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Iran Sees Rise in Export of Agricultural Products
Iran’s exports of agricultural products in the first two months of the current Iranian year have grown in term of both value and weight, according to data released by the Agriculture Ministry.
Nothing Can Silence Bahrainis Anymore: Ayatollah Khamenei
Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has strongly criticized the revocation of the citizenship of a senior cleric in Bahrain, saying Bahraini youths cannot be silenced anymore.
ISIS Expresses Satisfaction with Brexit
Following the British people’s vote to leave the European Union, the ISIS terrorist group voiced happiness in a statement and summoned its affiliates to attack Berlin and Brussels
Leader Condoles Death of Young Iranian Soldiers in Bus Accident
Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei offered his deep sorrow over the deadly bus accident in southern Iran in which a number of young soldiers lost their lives, and asked relevant officials to prevent similar incidents in future.
Putin: No Barriers to Iran’s Accession to SCO
Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, June 24, that there are no obstacles for admitting Iran to the Shanghai Cooperation Organization.
Brexit Widely Covered by Iranian Newspapers on Saturday
IFP has prepared a report on how Iranian newspapers covered Britain’s withdrawal from the European Union, commonly referred to as Brexit, on their Saturday headlines and editorials.
IRGC Engages Militants in Northwest Iran
Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) forces have clashed with Kurdish militants who had infiltrated a northwestern village to stage terrorist and propagandist operations.
Weightlifting Olympics Gold Medallist Criticizes IOC’s Doping Scrutiny Policy
Iranian weightlifter and 2012 Olympic gold medallist, Behdad Salimi, voiced criticism against International Olympic Committee’s scrutiny policy towards Ilya Ilyin, the Kazakh weightlifter.
A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on June 25
IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Saturday and picked headlines from 27 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.
Iraqi Forces Make Fresh Progress in Fight against ISIS, Arrive at Gate of Mosul
The Iraqi Army’s 9th Armoured Division imposed full control over the Makhoul Mountains in the northern countryside of the Salaheddine Governorate on Friday, putting an end to the ISIS presence at a place described by military experts as Gate of Mosul.
Smuggler of Achaemenid Coins Apprehended in Metro
Tehran’s Police Chief announced that a smuggler of ancient antiques has been arrested in Tehran’s Shahid Beheshti metro station.
Body eases Iran restrictions, keeps blacklist
The world’s anti-money laundering body has suspended some of its restrictions against Iran, citing the country’s commitment to legitimate business.
US Sanctions Have No Impact on Hezbollah: Nasrallah
Secretary General of the Lebanese Resistance Movement, Hezbollah, Seyyed Hassan Nasrallah deplored a US sanctions law seeking to tighten the noose on the party’s finances, saying that the law would not have any financial impact on the movement.
There Are Good People Even among Israelites: Senior Cleric
Ayatollah Mohammad Taqi Mesbah Yazdi, a prominent Iranian Shiite cleric in Qom, noted on Tuesday, June 21, that all Western people are not criminals and bad human beings.
Iran Says Respects Brexit Referendum Results
Iran’s Foreign Ministry announced that the country honors the British people’s decision to leave the European Union, and made it clear that Brexit will not bring about any change in Tehran’s attitude towards London.
Iranian Cleric Blasts Al Khalifa’s Cruel Action against Sheikh Qassim
Tehran’s Friday prayers leader took a swipe at the Manama regime for stripping Shiite cleric Sheikh Isa Qassim of his Bahraini citizenship, describing the move as a sign of Al Khalifa’s frustration and helplessness.
Leader Calls for Government’s Serious Action against Payment of Astronomical Salaries
Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei referred to the extremely large incomes paid to certain government employees, and described it as an attack on values, which should be seriously pursued by the government.
French National Assembly President to Visit Iran Next Week: Zarif
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif announced on Wednesday, June 23, that French National Assembly President Claude Bartolone is scheduled to visit Iran in coming days in a bid to broaden relations between the two nations.
Ayatollah Sistani Hails Bahrani Cleric’s Peaceful Efforts
Iraq's top cleric Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani praised efforts by Bahrain's prominent Shiite scholar Sheikh Isa Qassim in defending people’s rights through peaceful means.
A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on June 23
IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Thursday and picked headlines from 25 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.
Any Attack on Sheikh Qassim’s House Will Lead to Bloodbath: Representative
The representative of prominent Bahraini cleric Sheikh Isa Ahmed Qassim, whose nationality has been recently revoked by the Al Khalifa regime, said the popular uprising in the Arab country will remain peaceful in nature unless Manama resorts to assassinations and intrusion.
More Advanced Version of ISIS Will Emerge in Future: Iraqi Commander
As Iraqi and Syrian forces are fighting to repel ISIS terrorists from major cities like Fallujah in Iraq and Raqqa in Syria, a senior Iraqi military commander predicts that the group will once again appear in a stronger version in future.
Turkey Claiming Possession of Rumi with Hollywood’s Help
In an interview with Sobh-e Now, the Iranian director Shahram Asadi talks about Turkey’s plans to claim possession of famous Persian poet, Jalal ad-Din Muhammad Rumi, including their ongoing plan to produce a film about his life with Hollywood’s help.
Why Does Dad Want the Cooler Off?
Aging reduces men's under-skin fat, thinning their skin and making them more sensitive to chilly air, according to an expert in the field.
Ministry of Health Apprehensive About Fresh Wave of Immigration
In an interview with ISNA, as translated by IFP, Mohammad Mahdi Gouya, the director of the Centre for Communicable Disease Control of the Ministry of Health, voiced concern over the new wave of immigrants to the country.