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A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on February 12

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Monday, February 12, and picked headlines from 20 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Bodies of 3 Iranian Sailors to Be Flown to Iran from China

The bodies of three seafarers of an Iranian oil tanker which sank in East China sea last month will be flown to Tehran Monday night.

Iran’s Field Hockey Wins Bronze Medal at World Cup

The Iran men's national field hockey team has defeated the Australian squad at the 2018 Men's Indoor Hockey World Cup in Germany to claim the third place overall at the end of the prestigious international tournament.

BBC Totally Blind to Nationwide Feb. 11 Rallies in Iran

The BBC was one of the few media outlets which did not at all cover nationwide rallies in Iran on February 11, marking the anniversary of the victory of Iran’s 1979 Islamic Revolution.

Iran’s Qeshm Island Hosts 2nd Int’l Marathon Contest

The 2nd edition of an international marathon contest has been held in Iran's Qeshm Island, on the coasts of the Persian Gulf, with the participation of 348 runners from five countries.

Iranian President to Visit India Thursday

Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani is set to visit India later this week upon the official invitation of the Asian county’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Iraq Reconstruction Conference Opens in Kuwait

Kuwait is hosting an international conference on reconstruction in parts of Iraq devastated by the war against ISIS.

Iran Revolution Anniversary Rallies Crushing Response to Enemies: Leader

Iran’s Leader Ayatollah Khamenei has hailed the Iranian nation for turning out in their millions for nationwide February 11 rallies.

Iran Offers Sympathy to Russia over Deadly Plane Crash

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has expressed deep regret over the crash of a passenger plane near the Russian capital, which claimed the lives of all the 71 people on board.

Iran’s Revolution Anniversary Marked Across the World

Besides the celebrations inside the Islamic Republic, the 39th anniversary of the victory of Iran’s 1979 Revolution was celebrated outside the country in various parts of the world.

Iranian Demonstrators Call for Decisive Stances against US Plots

Iranian people attending countrywide demonstrations on the 39th anniversary of victory of the Islamic Revolution slammed the “criminal US” government as the Iranian nation’s main enemy, calling for decisive stances against the hostile plots.

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.