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Iran Arrests Several Environmentalists for Espionage

Tehran's prosecutor says Iranian security forces have identified and arrested several people in connection with a spying case.

Passenger Plane with 71 People Aboard Crashes in Russia (+Video)

A passenger plane with 71 people on board crashed Sunday outside the Russian capital Moscow, according to media reports.

Iran Defeats Japan to Claim 12th Title at AFC Futsal Championship (+Video)

The Iran men’s national futsal team has been crowned the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Futsal Championship’s ultimate winners for the 12th time.

Syria Teaches Israel a Lesson by Shooting Down Its Jet: Iran

Iran’s top security official Shamkhani says Syria’s shoot-down of the Israeli jet fighter in the Golan Heights made the Tel Aviv regime realize that the era of hit-and-run is over.

Iran President Warns US against Pulling out of JCPOA

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has warned the other signatories to the Iran nuclear deal, particularly the US, against withdrawing from the agreement.

Millions of Iranians Mark 39th Anniversary of 1979 Revolution (+Video)

People from all walks of life have poured into streets in different cities and towns across Iran to celebrate the nation’s Islamic Revolution that put an end to the monarchical rule of the US-backed Pahlavi regime. 

Iran Expresses Sympathy over Hong Kong Bus Crash

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has expressed regret over a fatal bus crash in Hong Kong, which killed and wounded dozens of people.

Iran, Uzbekistan Stress Closer Cooperation on All Fronts

Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has discussed issues of mutual interest with his Uzbek counterpart Abdulaziz Kamilov, who is in Tehran heading a delegation.

“Iran Nuclear Deal Could Make World Safer If US Remained Committed”

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has described the nuclear deal between Tehran and world powers as a leading role model for resolving all problems across the region and the world, regretting that the US is not living up to its commitments under the deal.

Iran President’s Office Denies Reports of Secret Meeting with US Lawmakers

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani's Office has denied the allegation that he had secret meetings with some US legislators back in 2013.

US Bases in Mideast within Range of Iran Missiles: Top General

Iran has managed to promote its military capabilities in spite of the US sanctions, and is now capable enough of targeting America’s bases in the region, said the IRGC Lieutenant Commander Brigadier General Hossein Salami.

Plane’s Windscreen Struck by Eagle during Landing (+Video)

A viral video shows a large bird, most probably an eagle, striking the windscreen of an ATR plane landing at an airport in northern Iran.

Iran FM, Houthi Spokesman Discuss Yemen Crisis in Tehran

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and Mohammad Abdulsalam, the spokesman for Yemen's Houthi Ansarullah movement, have held talks in Tehran.

Iran Vehemently Rejects Israel’s Baseless Claims

Iranian foreign ministry spokesman has categorically rejected the “baseless” claims raised by the Tel Aviv regime about the flight of an Iranian drone in Golan Heights and Tehran’s role in the shoot-down of an Israeli jet fighter.

Terrorist Attack on Libyan Mosque Kills 2, Wounds 75 (+Video)

At least two people have been killed and scores wounded after a twin-bombing struck a mosque in the Majouri district of Benghazi on Friday.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on February 10

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Saturday, February 10, and picked headlines from 9 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

IRGC Says Enemies Can Never Undermine Iran’s Missile Power

The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) hailed Iran as the most powerful country in the West Asia region and said the Islamic Republic will never allow the enemy to undermine its defense capabilities, including the missile power.

Syria’s Air Defence Shoots Down at Least One Israeli Jet Fighter

The Syrian air defence on Saturday shot down an Israeli F-16 jet fighter in response to the Tel Aviv regime’s act of aggression against the Syrian territory.

Orange Harvest Season in Northern Iran

The seaside lands of the Caspian Sea in northern Iran provide finest conditions for the production of various types of citrus, particularly orange.

US Moving towards Ruining Int’l Treaties, Humanity: Iran

Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council of Iran says the incumbent US administration is moving towards ruining international treaties and humanity.

PyeongChang Olympics Organizers Apologize to Iranian Athletes

The PyeongChang Organizing Committee for the 2018 Olympic Winter Games has extended official apology to Iranian olympians over its decision to exclude them from Samsung Electronics’ welcoming pack.

Iranian, British Diplomats Hold Talks in Paris

Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister in Political Affairs Seyyed Abbas Araqchi has held talks with a number of European officials on the sidelines of the Euromoney Iran Conference 2018 in Paris. 

Grand Bazaar of Isfahan, World’s Longest Roofed Market

Qeysariyeh Bazaar, a historical market built in Isfahan during the 11th century, is located on the northern wing of Naqsh-e Jahan Square.

Iran, Turkey Call for Promotion of Ties to Strategic Level

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani and his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan have called for expansion of Tehran-Ankara bilateral ties to a strategic level to tackle regional problems.

Iran May Ban Import of Samsung Products after Olympics Controversy

Iran has urged the Samsung Electronics to immediately apologize over its decision to deny Iranian athletes the free smartphones given as a gift to all Olympics athletes, otherwise the country may ban the import of all Samsung phones.