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Holidays in Iran: Readers’ Travel Tips

The Guardian has recommended its readers to visit a number of Iranian hill villages, palaces and guesthouses, plus unusual events such as ancient athletics and ritual mourning.

Iran Sees Election of Lebanese President as “Triumph of Democracy”

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani hailed the election of Michel Aoun as Lebanon’s new president and described it as a victory for democracy in the east Mediterranean country.

Iran Resolved to Enhance Ties With Niger: Zarif

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says the Islamic Republic is determined to develop relations with African countries, particularly Niger.

Subsidies to Stop in Kuwait by 2020

The government of Kuwait has decided to stop paying subsidies to Kuwaiti people by 2020 in an effort to cut expenses to meet the financial challenge caused by lower oil income.

Iran in Possession of World’s Biggest Floating Oil Inventory

Iran has the world's greatest floating crude oil storage which amounts to over 35 million barrels.

Turkey’s Parliament to Consider Death Penalty for Coup Plotters: Erdogan

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said his government would ask parliament to consider reintroducing the death penalty as a punishment for the plotters behind the July coup bid.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on October 31

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

Moldova Holds First Presidential Election in 20 Years

Moldova held its first direct presidential election in 20 years, pitting those who want closer ties to Russia against those who want to form a stronger bond with the European Union.

President Rouhani Meets New European Envoys in Tehran

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani on Monday met with new ambassadors from a number of European countries in Tehran.

Iran Honors JCPOA, Other Parties Should, Too: President

Iran has fully met its commitments to a nuclear deal with six world powers, President Hassan Rouhani underlined, calling on the other side to act in the same way inimplementation of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).

Iran Congratulates Lebanon on Election of New President

Iranian Foreign Ministry in a message welcomed the election of a new president in Lebanon and congratulated Michel Aoun on his new post.

Lebanon Elects President after 30-Month Power Vacuum

Lebanon finally has a new president. Lawmakers have thrown their support behind Michel Aoun, a strong ally Lebanese Resistance Movement Hezbollah, to fill the country's long-vacant presidency.

Iran Has No Problem Mediating between Iraq, Turkey: Deputy FM

Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Asia and Pacific Affairs Ebrahim Rahimpour said Tehran is ready to mediate between Baghdad and Ankara after the Iraqi prime minister condemned Turkey’s insistence on participation in retaking the Daesh-held city of Mosul.

1.5 Milion Rats in Tehran: Unwanted Guests from Norway

A city official says the huge number of rats in the Iranian capital have mostly come from cargo ships arriving in Iranian ports.

Iranian Deputy FM Deplores Saudi Election to UN Human Rights Council

Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs Seyed Abbas Araqchi said the child-killing Saudi regime’s membership in the United Nations Human Rights Council is proof of politically-motivated approaches to the issue of human rights.

Brain-Dead Kid Saves Lives of Three

The body organs of a 7-year-old brain-dead boy saved the lives of three people in Iran.

Iran’s Judiciary Chief Warns of Western-Arab Plot to Partition Iraq

The Iranian Judiciary chief has warned of a plot hatched by some Western and Arab countries to partition Iraq, expressing the Islamic Republic’s opposition to any scheme aimed at undermining the Arab country’s territorial integrity.

Iran, Cyprus Agree to Boost Comprehensive Relations

Iranian Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani says the Islamic Republic and Cyprus have always maintained cordial relations and will further develop their ties in all areas.

Iran: Use of US Weapons Against Yemeni Civilians a War Crime

Iran has denied claims by a senior US naval official that the country has been sending arms and missiles to Yemen's Ansarullah Movement.

Spokesman Rejects ‘False’ Claims about Iran’s Support for Taliban

Iran has dismissed the claims made by a Taliban official about Tehran’s support for the Afghan militant group.

Exclusive Photos of Halloween in South Korean Capital

People in the South Korean capital, Seoul, celebrated the Halloween by wearing their scariest costumes. Here’s IFP’s exclusive photos of the celebrations.

Iran Top Regional Power: FM

Iran is the leading power in the region, Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said, highlighting the country’s “undeniable” international clout.

Baby Tiger Found Wandering Streets of Iran’s Mashhad

A video has gone viral in Iran, showing a baby tiger wandering the streets of Iran’s northeastern city of Mashhad.

Leader’s Top Advisor: Iran Is Ready to Mediate between Turkey and Iraq

Iran Leader’s top aide in foreign affairs announced Tehran’s preparedness to mediate between Turkey and Iraq to prevent the ignition of a new war in the region.

Iran’s Parliament Issues Biannual Report on JCPOA Implementation

The Iranian parliament’s National Security and Foreign Policy Commission on Sunday released a half-yearly report on the process of implementation of a nuclear deal between Tehran and six world countries known as the JCPOA.