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Village Life in Southwestern Iran

Zizi is a village lying 50 kilometres west of the city of Yasuj, Kohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad Province, in southwest of Iran where most people are farmers and sheep farmers.

Djibouti, a Military Base for All Countries in the World!

Djibouti says the country is prepared to welcome Arab and Western armies to build military bases in its territories.

GCC Must Stop Interfering in Iran Affairs: Foreign Ministry

Iran says the [Persian] Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) must stop leveling groundless allegations against Tehran, saying such claims would not change the reality about the Islamic Republic’s sovereignty over its three islands in the Persian Gulf.

Insulting Remarks by Trump’s National Security Advisor Provokes Muslims’ Outrage

A video of the remarks made by the US National Security Advisor-designate Michael T. Flynn against Muslim sanctities, particularly Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and the Holy Quran, has sparked the anger of Muslim people around the world.

Conservative Journalist Hails Rouhani’s ‘Late’ Confession to US Deceitfulness

Following the US Senate’s extension of Iran Sanctions Act (ISA), Iranian president harshly criticized Washington’s deceitfulness. His remarks have been hailed by the editor-in-chief of a leading conservative newspaper in Iran.

Cooperation with Saudi Arabia to Put ErdoÄŸan in Trouble: Iranian MP

An Iranian Member of Parliament says Turkey’s collaboration with Saudi Arabia will catch out President Erdoğan in the future.

Supervisory Board Approves Measures against US Anti-Iran Bill

A supervisory committee tasked with monitoring the implementation of Iran’s nuclear agreement has ratified measures in response to a recent US Senate vote on a piece of anti-Iran legislation, denouncing the move as a breach of the accord.

​Shell Deal with Iran Seen as Message to US

Iran on Wednesday awarded a basic agreement to global energy giant Royal Dutch Shell to study three mega oil and gas projects – an agreement that was hailed in Tehran for not only its technical and economic benefits for Iran but also the political message that it sent to the world and specifically the United States.

Iran Seeks to Host 2020 FIFA Futsal World Cup

Iran is fully-ready to earn the right to host 2020 FIFA Futsal World Cup, Minister of Sports and Youth Affairs Masoud Soltanifar said.

Iran Dismisses British PM’s Ill-Advised, Divisive Remarks

Iran’s Foreign Ministry rejected British Prime Minister Theresa May’s allegation that Iran has aggressive behavior in the region, saying London appears to have opted for old divisive polices again to appease certain Persian Gulf Arab states and sell them arms.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on December 8

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

Germany Urges Israel Not to Legalize Construction in Palestinian Lands

Germany has urged the Israeli regime to nullify the bill that legalises the construction of settlements in Palestinian territories.

Iran’s Leader Appoints New Commander of IRGC’s Basij Force

Leader of the Islamic Revolution has appointed a new commander for the Basij [Voluntary] Force of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC).

Bishop Helps Release of 226 Christian Women from ISIS’ Captivity

Deep inside Syria, a bishop worked secretly to save the lives of more than 200 members of his flock from the ISIS terrorist group.

Pakistani Plane Crashes with 47 Passengers on Board

A Pakistani plane carrying 47 people crashed Wednesday on a domestic flight from the mountainous northern city of Chitral to Islamabad, aviation authorities said.

Israel Says It Knew about Iran’s Stake in German Submarine Manufacturer

Defence Minister of Israeli regime says Tel Aviv had no other choice but to purchase submarine from a German company linked with the Islamic Republic of Iran.

Iran, Indonesia Must Boost Consultation on Terror Fight: Rouhani

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says Iran and Indonesia must boost their consultations and cooperation to combat terrorism and settle current issues in the Muslim world.

Spokesman Rejects Saudi Espionage Claims against Iran as ‘Baseless’

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi dismissed as completely false and baseless Saudi allegations against Iran, after the Riyadh regime sentenced 15 people to death for allegedly leaking details on the Saudi military to Tehran.

Zarif Assures Japanese Businesses of Safe Investment in Iran

Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif provided Japanese business people and merchants with reasons why Iran is a perfectly safe place for investment.

Iran’s Official Currency to Be Changed from Rial to Toman

Iran’s government has approved a bill to change the country’s official currency from Rial to Toman (1 toman equals 10 rials).

Iran to Receive Loan from Russia for Its Infrastructure Projects

The Iranian cabinet has approved a bill that allows the government to receive loan from Russia for implementation of certain infrastructure and production projects.

Cristiano Ronaldo Could Face 6 Years of Prison over €150 Million Tax Evasion

Facing a tax evasion investigation, Cristiano Ronaldo looks likely to appear in Spanish court just as Lionel Messi did and could face up to six years in prison if convicted.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on December 7

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

Public Buses in Tehran Are Disinfected Every Day

An Iranian transport official says the public buses in the Iranian capital are sanitized and disinfected on a daily basis.

License Plates for Camels in Southern Iran!

Based on a new law in southern Iran, camel owners are obliged to install registration plates on their animals so that they can be identified in case of being involved in car accidents.