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Iran decries deadly bombing in Yemen

Iran has slammed the deadly terrorist attack in central Yemen, stressing the need for cooperation among Yemen's political and social parties in implementing the UN-brokered peace deal.

A dress with a message of peace and solidarity with the world

An Iranian dress designer makes a traditional dress to be a representative of Iranian culture in the Asian Cup 2015.

Foreign direct investment in South Asia

Iran, the fifth country in the region in terms of foreign investment absorption, stands a good chance of attracting more capital from abroad.

Tragic back-to-back losses of a cheetah cub and its mother

In a terribly tragic incident, a cheetah cub shared the same fate as its mother and lost its life to a car accident on the same spot where the female cheetah was found dead.

A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on Dec. 31

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of newspapers on Wednesday and picked headlines from 20 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Zarif: Resistance is the only way to restore rights of Palestinians

Tehran is to put all its capabilities at the disposal of its friends in the region and is to broaden all-out cooperation with Tunisia, said Zarif in a meeting with the visiting Tunisian minister of trade and handicrafts.

FM: Iran seeks removal of all sanctions

Underlying Iran’s determination to settle its nuclear dispute with the West, Zarif said the removal of all sanctions is an essential component of any agreement between Iran and P5+1.

Reopening of US, Iran embassies not on talks agenda: Afkham

Iran’s Foreign Ministry says reopening of embassies in Tehran and Washington is not on the agenda of talks between Iran and the US.

Iran Air Force fully prepared to repel possible attacks: Spokesman

The Islamic Republic of Iran’s Air Force (IRIAF) says it is fully prepared to counter any possible military aggression against the country.

Norway, Iran to study water transfer from Caspian Sea to Lake Orumiyeh

Under an MoU between Iran and a Norwegian company, the latter will study the ecological and environmental side-effects of transferring water from the Caspian Sea to Lake Orumiyeh.

Pres. Rouhani condoles with Indonesian counterpart on plane crash

President Rouhani has extended his deep condolences to his Indonesian opposite number and nation for losing loved ones to the tragic crash of AirAsia flight QZ8501.

Iran to stand by Iraq in fighting ISIL: Larijani

Iran’s Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani says the country will continue to stand by the Iraqi government and nation in the fight against ISIL terrorists.

How Iranians contribute to tourism

At #tehransmiles, Iranians introduce Iran’s tourist attractions and attract the world to the International Exhibition on Tourism Industry which opens on February 12 in Tehran.

Red carpets rolled out of black tents

The head of the Iranian tourism agency says arrangements are being made for the settlement of thousands of foreign tourists in the so-called black tents in nomadic areas across the country.

US calls for exchange of spy held in Iran

The request by the US for a spy exchange has been submitted to Iran’s Judiciary, but Tehran has not responded to it yet.

Iran ranks first among Islamic states on invention registration

A report presented in a meeting of Islamic ministers of educations in Morocco, shows that Iran ranks first among 57 Islamic countries in terms of science and research.

ISIL hampered in Iraq with help of Iran’s armed forces: Speaker

The Iranian armed forces rushed to provide assistance to neighboring Iraq and blocked the savage terrorists who posed a serious threat to Iraq, said Ali Larijani.

Saeid Marouf happy to join Zenit Kazan

Saeid Marouf has signed a contract with the Russian giant until the end of the season.

Navy foils pirate attack on Iranian tanker

The Iranian oil tanker which was chased by armed pirates through the Bab-el-Mandeb Strait was rescued by the 32nd Fleet of the Iranian Navy.

Iran ready to boost defense, military ties with Iraq: Dehghan

Iran is prepared to boost defense and military cooperation with Iraq and help the country strengthen its military prowess, Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Hossein Dehghan says.

The wrinkled Mona Lisa on display in a Tehran gallery

Wrinkles are not a reflection of death, annihilation; rather they are a sure sign of life. They represent aging which is still beautiful.

Unique marble jar found in Iran’s Shahr-e Sukhteh

The marble jar was excavated from the grave of a young woman and her child in the Burnt City cemetery.

A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on Dec. 30

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.

Iran allots $15.2b to develop joint oilfields with Iraq

Iran has allocated USD 15.2 billon for the development of joint oilfields with neighboring Iraq as part of the Islamic Republic’s plans to increase its oil output.

Iran Navy successfully tests latest torpedo, cruise missiles

The Iranian Navy has successfully tested its latest torpedo and cruise missiles on the sixth day of massive military exercises code-named Mohammad Rasoulollah in south of the country.