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Iran Condemns Deadly Terrorist Attack in Somalia

Iran’s Foreign Ministry strongly denounced a recent terrorist attack in Somalia, which claimed dozens of lives, and called for concerted global efforts to uproot terrorism and extremism.

Saudi, UK Anti-Iran Claims, Smokescreen for Terror Support: Iran

Iran says Saudi Arabia and Britain are making comments against the Islamic Republic in a bid to cover up their destructive role in supporting Takfiri terrorism.

Contract with Peugeot, Best Car Deal in Iran’s History: Official

“The contract between Iran and France’s Peugeot is a joint venture; that is to say, we have a firm to jointly manufacture cars, which...

American Arms Fanning Flames of Regional Tensions: Analyst

An Iranian political analyst says the US is fueling regional instability by selling arms to several Arabic countries now that President Barack Obama is spending his final days in office.

Iran Condemns Deadly Attack on Cairo Church

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has stressed that targeting holy sites goes against the teachings of all religions.

Israel Sole Inherent Crisis in West Asia: Iran official

The Israeli regime is the sole inherent crisis in West Asia and all other crises in the region are bogus, the secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) says.

President Stresses Equal Rights for All Iranians

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani cautioned against any move creating division in the country, stressing that Iran and the Islamic Revolution belong to all Iranians regardless of their faith or race.

Syrian Army and Russian Air Force Thwart ISIS Attack on Palmyra

The Syrian Army backed by the Russian Air Force has repelled all ISIS attempts to recapture the historic city of Palmyra, the Russian Defence Ministry said on Sunday.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on December 11

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Sunday and picked headlines from 25 them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Saudis Should Know Iran Is Not Their Enemy: Speaker

Iranian Parliament Speaker says Tehran welcomes Riyadh’s positive role in establishing security in the Middle East, but is opposed to its warmongering policies in Yemen and Syria.

May’s Anti-Iran Comments Part of Attempts to Evade Britain’s Crises: Official

Secretary of Iran’s Expediency Council Mohsen Rezaei said British Prime Minister Theresa May’s recent remarks against the Islamic Republic are part of a policy to dominate regional countries and evade Britain’s economic and identity crises.

US Not Interested in Defeating Terrorists in Iraq and Syria: Iran’s Leader

Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says the United States has never been after defeating Takfiri [extremist] terrorists in the Middle East, and wants to preserve some of them for its future intentions.

Iranian Spokesman Condemns Twin Blasts in Turkey

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman strongly denounced the recent blasts in Turkey’s Istanbul, which claimed the lives of 38 people on Saturday, and called for a coordinated response by all countries in the world to such acts of terrorism.

Iran’s President Offers Condolences to Indonesia over Deadly Earthquake

In a message, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani condoled with his Indonesian counterpart Joko Widodo over the deaths caused by the deadly earthquake in the Southeast Asian state.

Iran Hails Yemen Parliament’s Vote of Confidence to National Salvation Gov’t

Iranian Foreign Ministry has welcomed the decision by Yemen’s parliament to give a vote of confidence to the Arab nation’s recently-formed National Salvation Government.

Iranian Envoy Sympathizes with Turkey over Deaths in Istanbul Terror Attack

Iran’s ambassador to Turkey offered his condolences to the Turkish people and government over the recent deadly terror attack in Istanbul and called for the international community to fight against “the sinister phenomenon” of terrorism.

Iran Air, Boeing Finalize Plane Purchase Deal

Iran’s flag carrier 'Iran Air' says it has signed a much-awaited agreement with US aviation giant Boeing to purchase 80 planes.

Tehran Hosts Int’l Conference on Security in West Asia

The Iranian capital is hosting a conference on the security order in West Asia amid challenges facing the strategic region.

Oddest Pseudo-Jobs in Iran

There are some strange pseudo jobs in Iran that you may have never heard about.

Researchers Prove Radio Jamming Is Harmful

Electromagnetic waves, including those transmitted in satellite jamming, can increase the risk of infertility, immune deficiency, and cancer, according to a study conducted in Shiraz University of Medical Sciences.

Paris Climate Change Agreement Underlies New Anti-Iran Sanctions

In a letter to Iran’s Guardian Council, an Iranian think-tank has warned that Iran’s accession to Paris Agreement will lead to the imposition of new sanctions against the country.

Twin Blasts in Turkey Kill 29, Wound over 160

A car bomb followed by a suicide bombing less than a minute later killed 29 people and wounded 166 outside a football stadium in Istanbul on Saturday night, Turkish interior minister Suleyman Soylu said.

Iran Raps Terrorist Blasts in Northeast Nigeria

The Iranian Foreign Ministry has slammed Saturday’s deadly twin terrorist bombings in a crowded marketplace in Nigeria's northeastern town of Madagali.

British Envoy in Tehran Summoned over May’s Anti-Iran Remarks

The Iranian Foreign Ministry summoned the British ambassador to Tehran after anti-Iran remarks made by British Prime Minister Theresa May at the summit of the Persian Gulf Cooperation Council.

Iranian Army Holds War Game in Southeastern Regions

Iran’s Army Ground Force began large-scale military exercises in the country’s southeastern parts on Sunday.