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Imam Khomeini Relief Foundation Supporting over 3,000 Christian Families in Iran

Parviz Fattah, the head of Imam Khomeini Relief Foundation (IKRF) of Iran, announced that 3,100 Christian families are among the poor people covered by this charity organization.

Iran’s Government Urged to Extend Int’l Academic Exchanges

Iranian lawmakers have approved a plan that urges the administration to expand its academic relations with the world.

Iran Should Be Congratulated on Syria’s Victory in Fight against Terror: Assad

Syria’s President Bashar al-Assad has praised the role of Iran in his nation’s victories on the battlefield against Takfiri [extremist] terror groups, saying the Islamic Republic also deserves to be congratulated on these successes.

Turkey Must See Realities in Syria: Iranian Spokesman

Iran says unconstructive remarks by Turkish officials regarding the developments on the ground in Syria will further complicate the situation in the Arab country.

11 Children Injured in Knife Attack on Chinese Kindergarten

Eleven children were injured on Wednesday when a man with a knife attacked them at a kindergarten in China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region.

Toddler’s Death Highlights Plight of Myanmar’s Rohingya Refugees

Face down in the mud, chubby arms in a water-soaked yellow T-shirt, feet tucked in — this image of a 16-month-old Rohingya baby circulating on social media delivers an unforgettably poignant message.

Iranian Football Sponsor Arrested for Huge Debts to Banks

Prosecutor of Tehran announced that a famous Iranian sport sponsor has been detained because of bank debts.

Tehran Subway Waiting for Government’s Subsidies: Mayor

Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf, the Mayor of Tehran, says subway construction in the Iranian capital has faced troubles due to a lack of governmental support.

Iranian Parliament Approves Plan on Protection of Nuclear Facilities

An additional clause to Iran’s Sixth Development Plan ratified by the Iranian Parliament urges the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) to arrange a national plan to protect nuclear facilities.

Iran’s Mashhad, Capital of Islamic Culture in 2017

The city of Mashhad in northeastern Iran has been selected as the Asian capital of Islamic culture in 2017, and preparations are underway to introduce the holy city’s culture to the world.

Sorrowful Story of Disabled War Veteran Bullied in Tehran

Social media users in Iran have been shocked after seeing the photos released of a disabled Iranian war veteran who is extorted and dragged on the street ground by a number of bullies who later steal his car.

Iran Introduces More Severe Driving Laws and Penalties

Iranian Police has intensified previous driving laws and regulations, and introduced more severe restrictions for newbies.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on January 4

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

Iran Denies Speculations about Hajj Pilgrimage

Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman denied rumors that Iranians will be again barred from making Hajj pilgrimage in the next summer, saying the final decision remains to be made after a possible invitation from Saudi Arabia and subsequent talks.

US Disrupting Operation to Liberate Iraqi City of Mosul: Iranian Official

Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council Ali Shamkhani criticized the US for disrupting a military operation that the Iraqi army has begun to retake the city of Mosul, saying Americans do not seek an end to the “security crisis” in the Middle East.

Italian Photographer Portrays Use of Science and Math in Persian Architecture

Italian photographer Massimo Rumi spent a month travelling around the breathtaking ancient mosques and bazaars of Iran, and took stunning photos of Islamic buildings, which show how Persian architects used science and math in their works.

One Single Step Left to Retrieval of Achaemenid Inscriptions from US

The process of retrieving Achaemenid Royal Inscriptions, which belongs to Iran, is reaching its end. It is now an irreversible process with only one single vote necessary for the arrival of these historical artefacts from the United States.

29 Int’l Firms Can Bid for Iran’s Oil and Gas Projects

Iran’s oil ministry has certified 29 international companies to bid for oil and gas projects in the country under its new format of oil contracts, a report said.

Sheikh Nimr’s Execution Proved Saudi Arabia’s Imprudence: Iranian MPs

Iran’s lawmakers issued a statement on Tuesday on the first anniversary of the execution of prominent cleric Sheikh Nimr al-Nimr by Saudi Arabia, saying the move showed how imprudent the Riyadh regime is.

Iran Cuts Electricity Supplies to Iraq

Iran has reportedly cut electricity exports to Iraq due to the country's accumulated debt of nearly $1 billion to Iraq, Iranian and Iraqi officials noted.

Beautiful Drawings of Iranian Artist on Ostrich Egg

An Iranian artist from Isfahan, a city in central Iran and the birthplace of many visual artists, have drawn beautiful traditional patterns on ostrich eggs.

American Senator Warns against Consequences of Syria Truce

The US Senator Lindsey Graham referred to an ongoing ceasefire in Syria, which is also supported by the United Nations Security Council, and described as a possible case of capitulation to Iran and Russia.

Brazilian Police Searching for 144 Prisoners after Jail Carnage

Brazilian authorities have launched a major operation to capture scores of inmates who escaped from a detention center in the country's north during a prison riot in which nearly 60 people were killed.

At Least 6,878 Civilians Killed in Iraq in 2016: UN Report

UN mission in Iraq says nearly 7,000 civilians have been killed in the crisis-hit Iraq, while the figure does not include casualties from Western Anbar for May, July, August and December.

People in Syria’s Foua and Kefraya Still under Militants’ Siege

While all anti-government militants have been evacuated along with their families from Eastern Aleppo, only 900 residents of Shiite-majority villages of Foua and Kefraya have been taken out of militants’ siege.