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Sana’a Attack Proves Saudi Policy on Yemen Futile: Iranian Diplomat

A senior Iranian diplomat says Saudi Arabia’s recent deadly airstrike on a funeral hall in Yemen proves Riyadh’s failed and futile policy on Yemen and the entire region.

Iran Ready to Send Humanitarian Aid to Yemen: Zarif

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has voiced his "shock and disgust" over a Saudi Arabian airstrike on a Yemeni funeral.

Trump and Clinton Face Off in 2nd Debate for US 2016 Election

Republican and Democratic presidential nominees Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton attack each other with brutal exchanges during their second presidential debate a month before the Election Day.

Analysts Urge US to Remove Remaining Anti-Iran Sanctions

A number of Iranian experts and analysts hailed the recent moves by the US to ease anti-Iran sanctions, particularly the permissions given to Airbus and Boeing for selling planes to Iran, but at the same time called on Washington to boost its efforts to fully implement the JCPOA.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on October 9

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Sunday and picked headlines from 27 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

US AT&T Enters into Partnership with Iran’s RighTel Operator: Report

A spokesman for US mobile phone company AT&T said it has signed an agreement with an Iranian mobile phone operator to provide voice calls and data services to customers in the Islamic Republic.

Persian Official Used to Work in Ancient Japan over 1,000 Years Ago

Ancient Japan may have been far more cosmopolitan than previously thought, archaeologists said Wednesday, pointing to fresh evidence of a Persian official working in the former capital of Nara more than 1,000 years ago.

People in Yemen Hold Protest Rally against Saudi Deadly Airstrike in Front of UN Office

Thousands of Yemenis have taken to the streets of the capital, Sana’a, to denounce a recent Saudi airstrike that left hundreds of civilians dead or injured and prompted global condemnations.

Iranian Official Raps US Role in Saudi Attack on Funeral in Yemen

Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) Ali Shamkhani denounced Washington’s role in a Saudi airstrike on Yemen on Saturday that killed scores of civilians in a funeral ceremony in Sana’a, saying US weapons were used in the attack.

UN Secretary General Condemns Saudi Attack on Funeral in Yemen

The UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon condemned the airstrike on the funeral ceremony held in the Yemeni city of Sana’a carried out by the Saudi Arabia-led coalition, his Spokesman said in a statement.

Iran Condemns Saudis’ Deadly Attack on Civilians in Yemen

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi in a statement strongly condemned Saturday’s deadly airstrikes by Saudi warplanes against civilians in Yemeni capital of Sana’a.

Iran’s President Visits Thailand for ACD Summit

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani arrived in Bangkok on Sunday morning for an official visit that includes high-profile meetings with Thai officials and participation in the 2nd Asia Cooperation Dialogue (ACD) Summit.

Iranian Architecture Shines in Eastern Europe

Mehr Khaneh (House of the Sun), a project in Ukraine inspired by Iranian traditional architecture and the ancient culture and religion of Mithraism, has drawn foreign media attention in an international exhibition.

Saudi Airstrike on Yemeni Funeral Kills 144, Wounds 527

Saudi warplanes have carried out airstrikes against the Yemeni capital Sana’a, targeting a crowded funeral ceremony.

Iran to Revise Capital Punishment in Near Future: Official

Head of Iran’s Supreme Human Rights Council has told a Brazilian daily that Tehran will make amendments to its laws that sentence criminals to death penalty.

UAE Official Urges Arab Leaders: Let Zionists Have Their Own State!

Lieutenant General Dhahi Khalfan, the head of general security for the Emirate of Dubai, once again made controversial remarks and sparked anger among social media users by urging Arab countries to compromise with the Zionist regime [Israel].

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on October 8

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

Iranian General Slams US Democrats’ Hypocrisy in Election Campaign

A high-ranking Iranian military official took a swipe at the US Democratic Party for its fraudulent conduct in the electoral campaign ahead of the US presidential election and distorting the reality about its failed policies toward Iraq and Syria.

Envoy Highlights Global Merits of Iran’s Anti-Drug Campaign

Iranian envoy to the United Nations said Iran's relentless campaign against armed drug traffickers at regional and international levels has “protected part of the global community from the evil of addiction”.

UN Envoy Hails Iran’s Efforts to Resolve Syrian Crisis

United Nations Special Envoy for Syria Staffan de Mistura highlighted Iran’s influential role in the Middle East region and its efforts to help resolve the protracted war in Syria.

There’s Nothing Pleasing about Washington’s Anti-Saudi Law: Iranian Analyst

An Iranian Middle East expert believes that the recent law passed by the US against Saudi Arabia, known as JASTA, would set a dangerous precedent for the world, and Iran should not be happy about it.

Hurricane Matthew Death Toll Nears 900 in Haiti

Hurricane Matthew's trail of destruction in Haiti stunned those emerging from the aftermath on Friday, with the number of dead soaring to 877, tens...

Iran Stopped Daesh from Turning into State: President Rouhani

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says the Islamic Republic prevented the Takfiri terrorist group of Daesh from creating a “state” in Iraq and Syria.

US Eases More Sanctions against Iran after Nuclear Deal

The United States has announced new measures further easing sanctions on Iran following last year’s landmark nuclear agreement.

Iran: EU Document Positive but Partly Unrealistic

Iran has cautiously welcomed an EU resolution on the future of the bloc's relations with Tehran but said the documents also contains some "unrealistic points" about the country.