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Saudis Asked Syria to Cut Ties with Iran If It Wants Riyadh’s Support: Assad

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad says Saudi Arabia was prepared to back Syria if it broke all relations with Iran.

Iraq Visa for Arbaeen Processions to Be Issued in 16 Iranian Provinces

An Iranian official announced that Arbaeen pilgrims can obtain the entry visa to Iraq in sixteen provinces.

Iranian FM to Attend Syria Talks in Lausanne

Despite earlier reports, Iran has announced that it will send its foreign minister to the upcoming talks in Lausanne on the Syrian crisis.

Giant French Company to Build 100 Hotels in Iran

The giant French hotel operator Accor Hotels follows a special mission in Iran and plans to implement several projects around the country within the next 10 years.

Iranian Powerlifter Receives Allianz Best Male Athlete of the Month

Iran’s heavyweight powerlifting champion Siamand Rahman has been voted by the public as the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) Allianz Best Male Athlete of the Month for September.

Nigeria Calls for Closer Cooperation with Iran in Mining Sector

Nigerian Minister of State for Mines and Steel Development Abubakar Bawa Bwari called for closer ties with Iran in various areas of mining industry.

Iran Urges UN to Fight Extremism under Guterres’ Leadership

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has offered his heart-felt congratulation to Antonio Guterres on his election as the new UN secretary general, expressing the hope that he would engage in an all-out fight against extremism and help find peaceful solutions to the crises in Syria and Yemen.

Iran’s Jalal Hosseini in France Football XI Team

Iranian international defender Seyyed Jalal Hosseini has been selected among the ‘France Football XI’ team in the 2018 World qualifications.

Blood Donation instead of Self-Flagellation in Ashura Mourning

Instead of self-flagellation, which has tainted the image of Islam in non-Muslims' view, Iranians donate their blood as religious vow during the mourning days of Muharram.

US and Saudi Arabia Agree on Allowing ISIS Fighters to Escape Mosul

Based on a deal with Washington, Saudi forces will allow ISIS terrorists to safely retreat from Mosul before the Iraqi city is stormed by US-backed forces, a military source has revealed.

Iranian People Light Candles to Mourn for Imam Hussein’s Martyrdom

On the 10th day of first Islamic month, Muharram, which is known as Ashura, people in Iran and other parts of the world mourn...

Iran Condemns Attacks against Ashura Mourners in Nigeria and Afghanistan

Iran has denounced the recent attacks on Nigerian and Afghan mourners commemorating Ashura, the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein (PBUH), the third Shiite imam.

Iran Foils Plot by Takfiri Terrorists in Fars Province

Takfiri terrorists seem to be extending the scope of their operations into the central parts of Iran. In the most recent operation, which was foiled by Iranian security forces, they have been trying to infiltrate into Fars Province.

Condolence Theatre in Commemoration of Imam Hussein

During the early days of the Islamic month of Muharram, Iranian people mourn for Imam Hussein's martyrdom in different ways.

Iranian and Russian FMs Agree on Syria Diplomatic Push

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov have agreed on the importance of launching new international efforts aimed at ending the conflict in Syria.

Saudi King Salman Calls Off Royal Family’s Financial Grants

Sources say the Saudi King is cancelling Saudi princes’ financial grants and cutting their salaries as part of the country’s austerity plans.

Iran Shut Downs 700 Dating Websites

Iranian Cyber Police has closed 700 dating websites, Iranian media reported on Monday, October 10.

Iran’s Coastal Waters New Home to Rarely Seen Venomous Sea Snake

Günther's sea snake, a rarely seen venomous sea snake with distribution thought to stretch from the Malay Peninsula to Pakistan, has now been recorded from Iranian coastal waters off the western Gulf of Oman.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on October 10

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Monday and picked headlines from 19 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

US, Israel behind Massacre of Civilians in Yemeni Capital: IRGC Commander

Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps Aerospace Force Brigadier General Amir Ali Hajizadeh condemned the recent massacre of civilians in the Yemeni capital of Sana’a by the Saudi regime and said the US and Israeli regimes were behind the attack.

President: Iran Ready to Participate in Sri Lanka’s Development Projects

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani offered help to Sri Lanka to carry out projects for development of the South Asian nation.

Trump’s Scandal Widely Covered by Iranian Newspapers

The obscene sexual remarks by US Presidential candidate Donald Trump, which were caught on tape in 2005 and led to a scandal for him...

Poland Builds Solar-Powered Bike Path that Glows a Ghostly Blue

Poland—home to some of the most bike-friendly cities in the world—unveiled a gorgeous, glowing bike path near Lidzbark Warminski in the Mazury region last week to help night-time cyclists get from A to B.

US, Israel Complicit in Saudi Carnage in Sana’a: IRGC[:ar]US, Israel complicit in Saudi carnage in Sana’a: IRGC

Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has censured the recent Saudi airstrike on a funeral gathering in the Yemeni capital of Sana’a, saying the criminal act was a joint plot hatched by the United States, the Israeli regime and Saudi Arabia. [:ar]Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has censured the recent Saudi airstrike on a funeral gathering in the Yemeni capital of Sana’a, saying the criminal act was a joint plot hatched by the United States, the Israeli regime and Saudi Arabia.

روحانی: حب الإمام الحسین (ع) لیس حكرا على الشيعة فقط

[:ar]أکد رئیس الجمهوریة الاسلامية الايرانية حسن روحاني إن حب الامام الحسين بن علي (ع) لم يقتصر على الشيعة فحسب بل انه يدب في قلوب كل أحرار العالم.