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Iran Upholds Death Sentence for CIA Spy: Judiciary

Iran’s Judiciary Spokesman Gholam Hossein Esmaeili said the death sentence for a man convicted of spying for the US Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) has been upheld.

A Beginner’s Guide to Creating a Secure Business Website

While working at your desk, an excellent business idea dawned on you. You worked on it tirelessly fine-tuning it and ensuring there were no loose ends. You also managed to have a consortium of angel investors to help you with the necessary funds for your unicorn. Now you come to the most intriguing part of the whole business. You need to have a website.

Iran Joins World Club of Anti-Armour Missile Producers

Iran's deputy defense minister says the country is currently among the world’s top five producers of anti-armor missiles, while enjoying a vast capacity for manufacturing Cruise missiles and other defense hardware.

Iran Elections 2020: Rouhani Announces Law on Financial Transparency of Campaigns

Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani has signed and announced the “Law on Transparency and Supervision of the Financing of Campaigns in the Parliamentary Elections" to the country’s ministry of interior for execution.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on February 4

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Tuesday, February 4, 2020, and picked headlines from 9 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Reformists Undecided Whether to Field Candidates in Iran Elections

Reformists have met to decide whether or not to field candidates in the upcoming parliamentary election in Iran, slated for February 21, following the Guardian Council’s massive disqualification of their candidates.

Iranian Knowledge-Based Companies to Attend Kabul Expo

A number of Iranian knowledge-based companies operating in various fields will head to the Afghan capital of Kabul to take part in the 8th Exclusive Iran Expo later this month.

Envoy Reveals How Yemeni Fighters Procure Their Weapons

The Yemeni ambassador to Tehran has, for the first time, shed light on how the Yemeni Ansarullah movement procures weaponry and munitions in its resistance against the Saudi-led coalition.

Denmark, Netherlands Summon Saudi Envoys over Spying Activities

The Danish and Dutch governments have summoned the Saudi ambassadors to Copenhagen and Stockholm, respectively, in order to express their official protest after arresting and charging four terrorists for spying on behalf of the kingdom in the two European states.

Zarif Blasts US for ‘Profiteering’ over Coronavirus Outbreak in China

The Iranian foreign minister has decried the United States for cashing in on the outbreak of the coronavirus in China, saying Beijing has had a more successful performance in containing the virus compared with that of the US in the 2009 H1N1 epidemic.

Iran Congratulates Sri Lanka on Independence Day

Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani has congratulated his Sri Lankan counterpart on the anniversary of the independence of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka.

Iran’s Esfahak Village Wins To Do 2020 Award

The historical village of Esfahak has won the TO DO 2020 Award of Germany, which is awarded annually to a project which focuses on participation in tourism, profits the local people, is environmentally friendly and avoids gender discrimination.

‘US Afraid of Knowledge Transfer by Iranian, Chinese Students’

The director of Iran's Immigration Observatory says "brainwashing" and "visa-regime confrontation" are the reasons behind the United States' move to ban Chinese and Iranian students from entering the country.

Iran Slams Europe’s ‘Weak Behaviour’ towards US

Iran’s president and parliament speaker have separately lambasted the European signatories to the Iran nuclear deal for failing to make good on their commitments under the 2015 nuclear deal following the US’ unilateral withdrawal.

Medical Imports Financed by CBI Far Above Swiss Channel: Top Banker

Governor of the Central Bank of Iran says the value of the pharmaceutical and medical products that have been imported over the past 10 months with the financing provided by his organization has been 2,000 times higher than the value of consignments recently delivered via a Swiss channel.

Iranian, Pakistani FMs Reject Trump’s Middle East Plan

The foreign ministers of Iran and Pakistan have condemned the US president's so-called deal of the century and voiced support for Palestine.

Iranian, Chinese Foreign Ministers Discuss Coronavirus Outbreak

Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran Mohammad Javad Zarif and his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi have discussed the latest efforts to contain the novel coronavirus.

EU’s Borrell Holds Talks with FM Zarif in Tehran

EU Foreign Policy Chief Josep Borrell, who is on his first visit to Iran since taking his new post, has met with Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif Monday afternoon.

Tehran Still Ready to Mend Ties with Riyadh Despite ‘Foolish’ Moves

Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Seyyed Abbas Mousavi says the Islamic Republic believes cooperation among regional states is the only way out of the current tensions and crisis, and that Tehran is still prepared for talks with Saudis despite their foolish moves.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on February 3

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Monday, February 3, 2020, and picked headlines from 9 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

OIC Rejects Trump’s ‘Peace Plan’ for Middle East

The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) has rejected US President Donald Trump’s so-called “deal of the century” on the decades-old Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

Iran Says Swiss Channel for Medicine Imports ‘Hyped Up’

Tehran has criticized the media hype regarding Switzerland’s launch of what it calls a “humanitarian” channel for the import of medicine into Iran in the face of US sanctions, saying the move was helpful but not much worth highlighting as it was fully paid for by the Iranian nation’s money.

WTO Hails Tehran’s Offer to Host World’s Biggest Tourism Event

Tehran Municipality’s offer to host a world conference on urban tourism in 2021 has been welcomed by the President of World Tourism Organization.

Kharbas Caves, Historical Attraction of Iran’s Qeshm Island

Kharbas Caves in Qeshm Island have been a temple of Mithraism in ancient times. They attract the attention of archeologists and visitors alike.