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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.

Iran launches largest gas storage facility in Mideast

Iran says it has launched the largest gas storage facility in the Middle East in the northeastern province of Razavi Khorasan.

Tehran backs Baghdad in fight with ISIL: Rouhani

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has voiced support for the Iraqi government in its fight against the ISIL Takfiri militants.

Iran defeat Belgium 3-1 to advance in FIVB World Championship

Iran defeat Belgium 3-1 in the FIVB World Championship to go through to the next round.

A look at newspaper headlines across the country on September 6

A look at Iranian newspaper headlines across the country on September 6

New details about American-chartered plane landing at Iranian airport

Wrong information supplied by the pilot of a US-chartered plane was the reason why it made an emergency landing in southern Iran.

Enamel; Ancient Handicraft Invented by Iranians

A handicraft as old as 5 millenniums, enamel has still remained popular and magnificent. Being called Meenakari in Iran, the art's hub in the country is Isfahan.

Iran fail to advance to knockout stage of FIBA World Cup

Iran are eliminated from the FIBA World Cup after close loss to France.

Iran to line up against Belgium at FIVB Men’s World Championship

In a high-stakes encounter at the FIVB World Championship Iran are to take on Belgium. A win will get Iran a place in the next stage of the games.

Iranian negotiator describes talks with the US “useful”

An Iranian nuclear negotiator expresses hope Iran and the US will make progress in bilateral negotiations before a next round of talks between Tehran and P5+1 begins later in September.