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Tel Aviv Has Accepted the Reality of Hezbollah’s Power: Iranian Official

An Iranian official stressed that the key to success of Palestinian people is resistance and struggle with the greed Israel.

Australian Minister Makes a Funny Mistakes during Visit to Iran

Australian news outlets have written about the funny situation their trade minister have faced in his visit to Tehran.

Iran to Make Serious Decisions If US Keeps Disrupting JCPOA: Shamkhani

Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) Ali Shamkhani criticized the US for its failure to fully implement a July 2015 nuclear deal between Iran and world powers, known as the JCPOA, warning that Tehran will adopt a more serious stance if this continues.

Senior Diplomat Highlights South Africa’s Importance in Iran Foreign Policy

Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Arab and African Affairs Hossein Jaberi Ansari said Iran attaches great importance to forging all-out ties with South Africa.

Saudis Recognize Iran’s Exemption from Oil Freeze

OPEC member states have achieved an agreement to control production cap, a decision which immediately impacted the markets with oil prices improving.

Iran, Italy Hold Joint Naval Games in Persian Gulf

Iranian and Italian naval fleet staged joint military drills in the international waters near the southern port city of Bandar Abbas, the capital of Hormozgan Province.

Iranian President Postpones Kyrgyzstan Visit

Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani postponed his planned visit to Kyrgyzstan due to his Kyrgyz counterpart’s illness, an informed source said.

Shimon Peres Reminds Us of Burning Bodies in Qana: British Analyst

Robert Fisk, the well-known British journalist and Middle East expert, says the former Israeli PM Shimon Peres was no 'peacemaker', as Western officials are calling him after his recent death.

Iran Rejects Saudis’ “Fabricated” Claim about Arming of Ansarullah

Iran has dismissed the claims made by Saudi Arabia that Tehran is arming Yemen’s Ansarullah movement fighting back the Riyadh regime's 17-month-long military aggression against the impoverished country.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on September 29

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Thursday and picked headlines from 24 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Maranjab Desert in Central Iran

Maranjab Desert is located in Aran and Bidgol, Isfahan province, and is one of the most beautiful desert areas of Iran. High dunes are among the attractions of the region.

Iran’s Isolation from Int’l Community Can Lead to Vulnerability: Diplomat

Ali Akbar Farazi, an experienced Iranian diplomat, says Iran’s isolation from the international community can make the country vulnerable.

7,500-Year-Old Skeleton Unveiled in Iran’s Shazand

The 7,500-year-old skeleton of an adult man recently discovered in Shazand in central Iran was unveiled on Wednesday, September 28, on the third day of Tourism Week in Chahar-Fasl Museum of Arak, Markazi province.

Iran, Turkey Agree on Humanitarian Pause in Syria Fighting

Iran and Turkey have agreed on cooperation towards a pause in fighting in Syria and delivering humanitarian aid to the people of the war-torn country.

Iranian Spokesman: France among Countries Complicating Syria Crisis

Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman dismissed as “unrealistic” recent remarks by French Foreign Minister Jean-Marc Ayrault about Tehran’s role in the ongoing war in Syria, saying everyone knows that France is among the countries that have complicated the Syrian crisis.

FAO Enters into Partnership with UNHCR to Help Afghan Refugees in Iran

The FAO (Food and Agriculture Organization) office in Iran has entered into partnership with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) in an attempt to improve livelihood of Afghan refugees in the Islamic Republic.

Russian Campaign Saved Syria from ‘Becoming Part of New Ottoman Empire’

Russia's aerial campaign in Syria has reinforced Moscow's positions among other countries and contributed to the multi-polarity in the world, Syria's Kurdish Democratic Union Party (PYD) co-chairman Saleh Muslim said.

Asian Rock Climbing Competitions in Tehran

Asian rock climbing competitions kicked off on Wednesday in Tehran with participants from Japan, South Korea, China, Malaysia and Singapore in attendance.    

Iran Raps Iraq Terrorist Attacks

Iran’s Foreign Ministry on Wednesday condemned a string of terrorist bombings in neighboring Iraq that killed around 100 civilians over the past days.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on September 28

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Wednesday and picked headlines from 23 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Armed Forces Must Stand Ready against Enemy Threats: Leader

Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says the country’s Armed Forces should always stand ready in the face of enemy threats against the nation.

Iran’s Zarif Makes Unannounced Visit to Ankara

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has paid an unannounced official visit to Ankara for talks with senior Turkish officials on issues of bilateral and regional significance.

Iran Enjoyed Fruits of Rouhani’s Policies at Recent UNGA Meetings

Iranian President’s Chief of Staff Mohammad Nahavandian in a televised interview elaborated on the achievements of President Hassan Rouhani’s recent trip to New York and his attendance in the United Nations General Assembly.

Seasonal Flower Festival Underway in Tehran

A seasonal flower festival was kicked off on Tuesday, September 27, in Iran's capital city of Tehran. Being held in Goftegoo Park, the festival will be open to visitors until Friday, September 30.

Australia at the Dawn of Closer Relationship with Iran: Minister

Australian Trade Minister believes that the country will be well-positioned in the Iranian market thanks to its historically strong ties with Tehran, even amid the tensions.