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IRIB chief names woman as deputy for radio affairs

Emad Askarieh -
Nasrin Abravani has become the first woman to take charge of the Radio Department of Iran’s broadcaster.
Government

Iran congratulates world Christians on New Year

Emad Askarieh -
Jesus came to say that God is one and for all humanity and there is no such thing as a superior, better ethnic group, said President Rouhani in his New Year congratulatory message.
Art

Iranian children shine in Bulgarian Painting Contest

IFP Editorial Staff -
A number of Iranian children were awarded at the Bulgarian painting competition entitled “Music and Devotional Dances”.
Foreign Policy

Israel’s illusions draw a firm response from Iranian MP

Emad Askarieh -
Not only will the Israeli dream of opening an embassy in Tehran never come true, but God willing Iran will open its embassy in Palestine without the presence of Zionists, Boroujerdi said.
Music

After a 2-month hiatus music events are staged in Iranian concert halls

Emad Askarieh -
With an agreement between police and Iran’s Ministry of Culture and Islamic Guidance, musical events are unlikely to be canceled due to a lack of coordination.
Energy

Iran sets its sights on joint oil fields

Emad Askarieh -
The Iranian government has devised special plans for the joint oil fields, trying to raise the country’s crude output in four years.
Cultural Heritage

Stolen Iranian antiques returned from Belgium

IFP Editorial Staff -
Following a Belgian court ruling, 349 Iranian artifacts dating back millennia have been sent back to Iran.
Hard News

Iran hits 66% copper production target

Emad Askarieh -
In order to boost copper production capacity, new investment and development plans are inevitable, said a senior industry ministry official.
Hard News

Iran constant supporter of Iraqis: KRG president

Emad Askarieh -
Iran stood by Iraq in a difficult situation when ISIL was threatening Erbil and Baghdad, and this measure is worthy of appreciation, said Masoud Barzani.
Hard News

Iran’s Army Employs Suicide Drone in Drills

Emad Askarieh -
The drone is like a mobile bomb, capable of destroying fixed and mobile targets, said the commander of the Iranian Army Ground Force.
Hard News

Iran Army tests military hardware during major drill

Emad Askarieh -
Different types of military hardware and weapons are deployed both in the water and on land during the drill, which is the largest of its kind in the region.
IFP Exclusive

Winter in Khalkhal-Asalem region in Iran in photos

IFP Editorial Staff -
Winter has created scenic views in Khalkhal-Asalem region, northern Iran.
Media

A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on Dec. 27

Emad Askarieh -
IFP has taken a look at the front pages of newspapers on Saturday and picked headlines from 15 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.
Religion

Religious minorities enjoy peace in Iran

Emad Askarieh -
Thomas Meram, the Archbishop of Assyrians, Chaldean and Catholics minorities living in Orumiyeh, has said that religious minorities live peacefully in Iran thanks to the wise leadership of the Supreme Leader.
Cultural Heritage

Shushtar Historical Hydraulic System in photos

IFP Editorial Staff -
Shushtar Historical Hydraulic System, which is a collection of dams, tunnels, ancillary canals and watermills in Shushtar, Khuzestan Province, shows how Iranians in the Achaemenid Era used to provide water to the city.
Economy

Iran’s economy grows 4 percent in six months

Emad Askarieh -
A report released by the Central Bank shows that Iran’s economy posted 4 percent growth in the first half of the year [started March 2014].
Cinema

Seminary official and students weigh in on a TV series about clerics

Emad Askarieh -
Seminary students lead a simple and unassuming life. Unfortunately, the younger generation only knows clerics through TV.
Hard News

Iranian Army’s massive war game gets underway

Emad Askarieh -
The Iranian Army has staged massive maneuvers code-named Mohammad Rasoulallah (Mohammad, the Messenger of God) to display the country’s military prowess.
Books

Perils of holy ignorance

Emad Askarieh -
Prominent Shiite thinker Mostafa Mohaghegh Damad expounds on his book on the so-called holy ignorance.
Media

A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on Dec. 25

Emad Askarieh -
IFP has taken a look at the front pages of newspapers on Thursday and picked headlines from 14 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.
Media

The gum-chewing that set tongues wagging

Emad Askarieh -
An Iranian diplomat's gum chewing has elicited derisive comments and reactions from Iranian Internet users.
Cultural Heritage

Rock castle of Sirjan in Kerman Province in photos

IFP Editorial Staff -
Qaleh Sang (rock castle) of Sirjan in Kerman Province goes back to the Sassanid Era.
Hard News

Ali Larijani: Iran will continue to back Iraq in anti-ISIL fight

Emad Askarieh -
The parliament speaker says Tehran hopes those countries that have spread terrorism in the region, would change their approaches, adding Iran will continue to support Iraq in its anti-ISIL fight.
Hard News

Three terrorist ringleaders arrested on border: Intelligence min.

Emad Askarieh -
Border guards arrested three terrorists bent on launching suicide attacks on religious congregations in the capital.
Hard News

Iran slams allegations of women’s rights violation

Emad Askarieh -
The Iranian judiciary chief has rejected reports that women’s rights are trampled in Iran or that mass executions have taken place in the country.
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