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Latest News and Views from Iran and the World

Iran Raps Trump’s Pressure on Oil Pruducers to Boost Output

Iran has criticized the United States of pressuring oil producers of the Persian Gulf region to increase their output, expressing hope that member states of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) would not yield to “orders” by US President Donald Trump to turn the taps on.

Rouhani Leaves Tehran for New York to Attend UNGA

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani on Sunday left Tehran for New York City to attend the annual meeting of the UN General Assembly, where he is expected to condemn the US’ hostile policies towards the Iranian nation and the violation of its international commitments.

Terrorists behind Ahvaz Attack Funded by Persian Gulf State: Iran

The Iranian president says Iran knows the real perpetrators of the Saturday terrorist attack on the south-western city of Ahvaz, and will not condone the criminal act.

Iran Urges Ofcom to Punish London-Based Channel for Supporting Ahvaz Terrorists

Iran has vowed to hold the London-based “Iran International” satellite channel accountable for “promoting terrorism and violence”, after the channel aired an interview with the spokesman of the terrorist group behind Saturday attack in south-western Iran.

Iran Saves $540m by Decreasing Sugar Imports

An official at Iran’s agriculture ministry says the production of sugar in the country has been increased, and the Islamic Republic has managed to save $540 million this year by decreasing sugar imports.

Iranian President Rings in New School Year

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has rung in the new academic year at a high school in Tehran.

Iran Summons Dutch, Danish, British Envoys over Ahvaz Attack

The ambassadors of the Netherlands and Denmark as well as the British chargé d'affaires have been summoned to the Iranian Foreign Ministry to receive Tehran’s protest over their countries’ support for terrorist elements.

“Terror Sponsors Can’t Hide Their Role in Anti-Iran Terrorist Acts”

Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi says the sponsors of terror cannot cover up their direct role in supporting anti-Iran terrorists through false rhetoric, unfounded double-talk and childish doubts about the terrorist nature of a Saturday terror attack in Iran’s Ahvaz.

US Puppet States in Region behind Ahvaz Attack: Iran Leader

Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says the US puppet states in the region were behind the deadly terrorist attack on a military parade in Iran’s Ahvaz, which killed and wounded dozens of people on Saturday.

World Condemns Deadly Attack in Iran’s Ahvaz

Several world leaders and senior officials have condemned the Saturday terrorist attack in the Iranian city of Ahvaz, which has killed and wounded dozens of people.

Rouhani Orders Security Forces to Find Leaders of Ahvaz Attack

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has ordered the country’s security forces to use all their power to identify and punish those behind the deadly attack on a military parade in Ahvaz, southwest of Iran, which killed and wounded dozens of people on Saturday.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on September 22

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Saturday, September 22, 2018, and picked headlines from 17 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

US Warns India over Plan to Buy S-400 Missile System from Russia

The United States has threatened India with sanctions over New Delhi’s decision to buy the S-400 air defense missile system from Russia.

Trump’s Offer of Direct Talks with Iran Not Honest: Rouhani

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says his American counterpart’s offer of holding direct talks with the Islamic Republic is not an honest or genuine one as the administration of Donald Trump has officially reneged on all its international commitments and insulted the Iranians.

Iran’s Zarif Calls US ‘Big Threat to Int’l Peace’

Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has described the US as a threat to international peace and security, urging Washington to begin acting like a normal state.

Several Dead, Wounded in Terrorist Attack on Military Parade in Iran

Several people have lost their lives and suffered injuries after a number of terrorists opened fire on a military parade in the city of Ahvaz, southwest of Iran.

World Unanimously Standing by Iran against Trump: Rouhani

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says today the international community from the east to the west has stood behind the Islamic Republic against US President Donald Trump.

Iran to Hold Military Drills in Persian Gulf, Sea of Oman

The IRGC says it will stage a military exercise in the coastal city of Bandar Abbas in southern Iran on Saturday, during which various IRGC, Army and police unites will showcase their capabilities and deterrent power.

Iran Denies Claim It Asked for Meeting with Trump

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has dismissed as ridiculous any media report on a call by President Hassan Rouhani for a bilateral meeting with his American counterpart Donald Trump during the next week’s session of the UN General Assembly.

Iran Offers Condolences to Tanzania over Ferry Disaster

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has expressed regret over the deaths of tens of people in a ferry capsize in Tanzania.

Iran’s Economy Grows 1.9% in April-June Quarter

Iran’s Statistics Centre says the country’s economy posted a 1.9-percent gain in the three months to June 21, 2018, exclusive of oil sales.

Iran FM Rejects US’ Call for New ‘Treaty’

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has dismissed a call by a US State Department official for signing a new treaty with Iran, saying the Donald Trump administration, a violator of international treaties, is just mocking calls for peace.

All High School Students in Underdeveloped Region Admitted to University

The students of an underprivileged region in Iran’s Sistan and Baluchestan Province have all been admitted to public universities in medical sciences.

Iran Urges UN to Condemn Israel’s Nuclear Threat

Tehran has written to the United Nations, calling on the world body to condemn Israel for threatening Iran with a nuclear attack and bring the regime’s atomic weapons program under its supervision.

Millions in Iran Mourn Imam Hussein’s Martyrdom

Millions of mournful Shiite Muslims have taken to the streets and mosques across Iran and other parts of the world to mark Ashura, the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein, a grandson of Prophet Muhammad, who was martyred along with his family and companions some 14 centuries ago.