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Pomegranate Harvest in Iranian Village of ‘Red Rubies’

Fars News has published photos of the farmers in a village in Western Iran who have started harvesting pomegranate.

ISIS Cuts Off People’s Access to Internet in Mosul

Members of the ISIS terrorist group has cut off internet connection in the Iraqi city of Mosul, as Iraqi army and popular forces have started an operation to take back the city.

Ivory Coast Sees Iran as “Key Partner” in Energy

Foreign Minister of Ivory Coast Abdullah Albert Toikeusse Mabri expressed the West African country’s willingness to develop partnership with Iran in the energy industry.

ISIS Urges Its Elements to Withdraw from Mosul

Amid the ongoing operation by the Iraqi army and popular forces to retake the northern Iraqi city of Mosul from the ISIS terrorist group, the Takfiri [extremist] elements have been urged to leave the city as soon as possible.

Commander Hits Back at Kerry for Anti-Iran Allegations

A top Iranian military official hit back at US Secretary of State John Kerry for accusing Iran of adopting threatening regional policies, saying Washington itself is notorious for wreaking havoc in the Middle East region and killing thousands of people.

Time Has Come for Victory in Mosul: Iraqi PM

Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi has announced the start of operations to liberate the town of Mosul from Daesh terrorists.

Iranian Artworks to Be Displayed in Christie’s Auction in Dubai

Christieʼs 250th anniversary celebrations continue this season in Dubai with sales of Modern and Contemporary Art (18 October).

Tehran Taking Positive Steps Towards Utilizing JCPOA Benefits: Follow-up Committee

The head of the JCPOA follow-up committee says Tehran has made positive steps towards better utilization of the deal benefits but procrastination and reluctance of certain parties are hindering the progress.

Iran to Begin Offering Int’l Tender for Oil, Gas Projects Monday: Report

Iran will on Monday start offering an international tender for oil and gas projects in the country for the first time since the removal of anti-Tehran sanctions.

‘Starless Dreams’ Wins Best Documentary Award at BFI London

‘Starless Dreams’ by Mehrdad Oskouei received the best documentary award in the 60th BFI London Film Festival hosted by UK.

Iran, Italy Start Restoration Work in Pasargadae

A team of Iranian and Italian experts have kicked off the restoration of Pasargadae in Iran’s Fars province.

Implementation Process of Iran Nuclear Deal Still Slow: CBI Chief

Governor of Central Bank of Iran (CBI) Valiollah Seif slammed Washington for its failure to completely fulfill its obligations under the nuclear deal between Tehran and world powers, also known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on October 16

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Sunday and picked headlines from 22 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Syria Talks in Lausanne End without Breakthrough

Syria talks convened by US Secretary of State John Kerry in the Swiss city of Lausanne on Saturday evening failed to agree on a common strategy with Russia to end the conflict in Syria, now in its sixth year.

Illegal Afghan Immigrant Sexually Assaults Iranian Woman

An illegal Afghan immigrant was arrested on charge of sexual offence against an Iranian woman.

Iranian Doctor Warns about Dire Health Conditions of Yemenis

An Iranian medical official said Yemeni people are in dire health situation and the Saudi-led coalition has blocked the path for Iranian doctors who want to help the war-hit people.

Iran’s President Offers Condolences to Thailand on King’s Death

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani offered condolences to the Thai people and government on the passing of King Bhumibol Adulyadej.

Saudi-Led Coalition Claims It ‘Wrongly Targeted’ Yemen Funeral

The Saudi-led coalition battling Houthis in Yemen said Saturday that one of its warplanes had "wrongly targeted" a funeral in the capital Sana'a, killing more than 140 people, and announced disciplinary proceedings.

Suicide Bombing in Northern Baghdad Kills 35

Suicide bombing targeting a funeral gathering in northern Baghdad Saturday killed at least 35 people and left another 63 wounded, Iraqi police and hospital officials said.

Leader Outlines General Policies on Iran Elections

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei on Saturday outlined the general policies on elections in Iran, from the preliminary stages of qualifying the candidates to the announcement of the ultimate results.

Nigerian President under Fire for Saying His Wife ‘Belongs in Kitchen’

Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari has been widely criticised for saying his wife, Aisha, belongs in his kitchen and living room, in response to the first lady’s public criticism of the president’s appointments.

US Secretary of Energy: Iran’s Missile Program Was Never Part of Negotiations

The US Secretary of Energy says the talks between Iran and world powers, which led to the finalization of a nuclear deal known as JCPOA, was just focused on Tehran’s nuclear energy program, not its missile capabilities.

Iran Agrees to Attend Syria Talks in Lausanne after Conditions Accepted

Iran accepted an invitation to partake in a meeting in Switzerland for talks on the settlement of crisis in Syria after parties to the meeting agreed to some of the conditions set by Tehran for its involvement in the talks.

Giving Nobel Prize in Literature to Bob Dylan Is Like ‘Pinning Medal on Everest’

The Swedish Academy award American singer and song-writer Bob Dylan the Nobel Prize in Literature; however, the prize has become controversial.

Al Saud Bans Its Citizens from Visiting Iran and 5 Other States

The government of Saudi Arabia has announced a ban that prevents Saudi citizens from visiting six countries. The decision was made by the Directorate General...