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Latest News and Views from Iran and the World

Esteghlal vs Perspolis in One of Asia’s Biggest Football Fixtures

Popular football giants of Tehran Esteghlal FC and Perspolis FC have taken thousands of fans to Azadi Stadium in Tehran for “one of Asia’s biggest fixtures”, also known as Tehran Derby.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on February 12

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Sunday and picked headlines from 21 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Iran to Hold First Snow Volleyball Tournament

Iran’s Volleyball Federation will stage a snow volleyball tournament for the first time at the Dizin resort in the Alborz mountain range near Tehran, the Iranian capital.

Intelligence Minister Gives Details about Arrest of 8 Terrorists in Iran

Iran’s Intelligence Minister offered more details about the recent arrest of a number of Takfiri elements in the country, saying 8 members of Takfiri groups, all of them foreigners, were detained in an Intelligence Ministry operation.

Iran’s Leader Blames US and Europe’s Interference for Middle East Crises

Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei referred to certain big powers’ interference in the Middle East as the root cause of regional problems today, saying the US and some European countries have had a role in causing crises in Syria and Iraq.

Iran, Saudi Arabia Take Part in Joint Naval Drills

Iran and Saudi Arabia were confirmed as participants in the “Aman 2017” naval drills held in Pakistani waters on Friday.

Iranian Minister Apologises to Nation for Power Outage

Iran’s Energy Minister apologized the residents of Khuzestan Province in southwestern Iran for power and water cut caused by climatic conditions.

Reuters Tries to Understate Significance of Friday Rallies in Iran

In a politically-oriented report, Reuters claimed that only “hundreds of thousands” of Iranians rallied on the anniversary of the victory of Iran's Islamic Revolution on Friday, February 10, and merely to reject US President Donald Trump's anti-Iran threats.

Trump’s Kiss on Putin’s Cheek in The Economist’s Latest Cover

The image on the newest cover of UK-based The Economist is a variation on a theme: President Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin in profile, close enough that they could almost kiss.

Indian Ambassador Optimistic about Future of Iran Relations

Indian envoy to Iran believes that the bilateral relations between Tehran and New Delhi would improve substantially in the future.

Iran May Allow Russian Jet Fighters to Use Its Airspace: Official

Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) Ali Shamkhani said Russia’s Syria-bound military jets could be allowed to use the Iranian airspace.

Iranian FM Calls on World Leaders to Help Promote Global Peace

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has called on world leader to boost efforts to promote peace across the globe.

New Generation of Filling Stations Set Up in Tehran

Tehran Municipality and the Iranian Oil Ministry have set up self-service filling stations for the first time in the Iranian capital of Tehran.

Muslim Clerics, Seminary Students Not Allowed to Use Expensive Cars: Iran’s Leader

Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says Muslim clerics and seminary students are not permitted to drive luxury cars as it is an instance of wasting money.

Iranians Invite Americans to Visit Iran in Nationwide Rallies

Foreign press reporters from 26 countries were in Iran on February 10 to cover the nationwide Revolution rallies attended by millions of people who chanted slogans against the US administration, but invited American people to visit Iran.

Iran’s Kish Island Hosts Cable Ski Tournament

The final round of a cable ski tournament was held in Kish Island, southern Iran, on Friday.

President Rouhani Calls on EU to Support Firms and Banks Working with Iran

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani called on the European Union to lend support to European banks and companies willing to have trade ties with Iran in the post-JCPOA era.

CIA Honours Saudi Crown Prince for Fight against Terrorism!

The US Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) has honored Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Nayef with its prestigious “George Tenet Medal” for his "intelligence work in the fight against terrorism."

Amazon Discloses Business Ties with Iran

The American e-commerce and cloud computing company Amazon on Friday disclosed Iranian business ties that may have violated US sanctions, warning that it may be penalized after a regulatory review of the activities.

Chief of Iraqi Hezbollah Assassinated in Basra

The leader of the Iraqi Hezbollah resistance group was assassinated in the southern Iraqi city of Basra according to local police sources and social media activists.

Iran and Sweden Ink 5 Documents of Cooperation

Iran and Sweden have signed five documents of cooperation in various areas during a visit by the Swedish prime minister to Iran.

Iranian Inventors Supported by Iran Patent Office: Official

An Iranian science official says the country’s Vice Presidency for Science and Technology Affairs supports Iranian inventors who seek to obtain patent protection for their inventions and innovations from international centres and commercialize them.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on February 11

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Saturday and picked headlines from 30 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Security Forces Arrest ISIS Elements near Tehran

Iran says it has identified and arrested in the vicinity of the country's capital a number of ISIS elements planning to carry out acts of sabotage in Tehran.

Bosnian Business Delegation Due to Visit Iran on Saturday

An economic delegation from Bosnia and Herzegovina will arrive in Iran on Saturday in a visit aimed at expanding economic relations between the two countries.