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Iran Foils Terrorist Attack on Post near Pakistan Border

Iranian security forces have thwarted a terrorist attack in the southeast of the country in an operation during which several border guards and terrorists were killed and wounded.

France, UK, Germany Fail to Convince EU to Pass New Iran Sanctions

The European Union foreign ministers have failed to agree new sanctions against Iran as London, Paris and Berlin seek to appease US President Donald Trump, who has threatened to pull out of the landmark Iran nuclear deal.

US’ Military Attacks Root Cause of Terrorism in Region: Larijani

Iran’s Parliament Speaker says wherever the US has intervened in a country militarily, terrorist currents have started their activities.

Iran Seizes Hauls of Explosives at Eastern Borders

Iranian intelligence forces have seized a large cargo of explosive devices along eastern borders.

Iran FM, Tajik President Discuss Bilateral Ties

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has held talks with Tajik President Emomali Rahmon in the Central Asian state’s capital.

Iranians Launch Campaign to Find “Most Wanted” Ex-Prosecutor

After the Iranian Judiciary announced it has yet to catch Tehran’s former prosecutor Saeed Mortazavi, activists have printed wanted posters and decorated the city’s walls with them to find the notorious judge convicted of complicity in the death of prisoners.

Dispel Bad Luck by Wearing Rings with Sharaf-e Shams Engraving

Sharaf-e Shams is the name given to a special type of engraving on a ring stone, which is believed to banish sorrow, depression, bad luck, and negativity. Some others say you will never be in dire situations when wearing the ring stone on which Sharaf-e Shams is engraved.

“Syria Strikes Aimed at Causing Rift between Iran, Russia, Turkey”

Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman says the US was dismayed at not being present in the Astana Talks on Syria, and thus launched the recent strikes to divide Iran, Russia and Turkey, the guarantor states of a ceasefire in the war-torn state.

Israel to Receive Response for T-4 Attack Sooner or Later: Iran

Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman says the Israeli regime’s recent deadly attack on the T-4 airbase in Syria will not remain unanswered.

Low Toll Fees in Iran Turn Cars into Capital Goods

Automobiles are regarded as capital goods in Iran as they are expensive and at the same time economical to maintain.

Enemies Trying to Make Iranian People Disappointed: IRGC

Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Major General Mohammad Ali Jafari says the enemies of the Islamic Republic of Iran are seeking to inflict a heavy blow on it by spreading despair across the society, but to no avail.

Italy Returns Historical Headstone to Iran

The Italian Police have confiscated a 17th-century headstone smuggled out of Iran and handed it over to the Islamic Republic’s embassy in Rome.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on April 16

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Monday, April 16, and picked headlines from 23 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Mashhad to Host Louvre Exhibit after End of Tehran Show

An exhibition of artworks on loan from the Louvre will be held in the city of Mashhad, northeastern Iran, after the end of the show in the capital Tehran, said a senior Iranian official.

Iran Parliament Speaker in Vietnam for High-Level Talks

Iran’s Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani has arrived in Vietnam on a visit aimed at boosting mutual economic and parliamentary cooperation with Hanoi.

Iran Slams Arab League Summit’s Final Statement

Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman has blasted the final statement of the Arab League summit, rejecting the allegations made against the Islamic Republic in some parts of it.

Syria Strikes Proof of US’ Ties with Terrorists, Rouhani Tells Putin

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says the airstrikes by the US and its Western allies against Syria once again proved Washington has direct ties with terrorists in Syria.

Iran FM Due in Tajikistan to Attend ECO Meeting

Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman says the country’s FM Mohammad Javad Zarif will travel to Tajikistan on Monday, April 16.

Assad Praises Russian Weapons’ Supremacy over US Missiles

Russian lawmakers say Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has commended Soviet air defence systems, which helped Damascus repel 71 Western missiles.

Iranian People Commemorate Renowned Persian Poet Attar

April 14 or Farvardin 25 in the Iranian calendar is the day to commemorate Attar of Nishapur, the Persian and Muslim poet, theoretician of Sufism, and hagiographer.

Iran Slams West’s Double-Standard Policy on Chemical Weapons

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has reaffirmed Iran’s vehement opposition to any use of chemical weapons in the world and blasted the West for its double standards towards the issue.

“US-Led Attack on Syria Aimed at Humiliating Russia”

A political analyst says the US-led military action against Syria on Saturday was aimed at humiliating Russia.

Video Shows US Targeted Drug Treatment Centres, Not Chemical Labs

US President Donald Trump lied to the American people after the US military in conjunction with British and French forces, instead of striking alleged “targets associated with chemical weapons” capabilities in Syria, hit a center for producing anti-cancer drugs near Damascus.

Syria Strikes Widely Covered by Iranian Newspapers on April 15

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Sunday, April 15, and picked headlines from 21 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Lebanon, Iraq Back Iran at Arab League Meeting

Lebanon and Iraq have supported Iran at a preliminary foreign ministerial meeting of an Arab League summit in Saudi Arabia.