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Iran News

Iran Front Page offers a handpicked set of the latest news and views from Iran and the Middle East

Why should government endure the cruel taunts of opponents?

President Rouhani has defended his government’s nuclear and economic policies, hitting out at those who treat Iran’s negotiators impolitely and indecently.

Nomadic festival in Ardebil (PHOTOS)

Images of a nomadic festival featuring dance, music, sports and traditional customs in northwestern Iran.

Fleeing persecution, boat people face the unknown at sea

A descriptive piece of writing by an Iranian author reflects what is in the hearts and minds of migrants in Southeast Asia when they set sail for an unknown, eventful destination.

Local sports festival in Kermanshah (PHOTOS)

Images of a festival of local sports in the western Iranian province of Kermanshah.

A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on May 30

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of newspapers on Saturday and picked headlines from 11 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Defense Minister: ISIL too weak to threaten Iranian border

Iran’s defense minister has said that ISIL lacks the capability and capacity to pose any threat to the Iranian borders, and we do not deem it a threat.

Intelligence ministry foils counterrevolutionary attacks across Iran

A bombing plot in Mashhad, a poisoning plot in Tehran and a bombing plot in Qom are some of the conspiracies foiled by the Intelligence Ministry.

Panahizadeh named to world wrestling commission

Panahizadeh, who runs the International Department for the Iranian Wrestling Federation, becomes the first Iranian woman to serve on a United World Wrestling commission.

Good progress made over removal of anti-Iran sanctions in Iran N-talks: Iranian official

Hamid Baidinejad also said that the idea of foreign access to the country’s military sites has never been on the agenda of nuclear negotiations between Iran and P5+1.

Iran has cooperated with IAEA more than reflected in recent report: Official

From the 18 practical measures we agreed with the Agency, we concluded 16. Two remaining practical measures are under discussion,” Iran’s Ambassador to the IAEA Reza Najafi said.

Iran condemns terrorist attack on Saudi Shia worshippers

All measures should be taken to prevent such incidents and combat those who have targeted the security and stability of the region by provoking religious strife, FM spokeswoman Marzieh Afkham said.

Kafe Namak or Salt Lake in Sirjan (Photos)

Namak Lake in Sirjan, Kerman Province, is one of the unique, beautiful faces of nature in southern Iran.

Bastam Grand Mosque in Semnan (PHOTOS)

Bastam Grand Mosque and Kashaneh Tower are two historical sites in Semnan Province, northern Iran.

Senior cleric stresses safeguarding nuclear achievements

Ayatollah Kazem Sediqi has said that inspection by foreigners of Iran's military centers is against the teachings of the holy Koran.

Iran FM warns against excessive demands in nuclear talks

Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has warned the P5+1 group of countries against “making excessive demands” in the ongoing negotiations over Tehran’s nuclear program.

Light should be shed on the status of Afghan refugees in Syria

The Afghan minister for refugees and repatriation has praised the Supreme Leader’s remarks that no Afghan children should be denied the right to education in Iran.

A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on May 28

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of newspapers on Thursday and picked headlines from 18 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Zarif, Kerry to meet in Geneva on May 30

The Iranian and US top diplomats are to meet in Geneva on May 30 to help narrow the differences between Tehran and P5+1 over writing the text of a final agreement.

US has failed to suppress ISIL in Iraq: Iranian foreign minister

FM Zarif has said that most of the OIC foreign ministers back cessation in the Saudi aggression against Yemen and a political resolution for the conflict in the impoverished Arab country.

Iran determined to resist West’s excessive demands: Leader’s adviser

Ali Akbar Velayati has said that Iran is making efforts to resolve the nuclear issue through dialogue but it resists the excessive demands of certain Western countries.

Time has come for the East to grow scientifically

Ayatollah Rafsanjani has said that Iran is the birthplace of the Islamic civilization and that it is now the turn of people in the East to help with the development of science.

Iran does not need nukes, not now, not ever!

Recent remarks by the Israeli defense minister on the likelihood of nuking Iran are part of efforts to provoke the Iranian nation and pit them against their government, reads an IFP editorial.

Thousand-and-One-Nights train in Iran (PHOTOS)

A number of foreign tourists on board Thousand and One Nights, a train, have arrived in Zanjan in northwestern Iran.

Leader: Solving nuclear issue easy if all rely on domestic resources

The Supreme Leader stressed that his views regarding the nuclear issue are the same as the ones asserted before.

Carpet Museum of Iran in photos

The Carpet Museum of Iran showcases priceless hand-woven carpets from urban, rural and nomadic areas across Iran.