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Latest Politics News in Iran – News and views from the world of politics in Iran and the region, including government, Parliament, foreign affairs, defence and more.
A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on March 8
IFP has taken a look at the front pages of newspapers on Tuesday and picked headlines from 24 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.
IRGC holds final stage of missile drill
The Aerospace Division of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) is holding the final stage of large-scale missile drills.
Iran’s diplomatic capability manifested in nuclear talks
Head of the Foreign Ministry Headquarters to Monitor Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) Abbas Araqchi described nuclear talks as manifestation of Iran's diplomatic capabilities.
Zarif Calls Iranian Expatriates Best Bridges for Dialogue of Civilizations
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif, who is visiting Singapore on the second leg of his tour of Southeast Asian and Oceanian countries, hailed Iranian nationals living abroad as “the best bridges for dialogue of cultures and civilizations”.
Iran, Signapore FMs stress boost of all-out ties
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and Singaporean Foreign Affairs Minister Vivian Balakrishnan in a meeting on Tuesday stressed boost of all-out ties.
Iran lawmakers vow to fully support Hezbollah
Over 200 Iranian lawmakers have strongly condemned a decision by the [Persian] Gulf Arab states to label Lebanon’s Hezbollah a terrorist organization, expressing their full support for the resistance movement.
A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on March 7
IFP has taken a look at the front pages of newspapers on Monday and picked headlines from 23 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.
Iran Pledges to Press on with Palestine Support
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif reaffirmed the country’s commitment to backing Palestine in spite of the fact that sanctions have been the price it pays for that support.
Iranians again amazed world in recent elections: President Rouhani
Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani says the Iranian nation once again amazed the world by their recent massive electoral participation.
Iran’s FM Starts 11-Day Tour of Southeastern Asia
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif on Sunday morning arrived in the Indonesian capital of Jakarta as the first destination of his tour of six countries, which will later take him to three other ASEAN countries and the Oceania.
A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on March 6
IFP has taken a look at the front pages of newspapers on Sunday and picked headlines from 22 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.
President Rouhani Urges Iran-Turkey Regional Cooperation
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani in a Saturday meeting with Turkish Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu in Tehran referred to Iran and Turkey as two important neighbors with influential roles in establishing unity and solidarity among Muslim nations, and urged enhanced cooperation between the two regional powers, particularly in restoring sustainable peace to the Middle East.
VP Stresses Significance of Iran-Turkey Ties for Region
Iranian First Vice-President Eshaq Jahangiri emphasized on Saturday that stronger relations between Tehran and Ankara will greatly contribute to stability in the Middle East.
A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on March 5
IFP has taken a look at the front pages of newspapers on Saturday and picked headlines from 23 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.
Supreme Leader to lead prayers for late ayatollah Vaez
Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei will lead prayers to be held for late Ayatollah Abbas Vaez Tabasi in the holy city of Mashad on Saturday.
Turkish PM heads for Iran for key talks
Turkish Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu leaves for Tehran to hold talks with senior Iranian officials on ways to strengthen all-out mutual relations and the latest developments in the Middle East region.
The elections in Iran were carried out without filtering and with freedom of access to information
The elections in Iran were carried out without filtering and with freedom of access to information
Leader Condoles Passing Away of Iranian Cleric Vaez Tabasi
Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei offered condolences on Friday over demise of Ayatollah Abbas Vaez Tabasi, the chief custodian of the Astan Quds Razavi, a charitable organization holding trusteeship of the eighth Shiite Imam’s shrine.
Iran raps Persian Gulf Cooperation Council for labeling Hezbollah terrorist
Iran's Foreign Ministry Spokesman Hossein Jaberi Ansari condemned a Wednesday announcement of Saudi-dominated bloc of Persian Gulf countries for designating Hezbollah a terrorist organization.
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Iran says labeling Hezbollah as terrorist group harmful to regional stability
Deputy Foreign Minister for Arab and African Affairs Hossein Amir-Abdollahian said on Thursday labeling Hezbollah as terrorist group is harms for regional peace and stability.
Turkey’s Davutoglu to visit Iran Friday
Turkish Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu will pay an official visit to Iran to discuss bilateral ties and the latest developments in the region.
Radicals Absent from New Iranian Parliament: Conservative Leader
Gholam-Ali Haddad Adel believes that the tenth parliament will have a special identity not similar to any of previous ones, because the radical lawmakers of sixth and ninth parliaments will not be present in this parliament.
A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on March 3
IFP has taken a look at the front pages of newspapers on Thursday and picked headlines from 19 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.
Araghchi hails Iran’s Human Development Index report
A 35 percent increase in Iran's Human Development Index (HDI) for 2015, ranking 69 among 188 countries is a great achievement, says deputy foreign minister for legal and international affairs.
Nothing Stops Iranians from Deciding Their Fate: FM
Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif hailed the massive turnout in last week’s elections in the country, underlining that the Iranian people will never allow anything to prevent them from shaping their future.Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif hailed the massive turnout in last week’s elections in the country, underlining that the Iranian people will never allow anything to prevent them from shaping their future.