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‘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.

President Rouhani to talk to people live on TV program

President Hassan Rouhani will talk to people live on a TV program on Monday night.

Professor Majid Samii named world top neurosurgeon

Majid Samii, the world-famous Iranian medical scientist, has been named by World Academy of Neurological Surgery as the world’s first neurosurgeon.

Iran’s saffron exports hit $83 million mark

Iran registers a 20 percent rise in its saffron exports in the first half of the Iranian calendar year, earning more than 83 million dollars in revenues.

Iran Holds Pakistan Accountable for Terrorist Attacks in Saravan

Pakistan should not allow terrorist operations to be launched against Iran from its soil.

Iran ready to work with IAEA to settle nuclear issues: Deputy FM

Tehran is all set to collaborate with the UN nuclear watchdog to address outstanding issues.

Foreign threats run counter to UN Charter: Iran

Unfair sanctions targeting Iran’s peaceful nuclear program stand in contrast with the UN charter and the rule of law.

Police aircraft crashes in southeastern Iran, kills seven

The deadly crash of the propeller Turbo Commander airplane in the southeast of Iran claimed seven lives.

Politicizing approach towards Iran to hurt World Bank’s credit

Iran’s economy minister took a swipe at unfair sanctions and the politicized approach of the World Bank toward Iran.

Iran Speaker Calls on Regional Countries to Behave Responsibly Toward Kobane

The Iranian parliament Speaker appealed to the regional nations to take action against ISIL threats.

These serpents are not sterile!

The vicious circle of terrorism will persist in the Middle East unless determination and courage are employed to wipe out the deep-rooted problem.

In a man-ruled kingdom, an Iranian woman goes all alone

A female Iranian bus driver has hit the road to prove that women don’t have to take a back seat to men as far as certain jobs are concerned.

A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on Oct. 11

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian dailies on Saturday and picked headlines from 19 of them.

Shahnaz music ensemble to go on stage in Germany

Iranian music group Shahnaz ensemble, led by traditional vocalist Mohammad Reza Shajarian, is to give concert in Germany.

Supreme Leader pardons over 1,200 Iranian prisoners

Islamic Revolution Leader Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei grants amnesty to and commutes prison terms of as many as 1,256 Iranian convicts.

There are opportunities for interaction with Iran

Director of the Frankfurt International Book Fair, Juergen Boos, says there are many opportunities for literary interactions with Iran.