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Iran Urges UN Chief to Brief Security Council on US Sanctions Bill

Tehran have submitted an official letter of complaint to the UN chief, protesting a recent US Congress vote in favor of extending an anti-Iran sanctions law, in a move viewed as a violation of Washington’s commitments under last year’s nuclear deal between Iran and the P5+1 group.

Iran Can Become Global Tech Player: UN

A UN report says Iran has developed the science and technology skills necessary to be a global player in more than oil and gas but it must invest more in innovation.

Iran Producing Better Ballistic Missiles at Lower Costs: IRGC Commander

Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Aerospace Force highlighted Iran’s capability to produce ballistic missiles with more accuracy and use innovative homegrown methods to reduce manufacturing costs.

IAEA Confirms Iran Has Met Its JCPOA Commitments

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) confirmed that Iran has shipped 11 tons of heavy water out of the country as part of its obligations under last year’s nuclear deal between Tehran and world powers.

Liberation of Syria’s Aleppo Is Now Imminent

The reports coming from the ground in Syria strongly show that the ongoing battle to retake the rebel-held city of Aleppo is in its last hours, unless something unexpected happens.

Saudi Court Sentences 15 to Death on Espionage Charges

A court in Saudi Arabia has sentenced 15 Shiite Saudi citizens to death on charges of spying for Iran.

Donald Trump’s Tie Is Held Together with Scotch Tape!

The US President-elect Donald Trump made a major fashion faux pas when he, or an assistant, apparently Scotch-taped the back of his favourite red power tie.

ISA Extension No Snapback of Sanctions: Iranian Diplomat

A senior Iranian diplomat says the extension of the Iran Sanctions Act (ISA) does not necessarily mean that the US government has violated its Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) commitments towards Iran yet.

Iran and Russia Standing by Each Other in Fight against Terror: Deputy FM

In a recent meeting in Tehran, Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Arab and African Affairs and Russian President Vladimir Putin’s envoy to Tehran discussed Iran-Russia cooperation in the ongoing fight against terrorism and the latest developments in the Middle East.

US Extension of Anti-Iran Sanctions Will Receive Iran’s Firm Reaction: Rouhani

Iranian President referred to the possible move by the United States to extend the Iran Sanctions Act (ISA) as a violation of nuclear deal it signed with Iran, and vowed to retaliate.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on December 6

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Tuesday and picked headlines from 20 them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Iran, Airbus to jointly produce plane parts

Iran says it will soon launch a cooperation scheme with France’s aviation giant Airbus over the production of spare parts for planes – a move that could help the company get a stronger foothold in the Iranian market once a much-awaited agreement to sell planes to the country becomes effective.

Iranian Artist’s Surreal Artwork on Boston Walls

Mahdi Qadyanloo, an Iranian surrealist artist with more than 100 murals in different cities, has completed a painting on a wall in the US city of Boston.

Chopper Crashes in Lake in Tehran, 2 Killed

A Bell 205 helicopter crashed in a lake west of Tehran on Tuesday, but all crew members have survived the accident.

WikiLeaks Reveals Sinister Relations between Erdogan’s Family and ISIS

The connection of the Turkish president Recep Tayyip Erdoğan΄s family with the oil smuggling of the ISIS terrorist group has been revealed after WikiLeaks leaked emails from the Turkish energy minister, and Erdoğan΄s son-in-law, Berat Albayrak.

Zero-Sum Solution to Syrian Crisis Will Not Work: Zarif

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif rejected the possibility of a win-lose approach for resolving the crisis in Syria, saying an effectual initiative should include all sides.

People Say JCPOA Had No Positive Effect on Iran’s Economy

Three quarters of Iranians believe that Iran’s economy didn’t improve after the nuclear deal between Tehran and world powers.

Iran’s President Challenged by Students’ Harsh Criticisms

In a ceremony to mark Student Day, Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani met the students of University of Tehran and talked to them on various issues including freedom of speech, Trump’s election, and outcomes of nuclear deal.

Iranian University Students Mark National Student Day

Student Day is the anniversary of the murder of three students of University of Tehran on December 7, 1953 by Iranian police in the Pahlavi era. Students in all Iranian universities mark the day every year.

Iran, Airbus to Cooperate in Building Aircraft Parts: Official

Head of Iran’s National Space Center Manouchehr Manteqi said the French plane manufacturer Airbus plans to cooperate with the Islamic Republic in joint projects to produce aircraft parts in the near future.

Kremlin confirms Putin wrote confidential letter to Rouhani

The Kremlin says Russian President Vladimir Putin’s point man on Syria has delivered a “confidential” letter penned by the Russian head of state to Iranian President Hassan Rouhani.

Iran’s 1st Oil Museum to Open Up in Abadan by December 20

An Iranian oil official says Iran's first Petroleum Museum will be opened in Abadan, southwest of Iran, by December 20.

United States Is a Major Destination of Iran’s Handwoven Carpets

An Iranian businessman says that Americans purchase 10% of handmade carpets exported by Iran.

Putin’s Envoy Had A Message for Tehran: Spokesman

Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi said a special envoy of the Russian president who visited Tehran recently delivered a message from Moscow to the Iranian political leaders.

Illegal Immigrants Dominate Iran’s Job Market

A number of Iranian Parliament Members have openly criticized the excessive presence of illegal refugees and immigrants in Iran’s job market.