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Iranian Officials Obliged to Fully Report Amount of Properties

Based on a bill passed by the Parliament, Iranian authorities, from the Leader and president to ministers and vice-presidents, are obligated to report the amount and details of their possessions and properties to the country’s Judiciary.

Iranian Billionaire Not to Be Executed before Repaying His Debts

Iran’s Prosecutor General says the imprisoned billionaire Babak Zanjani, who is sentenced to death for fraud and money laundering, among other charges, will not be executed before returning the country’s oil money he has withheld.

Iran Trying to Cope with Environmental Crisis in Southwest

Iranian officials and lawmakers are trying to defuse the environmental crisis in Khuzestan province, southeastern Iran, these days.

Iran Earns Second Victory in Persian Beach Soccer Cup

Iran earned its second victory at the Persian Beach Soccer Cup on Wednesday.

IRGC’s Gyrocopters Pose Challenges to Persian Gulf States: American Enterprise

The ‘American Enterprise’ website has claimed that the radar-evasive gyrocopters developed by Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) can pose a serious challenge to neighbouring countries, particularly the Persian Gulf littoral states.

US Should Expect Further Shockwaves after Flynn’s Resignation

A senior lawmaker predicted that more shock events lie ahead of the new administration of US President Donald Trump after his national security adviser, Michael Flynn, resigned on Monday following the exposure of his Russian contacts.

Int’l Car Exhibition Kicks Off in Tehran

Tehran Auto Show started work on Tuesday with several Iranian, European, and East Asian car manufacturers displaying their latest products.

Iran Boosting Production and Export of Its Medicinal Herbs

About $91 million worth of medicinal herbs, including cumin, coriander and coriander seeds, henna and damask rose, were exported in the last Iranian year (March 2015-16).

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on February 16

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

Iran in Final Stages of Purchasing ATR Planes

Iran's Minister of Roads and Urban Development Abbas Akhoundi says his ministry and the world's leading turboprop manufacturer ATR are in the final stages of a passenger plane deal.

Tel Aviv Quietly Withdraws Ambassador from Cairo

The Israeli regime has quietly withdrawn its ambassador from Egypt several weeks ago amid fears about his safety.

Iran Should Resume Ties with Saudis for Hajj Pilgrimage

While being opposed to Saudi Arabia’s regional policies, Iran has to resume its relations with this country so that Iranians can attend Hajj, the annual pilgrimage of Muslim people, an Iranian MP said.

Common Enemies of Islam, Arab World Hatching Plots against Iran: President

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says the common enemies of Islam and the regional Arab countries have been propagating Iranophobia while Tehran’s power has always served peace.

Nuclear Deal Prevents Trump from Increasing Pressure on Iran

The 2015 Iran nuclear deal has significantly weakened the hand of new hawkish US President Donald Trump in pushing its anti-Iran policies, a nuclear negotiator said.

Spokesman Condemns Washington’s Meddling in Iran’s Domestic Affairs

Tehran has strongly condemned as "spiteful" a recent statement by Washington on the 2009 post-election unrest in Iran.

Herbal Healthcare and Great Potentials for Growth in Iran

Development of traditional medicine and medicinal herbs can contribute vastly to the economics of health and medical care in the country, said advisor to health minister Dr Mahmoud Khodadoost, on Monday.

Iranian FM to Take Part in Munich Security Conference

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif will attend the 53rd security conference in German city of Munich.

MP Rejects Arab Parliament Chairman’s Anti-Iran Remarks

An Iranian lawmaker lashed out at the baseless claims made by the Chairman of Arab Parliament about Iran’s trio Persian Gulf islands, saying historical documents prove Abu Musa, Greater and Lesser Tunb islands all belong to the Islamic Republic.

Fox News Says Iran’s General Soleimani Is Visiting Russia

Fox News in a report claimed that the Commander of IRGC Quds Force Major General Qassem Soleimani has arrived in the Russian capital of Moscow on Tuesday and is going to stay there for a few days in what the US media outlet said is a violation of sanctions.

Iran, Main Topic of US Officials’ Foreign Visits, Talks

Although the new US government claims the official visits of its top officials to a number of Middle Eastern states were aimed at discussing regional issues, expansion of mutual ties, and the fight against terrorism, it is crystal clear that Iran has been the main focus of these regional visits and talks.

Italian Company Offers to Repair Iranian Historical Palace for Free

The managing director of an Italian company has promised to repair Masoudieh Palace, one of the oldest mansions in Tehran, for free in case it is commissioned to repair and utilize a number of Iranian caravanserais.

Iranian MP Warns against Efforts to Spoil Presidential Election’s Atmosphere

A senior reformist lawmaker has cautioned against efforts aimed at charging the atmosphere of Iran’s upcoming presidential election with dispiritedness and lethargy to prevent the continuation of a trend started in the country in 2013.

Erdogan’s Anti-Iran Remarks Made Out of Emotion: Spokesman

Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman dismissed the recent comments by Turkish president who accused Iran of interference in the region, saying Erdogan seems to have made the remarks out of emotion.

Astana Talks on Syria Peace Postponed to Thursday

Amid Iranian and Turkish presidents’ consultations with regional powers, Kazakh Foreign Ministry confirmed that the beginning of the second round of talks on the settlement of Syrian crisis in Astana has been postponed until February 16.

Austrian University Urged to Call Off Speech by Israeli Genocide Advocate

More than 350 activists and scholars from universities around the world, and a Jewish group in Germany, have called on the University of Vienna’s law faculty to cancel a lecture by the Israeli regime’s justice minister Ayelet Shaked.