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Latest News and Views from Iran and the World

Iranian Minister Says Trump Can’t Kill Boeing Deal

Iran has rejected speculations that the deteriorating rhetoric by US President Donald Trump against the country could lead to the cancelation of a major plane purchase agreement with the American aviation giant Boeing.

Trump’s Advisor Puts Iran ‘on Notice’ over Missile Test

A top adviser to US President Donald Trump says the country has put Tehran “on notice” over Iran’s missile program.

Arab Leaders Criticized for Silence over Trump’s Biased Order

Abdel Bari Atwan, the well-known Arab author and journalist, has taken a swipe at Arab leaders for remaining tight-lipped in the face of US President Trump’s executive order which bans nationals of seven Muslim majority countries from entering America.

Boeing Highly Likely to Cancel Iran Deal: MP

An Iranian parliamentarian says the implementation of the deal between Iran and the giant American plane-manufacturer Boeing is under a cloud of doubt.

Trump Cuts Phone Call with Australiam PM Short!

In a phone call with Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull, Trump lambasted an agreement between the two countries over refugee resettlement and bragged about the size of his Electoral College victory.

Trump’s Visa Ban Could Cost US Colleges $700 Million

US President Donald Trump’s ban on visitors from seven predominantly Muslim countries may lead to a 700-million-dollar loss for American colleges.

Basij Ready to Help Rouhani’s Government If It Asks for: Chief

Head of Iran’s Basij [volunteer forces] Organisation says his forces are prepared to help President Hassan Rouhani’s government in different fields if it asks for it.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on February 2

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Thursday and picked headlines from 16 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Iran-France Political Challenges Should Not Influence Economic Ties

As French Foreign Minister Jean-Marc Ayrault was in Tehran for high-level political and economic talks, Iran’s foreign ministry spokesman in an article urged the two countries to minimise the impact of political challenges on their bilateral economic relations.

Iranian FM Hails Progressing Ties between Tehran and Yerevan

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif hailed the expanding relations between Tehran and Yerevan, hoping that the ties will contribute to regional peace and stability.

Lawmakers Back Iran’s Missile Program

Iranian lawmakers have thrown their weight behind the country’s missile program, underlining the need for boosting deterrence power to guarantee national security.

Iran Hosts 320 Tour Guides in Annual WFTGA Convention

The Islamic Republic of Iran played host to the 17th International Convention of the World Federation of Tourist Guide Association (WFTGA) from January 28 to February 1, with 320 tourist guides visiting the beauties of the country.

ISIS Shows No Mercy Even to Poor Animals in Mosul Zoo

Heartbreaking photos have emerged of starved lions and bears kept chained up by the ISIS terrorist group in the battle-torn Mosul, northern Iraq.

Israeli Dual Nationals Exempted from Trump’s Travel Ban

The US Embassy in Tel Aviv has declared that the Israeli nationals born in any of the seven countries listed in US President Trump’s executive order are exempted from the visa ban and can enter the United States without going through the ‘extreme vetting’.

US Warship Helps out Iranian Vessel Stranded in Sea of Oman

A US Navy statement claims the US warship USS Cole has assisted an Iranian-flagged vessel after it ran out of gas late last week in the Sea of Oman.

Iran’s Parliament Supports Domestic Video Games Production

By charging higher taxes on import of computer games to Iran, $3.1 billion would be allocated to game production in Iran this year, an Iranian MP says.

Increased Gas Consumption with Precipitation in 24 Iranian Provinces

Many cities and villages across Iran are facing a dropped temperature as well as rain and snow fall, and this has sharply raised the daily gas consumption.

Iran’s President Urged to Respond in Kind to Trump’s Travel Ban

An Iranian conservative newspaper has called on President Hassan Rouhani to reciprocate a travel ban imposed by his US counterpart Donald Trump on Iranian nationals.

Lukoil Looking for Opportunities in Middle East and Iran

An official with Russian energy company Lukoil says the firm’s target area in the Middle East is Iran at the moment, but it also seeks opportunities for growth in other regional countries as well.

Iran’s DM Confirms New Missile Test, Denies Breach of Nuclear Deal

Iran’s Defence Minister Brigadier General Hossein Dehqan confirmed on Wednesday that the country has carried out a missile test recently, stressing that the Islamic Republic will not allow others to interfere in its defence affairs.

Attempts to Increase Iran-Russia Distance Can Harm Fight against Terror

A senior Iranian analyst believes that divisive diplomacy and religious bans won’t lead to sustainable peace in Syria and the Middle East, and if the US President Trump wants to defeat terrorism in the region, he should avoid imposing such approaches.

Some Nations Affected by Trump’s Visa Ban May Stay on List after 90 Days

US Homeland Security Secretary John Kelly says those born in the seven Muslim-majority countries temporarily barred from the United States by President Donald Trump's executive order may be blocked indefinitely, and others might be added to the list.

Trump’s Actions Reminiscent of Hitler: Palme d’Or Winner

Shahab Hosseini, the leading actor of Asghar Farhadi’s latest film “The Salesman”, compared US President Trump with Hitler, and also recommended that Hollywood directors make a film about Nimrod, the ancient King who claimed to be the Lord, but was killed by a mosquito.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on February 1

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

Iranian Family Launches Nationwide Campaign to Protect Asiatic Cheetah

An Iranian family is leading a caravan that travels across the country to inform people about the lives of critically-endangered Asiatic cheetahs.