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Iranian People and Officials Attend Ex-President Rafsanjani’s Funeral

A huge crowd of Iranian people, high-ranking authorities, and celebrities attended the funeral ceremony of prominent cleric, former president, and chairman of the Expediency Council Ayatollah Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani in Tehran on Tuesday.

Ayatollah Khamenei Leads Ritual Prayers at Ex-President Rafsanjani’s Funeral

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei performed the ritual ‘prayer for the deceased’ in the funeral ceremony of former Iranian president Ayatollah Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani on Tuesday.

Saudi Newspaper Portrays Foreign Workers as Rats

The London-based Saudi newspaper Al-Hayat has drawn negative reactions after publishing an insulting cartoon about foreign workers in the Arab kingdom.

Ayatollah Khamenei to Lead Ritual Prayers at Ex-President Rafsanjani’s Funeral

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei will perform the ritual ‘prayer for the deceased’ (Salat al-Mayyit) in the funeral of former Iranian president and chairman of the country’s Expediency Council Ayatollah Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani on Tuesday.

World’s Reaction to Death of Iran’s Ex-President

The sudden demise of Ayatollah Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani, a leading figure in the history of the Islamic Republic of Iran and a politician known for his moderate approaches towards other countries, particularly the Arab world, has received widespread reactions.

Demise of Ex-President Rafsanjani in Iranian Newspapers on January 9

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Monday and picked headlines from 44 them. The selected headlines show how Iranian newspapers covered the death of Ayatollah Rafsanjani in their front pages.

President Zuma Calls on South Africans to Show Solidarity with Palestinians

South Africa’s President Jacob Zuma has called on South Africans not to visit Israel in order to show solidarity with the people of Palestine.

Ayatollah Khamenei Condoles Demise of Ex-President Rafsanjani

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei in a message offered his condolences over the death of former Iranian president Ayatollah Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani.

Iran’s Ex-President Rafsanjani Dies at 82

Ayatollah Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani, the former president of Iran and a close companion of Imam Khomeini in establishing the Islamic Republic, has passed away after a heart attack at the age of 82.

Iran Making $3m Investment in Production of Haemophilia Drug

A knowledge-based project to produce the drugs required by haemophilic patients is underway thanks to the 3-million-dollar funds provided by Astan Quds Razavi.

Iran in Talks with American and Italian Firms to Revive 2 of Its Oldest Brands

Iran says it has started talks with major American and Italian companies to form partnerships with some of its oldest brands of household devices in what appears to be a policy to prevent their demise.

French FM to Attend Economic Meeting in Tehran

French Foreign Minister Jean-Marc Ayrault will pay an official visit to Iran later this month to attend an economic meeting in Tehran.

Airbus Delivers First Plane to Iran Air after Decades of Sanctions

Iran Air has reportedly received the first Airbus A321 passenger plane it had purchased from the giant airplane manufacturer Airbus in a deal that ended decades of sanctions against Iran’s aviation industry.

New US Congress Using Old Ways in New Year: Sanctions and Military Threat

An Iranian Parliament member says the US, particularly its new Congress, is trying to use Iran’s missile program as a new pretext for adopting further anti-Iran policies in the future.

Prerequisites of Attracting Foreign Investment to Iran’s Mining Industry

An Iranian official says besides international conferences, Iran’s mining sector needs to work on its imperfect infrastructure and data systems to attract international investors.

Photos of Egyptian Kids Getting Married Spark Outrage in Arab Media

Media reports of the ‘engagement’ of two Egyptian children, a 7-year-old boy and a 4-year-old girl, have sparked uproar for what could potentially be among the youngest victims of child marriage.

Leader Warns of Enemy Plots to Destroy Iran’s National Authority

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei referred to the increased attacks against the Iranian Judiciary, and warned that the enemy is seeking to destroy Iran’s “national power.”

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on January 8

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

5 Iranian Pilgrims Killed in Huge Blaze in Karbala

Several people, including at least five Iranians, have lost their lives in a huge blaze in a hotel in central parts of Iraqi holy city of Karbala on Saturday evening.

Over 60 Killed and Wounded in Fresh Baghdad Explosion

A car bomb explosion in the Iraqi capital of Baghdad has killed and wounded dozens of people according to media reports.

US Just Pretending to Be Pacifist on Issue of Palestine: Iranian MPs

A number of Iranian MPs believe that despite adopting a more moderate policy towards the issue of Palestine, the US is just following its own interests in the Middle East.

Advisor to Iran’s Leader Hails Turkey’s Withdrawal of Forces from Iraq

Ali Akbar Velayati, an international advisor to Iran’s Leader, hailed Turkey’s decision to pull its troops out of a town near Mosul in north of Iraq, expressing the hope for a thaw in relations between Turkey and Syria as well.

First Civilian Airplane Lands in Aleppo Int’l Airport

A first airplane has taken off from the international airport in the Syrian city of Aleppo in four years, during which the airport was closed due to the militancy in the Arab country.

Riyadh’s Support for Terrorism Root Cause of Chaos in Middle East: Iranian Spokesman

The Iranian Foreign Ministry has dismissed the recent allegations leveled by Saudi Deputy Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman against Tehran, saying Riyadh’s support for terrorists is the source of chaos in the Middle East.

Iran Deplores Certain Arab States for Hosting Israeli Regime’s Diplomats

A senior member of Iranian Parliament condemned certain Arab countries in the Middle East for hosting delegations from the Zionist regime of Israel.