsets prejudice and religious violence

The head of the Islamic Madhahib University has said that cooperation among Qom and Najaf seminaries with Al-Azhar will deliver a blow to religious prejudice and violence.

US preparing for joint commerce chamber with Iran: Official

Mohsen Jalalpour said Iran will start to do the same thing two months after the formation of a chamber in the US.

Meet Iran’s next Bill Gates: a dropout-medical student

With a company in Turkey already established under his name and a new office in Tehran, the third-year college drop-out has made a name for himself.

Iran in Photos: Underground City of Nooshabad

Nooshabad, known as Ouyi to locals, is an underground city with many passages and chambers in Isfahan Province in central Iran. It is one of the world's most remarkable underground cities and dates back to the pre-Islamic era.

A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on August 4

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of newspapers on Tuesday and picked headlines from 19 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Highlights of Ettela’at newspaper on August 4

A special look at the headlines Ettela’at newspaper covered on August 4.

Zoorkhaneh (PHOTOS)

Images of Iranian athletes who practice in Zoorkhaneh.

Germany to set up Bank in Iran: Official

According to the regulations of free trade zones, foreign investors can establish new banks or bank branches in these zones, Seif said.

Iran billed ‘most lucrative’ hospitality market

According to Iranian officials, hotel groups from Germany, Greece, South Korea and Singapore have recently traveled to Iran for talks.