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‘Salaam Mumbai’ Sets New Box Office Record in Iran

The long-awaited joint production of Iran cinema and Bollywood was finally released in Iran on December 1 and so far has set new records at the box office.

Fake US Embassy in Ghana Shut Down after 10 Years

A fake embassy in Ghana flew the American flag, hung a photo of President Obama and issued US visas for more than a decade.

Booby-Trapped Quran Copies Found in Mosul

Security sources in Iraq said they have found a number of Quran copies with bombs inside them in a village recently liberated from ISIS’ control.

US Not Empowered to Violate Nuclear Deal: Iran

Iran says the United States is not empowered to violate the nuclear agreement reached between the Islamic Republic and six world countries last year.

US Looking for Annulment of Nuclear Deal: Iranian MP

An outspoken Iranian lawmaker says the United States is looking for a way to put an end to the nuclear deal with Tehran, and Iran should beware not to fall into this trap.

Left-Over Landmine in Western Iran Injures Tractor Driver

An Iranian official says the explosion of a landmine remained from Iraq's imposed war on Iran in 1980-88 led to the injury of a man.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on December 5

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

By Imposing Sanctions, the West Deprived Itself of Iranian Rich Culture: Bulgarian VP

Bulgarian Vice-President believes that Western countries deprived themselves of the rich culture of Iran due to the sanctions they imposed on the Islamic Republic.

Persian New Year Re-Inscribed as UNESCO Cultural Heritage

Nowruz, the tradition of Persian New Year, was re-inscribed as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage after revisions were made to its previous inscription.

Iran Prepared to Promote Strategic Ties with China: FM Zarif

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says Tehran is ready to boost its strategic relations with China, particularly in the economic sphere.

Works by Famous Modern Iranian Poet Translated into Arabic

A selection of poems by renowned Iranian modern poet Ahmad Shamlou has been translated to Arabic and published in Egypt for the first time.

Iranian, Kyrgyz FMs Meet in India

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and his Kyrgyz counterpart, Erlan Abdyldaev, held talks on topics of mutual interest in India’s northern city of Amritsar.

Iran Reserves Right to Respond to US Extension of Bans Law: Nuclear Chief

Iran’s nuclear chief says the country reserves the right to retaliate as it sees fit against a move by the US Congress to extend the Iran Sanctions Act.

Iranian Lawmakers Preparing to Impeach Transport Minister

70 members of Iran’s Parliament have called for the impeachment of Transport Minister over the recent train collision, which killed at least 45.

Syria Invites Residents to Return Home in Liberated Regions of Aleppo

The Syrian government has invited residents of the regions recently liberate in Aleppo to return to their homes.

Thailand Lifts Visa Fees for Iranian Tourists

A directive issued by the Royal Thai embassy in Tehran shows that the government of Thailand has decided to lift visa fees for Iranian tourists.

70 European and Asian Firms to Attend Iran’s Renewable Energies Conference

Dozens of the world’s leading companies in different fields of energy will take part in Iran’s International Renewable Energies Conference.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on December 4

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

Iranian FM, Afghan President Discuss Bilateral, Regional Issues

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and Afghanistan's President Ashraf Ghani exchanged views on a range of issues, including the latest developments in the Middle East region.

Iran MPs Call for Counter-Measures Against US Senate Vote

Iranian lawmakers have condemned a US Senate vote to extend the Iran Sanctions Act (ISA), urging the administration of President Hassan Rouhani to adopt proper counter-measures.

Iran and France Sign Biggest Joint Venture Deal on Car Parts Production

Iran and France’s Faurecia have reportedly inked the biggest joint venture deal in car parts manufacturing industry.

Swiss Economy Minister to Visit Iran

An Iranian official announced that Switzerland’s minister of economy will travel to Tehran in the coming week.

Iran to Firmly Respond to US Senate Vote on Anti-Iran Legislation: Rouhani

Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani has denounced a recent US Senate vote on a piece of anti-Iran legislation as a blatant infringement of last year’s nuclear deal between Tehran and six world powers, saying the Islamic Republic will give a firm response to the move.

Iran’s Nuclear Chief Leaves Tehran for Vienna to Attend IAEA Summit

Head of Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) has left Tehran for the Austrian capital of Vienna to attend the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Nuclear Security meeting.

13% Growth in Budget Bill Rouhani Submitted to Parliament

Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani presented the draft budget for the next Iranian year (which will begin on March 21, 2017) to the Parliament on Sunday.