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Iran Develops Nano Iron Supplements

An Iranian company has produced nano iron supplements which neither changes the colour of teeth, nor causes digestive problems for consumers.

Iran Says Concerned about Situation in Afghanistan

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has expressed concern over the current situation in Afghanistan, warning against possible fresh violence in the country.

Iran Men’s Basketball Qualifies for Tokyo 2020 Olympics

Iran men’s basketball team clinched the Olympic berth that goes to the top Asian finisher in the World Cup by gaining a crucial win against the Philippines.

Iran’s Oil Tanker Adrian Darya Reaches Destination: Spokesman

The spokesperson for Iran’s Foreign Ministry says the country’s supertanker ‘Adrian Darya-1’ has reached its destination and unloaded its cargo.

Iranian Mourners Decorate Their Cities ahead of Ashura

As Shiite mourners in Iran and the rest of the world prepare to mourn Imam Hussein’s martyrdom anniversary, some people decorate their cities and towns with symbols related to Karbala events.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on September 8

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Sunday, September 8, 2019, and picked headlines from 12 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

US, Turkey Start Joint Patrols in Syria ‘Safe Zone’

The United States and Turkey have begun joint patrols as part of a plan to create a “safe zone” in the Arab country’s northeast aimed at decreasing Ankara’s tensions with Washington-backed Kurdish militants there.

IAEA Assures Iran It Will Remain Impartial, Professional

Cornel Feruta, the acting director general of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), has given Iran assurances that the UN nuclear watchdog will remain impartial in verifying and monitoring Iran’s nuclear activities.

Iran Develops Homegrown Decanter Centrifuges

A group of Iranian researchers at a knowledge-based company have developed decanter centrifuges using domestic knowhow.

Iranian Girl Claims World Title at Karate 1-Premiere League

Iran’s Sara Bahmanyar defeated rivals from Croatia, Malaysia and Japan to reach the quarterfinal game.

Iranian Film ‘6.5 per Metre’ Warmly Received at Venice Festival

The Iranian film “6.5 per Metre” which is presented to international film events under the title “Just 6.5”, has got a warm reception at the 76th edition of the prestigious Venice Film Festival.

Dialogue Still Open despite Iran’s JCPOA Decision: France

French Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian says Iran’s decision to further reduce its commitments under the 2015 nuclear deal is reversible and Paris will continue to pursue dialogue to bring it back into full compliance.

Iran Nuclear Deal a Two-Way Street: Nuclear Chief

The head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) says the 2015 nuclear deal is no longer a one-way street, and all parties – not just Iran – must live up to their commitments.

Researchers Producing Human Pancreas inside Animal Body

Iranian researchers are trying to produce the human pancreas inside animals’ body first as part of a project to produce body organs.

IAEA Chief Feruta in Tehran for High-Level Talks

The Acting Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Cornel Feruta is in Tehran to hold talks with top Iranian officials following the country’s latest step to reduce its commitments under the 2015 nuclear deal.

Local Women Hold ‘Hovay Hovay’ Mourning Ritual in Muharram

Women in the southwestern Iranian province of Kohgiluyeh and Boyer Ahmad province have their own special ways of mourning the martyrdom of Imam Hussein, the third Shiite Imam, in the lunar month of Muharram.

RO-RO Ramp to Be Built at Iranian Caspian Sea Port

Iran has signed a major contract to build port facilities on the Caspian Sea that would enable terminal operations for roll-on roll-off (RO-RO) ships.

Dark Future Awaiting Johnson’s Government: Analyst

A political expert has described the UK exit from the European Union as a nightmare for London, saying UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson is on a road fraught with difficulties with a dark prospect for his no-deal Brexit plan.

Iranian MPs Propose Formation of Club of Sanctioned Countries

An Iranian parliamentary faction has come up with the idea of establishing a club of sanctioned countries for concerted action against the US economic terrorism.

Choubar Countryside; A Heaven Above the Clouds

Hachaqiyeh is a summer countryside near the city of Choubar in the northern province of Gilan, known for its pristine, stunning nature.

US, Not Iran, Resorting to Extortion, Zarif Tells Pompeo

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says what the US is doing is extortion, not the recent decision made by Iran to reduce its commitments under the 2015 nuclear deal.

Markets Filled with Instruments for Mourning in Muharram

Special musical instruments, flags, banners, and equipment are annually used by Shiite Muslims in Iran and other countries during the lunar month of Muharram, when the martyrdom of Imam Hussein, a grandson of Prophet Muhammad, is mourned.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on September 7

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Saturday, September 7, 2019, and picked headlines from 15 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Iran to Get Rid of Sanctions by 2021: Gov’t Spokesman

Iranian Government Spokesman Ali Rabiei says Tehran’s policy is to neutralize the US sanctions strategy, and put an end to all anti-Iran bans until 2021.

Bush Warned by Putin 2 Days before 9/11: Ex-Official

Russian President Vladimir Putin had warned his US counterpart George W. Bush about an imminent terrorist threat two days before the 9/11 attacks took place, a former CIA analyst has reportedly revealed.