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Obama Popular with Europeans, Despised by Middle Easterners: Analyst

An Iranian analyst says the former US president, Barack Obama, was popular among Europeans, but people in the Middle East had a low opinion of him.

Iranian Politician, Syrian President Discuss Regional Developments

Hossein Amir Abdollahian, an international advisor to Iran’s Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani, met with Syrian President Bashar al-Assad in the Syrian capital of Damascus.

Iranian MP Criticizes Import of Expensive Blood-Based Drugs

An Iranian lawmaker slammed the country’s failure to launch a blood refinery, saying Iran should not import expensive blood-based drugs while it is capable to produce them.

IRGC Construction Base Actively Involved in Plasco Building’s Rescue Operations

The forces of IRGC’s Construction Base have been actively involved in debris removal and rescue operations at the scene of the Plasco building incident since a few hours after the collapse, an official noted.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on January 26

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Thursday and picked headlines from 14 them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Those behind Plasco Building Fire to Be Punished: Minister

Iran’s Interior Minister Abdolreza Rahmani Fazli said on Wednesday that all perpetrators of the tragic fire and collapse of Plasco Building in Tehran will be identified and certainly be brought to justice.

Syrian People in Aleppo Ride First Train after 4 Years

Hundreds of Syrians rode a train across east Aleppo for the first time in more than four years after the Army recaptured the city.

Moving US Embassy to Jerusalem Is a Declaration of War: Iraq’s al-Sadr

Moving the US embassy in Israel from Tel Aviv to al-Quds (Jerusalem) would be a declaration of war on Islam, influential Iraqi cleric Moqtada al-Sadr said Tuesday.

Spokesman Reject’s British Official’s Baseless Remarks against Iran

Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi dismissed as ill-advised, provocative and baseless the allegations of human rights violation in Iran made by a British official, saying the era of using human rights for political purposes has ended.

Iran’s Power Serves Regional Stability: President Rouhani

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says the power of the Islamic Republic of Iran is aimed at safeguarding the Middle East’s security and stability.

Plasco Indecent Results from People’s Irrational, Irresponsible Votes

Following the tragic collapse of Plasco Building, many Iranian media outlets have sharply criticized the presence of Iranian artists and athletes in Tehran’s City Council - thanks to public votes - while they do not possess sufficient expertise and efficiency for managing urban affairs.

Heart of Firefighter Killed in Plasco Tragedy Donated after His Death

The heart of Behnam Mirzakhani, a 25-year-old Iranian fireman who was brain-dead in the Plasco building collapse, have been donated to a patient.

Iranian and Kuwaiti FMs Hold Talks in Tehran

Foreign Ministers of Iran and Kuwait exchanged views at the Iranian Foreign Ministry on Wednesday.

Iran’s FM Zarif Says He’s Proud of Nuclear Deal

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif on Tuesday dismissed the allegations that he is ashamed of the nuclear deal between Iran and world powers, saying he is actually proud of it.

Trump Thanks Iranian Photographer for Inauguration Photo with Wrong Date!

While US President Donald Trump had thanked the Iranian photographer of a panoramic photo showing his inauguration day, the date written under the photo turned out to be January 21, the day of women’s anti-Trump demonstrations across the world.

Iran Postpones Funeral of Firefighters Killed in Plasco Collapse

A funeral ceremony that was due to be held on Thursday for the firefighters who lost their lives in the tragic collapse of a high-rise building in Tehran has been delayed for a couple of days, an Iranian official announced.

Female Pakistani MP Threatens to Self-Immolate after Harassment in Parliament

A Pakistani female lawmaker threatened to burn herself after she was harassed by male colleagues in the parliament.

I Wish I Could Learn of My Film’s Oscar Nomination in a Better Time: Farhadi

Iranian filmmaker Asghar Farhadi says he wished he could hear the news of his film’s nomination in the 2017 Academy Awards in a time not filled with the sorrow of Plasco tragedy.

Iranian TV Presenter Passes out during Live Show (+Video)

A famous Iranian TV host fainted during a live show because of what was declared to be a chest pain caused by a nervous attack.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on January 25

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Wednesday and picked headlines from 24 them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Nuclear Deal Has Led to Revolution in Iran’s Int’l Standing: Deputy FM

An Iranian deputy foreign minister and senior nuclear negotiator says the country’s 2015 nuclear agreement with world powers justly revolutionized its standing in the international arena.

Lebanese President Aoun to Visit Iran: FM

Foreign minister of Lebanon unveiled plans for a visit to Iran by Lebanese President Michel Aoun, without giving a date.

16,000 Children Head Back to School in Iraq’s Mosul

Thousands of Iraqi children are heading back to school in east Mosul after weeks of fighting and more than two years of the ISIS terrorist group’s rule, the UN children's fund UNICEF said Tuesday.

Female Suicide Bombers in Nigeria Use Babies in Missions

In a move to avoid detection, female suicide bombers in Nigeria blow themselves up while carrying babies.

Plasco Incident’s Heroes Commemorated in Iran’s Football League

The 18th week of Iran’s Persian Gulf Pro League was completely overshadowed by the collapse of the ageing high-rise, called Plasco Building, in downtown Tehran last week.