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Tehran, Ankara review ways to widen bilateral ties

Iranian and Turkish officials in a meeting reviewed ways to share experiences in various economic issues and widen relations in tourism, cultural and investment areas.

No New Arrangement for Missile Negotiation with Iran, US Says

US State Department Spokesman Mark Toner said Washington has no new arrangement for negotiation with Iran over its ballistic missiles.

Iran to Host 65 International Exhibitions

Iran plans to host 65 international exhibitions and 7 local ones in the current Iranian calendar year, which started on March 21, 2016.

Spring nature of Zanjan

 Beautiful nature of north-western city of Zanjan in the early days of spring.    

A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on April 9

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of newspapers on Saterday and picked headlines from 21 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Zarif: Iran Will Remain Friend, Close Partner of Russia

Foreign Minister Javad Zarif said Russia is an important neighbor of Iran, with strong political, economic, intelligence and defense ties.

Iran, Iraq to seal gas oil deal

The contract for exporting two million tons of gas oil to Iraq will soon be inked to turn the neighboring country into largest buyer of the Iranian oil product.

Display of Louvre Museum World Masterpieces in Iran

The Head of Iran’s museums to IRNA: “For the very first time, there will be a significant exhibition of the Louvre Museum masterpieces in Iran.”

Export of Caviar to the US and Canada to be Resumed

Iran is to resume export of caviar to America and Canada this year and search for new customers.

Marathon in Persepolis a Symbol of Iran’s Safety

Runners from 30 different countries have gathered in Persepolis, highlighting Iran’s safety globally.

Iran’s Beauties in Photos: Tulips Festival in Mashhad

 A festival of tulips flowers is underway in Park Mellat in the holy city of Mashhad, northeast of Iran.    

Iran set to seal petchem deal with Total

Iran says it expects to finalize talks with the French energy giant Total over the development of a major petrochemical project in the near future.

Minister: Iran hopeful about WTO membership

Iran is optimistic about its membership in the World Trade Organization (WTO), Iranian Minister of Industry, Mine and Trade Mohammad Reza Nematzadeh said in this southern province.

Live Rabbit Dissection Leads to Official Censure of School

The public relations department of Hamedan Provincial Environmental Office announced that a school head-teacher has been suspended, while the teacher responsible has been summoned to appear in front of the infraction committee of the Ministry of Education.

How Trees Show their Joy

In recent days, with spring arriving in full force, the Beautification Department of Tehran’s Municipality has displayed “trees of happiness” in the capital’s main...

Shakespeare’s Globe performs “Hamlet” in Tehran

Shakespeare’s Globe, a London-based theater troupe, performed a fresh version of Shakespeare’s classic tragedy “Hamlet” at Tehran’s Iranshahr Theater Complex on Thursday.

Bandar Abbas Petrol Project Near Complete

Iran will add 3 million liters of gasoline to its daily production once a new gasoline project comes on-stream at Bandar Abbas Refinery in a few months.

Iran, Azerbaijan, Russia issue statement on coop.

According to the statement issued at the end of the trilateral meeting of Zarif, Lavrov, and Mammadyarov in Baku, the three FMs agreed to arrange the trilateral meeting of Presidents of their countries.

Iranian swimmer bags 6 medals in DIAC 2016

Iranian swimmer from Hormozgan province received four gold and two silver medals (the 14-15 age category) in the Dubai International Aquatics Championships (DIAC) 2016.

Prominent Iranologist passes away

Iranian prominent Iranologist Manouchehr Sotoudeh passed away at the age of 103 in Noshahr Taleghani Hospital.

Iran Dismisses Report on Building Canal Linking Caspian Sea to Persian Gulf

Iranian embassy in Russia rejected a recent report by Russia media on Tehran’s cooperation with Moscow on the construction of a major canal linking Caspian Sea, north of Iran, to Persian Gulf, south of the country.

Shapouri House in Shiraz

Shapouri House is an early 20th-century Persian building and garden in the city of Shiraz, Fars province. This mansion was registered as a national...

Iran says Boeing team coming to Tehran

Iran says a top-level delegation from global aviation giant Boeing will arrive in the country within the next days to discuss potential areas of cooperation with Iranian companies.

Iran Facilitates Tax Conditions for Foreign Investors

Iran has passed laws giving tax exemptions for five years to foreigners making investments in Iran, said Deputy Head of the Iranian Trade Development Organization Sadeq Ziyaie-Bigdeli.

New chapter in Iran-Turkey banking relations

A senior banking official said Tehran and Ankara will open new chapters in their banking relations.