Friday, December 19, 2025
type here...
Home Blog Page 3305

Iranian President Submits Budget Bill to Parliament

By
IFP Editorial Staff
-

Addressing the lawmakers, Rouhani said the government’s heavy dependence on oil revenues has made the country vulnerable to economic sanctions, hence the country needs urgent moves to diversify its income sources.

“If the budget’s burden was not on oil, the impact of the sanctions could have been less. The unhealthiness of the country’s economy and economic structures and budget and banks is an important issue,” he said.

Rouhani said the country needs to move to modify the workings of the banks more than ever, as it is key to improving the Iranian economy, IRNA reported.

The budget for some activities has been reduced dramatically, compared to the last year’s budget. Notably, the proposal has cut Iran’s defence budget to half.

According to Iranian parliament’s law, the lawmakers have 10 days to evaluate the proposed budget and submit recommendations to the parliament’s budget commission.

The commission then should prepare a report on the proposal and submit it to the parliament within 15 days.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on December 25

By
Fatemeh Askarieh
-
A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on November 19

The top story in most of the papers today was the death of head of Iran’s Expediency Council and former Judiciary Chief, Ayatollah Mahmoud Hashemi Shahroudi.

Abrar:

1- Army Gen.: We Will Not Allow USS Stennis to Approach Our Territorial Waters

2- Israel Army Chief: Iran to Deploy 100,000 Troops to Syria!

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on December 25

 

Aftab-e Yazd:

1- Who is New Head of US Department of Defence?

2- Iranian Poet, Author Rahmandoust: I’m Feeling for Modern Kids Who Cannot Play

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on December 25

 

Arman-e Emrouz:

1- Death of Jurisprudent

  • Head of Iran’s Expediency Council Passes Away after Prolonged Illness

2- Startups; Country’s Productive Force

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on December 25

 

Ebtekar:

1- Burial of Childhood under War Rubbles

2- Shayan Hadji Najaf Honoured at UNICEF Photo of Year Award

3- Zarif Tells Al Mayadeen: We Won’t Wait for Europeans to Meet Their Obligations

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on December 25

 

Etemad:

1- Ayatollah Hashemi Shahroudi Dies

  • A Look at Life of Justice-seeker Reformer

2- US Leaves, Iran Stays

3- Withdrawal of US Troops from Syria Will Change Situation in Region

4- Atlantic: Predictions of Iranian Leader Were Correct

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on December 25

 

Ettela’at:

1- We Need to Rethink Policies to Protect Environment: Iran Environment Chief

2- Fatah Movement: Iran Most Honest Country in Fight against Arrogance

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on December 25

 

Iran:

1- Demise of Modernist Jurisprudent: Ayatollah Shahroudi Dies

2- Time to Reconcile with Jesus

3- A Note by Loris Tjeknavorian (Composer, Orchestra Conductor) on Christmas

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on December 25

 

Javan:

1- Netanyahu’s Coalition Collapses

2- 8 Bags of Abortion Drugs Seized

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on December 25

 

Jomhouri Eslami:

1- $7.5 Billion Allocated to Education, Research in Budget Bill

2- Chairman of Iran’s Food, Drug Administration: Iran Self-Sufficient in Production of Radiomedics

3- Zionist Daily: Israel Hailed in Saudi Press at Bin Salman’s Order

4- Preferential Trade between Iran, India Finalised

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on December 25

 

Kayhan:

1- Washington Post to US People: Wake Up! US Army Not Invincible

2- Arab Countries Launch Campaign to Boycotts Saudi Arabia to Support Yemeni People

3- “Steel Production in Iran 10 Times More than before Revolution”

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on December 25

 

Khorasan:

1- Biggest Wall Street Plunge in Last 10 Years

2- Top Cyberspace Official: We Are Looking for Alternative for Instagram

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on December 25

 

Shahrvand:

1- Santa Clause on Sidewalks of Tehran

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on December 25

 

Shargh:

1- Ayatollah Hashemi Shahroudi Dies

2- Foreigners Join Iran to Counter Sanctions

3- New Middle East Dangers for Iran [Editorial]

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on December 25

Book of Hours of Louis XII to Be Unveiled in Tehran on Christmas

By
IFP Editorial Staff
-

This book is a manuscript written by Louis XII, the sixteenth-century king of France. It is made of leather paper and includes 11 miniature paintings with religious titles and themes.

The images of the book have been drawn by a 15th century French painter.

