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Iranian MP: US May Have Been behind Russian Envoy Assassination

Chairman of the Iranian Parliament’s National Security and Foreign Policy Commission Alaeddin Boroujerdi said it is likely that Washington was involved in the recent assassination of the Russian envoy in the Turkish capital.

Israeli-Saudi Plots for Insecurity in Iran Foiled: IRGC Chief

Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Major General Mohammad Ali Jafari lashed out at the Israeli and Saudi regimes for their attempts to incite insecurity in Iran, saying the Islamic Republic has thwarted all of those plots.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on December 24

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

Effective Terror Fight Sole Solution to Mideast Crises: Iran Diplomat

A senior Iranian official says the ongoing crises in the Middle East region can only be solved through an effective and all-out campaign against terrorism and extremism.

Iran Should Boost Export of Oil Products Rather than Crude Oil: Rafsanjani

Chairman of Iran’s Expediency Council Ayatollah Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani says the export of oil products should be increased.

Damascus Water Supply Cut after Being Polluted by Militants

The water supply of Syrian capital has been cut for a few days after being polluted by militants.

Iran Starts Winter with Heavy Snow

In the first days of winter, several Iranian provinces were covered with snow, and many schools were shut down in such provinces as Ardabil, East Azarbaijan, Zanjan, and Kordestan in Northwestern and Western Iran.

US Refuses to Veto Anti-Israel Resolution in UNSC

In a stunning departure from its policy over the last eight years, the Obama administration abstained from voting on a United Nations Security Council resolution Friday, allowing a UN Security Council resolution condemning Israeli settlement construction to be adopted.

Iranian Official Hails Turkey’s Withdrawal from Its Stance towards Syria

An Iranian official says Ankara’s decision to withdraw from its previous stances towards the Syrian government during the recent trilateral meeting with Iran and Russia is a turning point in Syria developments.

JCPOA Is Like a Melting Snowball: IRGC General

A former commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) says the nuclear deal between Tehran and world powers is like a snowball that is gradually melting.

GCC’s Talks with Iran Based on Good Neighbourliness: Kuwaiti Official

As the representative of [Persian] Gulf Cooperation Council member states, Kuwait is tasked with sending a message to the Islamic Republic of Iran, which is based on the principle of good neighbourliness among regional countries, a Kuwaiti official said.

Ban’s Presidential Ambitions ‘Hollow Dream’: North Korea

North Korea has ridiculed the outgoing United Nations secretary general for his apparent ambitions to run for president of South Korea, calling Ban Ki-moon an opportunistic "chameleon in a human mask" with a "hollow dream."

Syria Officially Declares Restoration of Security and Stability to Aleppo

General Command of the Syrian Army and Armed Forces announced on Thursday the restoration of security and stability to Aleppo after liberating it from terrorism and the exit of their remnants from the city.

Quadcopter Shot Down in Tehran over Security Concerns

A drone reportedly used for making a documentary film was shot down in central Tehran this morning after “unintentionally” trespassing on a prohibited airspace near the house of Iran’s Leader and the President’s office, officials noted.

Iran, Kyrgyzstan Urge Closer Ties in All Fields

The Islamic Republic of Iran and the Republic of Kyrgyzstan issued a joint communique, calling for further efforts to boost cooperation between the two countries in all areas.

Turkey to Pull Out Forces from Iraq: Envoy

The Turkish Ambassador to Baghdad says his country will withdraw troops from Iraq, claiming that Ankara does not interfere in the domestic affairs of the Arab country.

Tehran Hosts Exhibition of Handicraft for Wives of Foreign Ambassadors

An exhibition of Iranian handicraft for foreign ambassadors’ wives was kicked off in Iran’s Cultural Heritage, Handcrafts and Tourism Organization (ICHTO) in Tehran.

Iran’s President Rejects Military Solution to Karabakh Dispute

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has expressed hoped for the restoration of peace to the disputed Caucasus region of Nagorno-Karabakh through dialog.

Syrian PM Due in Iran with Economic Agenda

Syrian Prime Minister Imad Khamis unveiled plans for a visit to Iran in the near future with the purpose of promoting economic cooperation.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on December 22

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

‘Political Agenda’ behind Syria War Crimes Panel: Iran

Iran has denounced a US-backed resolution to establish a panel on war crimes cases in Syria, stating that the measure could frustrate attempts to produce a political solution to the six-year-old conflict.

Iran, Kazakhstan Sign 5 Deals during Presidential Visit

Iran and Kazakhstan signed five memorandums of understanding (MoUs) and cooperation agreements on Thursday during Iranian President Hassan Rouhani’s official visit to Astana.

Foreign Tourists in Iranian Traditional Medicine Centres

Iran intends to present its traditional medicine to the world by founding specialized health centres.

Iranian Commander Says US Violation of JCPOA Was God’s Mercy!

The Lieutenant Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corp (IRGC) for Political Affairs Brigadier General Rasoul Sanaei Rad says it was God's reward for Iran that the US dishonoured its commitments regarding the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (nuclear deal between Tehran and world powers).

Water Hyacinth, Threat to Iranian Freshwater Resources

The conditions of Iranian wetlands are suitable for the growth of water hyacinth, an invasive species which puts the environment at serious risk.