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One Liver Transplanted into Two Recipients in Iran

Iranian physicians have for the first time performed a split-liver transplantation surgery, dividing a single donor liver between a pediatric and an adult patient.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on December 17

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Tuesday, December 17, 2019, and picked headlines from 14 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Esteghlal Coach Stramaccioni Finally Gets Paid at Iran’s Rome Embassy

The Italian head coach of Iran’s Esteghlal Tehran Football Club, Andrea Stramaccioni, has finally received part of his overdue salary payments after the representative of an Iranian bank gave him a check at Iran’s Embassy in Rome.

Autumn Festival at National Garden of Tehran

An autumn festival is being held during the season’s last days in Tehran’s National Garden, a historical area dating back to Qajar era.

Iran Marks 70th Anniversary of Adoption of 1949 Geneva Conventions

A meeting has been held in Tehran on December 16 to mark the 70th anniversary of adoption of the four Geneva Conventions back in 1949, attended by Iranian and foreign guests, including the diplomatic officials residing in Tehran, as well as the military and administrative authorities.

Iran’s Beauties in Photos: Autumn in Golestan Forest

Golestan Forest, the oldest registered national park of Iran and a unique wildlife sanctuary, is located in the country’s northeast.

The Millionaire Guide on Integrating Chatbots for Sales and Marketing

Chatbots are the BIG thing of today’s time. They’re doing their bit and have revolutionized every industry. They have become extremely sophisticated and versatile tools that can help you automate your business processes.

Rouhani in Malaysia to Attend KL Summit 2019

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has arrived in Malaysia to attend the Kuala Lumpur Summit 2019 at the invitation of Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad.

US Forces in Region Good Targets for Iran: Leader’s Advisor

A military advisor to Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution says the US has created good targets within reach of Iran by deploying forces to the Middle East region.

African Lion Cubs Arrive in Iran

An African lion cub, Hir, and lioness cub Dena, have arrived in Iran. They are kept at a specially protected center in Alborz Province.

Russia’s Work at Fordow Halted for Technical Problem: Iran

Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Seyyed Abbas Mousavi rejects allegations that Russia has halted its work at Iran’s Fordow nuclear facility due to US sanctions, saying the cooperation has been stopped because of technical problem.

Iran President’s Japan Visit Unrelated to US Talks: Spokesman

The spokesperson for the Iranian administration has made it clear that President Hassan Rouhani’s upcoming visit to Japan will have nothing to do with Washington’s eagerness to hold talks with Tehran.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on December 16

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Monday, December 16, 2019, and picked headlines from 13 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Iran Develops Stem Cell Therapy for Urinary Incontinence

Researchers at the Royan Institute of Iran have used stem cells to treat urinary incontinence.

Iran FM Meets Members of Western, Arab Think Tanks

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif on Sunday met nearly forty senior members and elites of Western and Arab think tanks in Doha.

Autumn in Hamadan

Photo by Aadel Bakhoda, IRNA

Book on Iranian ISIS Sympathizer to Come Out in Coming Days

A book about an Iranian mother who was the administrator of a social media channel supporting the ISIS terrorists would be unveiled by an Iranian publisher in the coming days.

Iran’s New Envoy to Russia Meets President Rouhani

Iran’s new ambassador to Russia has met with Iranian President Hassan Rouhani before leaving for Moscow to take office.

Iran Confectionery Contamination A Security Issue: Health Minister

Health Minister of Iran says the controversy surrounding the discovery of various Iranian confectionery products contaminated with pills is a “security matter” that is being deal with by the intelligence forces.

Iran Urges Regional States to Change Course for Better Future

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has called on regional governments to seize the chance and embrace Iran's HOPE initiative in order to build a better future for next generations.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on December 15

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Sunday, December 15, 2019, and picked headlines from 10 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Iran’s Role in Regional Security Acknowledged by Asian States: Larijani

Speaker of the Iranian Parliament Ali Larijani said the Asian countries at a meeting of the Asian Parliamentary Assembly (APA) in Turkey have acknowledged Iran’s role in ensuring regional security.

Iran, The Elders Deplore US Unilateralism

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has held a meeting with members of The Elders, a group of former UN secretary-generals and senior officials, on the sidelines of the Doha Forum 2019.

Iran Unveils New Humanoid Robot ‘Sorena IV’

The Islamic Republic of Iran has unveiled the latest version of a homegrown humanoid robot called “Sorena IV”.