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UAE Bars Top Qatari Football Official from Attending Asian Cup

The United Arab Emirate has, in a politically-motivated move, prevented Qatari Vice President of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Saud al-Muhannadi from taking part in the AFC Asian Cup tournament, which is to start on Saturday.

US in No Position to Lecture Iran on UNSC Resolution 2231: Zarif

Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has dismissed a new US claim that Iran's launch of space rockets and missiles breaches a Security Council resolution that endorsed the 2015 nuclear deal, saying Washington has already violated that UN document and thus cannot comment on it.

Iran Says Never Meddles in Afghanistan’s Internal Affairs

Iranian President’s Chief of Staff Mahmoud Vaezi says Iran never interferes in Afghanistan’s internal affairs, and its talks with the Taliban were made in coordination with the Kabul government.

Iranian President Accepts Health Minister’s Resignation

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani accepted resignation of Minister of Health and Medical Education Hassan Ghazizadeh Hashemi.

3 US Military Bases in Manbij Complicate Fate of Syrian City: Report

The United States has three military bases near Manbij, which shows how important the Syrian city is to Washington, but that has complicated the city’s fate, a media report says.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on January 3

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Thursday, January 3, 2019, and picked headlines from 13 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Iran Sympathises with Russia over Magnitogorsk Blast

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has sympathized with the Russian government over the blast in a building which left tens of people dead and injured.

Iran Marks Rasht Day

Iran has designated January 2 as Rasht Day to commemorate the historic city of Rasht in the northern province of Gilan each year.

Iran President Mocks Trump’s Secret Visit to Iraq

The Iranian president has mocked his US counterpart’s visit to Iraq late December, saying his short, secret trip was proof of the failure of US policies in the region.

Iranian Intelligence Deals New Blow to Israel’s Shin Bet, Journalist Says

The Israeli intelligence services have received a new blow from their Iranian counterparts following the arrest of a former Israeli minister on the charge of spying for Iran, an Iranian journalist said.

Iranian University to Launch its Own Satellite

Iran’s Amirkabir University of Technology is going to launch its satellite to the orbit as soon as possible.

Is CBI Preparing to Lop Four Zeroes Off National Currency?

A new banknote unveiled by Iran’s CBI on Tuesday has fueled rumours the government is preparing to remove four zeros from the Iranian currency, rial.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on January 2

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Wednesday, January 2, and picked headlines from 15 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

‘US Seeking to Restore Taliban Rule in Afghanistan’

The US is seeking to restore the Taliban rule to the war-torn Afghanistan despite its earlier claims to eradicate the terror group in the region, says an op-ed of an Iranian paper.

Iran’s Policy Towards Palestinian Cause Unchangeable: Spokesman

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi says the policy of the Islamic Republic towards the Palestinian cause and the Zionist regime is principled and unchangeable.

‘Yemen Plight Shouldn’t Be Forgotten During Christmas’

Head of Yemen’s Revolutionary High Council says as the world is celebrating New Year, Saudi-led coalition is causing further bloodshed in the war-torn Yemen by pressing ahead with its relentless massacre there.

‘Khashoggi Corpse Kept in Saudi Consul Residence’

A new book has been published in Turkey which not only sheds more light on the slaughter of the prominent Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi in the Saudi consulate in Istanbul, but also set forth a new claim saying that the corpse of the slain journalist is still kept in a water well inside the residence of Saudi consul in Istanbul.

No pain, No Gain: Zarif Tells Europeans as JCPOA Hangs in Balance

Iran’s foreign minister says Europeans are slow in honouring their pledges to salvage JCPOA, warning the EU it should work harder to convince Iran to remain in the pact as no gain comes without pain.

Asian Black Bear Seen in Southeastern Iran

At least three Asian black bears have been reportedly seen in Begaband Mountain, Sarbaz town of Iran’s Sistan and Baluchestan Province.

Iranian Pottery Artists Hold Collective Gallery

A group of Iranian pottery artists have held a collective gallery named “expansion” in the capital Tehran, with their main goal being promoting ceramic art across the country.

Tang Port in Sistan and Baluchestan: Unique Beauty

Tang Port is a small region near Chabahar city in Southeastern province of Sistan and Baluchestan. It enjoys some unique attractions due to its special nature, in which desert and sea join each other.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on January 1

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Tuesday, January 1, 2019, and picked headlines from 13 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Iran Warns Regional States against Pinning Hope on US Support

Chief of Staff of Iranian Armed Forces Major General Mohammad Baqeri warned regional states against pinning hope on the US support, saying the sudden withdrawal of US from Syria shows the country could not be trusted with keeping its word.

Iranian Armenians Celebrate New Year with Persian Customs

New Year celebrations for Christians in Iran are different from those of Christians in other parts of the world. In Iran, the Christian culture has been mixed with the Iranian culture.

Communication Balloons to be Launched Across Iran

Emergency communication balloons will be launched in various Iranian provinces within the next year, said the director of Space Transportation Research Institute.