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French Book Portrays Persian Domes

A book on Iranian art and architecture, titled 'Les Coupoles Persanes', (in English 'Persian Cupolas: the Art of Skies and the Earth') has been published in France.

Tehran and Riyadh Continue War of Words despite Mediation Efforts

Despite ongoing efforts by certain Arab countries to mediate between Iran and Saudi Arabia, the two countries' war of words doesn’t seem to have an end.

Trump’s ‘Discriminatory’ Visa Ban Reminiscent of Middle Ages: Iranian MP

An Iranian lawmaker lashed out at the temporary ban introduced by the US President on most refugees and a suspension of visas for citizens of seven Muslim nations, including Iran, as evocative of discriminatory practices that characterized the Middle Ages.

Iran’s Space Agency Signs Contract to Build Communications Satellite

The Iranian Space Agency and Iran’s Space Research Centre have signed a contract to jointly design and build a communications satellite to be named Nahid II (Venus II).

Reports Indicate Intensified Infighting among Terrorists in Syria’s Idlib

Infighting among rival Takfiri groups has intensified in militant-held areas in Syria with reports suggesting that fierce clashes are underway between Jabhat Fateh al-Sham terrorist group, formerly known as the al-Nusra Front, and Ahrar al-Sham terrorist group in Idlib.

Iran’s Oil Ministry Urged to Exploit Shale Oil Resources

An Iranian MP has asked the Oil Ministry to take measures to extract oil from shale resources in south-western Iran.

Iran’s Annual Steel Output to Exceed 18 Million Tons

The CEO of Iran’s Isfahan Mobarakeh Steel Company predicted that the country’s annual steel output will rise to more than 18 million tons by March.

Iran’s President Slams Trump for Building Wall along Mexico Border

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani harshly criticized his US counterpart Donald Trump for ordering the construction of a wall along the US southern border with Mexico, reminding him of the fate of the Berlin wall.

British Historian Says Saudi Arabia Is Going Insane

Renowned British author and historian Mark Curtis has highlighted the crimes committed by the Saudi-led coalition in Yemen, saying unwise and hard-line Riyadh rulers have kicked off a fresh wave of war.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on January 28

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Saturday and picked headlines from 27 them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

US President Signs Executive Order for ‘Extreme Vetting’ of Immigrants

US President Donald Trump signed an executive order Friday that indefinitely suspends admissions for Syrian refugees and limits the flow of other refugees from several Muslim countries into the United States by instituting what the President has called "extreme vetting" of immigrants.

I Won’t Exchange My Instrument for Entire France: Iranian Musician

Pahlevan Zangshahi, a veteran Iranian musician, says he has refused a tempting offer by France to give up his ancient musical instrument Qeychak.

Arab League Organising Its Anti-Iran Efforts by Forming Permanent Committee

A number of Iranian lawmakers have harshly criticized the recent move by the Arab League to establish a permanent anti-Iran committee, saying such moves are led by Saudi Arabia and aimed at organising their anti-Iran plots.

Nuclear Official Says Iran Will Become Fourth Producer of Stable Isotopes

Spokesman for the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) Behrouz Kamalvandi announced that the Islamic Republic will be the fourth country in the world in terms of production of stable isotopes as part of joint nuclear activities with Russia.

Iranian Cleric Urges Trump to Fulfil His Campaign Promises

A senior Iranian cleric said the US President Donald Trump has inherited a poor and starving country, and called on him to fulfil the promises he made during his presidential campaign to save people from poverty.

Syrian President Hails Iran’s Support in Six-Year-Long Crisis

Syrian President Bashar Assad said on Thursday that Iran has been the main supporter of the Arab country in its almost six-year-long battle against terrorism.

Iranian Actress Vows to Boycott Academy Awards over Trump’s Visa Ban

Taraneh Alidoosti, the leading actress in Asghar Farhadi’s “The Salesman,” which has been nominated for Best Foreign Language Oscar this year, vowed on Thursday to boycott the Academy Awards ceremony to protest US President Trump’s temporary ban on visas to citizens from seven countries, including Iran.

Iran’s General Soleimani, a Thorn in Side of Int’l Sponsors of Terror

A number of Iranian lawmakers have underlined the country’s positive and determining role in fighting terror, praising the role of General Qassem Soleimani in defeating terrorists in the Middle East.

27 Afghan Kids Die of Extreme Cold

At least 27 children have lost their lives due to freezing temperatures in northern Afghanistan, officials say.

Obama Popular with Europeans, Despised by Middle Easterners: Analyst

An Iranian analyst says the former US president, Barack Obama, was popular among Europeans, but people in the Middle East had a low opinion of him.

Iranian Politician, Syrian President Discuss Regional Developments

Hossein Amir Abdollahian, an international advisor to Iran’s Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani, met with Syrian President Bashar al-Assad in the Syrian capital of Damascus.

Iranian MP Criticizes Import of Expensive Blood-Based Drugs

An Iranian lawmaker slammed the country’s failure to launch a blood refinery, saying Iran should not import expensive blood-based drugs while it is capable to produce them.

IRGC Construction Base Actively Involved in Plasco Building’s Rescue Operations

The forces of IRGC’s Construction Base have been actively involved in debris removal and rescue operations at the scene of the Plasco building incident since a few hours after the collapse, an official noted.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on January 26

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Thursday and picked headlines from 14 them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Those behind Plasco Building Fire to Be Punished: Minister

Iran’s Interior Minister Abdolreza Rahmani Fazli said on Wednesday that all perpetrators of the tragic fire and collapse of Plasco Building in Tehran will be identified and certainly be brought to justice.