Book of Hours of Louis XII to Be Unveiled in Tehran on Christmas
Roloff Beny’s Precious Photo-Books Unveiled in Tehran

Officials from manuscripts department of the National Library of Paris say after the death of Louis XII, this book was inherited to “Francios I” and then “Henry II” of France. But there is no information about those who owned this book later on.

This valuable manuscript was bundled in Paris in the 18th century, and its cover was adorned with narrow strips.

The book includes a series of daily prayers and sermons of the Catholic cult. These sermons are recited at different hours of the day or when a member of a family dies.

This valuable work will be on show at Niavaran Palace’s library as of December 25 for one month.

Knowledge-Based Activities Make Iran Resistant to Sanctions: VP

By
IFP Editorial Staff
-

Mohammad-Bagher Nobakht said at a time when the Islamic Republic is facing major sanctions, the knowledge-based domain will lead the country to economic resilience.

Head of Iran’s Management and Planning Organization made the comments while visiting a sci-tech park of Vice Presidency for Science and Technology.

“The status of knowledge-based activities has always been clear and [has always been] preserved. The government, too, always uses the knowledge-based domain to give fresh impetus to the country’s scientific progress,” said the official.

“Given the sanctions and the restrictions on oil exports, the [country’s] budget will grow only a little. Still, the finances allotted to sci-tech parks will grow by 72 percent,” he added.

The vice president said Iran’s economy has always been faced with the ill intention of groups that would not like to see Iran’s development and progress. He said knowledge-based activities, namely the ones conducted in sci-tech parks, can help boost the country’s economy against sanctions.

Sanandaj; The City of Iranian Sculptures

By
IFP Editorial Staff
-

These statues are placed in the squares and other special places across Sanandaj.

For these sculptures, Sanandaj is known as the “City of Thousand Bodies” or “City of Sculptures”.

“The Shepherd”, “Liberty”, “Mowlavi Kurd”, “Suhrawardi”, “The Child”, “Koozeh Bashan”, “Oraz”, “The Climber”, “Hagh Shenas”, “Anonymous Martyrs”, and “Kurdish Muslim Peshmerga” are among the most famous sculptures of Sanandaj.

Following you can find photos of these artworks retrieved from ISNA:

Ayatollah Hashemi Shahroudi Dies at 70

By
IFP Editorial Staff
-

Shahroudi died at 22:03 in Tehran’s Khatam al-Anbia hospital on Monday, December 24, 2018.

He is going to be buried at the holy shrine of Hazrat Massoumeh in Qom.

Known as a candidate for the position of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Shahroudi was a very prominent figure in Iran’s politics.

‘Jews in Iran Freely Perform Rituals as First-Class Citizens’

By
IFP Editorial Staff
-
Members of the Jewish community of Tehran attend the 36th session of "Saturdays of Revolution" event in Tehran on Dec. 23, 2018 / Photo by Tasnim

Sameyeh, speaking in a meeting on achievements of the 1979 Islamic Revolution, said the Iranian government has recognized their citizenship rights and allowed them to freely perform their rituals as first-class citizens.

“Before the Islamic Revolution, Iranian Jews didn’t feel free and some of them were even sentenced to death or prison. But they have enjoyed religious freedom since the 1979 Revolution,” he noted.

“In early [months of] the revolution, some thought the Jewish community of Iran are Zionists, but this view was later put aside, thanks to the wise positions of Imam Khomeini [leader of the revolution] that the [Iranian] Jewish community is separate from Zionists,” he said.

He then referred to the contributions made by the Iranian Jews to the Islamic Revolution and said the community has not only sacrificed the lives of a number of its youths for the victory of the Islamic Establishment against enemies but also provided it with great physicians and skilled forces.

The Jewish figure said members of the Jewish community in Iran have been allowed to have their own schools and theological courses in the country, and they currently have five schools only in the capital Tehran.

Jews have been living in the country since 2,500 years, he said, adding that Iran is a country which respects other religions and cultures.

“Following the revolution, followers of all religions were granted equal rights and this has strengthened cohesion among the Iranian people.”

“The Islamic Revolution enabled such cohesion inside the country, realizing sustainable security inside the country, which cannot be found in other regional countries,” he said.

Iranian, Pakistani FMs Hold Talks in Tehran

By
IFP Editorial Staff
-
Mohammad Javad Zarif
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif meets his Pakistani counterpart Shah Mehmood Qureshi in Tehran on Dec. 24, 2018 / Photo by Mehr News Agency

During the Monday meeting, the two sides conferred on a range of bilateral, regional, and international issues.

They also underlined the significance of stability, security, and constructive convergence in the region, particularly among Afghans under the current circumstances, and the need for collaboration between the two countries in this area.

