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Yemeni Snipers Kill 3 Saudi Troops in Taiz, Asir

Yemeni army snipers killed three Saudi troops as part of retaliatory operations against the ongoing Saudi aggression against the impoverished Arab country.

Iran’s Ex-President Ahmadinejad Taking Part in National Census

Former President of Iran Mahmoud Ahmadinejad replied to the questions of a census interviewer in front of his house in eastern Tehran.

Trump Will Remain Committed to Iran Deal: UN’s Ban

Secretary General of the United Nations Ban Ki-moon says the remarks made by the US president-elect Donald Trump during his presidential campaign against Iran nuclear deal were political rhetoric and he will remain committed to the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action. 

Norwegian Store Displays Syrian Home Replica to Show Horrors of War

A joint initiative has been designed by Red Cross Norway and a furniture giant to bring the reality of the conflict home for shoppers in Oslo.

Regional Sunni Divide Reaching Crisis Point in Iraq

The representative of Iraqi Kurdistan’s government in Iran says he is worried that sectarianism in the region will lead to a crisis in Iraq.

Iran Condemns Huge Terrorist Attack in Pakistan’s Balochistan

The Iranian Foreign Ministry has denounced a huge terrorist attack in Pakistan’s Balochistan province, which killed tens of innocent people, including women and children.

Iranian Reporter Mohsen Khazaei Killed in Syria’s Aleppo

An Iranian reporter has been killed in the embattled Syrian city of Aleppo amid fierce fighting between the Syrian forces and terrorists in the flashpoint city.

Edward Snowden: Don’t Fear Trump!

Edward Snowden doesn’t appear as worried about the election of Donald Trump as half of America is.

Senior Saudi Prince Says Trump Shouldn’t Scrap Iran Nuclear Deal

A former senior Saudi official says the US President-elect Donald Trump should not scrap a nuclear deal between Iran and world powers.

Iran Proposes Nuclear Energy Cooperation with Hungary

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani proposed that Iran and Hungary cooperate in peaceful employment of nuclear energy.

Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on November 12

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

China’s Defence Minister Due in Iran Sunday

Chinese Minister of National Defense General Chang Wanquan will travel to Iran on Sunday for an official visit.

Int’l Pahlavani Federation Appoints Iranian Wrestler as Its New President

Iran’s prominent wrestling champion Alireza Heidari has been appointed as the president of the International Pahlavani Wrestling Federation.

UN’s Syria Envoy in Iran for Talks

The United Nations (UN)’s Special Envoy for Syria Staffan de Mistura has traveled to the Iranian capital, Tehran, to discuss the ongoing Syrian conflict with Iranian Foreign Ministry officials.

Sun Palace; Monument from 18th Century in Northeastern Iran

The Sun Palace is located in Kalat Naderi near the northeastern city of Mashhad, Iran.

Iran Should Not Be Afraid of Letting EU Open Office in Tehran: MP

The outspoken vice-speaker of Iran’s Parliament believes that Tehran should not be worried about allowing the European Union to open an office in Iran, and even should welcome the criticisms of its human rights conditions.

Senior Clerics in Iran Show Reactions to Trump’s Election

During the Friday Prayers held across Iran, Imams [prayer leaders] in different cities talked about the recent election of Donald Trump as the new president of the United States.

Iran, Czech Republic Sign MoU

The foreign ministers of Iran and the Czech Republic inked a memorandum of understanding (MoU) in Prague during the Iranian top diplomat’s visit to the Eastern European country.

Iran Will Consider Other Options If JCPOA Not Honored: Zarif

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif reaffirmed the Islamic Republic’s full commitment to last year’s nuclear agreement with the six world powers but warned of "other options” at Tehran's disposal in case of failure to comply with the deal by other sides.

Iran Deplores Terrorist Attack on German Consulate in Afghanistan

The Iranian Foreign Ministry has denounced a terrorist attack on Germany’s consulate in Afghanistan, saying the international community must make comprehensive efforts to seriously fight terrorism.

Iranian Newspapers Cover Trump’s Victory in over 150 Headlines

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Thursday and picked headlines from 42 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines related to Trump’s victory and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Trump’s Victory: Positive and Negative Reactions in Iran

Various Iranian officials, parliamentarians, and politicians have showed reactions to the recent surprising election of Donald Trump as the new US President.

US Election Results to Have No Impact on Iran’s Policies: Top Security Official

Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) Ali Shamkhani made it clear on Wednesday that Iran, unlike certain regional states, will proceed with its independent policies irrespective of results of the US presidential election.

Iranian FM Holds Talks with Senior Romanian Officials

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and senior Romanian officials explored the avenues for promoting mutual cooperation between the two countries.

US Election Results Won’t Affect Iran Policies: Rouhani

Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani says the results from the United States presidential election will have no impact on the Islamic Republic’s policies.