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Iran Warns Off American U2 Spy Plane: Commander

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A senior Iranian commander says the country’s air defense forces have warned off an American U2 spy plane trying to fly over Iran’s borders.
Media Wire

Saudi Authorities under Suspicion of Involvement in Mina Tragedy: Iran’s Shamkhani

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Saudi Arabia’s refusal to apologize for the deaths of thousands of pilgrims in a deadly crush of people in last year’s Hajj or its failure to identify those at fault raises doubts about involvement of government officials in the incident, top Iranian official Ali Shamkhani said.
Religion

Islamic Countries Protest at Al Saud’s Incompetence to Run Hajj

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Given the Saudis’ incompetence in running hajj rituals last year, some Islamic countries have voiced their criticism against the Al Saud.
Foreign Policy

Iran’s President Urges Saudis to Stop Divisive Policies in Region

Golrokh Askarieh -
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says the Saudi government must stop adopting “divisive” polices with respect to the developments in the Middle East region.
Selected

Eram Garden, an Image of Paradise

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The idyllic Eram Garden (Bagh-e Eram) in Iran's southern city of Shiraz is a striking location for visitors with a variety of plants as well as a historic mansion.
Media

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on September 22

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IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Thursday and picked headlines from 18 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.
Foreign Policy

Iranian President Holds Talks with European Heads of State in New York

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Iranian President Hassan Rouhani held separate talks with a number of European presidents and prime ministers in New York on a range of issues, including ways to deepen bilateral relations.
Sport

Iranians Share Their Happiness with Retiring Futsal Legend Falcão

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Iran National Futsal Team defeated the giant Brazil in FIFA Futsal World Cup, but they didn’t go to the locker room to celebrate their victory; they stayed to throw the retiring Brazilian legend in the air.
Foreign Policy

UN Calls for Iran’s Help on Syria Conflict

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UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon has called for Iran’s help towards finding a solution to the conflicts in Syria and Yemen.
Foreign Policy

Iran Ready to Cooperate with Europe against Terrorism: President

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Iranian President Hassan Rouhani described terrorism as not a regional problem but a global one, and voiced Tehran’s willingness to enhance cooperation with European countries, including France, in the fight against the phenomenon.
Crisis

Israel Nukes Threat to World Peace: Iran

Emad Askarieh -
The Iranian ambassador to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) says Israel’s nuclear program is a real threat to international peace and security.
Local

Ahmadinejad Won’t Run for Presidential Elections Next Year

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Sources close to ex-president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad are suggesting that he will not run for next year’s presidential elections after being reportedly advised against doing so.
Middle East

Iraqi Forces Retake Haditha Island from ISIS

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Iraqi army forces and allied tribesmen have recaptured Haditha Island in western Iraq from the ISIS extremist group, a military commander said Wednesday.
Iran in Pictures

Iran Displays Latest Military Achievements in Nationwide Parades (+Photos)

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Iranian Armed Forces held massive military parades across the country on Wednesday morning to commemorate the Sacred Defence Week, which marks the onset of...
Religion

Iranian President Calls on Muslim Nations to Present Islam’s True Image

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Iranian President Hassan Rouhani voiced concerns over the spread of extremist groups who act in the name of Islam, calling on all Muslim governments and scholars to promote unity and present the “true image” of the religion.
Media

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on September 21

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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.
Middle East

Iraqi forces, tribal fighters liberate strategic district in Anbar

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Iraqi army soldiers, backed by fighters from pro-government tribal units, have fully liberated a strategic district in the western province of Anbar from Takfiri Daesh terrorists.
Nuclear

Iran, G5+1 FMs to Meet for 1st Time after JCPOA Implementation: Deputy FM

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Foreign ministers of Iran and the Group 5+1 (Russia, China, the US, Britain, France and Germany) on Thursday will hold their first joint commission meeting on implementation of a July 2015 nuclear deal between the two sides, an Iranian deputy foreign minister said Wednesday.
Lifestyle

110-Year-Old Iranian Man Getting Married for Sixth Time

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An Iranian man is getting married for sixth time at the age of 110.
Crisis

ISIS Selling Iraqi Sex Slaves in Saudi Arabia

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The ISIS terrorist group is trafficking dozens of sex slaves ‘to be sold in horrifying auctions to the UK ally Saudi Arabia’.
Foreign Policy

President Rouhani Highlights Iran, Turkey’s Key Role in Anti-Terror Fight

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Iran and Turkey can play a key role in the battle against terrorism in the region, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said.
Security

Top Officer Says No Slowdown in Iran’s Military Tests and War Games

Golrokh Askarieh -
Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces Major General Mohammad Hossein Baqeri stressed that there will be no delay or slowdown in Iran’s military tests and war games.
Middle East

IRGC Chief Urges US to Stop Costly, Harmful Presence in Persian Gulf

Golrokh Askarieh -
Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Major General Mohammad Ali Jafari advised the US to quit wasting the American people’s assets by ending “malicious and harmful” naval presence in the Persian Gulf, the Iranian nation’s home.
Crisis

ISIS Leader al-Baghdadi Shows Up in Mosul, Iraq

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The exact location of the ISIS “caliph” Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi has been a subject of speculation. However, a recent sighting shared by Al Sumaria claims that al-Baghdadi is in Mosul, Iraq.
Security

Iran Unveils Latest Military Gear in Parades, Including New Ballistic Missile

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Different units of the Iranian Armed Forces on Wednesday displayed their capabilities and latest military achievements in nationwide parades marking the Sacred Defense Week, including a new long-range ballistic missile with high precision.
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