A statement issued by Pakistan’s Foreign Office on Sunday said that Qureshi will visit Iran, Afghanistan, China and Russia from December 24 to 26.

He told Pakistani media that his trip would be aimed at strengthening ties with the four countries.

In recent months, Pakistan-based terrorists have carried out attacks on the Iranian soil, killing a number of border guards. In their latest attack, the terrorists kidnapped 12 Iranian border guards and released 5 of them later on.

Why Is It So Crucial to Protect Our Tendons?

By
Seyedeh Maryam Hosseini Lahijani
-

It used to be believed that tendons are just a joint connecting our muscles and bones together serving as a power transmitter. Meanwhile, the tendons were viewed as a part of body that could passively redirect pressure exerted on our body while in action and subsequently contribute further to our sense of balance.

Over the past two decades a huge number of research studies have been conducted over the elastic features of tendons.

Tendons don’t necessarily function similarly. Some of them are tasked with adjusting our positions like our finger tendons while in writing (localized tendons) and some others serve as a spring boosting our energy as in walking (energy saving tendons).

For a brief review of Iran’s achievements in various fields of science and technology, check the book “Science and Technology in Iran: A Brief Review”

The latter could save and release our energy with a high efficiency. For example, during each step we take, our Achilles’ tendons are stretched along with our feet’s joint wrist.

Sometimes tendons suffer from inflammation due to various causes. Physical activities like gardening and carpentry, even sports like tennis, ski or intense activities like washing carpets could lead to inflammation of tendons.

The pain of an inflamed tendon could spread outward gradually or suddenly particularly when the calcium of that area runs out.

To reduce the inflammation, one should give a rest to the affected area. Sometimes use of ice bag could relieve the pain. Finally, use of anti-inflammation drugs or gels could be highly helpful. If the pain is not eased within one week, you need to go to doctor.

Why Is It So Crucial to Protect Our Tendons?Medical prescription or physiotherapy and finally surgery could treat the pain. In case of tendon rupture, you need to have tendon implant surgery.

To avoid any tendon damage, you should have some points in mind. For example, you are recommended to warm up for at least 15 minutes before any exercise. Stretching – for at least 20 seconds for each move – the involved muscles when doing sports or activities and avoiding any harmful move like lifting heavy things are highly recommended.

With the latest progress made in medicine, it is hoped that new treatments would replace the traditional ones.

Iran to Preserve Asiatic Cheetah Using Surrogates

By
IFP Editorial Staff
-

Deputy Head of the Iranian Department of the Environment Hamid Zahrabi said the body has a new plan to protect and preserve the species by creating a large, enclosed area in order to protect and reproduce the Asiatic cheetah in a quasi-natural way.

“If natural mating and artificial reproduction fail, we will consider the option of transferring the embryo and using surrogates,” he said in an interview with ISNA.

“We intend to create a large enclosed area in order to manage and increase the population of cheetahs in a quasi-natural way,” he noted.

“We hope that cubs born to cheetahs at Pardisan Park could be used to create a quasi-natural population that would be introduced into one of the existing habitats,” the official said.

He was asked if the Department of the Environment may try to catch live cheetahs from their natural habitats.

“We have no such plan at the moment,” Zahrabi answered.

“But we may catch live cheetahs in order to get genetic samples from them because we need cheetahs’ genes, especially for areas where the cheetah population is diminishing due to a low birth rate,” he noted.

“For example, when it comes to the cheetahs in Yazd, we must try to catch them alive to get gene samples in order to be able to preserve the genes of the species,” the official said.

“Therefore, we must catch at least one live cheetah and get sperms from it and begin to reproduce them before all members of the species die,” he said.

Zahrabi also took a question on the possibility of using an African cheetah as surrogates.

“We have designed different levels in order to reproduce cheetahs in captivity. At the first level, the cheetahs at Pardisan would mate naturally,” he said.

The official said if natural mating fails, then artificial insemination would be the next option. And the third option, he added, would be to transfer the embryo to a surrogate – an African cheetah – which already has the experience of bearing a cub.

“Each of these methods to reproduce cheetahs in captivity has risks and there is a 30-percent chance of success in these methods,” he said.

The official said the Department of the Environment’s first plan about cheetahs is to protect them in their natural habitats while also using new methods of preserving cheetahs and seizing all opportunities and drawing on all experiences across the world to preserve and revive the Asiatic cheetah.

1...3,3043,3053,306...5,005Page 3,305 of 5,005

© All Content by IFP News ( Iran Front Page ) is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

About Us

Popular Articles

Editor Picks