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Latest News and Views from Iran and the World

Iran Urges Germany to Stop Supporting Israel

Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Seyyed Abbas Mousavi has slammed a statement by a spokesperson for the German Federal Foreign Office in support of Israel.

Iran, Turkey Move to Boost Trade Ties

Iran’s Minister of Economy Farhad Dejpasand says Tehran and Ankara are expected to enhance trade interaction to achieve the target of $30 billion annual trade exchange.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on October 2

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Wednesday, October 2, 2019, and picked headlines from 10 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Iran Ratifies Law to Let Mothers Pass Nationality to Children

Iran’s legislation watchdog, the Guardian Council, has finally approved a law that allows children with an Iranian mother and a non-Iranian father to obtain the country’s citizenship.

Iran Condemns NATO Chief’s ‘Meddlesome’ Comments

Iran has condemned the interventionist comments and accusations by the secretary general of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Jens Stoltenberg regarding the Islamic Republic’s peaceful nuclear program and missile defence capabilities.

Iran, Austria Clinch Tourism Cooperation Deal

Iran and Austria recently signed a protocol on tourism cooperation to further boost the industry in both countries.

US Policy of Maximum Pressure against Iran Failed: Leader

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says the recent developments in New York indicated that the US policy of maximum pressure against Iran has failed.

High Blood Pressure; A Dangerous Silent Killer

The dangerous thing about hypertension or high blood pressure is that nearly 50% of people with the disease are unaware of their illness, so they do not take action to control the disease. This is why the disease is called the silent killer.

Rouhani Blames Trump for Failure of Talks in New York

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says the White House and US President Donald Trump are to blame for the failure of recent negotiations, mediated by France, in New York.

Police Equipment Exhibit Underway in Tehran

Tehran is hosting an international police equipment exhibition in a move to further promote the latest gadgets used by law enforcement forces.

Fate of 2020 US Election Depends on Public Health Insurance

The Obamacare is the most comprehensive law of the US since Social Security Act effective in 1935. The law was passed to guarantee the quality of health insurances and reduce the number of uninsured people, and now it seems to have a key role on the fate of the country’s 2020 election.

Tehran Has No Problem Talking to Saudis: Oil Minister

Iran’s oil minister says Tehran has no problem talking to Riyadh officials, and a meeting with his Saudi counterpart during an ongoing event in Moscow is not unlikely.

Iran Urges Resolution of Regional Woes through Dialogue

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said regional problems should be resolved through dialogue and political means.

War on Terror Needs Global Resolve: Iran DM

Iran’s defence minister has underlined the need for global determination to combat terrorism, saying the terrorism phenomenon does not know any boundaries.

Arba’een A Manifestation of Unity: VP Jahangiri

Iran’s First Vice-President Eshaq Jahangiri has acclaimed the large congregation of pilgrims performing rituals in Iraq during Arba’een in commemoration of Imam Hussein (PBUH) as a manifestation of unity among lovers of justice and freedom, regardless of their religious or ethnic differences.

Iran Congratulates PRC on 70th Anniversary

Senior Iranian officials, including President Hassan Rouhani, have sent messages of congratulations to the People’s Republic of China (PRC) on the 70th anniversary of its founding.

General Soleimani Reveals Untold Facts of 2006 Lebanon War

After 20 years, for the first time since being appointed as the Chief Commander of Quds brigade, General Soleimani was interviewed by Khamenei.ir. The following is the first part of the interview:

Iranian, Russian Presidents Discuss JCPOA, Hormuz Peace Plan

President of Iran Hassan Rouhani and his Russian counterpart have held talks on a range of issues in Yerevan, from the 2015 nuclear deal to a new Iranian initiative for peace in the Persian Gulf.

World Must Decisively Stand against US’ Unilateralism: Iran

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has called on the international community, particularly the member states of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU), to join hands and stand decisively against the United States’ unilateralism.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on October 1

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Tuesday, October 1, 2019, and picked headlines from 14 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Repercussions of Riyadh’s Definite Defeat in Yemen Invasion

Saudi Arabia along with its allies, including the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, Jordan, Sudan, Egypt and Morocco, began an all-out aerial campaign against Yemen called “Decisive Storm” in 2015. But it has brought nothing but a definite failure for the Saudi regime.

Iran Unveils First Native Programming Language

An Iranian knowledge-based company has managed to develop a homegrown computer programming language after five years of hard work.

Iran President Declines to Take Trump’s Call Arranged by Macron

In New York, President Hassan Rouhani of Iran refused to engage in a phone conversation with his American counterpart, Donald Trump, which had been secretly arranged by French President Emmanuel Macron, leaving Trump waiting on the line, US media reports say.

Migraine Call Centre in Iran Monitoring Patients 24/7

A call centre opened by an Iranian company monitors all the patients who have bought the “Migraine Cut” spray, a new medicine that can treat migraine headaches.

IRGC Providing ‘Advisory’ Aid to Yemen, Not Missiles: Top General

Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces Major General Mohammad Hossein Baqeri said the country’s military officers are only offering advisory assistance to popular forces in Yemen, rejecting reports that Tehran has supplied missiles to the impoverished Arab country.