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Iran FM Meets Azerbaijani, Serbian Counterparts in Baku

The Foreign Minister of the Islamic Republic of Iran has met his counterparts from the Republic of Azerbaijan and Serbia in Baku on Wednesday afternoon.

Iran, Afghanistan Discuss Latest Developments

Afghanistan’s National Security Adviser Hamdullah Mohib has held meeting with Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif on the sidelines of the Non-Aligned Movement Foreign Ministers’ meeting in Baku.

Afghan Woman Runs Largest Hospital Clothing Workshop in Iran

Zeinab Shaban, a thirty-four-year-old Afghan woman who is living in Iran, has launched a successful business and manufactures hospital clothing to help Afghan and Iranian staff.

Iranian, Iraqi Foreign Ministers Meet in Baku

Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has held talks with his Iraqi counterpart in the Azeri capital of Baku.

Iran Hails Russia-Turkey Deal on Northern Syria

Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Seyyed Abbas Mousavi has hailed a Memorandum of Understanding between Russia, and Turkey on ending the conflicts in northern Syria.

Iran President Due in Azerbaijan to Attend NAM Summit

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani is to pay an official visit to the Republic of Azerbaijan at the invitation of his Azeri counterpart Ilham Aliyev on Thursday, October 24, 2019.

Iranian Band Performing Mourning Pieces on Karbala Tragedy in Poland

The traditional chest-beating and mourning ceremony of the Iranian southern city of Bushehr is being performed in Poland for a week by artists of Hoomehr Cultural and Artistic Band.

Iran Making Economic Progress despite US Sanctions: Official

Iranian President's Chief of Staff Mahmoud Vaezi says the US economic war has failed to hinder the Islamic Republic’s economic growth.

Iran’s Foreign Minister Goes to Baku for NAM Meeting

Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran Mohammad Javad Zarif has traveled to the Republic of Azerbaijani to take part in a ministerial meeting of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM).

Iran, Oman Weigh Plans to Promote Cooperation in Tourism Industry

Iranian and Omani ministers have agreed on plans to boost interaction between Tehran and Muscat in the tourism industry and encourage more tourists to visit the two countries.

Iran Congratulates Bolivia on Holding Presidential Election

The spokesperson for Iran’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has congratulated Bolivia on holding an inclusive presidential election.

Iran FM, Chinese Special Envoy Discuss Regional Issues

China's Special Envoy on the Middle East Issue, Zhai Jun, who has travelled to the Islamic Republic of Iran to discuss regional developments, has met with Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on October 22

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Tuesday, October 22, 2019, and picked headlines from 13 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

‘I’ll Talk’ Campaign Launched in Iran to Help Fight Depression

The “I’ll Talk” initiative is a mass campaign launched in Iran with the aim of preventing and battling depression.

Herbals More Popular than Chemical Medicines

Nowadays, with the adverse effects and harms of chemical drugs, people's interest in using herbal products, medicines and supplements has increased dramatically.

Ancient Clay Stamps Unearthed in Northeast Iran

Several clay stamps dating back to the Achaemenid and Parthian eras have been dug out in archaeological excavations in northeastern Iran.

Iranian Scientist’s Family Urge His Release from US Prison

One year after the arrest and imprisonment of the Iranian stem cell scientist Dr. Masoud Soleimani by the United States government, his family has released a statement calling on all scholars across the world to condemn this move and the inhuman policies of the US government so as to avoid recurrence of such cases.

FATF Ultimatum to Iran Politically-Motivated: FM Zarif

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif deplored a recent decision by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), a global anti-money-laundering watchdog, to increase pressures on the Islamic Republic, describing it as a “politically-motivated” move.

Chinese Influencers Visit Iran’s Tourist Attractions

A group of Chinese influencers have visited Iran’s tourist and historical attractions as part of a familiarization trip organized by the Iranian government.

Iran Exports Rise by 22 Percent Despite Sanctions: VP

Iran’s First Vice President Es’haq Jahangiri has lauded the exporters for contributing to the country’s economic progress, saying the country’s exports have grown by 22 percent despite the US sanctions.

Iran Condemns Trump’s Excessive Use of US Power

Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran Mohammad Javad Zarif has strongly denounced US President Donald Trump's excessive use of his power in the form of unilateral sanctions.

Iran FM Visits Iranian Innovation Factory

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has paid a visit to Azadi Innovation Factory, one of the largest centres for start-ups in the Middle East.

$123m Worth of Machine-Made Rugs Exported from Kashan

The Iranian city of Kashan in Isfahan province has managed to export $123 million worth of machine-made rugs during the past year.

Zarif Says Ready to Visit Saudi If Conditions Prepared

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says he is prepared to visit Saudi Arabia in order to mend ties between the two neighbouring countries if conditions are prepared.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on October 21

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Monday, October 21, 2019, and picked headlines from 11 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.