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Iran in Pictures

Inauguration of Iran’s largest five-star hotel (PHOTOS)

Fatemeh Askarieh -
The hotel became operational, unofficially though, when Tehran played host to a forum of gas-exporting countries in late November.
Economy

Iran, India ink comprehensive deal on diverse economic areas

Emad Askarieh -
The Indians are willing to cooperate with the Islamic Republic in the development of Chabahar port in southern Iran and the construction of a rail network to connect India to Central Asia.
Hard News

Leader voices hope for establishment of new Islamic civilization

Emad Askarieh -
The Supreme Leader Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei on Tuesday voiced hope for establishment of new Islamic civilization and cautioned Islamic World about enemies' divisive plots.
Economy

Post-JCPOA Iran on course to winning WTO membership

Emad Askarieh -
A TPO official has said that Iran is moving toward becoming a member of the WTO, adding that the country has to pay a dear price for not being a WTO member.
Local

Why are there 40 contenders for each parliamentary seat?

Emad Askarieh -
This registration is unprecedented, especially at a time when educational and scientific requirements for parliamentary and Assembly of Experts elections put a cap on the number of contenders.
IFP Exclusive

Maranjab Desert blanketed by snow (PHOTOS)

IFP Editorial Staff -
The snow-coated desert draws local and foreign visitors in the winter.
Foreign Policy

New US Visa Law contravenes JCPOA “good faith” provision: Shamkhani

Emad Askarieh -
Ali Shamkhani says the US cannot talk about trust building, and at the same time impose hostile restrictions on Iran or pass laws to illegally steal the Iranian nation’s assets.
Foreign Policy

Iran to use all possible means to protect properties: Spokesman

Emad Askarieh -
Jaberi Ansari said withdrawal of any money from Iran's frozen assets in the US would run counter to the 1981 Algeria Claims Settlement Declaration.
Security

Iran seizes 422 tons of illicit drugs in eight months

Emad Askarieh -
The volume of illicit drugs seized has registered a 21 percent rise in the eight months to December 22 compared with corresponding period last year.
Media

A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on Dec. 28

Emad Askarieh -
IFP has taken a look at the front pages of newspapers on Monday and picked headlines from 22 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.
Iran in Pictures

Leader meets with family of Assyrian martyr (PHOTOS)

Fatemeh Askarieh -
The visit was to mark the birth anniversary of Jesus Christ.
Hard News

Araghchi: US visa waiver program clear violation of nuclear deal

Emad Askarieh -
Although it is not an important issue, it is aimed at harassment and is against the paragraphs 28 and 29 of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA)," Araghchi said.
Europe

Iranian MP decries US breach of JCPOA

Emad Askarieh -
In letters to his counterparts at the European Parliament and the parliaments of France, Britain, Germany, Russia and China, Alaeddin Boroujerdi said the new US law is “unfair and discriminatory” in nature.
Hard News

Muslim countries proud of Hezbollah: Iran’s FM

Emad Askarieh -
Iran’s top diplomat also described Hezbollah’s approaches, which involve boosting Lebanese people’s unity, as being in the interest of everyone.
Economy

Iran following US plan to seize frozen assets

Emad Askarieh -
Seif said the Central Bank of Iran (CBI) has a total of $2.5 billion frozen in New York, including the interest on top of the original $1.7 billion held in Citibank accounts.
Selected

Iran gets berth on LA Times’ list of 16 must-see destinations in 2016

Emad Askarieh -
Many Americans are eager to visit Iran; Iran is full of historic towers, mosques and squares, especially in the ancient city of Esfahan, LA Times says.
Interviews

An ex-envoy sheds light on how Saddam’s Iraq waged war on Iran

Emad Askarieh -
A former Iranian ambassador has explained his mission in Iraq, rejecting as baseless rumors that Saddam waged war because Iran had ignored his warnings.
Cultural Heritage

7,000-year-old skeleton goes on display (PHOTOS)

Fatemeh Askarieh -
The skeleton and 34 other items found in excavations on Mowlavi Street will remain on display for 50 days.
Hard News

Muslim unity pivotal in fight against violence: Rouhani

Emad Askarieh -
The president criticized certain Muslim countries for purchasing US arms and either delivering the weapons to militant groups or using them against other Muslim nations.
Nuclear

JCPOA would be over before it ever began if …

IFP Editorial Staff -
Alef, a principlist Iranian news website, has suggested that the eleventh government’s possible tolerance of the US breach of the Iran nuclear deal is unacceptable.
Media

A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on Dec. 27

Emad Askarieh -
IFP has taken a look at the front pages of newspapers on Sunday and picked headlines from 19 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.
Iran in Pictures

Ceremonies to mark anniversary of Zoroaster’s demise (PHOTOS)

Fatemeh Askarieh -
Followers of the Zoroastrian faith hold ceremonies in memory of the Prophet Zoroaster
Foreign Policy

Iran dismisses Arab League claims as biased, unconstructive

Emad Askarieh -
Despite the unfriendly stance of some countries, Iran will continue to play a constructive role in easing tensions and defusing crises, the Foreign Ministry spokesman said.
Hard News

Russia-Turkey row against region interests: Leader’s aide

Emad Askarieh -
If there is a difference among regional countries or Muslim states, it should be settled through dialog and we should not interfere in each other’s internal affairs, Velayati said.
Hard News

Post correspondent permitted to visit family on Christmas Day

Emad Askarieh -
Rezaian was allowed to spend two hours with his mother and wife in Evin prison under a judicial permission.
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