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Culture

Ashraf Boroujerdi, prominent Iranian reformist and cultural figure, passes away

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Security

Iran executes man convicted of espionage for Israel

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Incidents

Red Crescent: 24 Iranian provinces affected by weather-related disasters

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Nuclear

Former Iranian nuclear chief proposes reframing Iran-US talks to break deadlock

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Incidents

Iranian Red Crescent rescuer dies while saving flood victims in Jahrom

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Local

Iran sets new rules for Afghan workers, allows 9-month employment period

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Cinema

Iranian actor Hamid Taleghani passes away at 59

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Sport

Iran’s women’s youth goalball team wins gold at Para-Asian Youth Games in Dubai

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Society

Nationwide ceremonies mark Mother’s Day and Women’s Day in Iran

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Sport

Concerns over US visas for Iran players ahead of 2026 World Cup preparations

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Judiciary

Appeals court lifts detention order for actor Pejman Jamshidi, cites lack of new evidence

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Music

Iranian rock pioneer Kourosh Yaghmaei announces retirement from music

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Sport

Belgium, Egypt, New Zealand coaches react to World Cup 2026 Grouping with Iran

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Hard News

Quds Force Commander: ISIL nearing demise

Emad Askarieh - February 12, 2015

Commander of the IRGC Quds Force Major General Ghasem Soleimani has said that thanks to heavy failures ISIL and other terrorist groups have suffered in Iraq and Syria, they are nearing the end of their life.

Media

A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on Feb. 12

Emad Askarieh - February 12, 2015

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of newspapers on Thursday and picked headlines from 13 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Environment

UN says it’s ready to set up environmental database in Iran

Emad Askarieh - February 12, 2015

An Iran-UN workshop in Tehran reviewed the State of Environment report, with the UN expressing readiness to set up an environment database in Iran.

Hard News

Iran to launch new national search engine: Minister

Emad Askarieh - February 12, 2015

The minister of communications has said that Iran will launch a new national search engine in the near future to secure its cyberspace.

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Iran’s FM says already sought single-step nuclear deal

Emad Askarieh - February 12, 2015

Iran's foreign minister says he is delighted that the Supreme Leader has the same view about a nuclear deal between Iran and P5+1, adding a final deal requires a “political will” to be shown by the other negotiating sides.

Energy

Anti-Iran sanctions will be removed

Emad Askarieh - February 12, 2015

The Iranian oil chief has said that the government and its nuclear negotiators have always been under the auspices of the Supreme Leader whose “expediencies and guidance” will help rid the country of sanctions.

Energy

Gas-sweetening solvents indigenized by Iranian researchers

Emad Askarieh - February 12, 2015

Scientists at the Research Institute of Petroleum Industry in cooperation with the National Iranian Gas Company have indigenized solvents used in gas-sweetening units of refineries.

Nuclear

A visit to Tehran by a former US Congressman

Emad Askarieh - February 12, 2015

The Iranians are deeply concerned about what effect Congress elections will have on President Obama’s capacity to implement any agreement, said the former US Congressman.

Local

Iranians turn out in force for Feb. 11 rallies (Photos)

Emad Askarieh - February 11, 2015

Iranians across the country attended Feb. 11 revolutionary rallies, lending support to nuclear negotiators at talks with P5+1.

Hard News

Iranians rally in their millions to mark Revolution victory

Emad Askarieh - February 11, 2015

President Rouhani told the crowd in Tehran that the West has no option but interact with Iran which is afraid of neither sanctions nor pressure.

Hard News

Iran’s achievements brought US to nuclear talks: Afkham

Emad Askarieh - February 11, 2015

The Iranian Foreign Ministry refutes claims that Tehran was forced to sit at the negotiating table.

Foreign Policy

Islamic Revolution has exposed Western double standards: Deputy minister

Emad Askarieh - February 10, 2015

Iran has exposed the double standards of the West as a result of which hegemonic powers have encountered a conceptual crisis, said a deputy Iranian FM.

Interviews

Leader’s call for a one-stage deal is meant to prop up the talks: Former negotiator

Emad Askarieh - February 10, 2015

Hossein Mousavian said the Supreme Leader's instructions are meant to boost the likelihood of a sustainable deal at nuclear talks with P5+1.

Nuclear

Emphasis on a one-stage deal stems from Western failure to honor its promises: MP

Emad Askarieh - February 10, 2015

Kazem Jalali, an MP, said the leader's "prudent and rational" statement that any nuclear deal with P5+1 should come in a single stage stems from a lack of trust in the West.

Local

February reminder of Iranian resolve to transform: Culture chief

Emad Askarieh - February 10, 2015

In a message Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance Ali Jannati vowed to protect the legitimate freedoms of everyone without any discrimination.

Nuclear

Iranian negotiators act in line with instructions of leader: Advisor

Emad Askarieh - February 10, 2015

Leader's advisor Ali Akbar Velayati said the Supreme leader supports the Iranian negotiators who are trying their best to stand up for Iranian rights.

Hard News

Iran’s president urges high turnout in February 11 rallies

Emad Askarieh - February 10, 2015

The higher turnout in the demonstration, the better the world will get the message of Iran’s “national solidarity,” said President Rouhani.

Foreign Policy

Chinese FM due in Tehran soon

Emad Askarieh - February 10, 2015

In his trip, Wang will talk on preparations and finalization of Chinese President Xi Jinping's visit to the Middle East.

Government

Gov’t spokesman: Leader’s remarks show Iran’s path in N. negotiations

Emad Askarieh - February 10, 2015

The remarks of the Supreme Leader are the final say for the government and the Islamic Republic, said Nobakht.

Hard News

Any nuclear deal must recognize Iran’s nuclear rights: VP

Emad Askarieh - February 10, 2015

Iranian First Vice-President Eshagh Jahangiri says any nuclear agreement between Tehran and P5+1 must respect the nation’s rights.

Local

I want to picture today’s Iran for Americans: US photojournalist

Emad Askarieh - February 10, 2015

I decided to visit Iran again and be the only female US photojournalist who adds photos of today’s Iran to her old collection of snapshots, said Goodman.

Media

A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on Feb. 10

Emad Askarieh - February 10, 2015

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

Science and Technology

A robotic companion to ease the loneliness of the elderly

Emad Askarieh - February 10, 2015

Iranian associate professor Dr. Farshid Amirabdollahian has coordinated ACCOMPANY project to build service robots to help the elderly with an independent life.

Local

Imam Khomeini turned Iran into a key regional power

Emad Askarieh - February 9, 2015

An expert with the Al-Ahram Center for Political and Strategic Studies has said by underlining Muslim unity [the late] Imam Khomeini turned Iran into a regional heavyweight.

Cinema

Muhammad is the most distinguished Iranian film in 35 years

Emad Askarieh - February 9, 2015

Ali Jannati, the Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance has called Muhammad the Messenger of God as the best Iranian movie after the revolution, saying it is perfect in terms of theme, content and technical issues.

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