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Iranian FM’s Reaction to Tillerson’s Contradictory Remarks

Iranian Foreign Minister has called on the US statesmen to refrain from making contradictory, worn-out and useless remarks and show that they have understood the realities of Iran.

Iran Condemns Paris Terror Attack

Iran has condemned the recent deadly terrorist attack in Paris, and once again dismissed terrorism as the most serious threat to the world.

“US Links with MKO Gross Breach of Int’l Law”

An Iranian parliamentarian says the United States’ connection with the anti-Iran MKO terrorist group is a blatant contravention of international law.

Iranian Interior Ministry Announces Names of Six Final Presidential Candidates

The Iranian Elections Headquarters has, in a statement, announced the names of the six final candidates who has qualified to compete in the country’s upcoming presidential elections.

Can Religious Minorities Run in Iran Local Elections?

While Iran’s Guardian Council is opposed to the candidacy of religious minorities in City and VillageCouncils elections in Muslim-majority areas, Iranian parliament speaker says they can run for local votes in all parts of the country.

Iranians Take to Streets to Celebrate Persepolis FC’s Championship

People in various Iranian cities, particularly the capital city of Tehran, poured into the streets on Wednesday to celebrate the 10th championship of popular football giant Persepolis in Iran’s football league.

New Look of Tehran’s 30th Tir Street More Appealing to Tourists

30th TirStreet is among the oldest and original historical places in Tehran which has recently attracted greater attention to itself as a tourist attraction due to a number of changes and renovations it has undergone.

US Envoy Wants to Shift UNSC Session’s Focus from Israel to Iran

The United States’ Ambassador to UN Nikki Haley will try to use the US rotating presidency of the UNSC and turn the spotlight of a Thursday meeting from Israel to Iran, according to media reports.

Iranian Lawmaker Blasts UAE Police Chief’s Comments

A lawmaker censured the recent hostile remarks of a UAE official meant to provoke disputes among Iran’s ethnic Kurds, noting that such comments are the result of blind adherence to the US policies on the Middle East.

VP Jahangiri’s Candidacy Aimed at Hedging Rouhani’s Bet

Lawmakers described Vice President Es’haq Jahangiri’s decision to stand in the upcoming presidential poll as a well-thought-out move aimed at protecting President Hassan Rouhani’s reelection bid against conservative contenders.

Wahhabi Terrorists Using US-Made Weapons for Crimes: Iran DM

Iranian Defence Minister lashed out at the US for its historical record of military intervention and war crimes in different parts of the world, stressing that the US-made weapons are currently used by radical Wahhabi terrorists in their crimes.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on April 20

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Thursday and picked headlines from 17 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Erdogan Becomes Dictator by Climbing up Ladder of Democracy!

A commentator says Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, who secured sweeping powers in the country’s recent referendum, is moving towards dictatorship via democracy.

Iran, Australia to Save Lake Urmia from Drying Out

Iran and Australia are to work together to save Iran’s Lake Urmia, which is almost drying out.

Children of Syria’s Foua, Kefraya Not Attractive to World Media

Western media run coverage of deadly attacks in Syria only when they can make political capital out of the incidents, and play down the massacres which do not serve their interests.

Top IRGC Commanders Meet Iran’s Parliament Speaker

Iranian Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani on Wednesday met with a number of senior IRGC commanders and officials, including Major General Qassemi Soleimani, the Quds Force commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC).

Zarif Narrates Story of Iranian Carpet Hung up on UN’s Wall

Iranian foreign minister has recounted the story behind the hanging up of an Iranian carpet adorned with a famous poem by Saadi, the prominent Persian poet, on a wall at the United Nations headquarters in New York City.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on April 19

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Wednesday and picked headlines from 13 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Conservative Presidential Candidate Vows Strong Economic Management

A hopeful of the forthcoming presidential election has criticized the ongoing economic situation in the country and “unacceptable” living standards of the people, vowing strong economic management if elected president.

Enemies Trying to Sabotage Iran Elections: Leader

Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei warned of enemy plots to sabotage Iran’s upcoming elections, but at the same time noted that no superpower can do a damn thing in the face of an establishment connected to its people.

Iran Exporting Saffron to 47 Countries

More than 172 tons of saffron worth $246.7 million were exported to 47 countries, including the US, in the last Iranian year that ended March 20, the president of Iran’s National Saffron Center said.

Bus Accident in North India Kills at Least 44

At least 44 have lost their lives after a bus carrying over 50 passengers fell into a river in northern India, according to media reports.

Iranian FM, Kyrgyz President Discuss Bilateral Ties

Iran’s foreign minister and Kyrgyzstan’s president explored the avenues for promoting bilateral relations in a meeting held in the Kyrgyz capital of Bishkek on Wednesday.

Iran Ready to Expand Ties with Kyrgyzstan in All Fields: FM

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says the Islamic Republic sees no limit to the reinforcement of its ties with Kyrgyzstan, and is prepared to promote mutual cooperation in all fields.

“Trump Welcomes Acts of Terrorism in Sweden”

A political analyst says the US president would like to see Sweden gripped by security crises, and do his best to make that happen.