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ISIS Terrorists Cut Sunni Imam’s Ear and Force Him to Eat It (+Video)

Sheikh Ma’moun Al-Rahma, the Sunni Imam of the Umayyad Mosque in Syria’s Damascus, told the interesting story of his abduction by the ISIS terrorists on television.

Prediction of Earthquake, 48 Hours Earlier!

An Iranian claims that he can predict earthquakes 48 hours before they occur by examining the moves of some animals like spiders.

Kite Festival in Tehran’s Milad Tower

Flying Kites Festival was held in front of the iconic Milad Tower in the Iranian capital of Tehran on Monday afternoon. Here are IRIB News...

Iran’s Non-Oil Exports Jump by 21% in 4 Months

Iran’s non-oil exports have witnessed a 21 percent increase during the first four months of the current Iranian year (started on March 20), Head...

Iran Ready to Promote Its Political Ties with Kurdistan Region: Top Security Official

Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) Ali Shamkhani hailed the long-term friendship between Iran and Kurdistan Region, saying that Tehran is prepared...

Iranian Foreign Ministry Condemns Quetta Terrorist Attack

Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi strongly denounced a Monday terrorist attack that left scores of civilians dead at a hospital in Pakistan’s southwestern...

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on August 9

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

Official: Iranian Diplomatic Team to Visit France to Pursue Mina Tragedy Case

A delegation from Iran’s Foreign Ministry will go to France as part of legal efforts to restore the rights of the Iranians who died in a tragic crush of pilgrims in Saudi Arabia’s Mina last year, an Iranian officials announced, describing France as playing the role of a mediator.

Tehran Ready to Work with Baku on E-Commerce and Financial Post Services

Iran’s Minister of Communications Mahmoud Vaezi said the time is ripe for mutual cooperation between the two countries in the fields of e-commerce and financial post services.

Lebanon Threatens to Reciprocate If Stockholm Deports Lebanese Families

Lebanese Labour Minister Sejaan Azzi on Monday threatened to expel Swedes working in Lebanon if Stockholm follows through with its reported plan to deport dozens of Lebanese families.

Mosul Liberation, Ace in the Hole for US Elections: Iraqi MP

Representative of Nineveh in Iraq’s Parliament regretted that the country’s northern city of Mosul is going to be liberated just before the US presidential elections as an ace in the hole.

Iran, Russia Urge Acceleration of Relations Promotion

Presidents of Iran and Russia have stressed the importance of accelerating the development of bilateral relations in all fields.

Iranian Researchers Produce Vaccine for Cancer

Iranian researchers at Ibn Sina Research Centre managed to produce cancer vaccine for prevention and treatment of the disease in animal phase.

Iran, Russia, Azerbaijan Vow to Create NSTC

Iran, Russia and Azerbaijan have vowed to work together to prepare the grounds for the construction of a North-South Transit Corridor (NSTC) which is expected to provide a faster and more efficient trade connectivity between Europe and South East Asia.

Police Arrest Robbers Who Dug Tunnel beneath Synagogue

Iran’s Police arrested four men who were digging a tunnel under the Jews’ synagogue in Iran’s western city of Hamadan.   In an interview with IRNA,...

Iran Breaks Records by Exporting 7m Barrels of Oil in One Day

An Iranian oil official says the country has broken many records in oil and gas exports after the implementation of nuclear deal between Tehran and world powers, one of which is the export of 7 million barrels of crude oil in just one day.

Journalism, Thrill of Pursuing Truth on Perilous Path

Each year, Iran marks National Journalists' Day on August 8 [sometimes 7] to express the nation's gratitude for all the hardship endured by journalists. Mehr News’ reporter Marjan Sheikhi has penned a piece on this occasion.

220 Tons of Narcotics Seized across Iran in Four Months: Police

Iran’s deputy police chief said Monday that over 220 tons of different types of illicit drugs have been discovered and seized across the country in the first four months of the current Iranian calendar year (started on March 20).

Deprived People in Northwestern Iran Take Selfies

Remote and underdeveloped regions have always been deprived of equipment and technologies used in the modern life. Noli-Balaghi, Kareh-Nab, Golsen Gursen, and Akbar Kandi are...

Ayatollah Khamenei Writes Note in Praise of ‘Tintin and Sinbad’

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has written a short comment to praise the Iranian teen book “Tintin and Sinbad”, which deals with the story of the western adventurer and reporter Tintin and the Middle Eastern sailor Sinbad.

Former Iranian President Ahmadinejad Pens Letter to Obama

Former Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has written a letter to US President Barack Obama, urging him to “recognize nations’ rights and show respects for other nations’ cultures and independence”.

Images of 50 Endangered Species on Iran’s Sports Clothing

Iranian sport teams will appear in the Rio 2016 Olympics while, in addition to the Iranian cheetah, the images of 50 endangered species are going to be printed on their sports clothing, an official announced.

IAEA’s Leakage of Iran’s Nuclear Data Is Troubling US: Nuclear Chief

Head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) Ali Akbar Salehi believes that the disclosure of the International Atomic Energy Agency's secret information about Iran has backfired and turned into a problem in the US.

Israeli Oil Company Ordered to Pay Iran $1.2bn after Losing Appeal

An Israeli-owned oil company has been ordered by an arbitration court in Switzerland to pay Iran $1.2bn in revenues for oil supplied to Israel before the 1979 Islamic Revolution.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on August 8

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