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Iran Rejects “Improper” Conditions Set by US for JCPOA

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has rejected as "improper" the conditions set by the United States for upholding the 2015 multilateral nuclear agreement, urging Washington to immediately fulfill its commitments under the deal.

ATR Delegation Visits Plane Crash Site in Iran

A French delegation from ATR, a Franco-Italian aircraft manufacturer, has traveled to southwest Iran to examine reasons behind the crash of an ATR plane in Mount Dena that led to the deaths of all 65 people on board.

Resolution on Syria Ceasefire Unanimously Adopted by UN Security Council

The UN Security Council has unanimously adopted a resolution proposing a 30-day humanitarian ceasefire in Syria after several days of tense behind-the-scenes negotiations.

Saudi Arabia Trading Its Independence for Security: Iran FM

Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has regretted that certain regional states are trading their independence for security while the world does not regard any of those countries as secure and powerful.

IRGC General Calls for Int’l Poll to Compare Popularity of Iran, Saudi Arabia

An Islamic Revolution Guards Corps commander has dismissed remarks by Saudi Foreign Minister Adel Al-Jubeir who vilified Iran as a big threat to the world, saying an international poll could show Iran is much more popular than the oil-rich kingdom across the world.

Snipers with Air Guns Deployed to Take on Tehran Rats (+Video)

Tehran Municipality is sending sniper squads equipped with night-vision air rifles to solve the capital city’s rodent problem, which seems to have grown to epic proportions as of late.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on February 24

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Saturday, February 24, and picked headlines from 23 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Iran FM Says ISIS Ideology Still Lingers On

Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says it is wrong to believe that the ISIS terrorist group has been wiped out.

Festival of Iranian Films Kicks Off in Azerbaijan Republic

The “Iranian Film Days”, which was opened in Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan Republic, on Friday February 23, has been warmly received by enthusiastic Azeri audiences.

Saudi-led Coalition Recruits Afghan, Pakistani Hirelings to Fight Yemen War

A high-ranking Yemeni official says the Saudi-led coalition has launched the fourth phase of its invasion of Yemen, adding the coalition has recruited Afghan and Pakistani forces to press ahead with its war on the impoverished nation.

38 Killed in Twin Car Blasts in Somalian Capital (+Video)

At least 38 have lost their lives after two car bomb blasts claimed by al-Shabab hit an area close to the presidential palace in Mogadishu, the capital of Somalia.

Iranian, British Officials Reach ‘Major’ Decision on Yemen War

Iran and Britain have come to major decisions on settlement of a crisis in Yemen which has turned into a full-fledged inhuman war, Iran’s ambassador to London announced.

Iran’s ICT Ministry Launches Donation Campaign for Quake-Hit People

Iran's Ministry of Communications and Information Technology has launched a campaign to help the survivors of the recent earthquake in the western province of Kermanshah ahead of the Persian New Year.

How F-14 Purchase from US Humiliated Iran’s Monarchy

A researcher says the former Shah of Iran was so afraid of the US that he humiliatingly executed every order of US officials.

Measures Underway to Bring Back Ancient Artefacts from US to Iran

A top Iranian official says measures are being taken to bring back a number of ancient Persian artefacts kept in a Chicago museum to the country after the US Supreme Court ruled Americans injured in a 1997 suicide bombing in Jerusalem cannot seize the relics.

FATF Once Again Suspends Countermeasures against Iran

The Financial Action Task Force, an international anti-money laundering body, has once again delayed some penalties against Iran, but kept the Islamic Republic in its black list and threatened action in June.

“Iran to Withdraw from Nuclear Deal If Economic Benefits Not Gained”

Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Seyyed Abbas Araqchi says Iran may pull out of its nuclear deal with international powers if Western banks continue to refuse doing business with the country for the fear of American sanctions.

Iran President’s Trip to India May Balance Delhi-Tel Aviv Ties

Experts believe Iranian President Hassan Rouhani’s recent visit to New Delhi, which was made shortly after the Israeli premier’s trip to India, as well as the visit of the Indian prime minister to Israel, could balance India’s ties with the Zionist regime.

Thrilling Weekend at Qom Paragliding Site

A paragliding site in the holy city of Qom near the Iranian capital of Tehran hosts the sport enthusiasts.

Badkoubeh Kookoo; Easily-Made Iranian Dish

Badkoubeh Kookoo is one of the most important and yummy local dishes made in the north of Iran.

Iranian Student Develops Device to Treat Diabetic Wounds

An Iranian university student has developed an apparatus named “Kerato-Removal” used to treat and heal diabetic wounds.

“Those behind Recent Riots in Tehran Backed by Foreigners”

There is evidence that proves elements who raided a police station in northern Tehran Monday in apparent support for the dervish community were being supported by foreign governments, a senior judicial official said.

Iran Says Working to Reduce Tension in Syria’s Ghouta

Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araqchi says the Islamic Republic is trying to ease tension in Eastern Ghouta, a rebel-held Syrian area where a “critical humanitarian and socio-economic situation” is developing.

Top US Court Forbids Seizure of Achaemenid Artefacts

The US Supreme Court has ruled that American citizens injured in a 1997 suicide bombing in Israel cannot seize ancient Persian artefact from a Chicago university and museum as compensation.

Iranian Women Claim First-Ever Title in Asian Handball Championship

Iran won the title of the 2018 West Asian Women's Handball Championship on Wednesday.