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Cultural Heritage

Samovar Museum in Iran

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The museum exhibits samovars from 150-200 years ago, ones which have been collected from across Iran, Russia, Azerbaijan and Turkmenistan.
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A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on Feb 22

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IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iran newspapers on Monday and picked headlines from 23 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.
Foreign Policy

Syria ceasefire should not lead to terrorists’ reinforcement: Zarif

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Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says any ceasefire in Syria should not give an advantage to terrorist groups wreaking havoc in the Arab country.
Foreign Policy

Iran, Russia stress political resolution for Syria crisis

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Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister for Arab and African Affairs Hossein Amir-Abdollahian and Russian President's Special Representative for the Middle East and Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Bogdanov in a phone conversation stressed the need to resolve the Syrian crisis through political ways.
Asia

Moscow Condemns Series of Terrorist Attacks in Syria

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Moscow in the strongest terms condemns the recent terrorist attacks in Syria, which killed more than 130 people, the Russian Foreign Ministry said Monday.
Economy

Vilified Siemens is Iran’s new darling

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Iran’s Minister of Petroleum Bijan Zangeneh hopes to open a “new chapter” in cooperation with Siemens as Europe's biggest engineering conglomerate refreshes its indelible mark in the Iranian industry.
Foreign Policy

Iranian Nation Needs No Foreign Advice on Elections: Spokesman

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Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Hossein Jabari Ansari reiterated on Monday that the country is independent and does not need any advice from foreign parties on the upcoming parliamentary and Assembly of Experts elections due to be held on Friday.
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Drug Trafficking Saudi Prince – The Reason behind Cutting Aid to Lebanon

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A Saudi activist whistleblower reveals new facts about the halting of aid by Riyadh to the Lebanese Army, revealing its connection to the release talks of a Saudi prince.
Economy

Iran negotiating with 30 European countries on oil drilling

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Managing Director of Iranian Drilling Company announced that his company has held talks with 30 European and Asian firms over past several months, and said Tehran is ready to cooperate with accredited oil companies and joint drilling cooperation.
Economy

Iran intends to increase oil output: Analyst

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An economic analyst Monday said Iran intends to increase its daily oil product and return to the pre-sanctions time, adding that as long as it has not reached its previous position in the oil production and export market and has not retaken its quota it will not retreat.
Foreign Policy

General Worried about Iran’s Diplomatic Inaction on BBC’s Interference

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Deputy Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces complained about the Iranian diplomatic body’s muted response to the recent attempts by British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) to influence the outcome of the upcoming elections in Iran.
Foreign Policy

Three Presidents Due in Iran in Coming Days: Spokesman

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Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Hossein Jaberi Ansari announced on Monday that the presidents of Azerbaijan Republic, Switzerland, and South Africa will arrive in the Iranian capital in the next few days.
Economy

Russia lauds Iran’s role in oil market talks

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Russia’s Energy Minister Alexander Novak on Sunday praise Iran for adopting what he described as a “constructive role” toward proposals by key producers to stabilize oil prices.
Foreign Policy

Ayatollah Rafsanjani asks for confronting terrorist, Daesh ideology

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Expediency Council Chairman Ayatollah Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani on Sunday asked Iranian people and officials to be cautious against spread of terrorist and Daesh ideology and adopt policies and plans to counter such attitudes.
Foreign Policy

Russia’s Defense Chief Submits Putin’s Message to Iran’s President

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Russian Defense Chief Sergei Shoigu, who is in Tehran for an official visit, on Sunday communicated a special message from President Vladimir Putin to Iranian President Hassan Rouhani.
Sport

Iran Freestyle Team Takes Title at Asian Championships

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Iran claimed the team title in freestyle of the Asian Wrestling Championships on Sunday.
Economy

Japan eyeing Iran’s oil prize Azadegan

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New indications have emerged that show Japan has become interested in the development of Iran’s Azadegan oil field that industrialists have for long described as the crown jewel of the country’s oil projects.
Foreign Policy

Russian defense minister confers with Iranian counterpart

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Visiting Russian Minister of Defense Sergei Shoigu conferred on Sunday with the Iranian Minister of Defense and Logistics of the Armed Forces Brigadier-General Hossein Dehqan on expansion of mutual cooperation as well as regional developments.
Sport

Iran Crowned Asian Futsal Champion

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Iranian national team clinched its 11th AFC Futsal Championship after defeating host Uzbekistan on Sunday.
Foreign Policy

Iran, Oman Keen to Bolster Economic Ties

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Iran’s president and Oman’s foreign minister in a meeting in Tehran weighed plans for enhancement of bilateral economic ties in a range of fields, with both sides voicing readiness to facilitate investment activities of the two countries’ private sectors.
Economy

Iran laying basis for non-oil economy

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Iran expects to attract $15 billion in direct foreign investment this year as the biggest economy closed to international business since the fall of the Soviet Union is humming back to life.
Hard News

Russia’s defense minister arrives in Iran for talks

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Russian Minister of Defense Sergei Shoigu has arrived in Tehran to hold talks with senior Iranian officials on the latest regional developments and ways to promote defense and military cooperation.
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A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on Feb 21

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IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iran newspapers on Sunday and picked headlines from 23 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.
Environment

Dog Tormentor Arrested

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The persecutor of a poor dog has been arrested in Iran, after releasing a video on social media. The man was traced by his car's...
Energy

Russia tries to mollify Iran on Saudi talks

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Russia is apparently trying to placate Iran after a surprise agreement with Saudi Arabia on freezing oil production.
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