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ISIS Member Beheads His Father in Mosul

A local source in Nineveh province announced that an ISIS member beheaded his father because he approved his family’s displacement to Makhmour district in south of Mosul.

100 ISIS Terrorists Trapped in Ramadi Underground Tunnels

A local official from Iraq’s central city of Al-Khalidiya in al-Anbar Province announced that 100 ISIS members were trapped in the underground tunnels of Iraq’s Ramadi.

Arab World Facing Serious Challenge, But Not From Iran: Zarif

Certain Arab countries in the Middle East are trying to divert attention from the inherent challenges in their systems and seek to misrepresent Iran as a source of threat, Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said.

Bilqis Spring in Iran: Reminiscent of Prophet Solomon’s Palace

Bilqis spring, a recreational area in Charam County in Iran’s south-western province Kohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad, with its mesmerizing beauty, evokes strong memories of the story of the Queen of Saba in Prophet Solomon’s palace.

GOP vs. GOP: Disqualification of Donald Trump

The US presidential elections are getting more interesting and unpredictable as we get closer to November 2016. What has made it even more difficult to predict is the internal conflict between the Republicans, where many GOP supporters are still undecided to vote for their official candidate Donald Trump.

Rostami Grabs Iran’s First Medal, Breaks Own World Record

Iranian weightlifter Kianoush Rostami won the gold medal in the men’s 85-kg category at the Rio 2016 Olympics Games on August 12, 2016.

FM Zarif Says Iran Supports Turkish Democracy

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif, who is in Turkey for an official visit, reiterated Tehran’s support for democracy in the western neighboring state.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on August 11

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.

Iran, Germany Sign MoU on Sports Cooperation

President of the National Olympic Committee of the Islamic Republic of Iran Kioumars Hashemi and his German counterpart Alfons Hormann held a meeting in...

Dress Code Discrimination in Favour of Saudi Royal Women

A short look at the way average Saudi women are obliged to dress and their controlled activities in the society attest to the fact that royal women of Saudi Arabia do not adhere to the laws and principles of the Kingdom as much as other women do.

29 Iranian Prisoners in UAE Granted Amnesty: Diplomat

Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Consular, Parliamentary and Expatriates’ Affairs Hassan Qashqavi said the United Arab Emirates has pardoned 29 Iranian nationals imprisoned in...

Iran’s Olympic Weight-Lifter Accompanied by 2 ISIS Elements in Rio Flight!

Behdad Salimi, the Iranian weightlifter and the gold medallist in previous Olympic Games, arrived in the Brazilian city of São Paulo as their flight...

Iranian MP’s Controversial Use of American Car

An Iranian lawmaker from the country’s southwestern province Khuzestan has provoked a controversy by paying a visit to his constituency in an American GMC...

ISIS Commanders’ Coup against al-Baghdadi in Kirkuk

A group of insubordinate ISIS commanders have joined the terrorist group Al Qaeda in a gesture of defiance against Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, the ISIS Leader.

Commander Warns of Enemy Plot Targeting Iran’s Cultural Roots

Lieutenant Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Brigadier General Hossein Salami warned that the Islamic Republic’s adversary has waged a cultural war...

Iran Probing into Possible Cyber Attacks on Its Industrial Plants

Following the speculations about the recent fires at Iranian industrial plants that possible cyber-attacks might be the root cause, Iranian cyber security institutions, in...

Iran Expects First Wheat Export in Years

Iran is expecting a surplus of wheat this year, which it plans to release onto the regional markets, the country’s top body in charge...

Carnival of Happiness in Iran’s Kish Island

Every summer, a huge festival is held in the Persian Gulf island of Kish in southern Iran to attract Iranian and foreign tourists. The...

Break of Aleppo Siege, False Hope for Terrorists: Military Expert

General Amin Hoteit, a Lebanese political analyst and military strategy expert, refuted the claim made by Qatari and Saudi media outlets about the break...

Commander Highlights IRGC’s Effective Use of Local Residents to Secure Borders

Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps Major General Mohammad Ali Jafari underlined the positive results of a method the IRGC has devised for...

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on August 10

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

Iran’s President, British Premier Discuss Bilateral Ties, JCPOA Implementation

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani and British Prime Minister Theresa May discussed a range of issues in a telephone conversation, with both calling for stronger cooperation between Tehran and London and efforts to ensure implementation of Iran nuclear deal.

Iran Will Never Compromise on Distance from US: Leader

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says Iran will never back down from distancing itself from the United States. “Keeping a distance from the...

Iran Condemns Resumption of Saudi Airstrikes on Yemeni Civilians

Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi strongly condemned a new wave of bombing of Yemen’s residential areas and civilians by Saudi jets, urging international response to such crimes against humanity.

Over 4 Tons of Illicit Drugs Seized in Iran’s Southern Province

Iranian security and intelligence forces have managed to seize two cargoes of narcotics amounting to more than 4,000 kilograms in the southern province of...