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West Taken Aback by Yemen’s Military Power

Western arms producers have been shocked by Yemen’s resistance to the most advanced armaments possessed by Saudi Arabia, some of which are worth more than $10 billion.

Trump’s Travel Ban Depriving US of Flavour Iranians Could Add

An Iranian politician and cultural figure has discussed the consequences of President Trump’s executive order that bans Iranians from entering the US, saying the ban deprives Americans of the sugar Iranians could add to the American society.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on February 9

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.

Rouhani Administration Promoting Gender Equality in Iran: Activist

An Iranian women’s rights activist has described as positive the government’s efforts to bridge the gender gap existing in the Iranian society.

Trump’s Visa Ban Preventing US Academics from Visiting Iran

An Iranian politician has asked Rouhani’s government to rescind its decision banning US nationals from travelling to Iran, a reciprocal move which followed Trump’s visa ban on Iranian travellers to the US.

Israel, Extremists Pose Major Threat to Middle East: Iran’s DM

Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Hossein Dehqan says the Tel Aviv regime and the Takfiri terrorists nurtured by the US, Israel and certain regional countries pose a major threat to the Middle East.

Iran’s Deputy FM Calls for Europe’s More Active Role in JCPOA Implementation

Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for American and European Affairs Majid Takht Ravanchi, who is on an official visit to Germany, called on Europe to play a more active role in enforcement of the JCPOA, the nuclear agreement between Tehran and world powers.

Iran Praises Russia’s Role in Enforcement of Nuclear Deal

Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs Abbas Araqchi hailed Russia’s continued contribution to implementation of the July 2015 nuclear deal between Iran and world powers.

Iran’s Leader Pardons, Commutes Sentences of over 600 Convicts

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has granted clemency or commuted the sentences of a number of convicts on the anniversary of Islamic Revolution’s victory.

US Should Know Threatening Iran Is Pointless: IRGC Commander

Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Major General Mohammad Ali Jafari advised American politicians to understand that making threats against Iran is of no avail.

Russia Says Iran’s Missile Test Did Not Breach UNSC Resolution

Russia's UN Ambassador Vitaly Churkin slammed US outcry over Iran’s recent missile test, stressing that the test is not in violation of UN Security Council (UNSC) resolutions, including Resolution 2231.

Military Confrontation Not in Line with Trump’s Campaign Promises: Iran’s FM

Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says it is unlikely that US President Trump gets involved in a military confrontation given the promises he made during his presidential campaign.

US Finally Grants Visa to Iranian Archers for Las Vegas World Cup

A number of Iranian archers and their coaches were finally given the US visa to attend the Las Vegas World Cup, which is due to begin on Friday, February 10.

Iranian President Calls for NAM Members’ Unity against Unilateralism

Iran's President Hassan Rouhani has called for closer ties with Latin American states, especially Venezuela, saying independent nations should stand united in the face of unilateralism and extremism in the world.

Aerial View of Iran’s Largest Solar Power Plant

Iran’s biggest solar power plant was inaugurated on Saturday, February 4, in Iranian West-central province of Hamadan.

Americans Can’t Stand Trump’s Radical Decisions: Iranian MP

An Iranian lawmaker believes that Trump is facing challenges early in his presidency as lots of Americans don’t tolerate his rushed, radical decisions.

Cairo’s Unfriendly Stance on Iran Due to Arab States’ Pressure

A former Egyptian official says the unfriendly approach that Cairo has adopted toward Tehran is due to pressure from certain Arab governments.

No Raw Uranium Exchanged for Yellowcake: Iranian MP

An Iranian lawmaker says after selling the surplus enriched uranium to Russia, Iran has exchanged no enriched or raw uranium for yellowcake.

US May Violate Muslim People’s Privacy for Giving Them Visa

Muslim visa applicants could be asked for passwords to their social media accounts by US embassies, the US Secretary of Homeland Security announced.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on February 8

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Wednesday and picked headlines from 19 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Iranian Diplomat in Russia for Political Talks

Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs Abbas Araqchi has travelled to Moscow on Wednesday for talks on a series of bilateral and international issues at the invitation of his Russian counterpart.

Iranian Filmmaker’s Empty Seat at Oscars Annual Luncheon

The absence of Iranian filmmaker Asghar Farhadi, who boycotted the Oscars for Trump’s visa ban, was the focus of attention at the Academy Award’s annual luncheon.

Ankara Mayor Warns of Enemy Plots to Trigger Manmade Quakes

The outspoken mayor of Ankara warned that outside forces could be using sophisticated technology to try to trigger a manmade earthquake in a deliberate bid to harm Turkey's fragile economy.

Iranian Athlete Selected as World’s Best Weightlifter of Year

The International Weightlifting Federation named Kianoush Rostami 2016’s male Lifter of the Year.

Netanyahu Appreciates British PM’s “Warm Welcome”!

Benjamin Netanyahu, the Prime Minister of Israeli regime, in apparently sarcastic remarks thanked his British counterpart’s ‘warm welcome’ after he was made to wait outside 10 Downing Street, the office of British PM Theresa May, ahead of his talks on Tuesday.