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Iran Pursuing Release of Sailors Abducted by Somalian Pirates

Iran is willing to pay the money demanded by Somalian pirates to release Iranian abducted sailors, but European countries prevent Tehran from doing so, an Iranian official says.

Tehran-Riyadh Differences Not Religious: Iranian Spokesman

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman believes that religion plays no role in the differences between his country and Saudi Arabia, adding that Israel is benefiting the most from the rift between the two major Muslim states.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on November 14

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Monday and picked headlines from 28 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Iran Ready for Joint Military Drills with China: Top General

Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces Major General Mohammad Hossein Baqeri voiced the country’s willingness to hold joint military exercises with China, highlighting the resolve to develop “strategic relations” between Tehran and Beijing.

FM Highlights Iran’s Immunity to Threats

The Iranian nation’s support for the Islamic Republic has remarkably immunized the country against threats and foreign pressure, Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said.

Autumn in Different Parts of Iran

Various Iranian news outlets have published photos of Iran’s beautiful nature in autumn. Here are photos of seven different regions collected from three sources.

Iran, China Ink Deal on Defence Cooperation

The defence ministers of Iran and China signed an agreement in Tehran on Monday to enhance military and defence cooperation between the two countries.

Official Highlights Iran’s Significant Progress in Export of Pharmaceuticals

A senior Iranian official referred to the country’s great progress in the export of different types of medicine, and highlighted the government’s measures to help knowledge-based companies.

Tehran to Host Middle East`s Largest Exhibition of Home Appliances

The 16th Exhibition of Home Appliances, the largest event of its kind in Middle East, will be held in Tehran Int'l Permanent Fairground from November 24 to 27.

Supermoon 2016: Once in a Lifetime Sight to Be Brightest in Almost 70 Years Tonight

On Monday night, the moon will be the closest to Earth than it has been since 1948, making for an extraordinary spectacle.

JCPOA Endorsed by UNSC, Not to Change: EU’s Mogherini

The European Union’s top diplomat said the nuclear deal between Tehran and world powers has been reflected in a UN Security Council resolution and cannot be dismissed by one government, stressing that it is incumbent upon the EU to make sure the accord is fully implemented.

ISIS Is Teaching Its Elements How to Infiltrate into Europe

The ISIS terrorist group is giving its members specific training on how to pass as ordinary refugees while trying to gain asylum in European countries, says a report.

US to Collapse in 20 Years: Iran’s Basij Commander

Commander of Iran's Basij (Volunteer Force) says the US will collapse in less than 20 years, adding that the President-elect Donald Trump will speed up the process.

ISIS Elements Only Allowed to Watch Al Jazeera TV

A senior Iraqi official says the ISIS terrorists are only permitted to watch the Qatari TV channel Al Jazeera.

Iran, Russia Cooperating on Middle East Issues: Larijani

Iranian Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani says the Islamic Republic and Russia are cooperating on issues related to the Middle East.

EU Must Play More Active Role in Regional, Global Issues: Zarif

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says the European Union plays a crucial role in regional and international issues but can be more active in this regard.

Top Russian Parliamentarian in Tehran for Key Talks

Russia's Federation Council Chairperson Valentina Ivanovna Matvienko has arrived in Tehran to hold key talks with senior Iranian officials.

French Tourist: I Feel More Safe in Iran than in France

A French tourist who has recently visited Iran believes that the country is pretty safe and secure on the contrary to the anti-Iran propaganda of Western media.

Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on November 13

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Sunday and picked headlines from 26 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Iran Crowned at Pahlavani Wrestling World Championship

National Iranian Pahlavani wrestling team has been crowned as the champion at the first edition of Pahlavani Wrestling World Championship in Belarus.

Iran’s President Inaugurates Oil Projects in Southwestern Province

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani on Sunday inaugurated a number of development projects, including those for developing oil fields, in the southwestern province of Khuzestan.

Iran Expects Six-Fold Rise in Foreign Investments

A member of Tehran Chamber of Commerce said the number of foreign direct investment projects in Iran is expected to increase six-fold by next March.

Korea to Construct Neuroscience Hospital in Tehran

An investment group from South Korea has allocated $400m to building an international neuroscience hospital in the Iranian capital city of Tehran.

Iraqi Army Retakes Ancient City of Nimrud from ISIS

Iraqi army and popular forces have recaptured the ancient city of Nimrud from the ISIS terrorist group, the military spokesman said.

Parliament OK’s Iran’s Accession to Paris Climate Agreement

Iranian Parliament on Sunday permitted the country’s accession to Paris Agreement, which is aimed at stopping global warming. This came as the US president-elect is trying to get his country, one of the world’s main producers of greenhouse gases, out of the agreement.