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Iran Says Planning to Launch 5 New Satellites by March 2021

Iran’s minister of communication and information technology has unveiled plans for the launch of five new homegrown satellites by the end of the current Iranian year.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on August 19

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Wednesday, August 19, 2020, and picked headlines from 12 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Iran’s COVID-19 Death Toll Hits 20,000

Iran's Health Ministry spokeswoman says 153 more patients have died of the novel coronavirus in the past 24 hours, increasing the overall death toll to 20,125.

Top Iranian, Afghan Diplomats Discuss Peace Process

Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran Mohammad Javad Zarif and caretaker of the Foreign Ministry of Afghanistan, Mohammad Haneef Atmar, have discussed various issues, including the Afghan peace process.

US Not Allowed to Use ‘Snapback’ Mechanism against Iran: Rouhani

The Iranian president says the United States is not legally authorized to trigger the so-called “snapback” mechanism to reinstate UN sanctions against Iran.

Iran’s Only Baby Chimp Survives Premature Birth, Poor Health

Baran is the only baby chimpanzee in Iran whose life was saved by a veterinarian right after its premature delivery and is now kept at Eram Zoo in the capital, Tehran.

1953 Iranian Coup Symbol of US Irresponsible Interference: Tehran

A senior Iranian official says the 1953 Iranian coup d'état symbolized the Untied States’ interference in other countries’ affairs.

Rouhani’s Administration to Release Annual Economic Road Map

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says his administration has come up with a road map to economy for the final year of his tenure.

Iran Says Chance of Success Scant for Putin-Proposed Summit

The spokesperson for the Iranian government says a seven-way online summit of the UN Security Council permanent members, Germany and Iran, proposed by the president of Russia, is unlikely to produce results as the US government lacks any sincere intention.

Days of US as Superpower Numbered: Iran FM

The Iranian foreign minister says the era of the US acting as a superpower is gone as indicated by its failure to mobilize UN Security Council members to approve its anti-Iran resolution.

US Bogged Down in Self-Created Quagmire in Afghanistan: Iran

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh has dismissed as sheer lie the claim made by certain American media that other countries have paid bounties to Taliban for killing US troops in Afghanistan.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on August 18

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Tuesday, August 18, 2020, and picked headlines from 12 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Iran Says 300,000 COVID-19 Patients Have Recovered

Iran’s Health Ministry spokeswoman says 300,881 coronavirus patients have recovered from the disease so far or been discharged from the hospital.

No Obstacle to Development of Strategic Arms in Iran: DM

Defence Minister of the Islamic Republic of Iran Brigadier General Amir Hatami has given an assurance that Tehran faces no infrastructural hurdle in manufacturing strategic weapons inside the country.

UK Must Apologize for Role in 1953 Coup in Iran: Envoy

Iran’s ambassador to the United Kingdom has demanded the British government apologize to Tehran for its role in the 1953 Iranian coup d'état.

Remains of Humans, Animals Found in Persepolis Ruins

Remains of over a dozen humans and animals have been unearthed in the ancient ruins of Persepolis in southern Iran.

Iran’s Nature in Photos: Lotus Lagoon of Mazandaran

The city of Babol in Mazandaran province, northern Iran, is home to one of the most beautiful wetlands of the country.

Rouhani’s Aide Explains Why Meeting with Trump Never Happened

An advisor to Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says he did whatever he could to preserve the Iran nuclear deal, and was even ready to meet his American counterpart if Trump was seriously after a deal.

Tehran’s History in Photos: House of Malek

The historical house of Malek is located in Bein ol-Haramein Bazaar in the heart of the Iranian capital.

Oil Shipment Seized by US Already Sold, Paid for: Iran

The Iranian oil minister says the shipment that the United States claims has seized contained Iranian petrol sold to customers.

Diplomat‌ Reaffirms Iran’s Support for Syria in Talks with Assad

Ali-Asghar Khaji, a senior assistant to Iran's Foreign Minister in special political affairs, has met with Syrian President Bashar al-Assad in Damascus.

Iran Marks 30th Anniversary of Return of War Prisoners

Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Seyyed Abbas Araqchi has held a videoconference with the Foreign Ministry's former prisoners of war (POW) on the 30th anniversary of the return of the first group of Iranian prisoners of war to the country.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on August 17

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Monday, August 17, 2020, and picked headlines from 11 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Iran’s COVID-19 Cases Hit 345,000: Health Ministry

Iran's Health Ministry spokeswoman says 345,450 patients have contracted the novel coronavirus so far, including 2,247 new cases identified in the past 24 hours.

Iran Digs Ancient Cup Out of Fallen Soldier’s Chest

A precious antique cup has been dug out at Iran’s Hassanlou historical site, which is one of the most important ancient spots in the Iranian plateau with international reputation.

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