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Iran Rejects ‘Baseless’ Allegations by Bahrain, UAE

Iran has dismissed as “baseless and absurd” the Emirati foreign minister’s allegations that Tehran is fueling regional insecurity, saying such remarks come despite Abu Dhabi’s deadly bombing campaign against Yemeni civilians.

Iran, Switzerland Sign Agreement on Nuclear Safety

Iran and Switzerland have signed an agreement in the Austrian capital, Vienna, foreseeing bilateral cooperation in the area of nuclear safety.

‘US Failed to Do Its Side of Iran Deal’

Iran top banker says the United States has failed to do its share of lifting economic sanctions against Iran as per a deal that was signed over the country’s nuclear energy activities last summer.

Iraq to Media between Tehran and Riyadh to Support Oil Prices

Iraq is reportedly mediating between Iran and Saudi Arabia to bring about an agreement that would lift crude prices, at a meeting of crude-producing nations in Algiers, Iraqi Oil Minister Jabar Ali al-Luaibi said.

Israel’s Shimon Peres Dies at 93

Shimon Peres, one of the founders of Israel who presided over the bombing of refugees at a UN compound in Lebanon, died at a hospital in Tel Aviv on Wednesday morning two weeks after suffering a stroke. He was 93.

US Should Publicly Apologize for Killing Syrian Troops: Assad’s Advisor

Bouthaina Shaaban, the Political and Media Adviser to Syrian President Bashar Assad, says the Syrian army will strike wherever there is terrorism in the nation, and the government is resolved to restore sovereignty over the whole national soil and to respond to anyone who targets it in order to preserve Syria’s future and unity.

Iran’s Shamkhani Slams US ‘Open Support’ for Terrorists in Syria

Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) Ali Shamkhani deplored Washington’s double standards on terrorism, saying that the main reason behind the failure of international efforts to end the Syrian war is the United States’ support for terrorists.

US Making Instrumental Use of Iraq’s Ethnic Diversity: Deputy FM

A senior Iranian diplomat believes that the US is using its ties with certain Iraqi ethnicities as an instrument to advance its own interests.

Iran Now Has the Edge in Fight over Oil Prices with Saudi Arabia: Report

In an article, Bloomberg has discussed the recent developments in the oil market, particularly the rivalry between Iran and Saudi Arabia.

Beauties of Iran: An Overview on World Tourism Day

Each year, World Tourism Day is celebrated in different countries on September 27. To mark the international day, Tasnim has released photos that portray...

Iran’s Intelligence Forces Bust Terror Cell in Border Area

Iran’s intelligence and security forces managed to detain four terrorist elements in the western city of Marivan, Kurdistan province, before they could find an opportunity to carry out acts of terrorism.

Iran’s President Assures Syria of Resolute Support

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani pledged unwavering support for Syria in the fight against terrorism, saying Tehran favors Syria’s territorial integrity and unity and opposes any change in the borders across the region.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on September 27

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Tuesday and picked headlines from 20 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Iran Not to Accept Conditional Delivery of Newly Purchased Planes

Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman said Iran has no plans to get the civilian aircraft bought from the US and France under conditions, saying it is the West that has delayed delivering the planes to Iran for several months after implementation of the JCPOA.

Wahhabism Even More Evil than Israel: Nasrallah

The head of the Lebanese resistance movement of Hezbollah says he considers the radical ideology of Wahhabism to be even more pernicious than the Israeli regime.

Ahmadinejad Pens Letter to Leader: I Have No Plan for Presidential Elections

After the Leader advised Ahmadinejad against running for next year's presidential votes, a media advisor to the ex-president says he has no plan to do so.

Israel’s Nukes Threaten Regional Stability and NPT Credibility

Iran’s nuclear chief has warned of the threats posed by the Israeli nuclear stockpile and activities, saying the Zionist regime is putting at risk the security of the region and the credibility of the nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT).   

Iran Raps Assassination of Jordanian Anti-Wahhabism Writer

Iran has condemned the assassination of a Jordanian writer, holding those who are not able to bear an “anti-Zionism and anti-Wahhabism” figure liable for his killing.

Iran’s Zarif Urges Deeds Not Words on Syria, Yemen

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has called for taking actions instead of making mere statements to resolve the ongoing crises in Yemen and Syria.

Certain Countries Are not Living Up to Their NPT Commitments: Iranian Official

The world is deeply worried about the weapons present in the armories of nuclear countries as they are capable of totally destroying human civilization, says an Iranian official.

US Election 2016: Clinton, Trump Clash in First Debate

US presidential candidates Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump have gone head-to-head over the issue of race, the economy and foreign policy in their first televised debate ahead of November's election.

Iran, Italy to Stage Joint Naval Drills in Open Seas

Iranian and Italian naval forces plan to hold military drills in the international waters near the southern port city of Bandar Abbas, Commander of Iran's First Naval Zone Admiral Amir Hossein Azad announced.

Considerable Growth of Foreign Media’s Presence in Iran in Rouhani’s Gov’t

An Iranian media official announced that foreign media outlets have considerably increased their presence in Iran during President Hassan Rouhani’s term, particularly after the recent nuclear deal.

Iran Frees Iranian-Canadian Academic on Humanitarian Grounds

Iran says it has released an Iranian-Canadian academic, who had been imprisoned in Tehran since June for seeking to undermine security in the Islamic Republic, on humanitarian grounds.

Saudi Rulers to Be Held Accountable for Sponsoring Terror

Saudi Arabia has brought the international community into disrepute by sponsoring terrorism and will eventually be held accountable for giving patronage to terror groups, Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman said.