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Vital Saudi Oil Facilities Targeted by Yemeni Drones

Seven drones run by Yemeni armed forces have reportedly carried out attacks against vital Saudi facilities in response to the Riyadh regime’s ongoing acts of aggression against Yemeni people.

Iran FM Calls UAE Vessel Explosions ‘Suspicious’

Iran's foreign minister has described the recent vessel explosions near the Emirati port city of Fujairah as ‘suspicious’, saying such moves in the Middle East are aimed at provoking tension in the region.

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Iran Denies Claim It’d Stay in JCPOA If Oil Exports Guaranteed

Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman has rejected a report by Reuters regarding the country's condition for staying in the Iran nuclear deal, known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).

Storks Bring Peace, Luck to Iran’s Kurdistan

Bilu, a small village in Western Iran, is the habitat of storks, and is widely known as the home of these birds, which are known by locals as symbols of luck.

Israel Real Threat to Global Peace, Security: Iran

Iran’s foreign ministry has described the Israeli regime as the real threat to the world and region’s peace and security, calling on the international community to take action to end Tel Aviv’s occupation of Palestinian territories.

‘US Renews Sanctions Waivers for Iran’s Chabahar Port’

The US Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asia Alice Wells says Washington has agreed with the request of Kabul to exempt Iran’s Chabahar port from the US sanctions, considering the significance of the strategic port city for the development of Afghanistan.

B-52 Bomber Conducts First Anti-Iran Mission in Persian Gulf: US

The B-52H Stratofortress bombers, sent to the Middle East amid the United States’ anti-Iran deployment, have carried out their first mission, says the US Air Forces Central Command.

‘Iran to Go Beyond %20 Enrichment after EU Deadline’

Iran says will definitely go beyond the 20-percent uranium enrichment limit it had committed itself to under the 2015 nuclear deal in case the European Union fails to meet Iran’s demands before the 60-day deadline.

Iran, China Discuss Afghanistan Peace in Tehran

The Chinese Foreign Ministry’s Special Envoy on the Afghan Affairs, Deng Xijun, and his entourage have held talks with Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Seyyed Abbas Araqchi in Tehran.

Organs of Brain-Dead Iranian Girl Donated to 57 Patients

The organs of a 22-year-old Iranian girl have been donated to at 57 patients after her brain death.

Iran Hails Houthis’ Unilateral Pullout from Three Ports

Iran has lauded the unilateral withdrawal of Yemen’s National Salvation Government troops from the three port cities of Hudaydah, Ras Isa and Saleef as a “constructive move”.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on May 13

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

Iran Sees US Military in Persian Gulf as ‘Targets’, Not ‘Threats’

A senior commander of Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) says at the present time, US forces stationed in the Persian Gulf are in close range for the Iranian forces and “will be hit on the head” if they make a mistaken move.

Iranian Task Force to Counter US’ Cyber Threats: Minister

Iran’s Minister of Communication and Information Technology Mohammad Javad Azari Jahromi said his ministry has organized a task force to combat US cyber threats.

Iranian National Gets 10-Year Jail Term over Spying for UK

Iran’s Judiciary sentenced an Iranian national to 10 years in prison for spying for Britain.

Ashgabat Says Resolved to Broaden Ties with Tehran

Turkmen Foreign Minister Raşit Meredow says his country has the political will to broaden its all-out relations with the Islamic Republic of Iran.

Iranian Artist Uses Nomadic Life to Create Unique Sculptures

An Iranian artist has put on show the life of the country’s nomadic people through the centuries in the form of sculptures inspired by nature and nomadic lifestyle.

Iran FM, Turkmen President Discuss Bilateral Ties

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has held talks with the president of Turkmenistan, Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedow, in Ashgabat.

Iran Says Vessel Incidents Near UAE’s Fujairah ‘Alarming’

Iran’s foreign ministry spokesperson has described the Sunday explosions that hit several vessels in the Sea of Oman as “alarming” and “regrettable”, calling for a probe into the incidents.

E3 FMs, Pompeo to Hold Emergency Talks on Iran in Brussels

The foreign ministers of France, Germany, and the UK, EU Foreign Policy Chief Federica Mogherini, and US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo are to hold an emergency meeting in Brussels later on Monday to discuss Iran’s recent nuclear announcement.

Rouhani Calls US’ Anti-Iran Campaign ‘an All-Out War’

Iranian president Hassan Rouhani has said that Iran is facing an “all-out war” of economic and political pressures through sanctions imposed on the country.

UAE Confirms Vessels Hit Near Fujairah Port

The United Arab Emirates’ Foreign Ministry has confirmed that a number of vessels have been targeted by “sabotage operations” near the territorial waters of the Emirati port of Fujairah.

Millions of Butterflies Arrive in Tehran, Create Lovely Scenes

Millions of butterflies have flocked to the urban and rural areas of the southeast of the Iranian capital, creating beautiful scenes.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on May 12

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Sunday, May 12, 2019, and picked headlines from 11 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.