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Chinese Highly Satisfied with Travels to Iran

Chairman of China Tourism Academy (CTA) has been surprised by the high satisfaction rate among the Chinese tourists who have visited Iran.

European Parties Not Allowed to Use JCPOA Trigger Mechanism: Iran

Spokesperson of the Iranian foreign ministry says the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action does not let the European parties use the so-called trigger mechanism against the Islamic Republic.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on November 28

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Thursday, November 28, 2019, and picked headlines from 8 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Kenya Calls for Joint Ventures with Iran in Housing Sector

Kenya has invited Iran to take part in housing projects in the African country.

Iran Ready to Implement Development Projects in Algeria

Iran’s Minister of Roads and Urban Development has expressed Tehran’s preparedness to implement development projects in Algeria saying that Iran is willing to transfer its experience of modern technologies to the African nation.

Iran Reveals Details of $5 Billion Loan from Russia

Iran’s energy minister says the country has already received a $2.2-billion loan from Russia and the remaining $2.8 billion would be paid to Iran in the next month.

Iran Convinces UWW It Can Safely Host World Wrestling Championships

Iran’s Ministry of Sport and Youth says the World Wrestling Championships will be definitely held in Tehran this year despite an earlier decision by the United World Wrestling (UWW) to strip Iran of the right to host the competition over the recent unrest.

Iranian Women’s Growth Can Be Model for All: VP

Iranian Vice President for Women and Family Affairs has highlighted legal made in Iran to improve the status’ of women in the country after the 1979 Islamic Revolution.

‘CIA-Linked Elements Involved in Iran Riots Arrested’

The Director General of Iranian Intelligence Ministry’s Counter-Espionage Department says a number of elements who were trying to gather information from the recent unrest and transfer them to foreign services including the CIA were identified and arrested before taking any action.

Iran Condemns Attack on Its Consulate in Iraq’s Najaf

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Abbas Mousavi has roundly condemned Wednesday’s attack on the Iranian Consulate in the Iraqi holy city of Najaf.

Iraqi Rioters Storm, Torch Iran Consulate in Najaf

The Iraqi police has declared curfew in the holy city of Najaf after rioters stormed the Iranian Consulate and set it on fire.

‘US Ambushing Iran like Hungry Wolf Looking for Prey’

A senior Iranian commander says the United States is waiting in ambush around Iran like a hungry wolf looking for its prey.

Iran Condoles with Albania over Deadly Quake

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Seyyed Abbas Mousavi has expressed deep regret over the recent earthquake in Albania, which caused severe casualties and damages.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on November 27

Abrar: 1- Rouhani to Visit East Azarbaijan Province Today 2- Parliament Due to Impeach Education Minister   Abrar-e Eqtesadi: 1- Iran's Non-Oil Exports to Hit $48 Billion!   Afkar: 1- Tehran Lawmakers...

‘Iran Must Reinforce Its Laws on Violence against Women’

A lawyer and women’s rights activist has weighed on violence against women in the Islamic Republic of Iran and the country’s laws and regulations to protect women.

Large Number of Speedboats to Be Delivered to IRGC

A senior Iranian official says a large number of speedboats will be delivered to the Navy of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) by March 2020.

Operation Underway to Stop Leak Off Iranian Rig

Iranian authorities say a major leak that has taken place off an oil rig in the Persian Gulf waters is being contained as they insist more work would be needed to stanch the expanding spill.

Iran President Opens Key Railway Near Turkey

President Hassan Rouhani on Wednesday officially inaugurated the Mianeh-Bostan Abad Railway during his visit to East Azarbaijan Province.

Iranian People Foiled ‘Very Dangerous’ Plot: Leader

Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has praised the Iranian nation for “destroying a very dangerous plot” hatched by the enemies of the Islamic Republic.

Iran FM Meets Head of Taliban Political Office

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has met with head of the Taliban’s political office Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar in Tehran in order to help promote peace and stability in Afghanistan.

Iran Develops Homegrown Electric Motor Soft Starter

An entrepreneur in Iran’s East Azarbaijan province has built a soft starter which runs electric motors.

Knowledge-Based Firms of Iran to Exhibit Products in Uzbekistan

An exhibition of products and services by Iranian knowledge-based companies will be held in Tashkent, Uzbekistan soon.

Iran Summons Norwegian Envoy over Quran Desecration

Following the burning of the Holy Quran by the leader of the SIAN or Stop Islamization of Norway, the Norwegian chargé d'affaires has been summoned to the Iranian Foreign Ministry in the absence of the country's ambassador.

Louvre Museum Hosts Seminar on Iran’s Ancient Sialk Hills

The Louvre Museum of Paris has played host to a seminar entitled “Sialk, the Heart of Archaeology in Iran”.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on November 26

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Tuesday, November 26, 2019, and picked headlines from 14 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.