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A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on December 21

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Saturday, December 21, 2019, and picked headlines from 14 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Iranian Korsi Brings Family Members Together on Yalda Night

One of the Iranian traditions going back generations is for family members to sit around a korsi on Yalda night.

Want to Save Your Winnings?

Are you playing in the online games? Don’t want to deposit in order to claim or withdraw a prize? Need to test the game or a site while not having enough money? Such questions may have many players during the entertaining time.

Iran, Japan Agree to Continue Close Consultations: Araqchi

An Iranian deputy foreign minister says Tehran and Tokyo have agreed to stay in touch and keep up close consultations after Iranian President Hassan Rouhani’s landmark visit to Japan.

Art Exhibition Features Mythical Figures on Wooden Spoons

An exhibition was recently held in Tehran where spoons replaced conventional canvases, displaying characters of mythology.

Paternitecture; Patterns in Iran’s Contemporary Environments

Tehran recently hosted an event called “paternitecture”, featuring the application of patterns in manmade environments of contemporary Iran.

Iranian Girl Converts Minibus into Lovely Mobile Bookstore

A young Iranian lady has come up with the idea of converting a minibus into a book shop, but she is not old enough yet to drive her “mobile” bookstore.

Iran Has No Problem Sitting for Talks with US: Rouhani

The Iranian president says Tehran has no problem holding talks with Washington on issues between the two sides.

A Simple and Hassle Free Process to Obtain Malaysia Tourist Visa

Before you apply for a Malaysia visa you need to be aware about the various protocols surrounding them.

Popular, Iconic Dishes of Yalda Night in Iran

Yalda dinner, a meal traditionally eaten at the winter solstice each December, forms a significant part of gatherings held to celebrate “Shab-e Yalda” (the longest night of the year) in Iran. Let’s find more about various Yalda dishes in different parts of the country.

Iran Open to Any Plan for Rise in Oil Sales: President

President Hassan Rouhani has, in a meeting with Japan's premier, expressed Tehran’s readiness for any plan to enhance economic relations with foreign countries and increase its sale and export of oil.

Iranian, US Envoys Hold Rare Talks at UN Hall

Iranian and US ambassadors to the United Nations have held a short conversation on the sidelines of a UN Security Council meeting.

Muslims Must Stand United against Enemies: Rouhani

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says Muslims must stand in solidarity against the enemies of Islam and use the capacities of the Muslim world to achieve their goal.

Iranian President, Japanese PM Meet Behind Closed Doors

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani, who arrived in Tokyo on Friday morning, started his talks with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe behind closed doors.

Understanding Worth of Local Number for Your SMB

Whenever we talk about the components of a successful business, the mention of a business phone system comes in our mind at first. This is that one contrivance which makes inbound and outbound communication possible, and we don’t think that we need to explain the importance of communication for a business. It is known to all.

Iran Condemns Pompeo’s Insulting Remarks, Propaganda Show

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Seyyed Abbas Mousavi has condemned US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo’s recent propaganda show against Iran, saying such insulting remarks will get Americans nowhere.

Iran President Leaves Kuala Lumpur for Tokyo

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has left the Malaysian capital of Kuala Lumpur for Tokyo, the capital of Japan, where he is going to hold key talks with top Japanese officials.

Top Regional Officials Discuss Common Challenges at Tehran Security Conference

Senior security officials from a number of countries have converged in Tehran where they underlined the necessity of countering common security challenges.

IRGC Chief Rejects Idea of Interacting with Enemy

IRGC Chief-Commander has rejected the idea of having interaction with and bowing to the enemy in order to achieve the desired result.

Iran, Turkey Coordinate Efforts on Syria Peace, Closer Ties

Presidents of Iran and Turkey have discussed the ways to expand the bilateral relations between the two neighbors, settle the regional problems, and contribute to peace in Syria under the Astana Process.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on December 19

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Thursday, December 19, 2019, and picked headlines from 8 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Iran Condemns UNGA’s Human Rights Resolution

Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran has condemned as “biased and politically-motivated” the latest resolution that the UN General Assembly has adopted on the situation of human rights in Iran.

Talks with Iran as Valuable as Nobel Prize for Trump: Ex-Envoy

A former Iranian ambassador says the US administration is so obsessed with the plans for talks with Iran that entering direct negotiations with Tehran would be just as precious as winning the Nobel prize in the eyes of US President Donald Trump.

Iran Condemns Any Kind of Pressure on Qatar: Rouhani

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has condemned any kind of pressure imposed on Qatar while underlining the need to forge closer cooperation between the two countries on all fronts.