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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

Kabul and Tehran can serve as driving force behind regional convergence

In an interview with an Iranian daily, the former Afghan foreign minister has weighed in on Tehran-Kabul relations in the past and at present.

UN rights report based on false, fabricated information: Iran

The Iranian Judiciary's High Council for Human Rights rejected the report as being founded upon “incorrect information and fabricated sources,”

A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on May 18

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of newspapers on Monday and picked headlines from 12 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Muslims should not be overtaken by non-Muslims in following Koranic teachings

Islam is fully observed when extremism and violence are nowhere to be found in an Islamic society, says President Rouhani.

Police seize over 1.6 ton of narcotics in southern province

Over 1.4 tons of opium and 200 kilograms of hashish was seized from the drug traffickers in Hormozgan Province, said Brigadier General Mohammadi Yeganeh.

Iran to launch trade center in Iraq’s Kurdistan Region

The center should serve to provide a good understanding of Iraq's market, introduce Erbil's trade attractions to traders and support the Iranian industries that eye a share in the Iraqi city.

No one allowed to inspect Iranian military sites: Senior MP

Alaeddin Boroujerdi told reporters that inspection of Iran's military sites would not be part of an emerging nuclear deal between Tehran and six world powers.

Velayati: US military threats against Iran endanger nuclear talks

US military threats against Iran cannot get operational, Velayati said, citing that the Americans have suffered defeat in wars against countries which are not as strong as Iran.

Syrian Opposition has to accept Iran in Geneva-3

The international community has digested the fact that regional problems cannot be solved in Iran’s absence, says a former ambassador.

Why did an on-pitch bombshell spill off-pitch?

The match was supposed to be a life-and-death showdown in Iran’s Premier League, but did it have anything to do with a soon-to-happen presidential trip to the northwestern city?

Iran’s aid ship to arrive in Yemeni port on May 21

The vessel has been loaded with 700 tons of flour, 1,200 tons of rice, 400 tons of canned food, 50 tons of medication and health products, and 50 tons of mineral water.

Nasrallah Lashes Out at US, Israel for Creating Takfiri Terrorism

America is using Takfiri terrorists to weaken the Muslim community and tear it apart and to seize control of its capabilities, Nasrallah added.

A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on May 17

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

Rappers get official recognition to be part of Iran’s music industry

Things look up for rappers in Iran after in an unprecedented move the Ministry of Culture and Islamic Guidance granted a permit to a rap album for the first time.

An uphill ride for Iran’s female motocross racers

The story of a girl who has done great in a male-dominated sport.

No Saudi permission needed for Yemen aid delivery: Iran official

Iran has said that Saudi Arabia cannot decide for the UN and the countries helping Yemen.

Iran, Oman launch new shipping route

Iran has inaugurated a new shipping route to Oman to help diversify its access to international export markets and to transport food items, agricultural products and perishable goods.

Iranians will not allow inspection of military sites: Senior cleric

A senior Iranian cleric has stressed that the brave Iranian nation will never allow inspection of its military sites.

Yazd, first adobe city in the world (PHOTOS)

Images of Yazd, a dry city in central Iran whose history goes back five millennia.

US orchestrating terrorism: Leader

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says the United States is masterminding terrorism.

Little expected to come out of Camp David

Alef, an Iranian news website, examines the Camp David Summit and what will come out of it, both for the host and the guests.

Tehran raps as “contradictory” US-Arab Camp David statement

Marzieh Afkham said that the Camp David joint statement exposed the contradiction in the words and deeds of the US and its regional allies.

Executive, legislative, judiciary chiefs discuss domestic, regional issues

The heads of three branches of the Iranian government have said the potential of regional countries should be tapped into to reduce tension and restore calm in the region.

Iran, P5+1 very likely to reach nuclear agreement: Zarif

If the other side shows “seriousness” in the ongoing negotiations, “an agreement is very likely,” Zarif said in an interview with German magazine Spiegel.

Iranians listen to music with all their hearts: German musician

I have found it easy to establish a bond with the Iranian culture and traditions; Iranians listen to music with all their hearts, said Lechner.