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Iranian Teams in ACL Defeat Saudi, Emirati Rivals

Two-time Asian champion Esteghlal of Tehran and the past year’s Iran Pro League champion Esteghlal of Khuzestan eased past Saudi Arabia’s Al Taawoun and the UAE’s Al Jazira, respectively, in 2017 AFC Champions League on Monday.

Iraqi Sniper Has Killed over 300 ISIS Elements

Abu Tahseen, a 63-year-old eagle-eyed Iraqi man, has proven to be quite a nuisance for the ISIS terrorist group as he has single-handedly wiped out 321 extremist fighters during various battles across the country.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on February 28

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Tuesday and picked headlines from 20 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Saudi FM’s Snap Visit to Iraq Raises Eyebrows

A surprise visit to Iraq by the Saudi foreign minister has raised questions over the top diplomat’s real intention of making such a trip.

Al-Qaeda’s Second-in-Command Killed in Syria Drone Strike

Al-Qaeda’s number two man, Abu al-Khayr al-Masri, has been reportedly killed in a drone strike in the vicinity of Idlib, Syria, according to reports.

UAE Must Be Sued for Occupation of Iranian Islands: MP

An Iranian lawmaker urged the Foreign Ministry to bring the UAE to the International Court of Justice in The Hague for occupying Ariana and Zarkooh, two Iranian islands in the Persian Gulf.

High-Ranking Iranian Officials Congratulate Farhadi on Academy Award

Several Iranian officials including First Vice-President, Foreign Minister, and Minister of Culture have offered their felicitation to Iranian filmmaker Asghar Farhadi after his latest film The Salesman won Iran the second Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film.

What Prompts Saudi FM to Make Landmark Visit to Iraq

Sabah Zanganeh, a senior Middle East expert, has discussed the reasons behind Saudi foreign minister’s surprise visit to Iraq.

Iran’s Nemati Selected as World’s Best Para Archer in 2016

Iran’s Zahra Nemati and USA’s Andre Shelby were named women’s and men’s Para archers of 2016 by World Archery at a gala held in Las Vegas, USA, as part of the annual Vegas Shoot on 10 February.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on February 27

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

North Korean Leader Executes 5 Officials with Anti-Aircraft Guns

North Korea has reportedly executed five senior security officials with anti-aircraft guns because they made false reports that "enraged" leader Kim Jong Un.

Formation of Regional Anti-Iran Alliance Unlikely: Diplomat

Iranian ambassador to Kuwait says it is unlikely that a regional alliance will be formed against the Islamic Republic of Iran.

Iran’s President Congratulates Kuwait on National Day

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani in a message to Emir of Kuwait Sheikh Sabah Al Ahmed Al Jaber Al Sabah congratulated him on the occasion of his country's National Day anniversary.

London Mayor, US State Dept. Congratulate Farhadi on Oscar

Sadiq Khan, the Mayor of London, and the US Department of State, in separate messages, congratulated Iranian filmmaker Asghar Farhadi on winning his second Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film.

Iran Condemns Terror Attacks in Syria’s Homs

The Iranian Foreign Ministry on Sunday strongly condemned the recent terrorist attacks in Syrian city of Homs in which over 40 people lost their lives.

Iran Calls on Azerbaijan, Armenia to Show Self-Restraint

Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi invited the Republic of Azerbaijan and Armenia to show restraint over escalation of clashes in Nagorno-Karabakh region.

Iran’s ‘The Salesman’ Receives Oscar for Best Foreign Language Film

The Salesman, the latest film by Iranian filmmaker Asghar Farhadi, won Iran the 2017 Academy Award for best foreign-language film.

Iran’s Parliament Passes Bill in Response to Trump’s Travel Ban

Iranian lawmakers have added a new article to the proposed budget bill for the next fiscal year (starting March 21, 2017) to attract investment by the country’s nationals living in the United States.

‘The Salesman’ Deserves Academy Award: Jafar Panahi

Jafar Panahi, the renowned Iranian filmmaker and a member of the Academy, says Asghar Farhadi’s “The Salesman” deserves to be awarded an Oscar for Best Foreign Language Film regardless of who calls the shots in the US political arena.

Winter in Iran’s Marivan

The city of Marivan in western Iranian province Kordestan has been blanketed by heavy snow in recent weeks.

Civil War: Northern vs Southern White House

The resignation of Trump’s former national security advisor, Michael Flynn, has laid bare a fierce clash between the centres of power and factions in the White House and the Republican Party.

Trump’s Impact on English Reflected in Latest Oxford Dictionary

Oxford has added several new words to the latest versions of its dictionaries to reflect US President Donald Trump’s impact on English language.

Reformists Warned against Struggle with Establishment

A reformist analyst has urged Iranian reformists to refrain from adopting aggressive approaches towards the Establishment, by redefining their relationship as well as their role and position with and within it, respectively.  

Yemeni Army Unveils Four New Drones

Although Yemen’s army has been engaged in a war waged by the Saudi-led coalition for the past two years, it has managed to maintain its military capabilities and even develop four new types of drones to enhance its power.

Mothers Are Not Fulltime Nurses

In a recent meeting in Tehran, Iranian researchers and psychologists discussed mothers’ problems in the Islamic Republic of Iran.