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Iran, P5+1 to hold unannounced meeting in Vienna

Iran and the world six powers have agreed to continue their talks on Thursday October 16.

Industries Ministry: Iran welcomes foreign investment in mining sector

The Deputy Minister of Industries, Mines and Trade says Iran has set the stage for foreigners to invest in its mining and mineral industries.

Iran blasts deadly bomb attack in Iraq

Iran’s Foreign Ministry has slammed the terror attack on Tuesday in Baghdad which has claimed at least 21 lives, calling for serious fight against terrorism in the region.

Iran will make utmost efforts to resolve nuclear issue: FM

Iran's foreign minister says the new round of talks with six world powers in Vienna can further pave the way for a final deal to be reached on Tehran’s nuclear energy program, vowing all-out efforts to resolve existing problems.

A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on Oct. 14

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian dailies on Tuesday and picked headlines from 21 of them.

Top researchers were awarded at International Foundation of Prof. Yalda

Internationally renowned medical researchers are awarded in the 5th International Academic Foundation of Professor Yalda.

Unlike Salafism, Ijtihad explores new responses to recent questions

The grandson of Imam Khomeini says Ijtihad is the act of building on old principles to find new answers to new questions; those who believe new questions have old answers are stuck in the past.

Iran opens first Islamic Awakening House

Speaker Larijani said Islamic Awakening movement may face obstacles in its way, but it keeps moving forward.

Iranian artists to organize charity event to help the hungry

Iranian artists contribute to the efforts of the United Nations food agency to take on global hunger.

World-known Japanese composer Kitaro in Tehran

Leading Japanese composer Kitaro is in Tehran to hold a concert in mid-October.

Larijani: Big powers, terrorists intend to destroy Mideast

The Iranian parliament speaker says world powers seem to want to destroy the Middle East.

Saudi stance on Iran conflicts with diplomatic talks: Deputy FM

Iran reacts strongly to Saudi accusations that it is playing a negative role in the region.

Iran to continue enrichment in keeping with int’l law

The Iranian top diplomat says enrichment in keeping with international regulations with continue.

World recognizes Iran’s nuclear rights, deal is certain: Rouhani

The Iranian president says conclusion of a nuclear deal with the world powers is a sure thing.

ISIL used chemical weapons against Kobani Kurdish fighters: Report

Recent photos of Kurdish fighters killed in battles with ISIL Takfiri militants in the Syrian town of Kobani suggest that the terrorists have used chemical weapons against the Kurds.

‘US efforts against ISIL not real’: Leader

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei says efforts by the US and its allies against the ISIL Takfiri terrorists are not real.

Russia’s navy warships berth in northern Iran

Russian naval vessels dock at northern Iranian port with a message of peace and friendship.

Iranian Culture Week to be held in Tunisia

As part of efforts to boost cultural ties, Tehran is to organize a cultural event in Tunis.

Shia Muslims celebrate Eid Al-Ghadeer

Millions of Muslims have commemorated the Eid al-Ghadeer, celebrating the occasion of Prophet Mohammad (PBUH) appointing Imam Ali (PBUH) as his successor.

Three Iranian scholars weigh in on ways of promoting global peace

Tehran plays host to a gathering to mark the International Day of Peace.

A geek motivated by his parents

The mother of a top Iranian computer programmer says her pursuit of knowledge has inspired her son.

Symbolic polo match to prompt UNESCO to register the game in Iran’s name

A polo match is held in Isfahan to prompt UNESCO to register the sport in Iran’s name.

A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on Oct. 12

IFP has browsed through the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Sunday and picked headlines from 15 of them.

Hafez Day commemorated in Shiraz

Special ceremonies are held in Shiraz, southern Iran, to mark Hafez Day.

Airstrikes on Kobani plot for foreign presence in Syria: Iran commander

The Iranian chief of staff says airstrikes in Kobani seem to be designed to pave the way for foreign boots on the ground in Syria.