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Iraqi Base Hosting US Forces Hit by Rockets: Report

A base in northern Iraq housing American troops has reportedly been struck by several rockets.

Hashd al-Shaabi Releases Details of US Attack on Bases in Iraq

Director of the Joint Operations Office of Hashd al-Shaabi (aka the Popular Mobilization Units or PMU) has given the details of a US airstrike on its bases in western Iraq.

US Attacks PMU Bases in Iraq near Syria Border

The United States military has carried out strikes in Iraq and Syria against Popular Mobilization Units (PMU). The air strikes allegedly carried out by drones targeted the Kataib Hezbollah forces, who are part of the Hashd al-Shaabi, in their headquarters near the western al-Qa'im district on the border with Syria.

Iran-Russia-China Naval Drills Wrap Up in Oman Sea

Iranian, Russian, and Chinese naval units on Sunday practiced rescuing merchant ships under attack or on fire during the third and final day of the three countries’ joint naval drills.

Education Minister Makes Surprise Visit to Christian School in Tehran

The Islamic Republic of Iran’s Minister of Education Mohsen Haji-Mirzaei has paid a surprise visit to a girls’ school for Christian students in Tehran.

FM Zarif to Leave Tehran for Moscow Sunday

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif will depart for the Russian capital of Moscow on Sunday night.

Iran Develops Homegrown Micromanipulator for Infertility Treatment

Iranian researchers have manufactured a homegrown micromanipulator, a device used to control precise movements in intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) which is applied to infertility treatment procedures.

Traditional Seafaring in Iran Revived after 50 Years

The Kong port in the southern Iranian Hormozgan province has witnessed the revival of traditional seafaring.

Iranian Woman to Receive French Order of Arts and Letters

Iranian art gallery manager Anahita Ghabaian Etehadieh has been invited by the French Minister of Culture to receive the Knight of the Order of Arts and Letters in early 2020.

Iran Urges US to Leave Region on 3rd Day of Drills with China, Russia

There is no place for American forces in the region anymore, Iranian Navy Commander Rear Admiral Hossein Khanzadi said.

Iran Slams France’s Stance on Iranian, French Detainees

Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran has denounced the French Foreign Ministry’s meddlesome comments about two Iranian and French nationals who have been arrested in Iran.

‘Roman Wall’ of Iran among Top 2019 Discoveries: Live Science

The Live Science website has listed a 73-mile (115-kilometre) stone wall built between 2400 and 1400 years ago in Sarpol-e Zahab in Western Iran among the top archaeological discoveries of the world in 2019.

Second Day of Iran-Russia-China Naval Drills

This photo taken by Ehsan Naderipour on Dec. 28, 2019, shows warships taking part in the joint naval drills of Iran, Russia, and China in the Sea of Oman and north of Indian Ocean.

Iran’s Customs in Photos: Bakhtiari Wedding

The colourful wedding parties of Bakhtiari nomads begin at the end of harvest season in the tribal areas of Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari Province, south-western Iran.

Oleophobic Coating: What Is That?

Those who are using Smartphones these days are keen to protect glass screen of their handsets with tempered glass screen protector.

Iran to Turn Tourism into Its Top Source of Income: Minister

Iran’s Minister of Culture Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts says the country is planning to boost its tourism revenues, and turn it into its top source of income as a replacement for oil.

Iran Dismisses Media Fuss over Australian Woman Inmate

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Seyyed Abbas Mousavi has shrugged off the media hype over the imprisonment of Australian woman Kylie Moore-Gilbert in Iran.

Iran Strongly Condemns Somalia Terrorist Attack

Spokesman for the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has strongly condemned Saturday's terrorist operation in the Somali capital of Mogadishu, which resulted in the deaths and injuries of tens of people.

Iran Summons Kuwaiti Envoy over Meeting with Separatist Element

The Iranian Foreign Ministry has summoned Kuwaiti chargé d'affaires to Tehran in protest at the meeting of some Kuwaiti officials with the representative of a terrorist and separatist group as well as an anti-Iran gathering held in the Arab country.

‘Europe Surprised by Export of Iran-made Laboratory Equipment’

The Austrian journal EuroPages in a report has expressed wonder that Iranian scientists have been able to make products that compete with those of large companies from Germany, South Korea, the United States and Britain and take their market share worldwide.

Karaftu: Mysterious Cave in Iran Where Heracles Used to Live

Karaftu is the name of a mysterious cave in Iran’s western province of Kurdistan; which has gained fame as the habitat of Greek divine hero Heracles.

Iran-Russia-China Naval Drills Grab Headlines in Iran

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Saturday, December 28, 2019, and picked headlines from 12 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Iran to Build Houses for Low-Income Families

Iranian Vice President says the government is to build houses for low-income families, including ten thousand residential units for the people of Khorasan Razavi province.

Charité Hospital of Berlin: Oldest, Most Prestigious Clinic in Germany

Charité hospital is known all over the world. Since 2010, this hospital has annually led the list of the best German clinics according to the competent magazine Focus. Charité hospital is a successful symbiosis of science, treatment and medical training.

Iran’s Beauties in Photos: Haj-Aqa-Torab Bath

Haj-Aqa-Torab Bath, also known as the Twin Bath, is a great portrayal of traditional Iranian-Islamic art.