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Return of Life to Major Wetland in Southwestern Iran

The recent rainfalls in southern and southwestern parts of Iran have breathed new life into Hurolazim, one of the biggest and most important wetlands of Iran, which is the Iranian part of a bigger wetland shared with Iraq.

Saudi Officers Receive 4-Year Term for Molesting Iranian Teenagers

The two Saudi police officers behind the harassment of two Iranian teenagers at Jeddah Airport in 2015 have been sentenced to 4 years in prison and 1,000 lashes, an Iranian official announced.

Iran Signs 2 MoUs with Azerbaijan Republic

In a high-profile meeting in Tehran on Sunday, Iran and the Republic of Azerbaijan signed two memorandums of understanding (MoUs) for closer ties between the two neighboring countries.

Over 45,000 Displaced by Fighting in West Mosul

The ongoing operation to retake west Mosul from extremists has pushed more than 45,000 people to flee, the International Organisation for Migration said on Sunday (March 5).

Iranian Calligrapher Receives French Legion of Honour

The Embassy of France in Tehran granted the French Legion of Honour to Gholam-Hossein Amirkhani, a well-known Iranian calligrapher.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on March 5

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Sunday and picked headlines from 17 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Azerbaijan President in Tehran for High-Level Talks

Ilham Aliyev, the President of Azerbaijan, arrived in Tehran on Sunday and was officially welcomed by his Iranian counterpart Hassan Rouhani.

Iran Rejects US ‘Meddlesome’ Human Rights Report

Iran’s Foreign Ministry rejected allegations of human rights violation raised by the US State Department in its annual report, saying the US government, with its dark record of violating human rights all around the world, is in no position to comment on other countries’ conduct.

Russian Carmaker UAZ to Launch Assembly Line in Iran

A Russian trade website says a leading automobile manufacturer is set to establish an assembly line in Iran in 2018.

Folklore Doll, Symbol of Iranian Girls Deprived of Education

By making and selling such handicrafts as folklore dolls, the girls deprived of education in southeastern Iran welcome the Persian New Year.

Conditioned Freedom in Iraqi Kurdistan

As a rampart against the ISIS, the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) is backed by the international community in its fight against terrorism; however, the Kurdish authority represses dissenting voices.

Iranian MP Calls for Use of Int’l Standards in Banking Transactions

An Iranian lawmaker underlined the need for using global financial standards in Iran’s economy so that the country’s international banking and economic relations can develop.

Europe Votes to End Visa-Free Travel for Americas

The European Parliament (EP) has voted to end visa-free travel for Americans within the EU.

Iranian MP Warns against Formation of Takfiri Front in East Asia

Amid the Saudi King’s tour of East Asian countries, an Iranian lawmaker warned that Riyadh is trying to form an ideological, economic Takfiri [extremist] front among Muslim people in East Asian states to reach its financial goals.

Iran to Enhance Trade Ties with France: FM

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif described France as a major political and trade partner with which Iran seeks to boost joint investment.

Iran Has No Problem with Arab People: IRGC General

Mohsen Rezaei, a former commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC), says Iran's problem with certain Arab countries is not with their people, but with their autocratic leaders who serve the Zionist regime of Israel.

Spokesman Rejects Saudi-Malaysian Anti-Iran Statement

Iran has strongly condemned new allegations leveled against the Islamic Republic in a joint statement released at the conclusion of Saudi King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud’s visit to Malaysia.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on March 4

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

Iran’s Abbasi Is Middle East’s Most Beautiful Hotel: CNN

In a recent report, the CNN has described the historical Abbasi Hotel in central Iranian city of Isfahan as “a place like no other” and the most beautiful hotel in the Middle East.

Iran Tests S-300 Missile Defence System

Iran has successfully tested the S-300 missile defence system it had purchased from Russia in a recent drill.

ISIS Uses Chemical Weapons in Iraq’s Mosul: Red Cross

Several residents of the war-torn Iraqi city of Mosul were treated for injuries from an ISIS chemical attack this week, an official with the International Committee of the Red Cross said.

Palestinian Woman Dies at 40 after Giving Birth to 69 Children

A 40-year-old woman in Gaza Strip who had given birth to 69 children during his life has reportedly passed away.

Turkey Fires Officer Who Mistreated Iranian Nationals

A Turkish police officer, who had allegedly maltreated Iranian nationals entering the country, has been fired, an unnamed Turkish diplomat announced.

World Media Invite Tourists to Visit Iran in 2017

Following the nuclear deal between Tehran and world powers and the removal of anti-Iran sanctions, many articles have been published in international media outlets to present the country and its tourist attractions.

No Country Dares Get into War with Iran: FM Zarif

The Iranian foreign minister says no country dares to engage in a war with Iran, and that Tehran’s influence and power will do no one harm.