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Latest News and Views from Iran and the World

Palestinians to Take Control of Israel’s Nuclear Arsenal: Iran

Spokesman for Iranian Armed Forces Brigadier General Massoud Jazayeri says the Palestinians will ultimately take control of Israel’s nuclear arsenal in the near future.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on December 7

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Thursday, December 7, and picked headlines from 7 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Iranian Scientists Produce Sweets for Diabetics from Seaweeds

Two Iranian scientists have managed to produce special sweets for patients with diabetes using a special kind of seaweed.

Mideast Countries Condemn Trump’s Decision on Jerusalem

US president Donald Trump's recognition of Jerusalem as the capital of the Israeli regime has set off alarm bells across the Middle East even before it was officially announced.

Persian Gulf Arab States Shirking Responsibility Regarding Palestine: Iran

Iranian foreign ministry has dismissed the recent [P]GCC statement, saying it shows the council is avoiding its responsibility regarding Palestine.

FM Zarif: Al-Quds to Remain Arab, Muslim City

Iran’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Mohammad Javad Zarif says the holy city of Jerusalem al-Quds will remain an Arab and Muslim city.

Iran Strongly Condemns US for Recognizing Al-Quds as Israel’s Capital

Iranian foreign ministry has strongly denounced the US administration for its decision to relocate its embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem and recognize Jerusalem al-Quds as the capital of the occupying regime of Israel.

US Responsible for Consequences of Its Decision on Jerusalem: Iran

Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council Ali Shamkhani has warned about any decision by the United States about Jerusalem al-Quds and any provocative move against the interests of the Muslim world.

Tillerson’s Comments Rehash of Baseless Allegations: Iran

Iranian foreign ministry spokesman has called the top US diplomat’s recent comments a repetition of groundless accusations against Iran.

Recognition of Al-Quds as Capital of Occupied Palestine Shows US Desperation: Iran Leader

Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says the US administration’s intention to recognize Jerusalem al-Quds as the capital of the Israeli regime indicates their failure in the case of Palestine.

Iran President Congratulates Muslim Counterparts on Prophet’s Birth Anniversary

Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani has sent separate messages to the heads of Muslim states to congratulate his counterparts on the occasion of the birth anniversary of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).

Caspian Sea Littoral States Agree on Bulk of Its Legal Regime: Iran FM

TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said the Caspian Sea littoral countries have reached a consensus on the bulk of the sea’s long-awaited legal regime and have agreed to ban all foreign military forces from entering the sea.

Iran Rejects Claims about Macron’s Conditions for Visiting Tehran

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has dismissed an Iranian lawmaker’s claim that Paris has set conditions for the visit of French President Emanuel Macron to Iran.

“Yemen’s Houthis Must Have Representative at Int’l Level”

Iran's former envoy to the UN says the problem of Yemen’s Houthis is that they do not have any representatives at international organizations while controlling the Yemeni government.

Lebanese PM Hariri Rescinds Resignation after Deal with Rivals

Lebanese Prime Minister Saad Hariri has formally withdrawn his resignation following a consensus deal reached with rival political parties.

Saddam Hussein’s Daughter Calls Yemen’s Saleh “Martyr”

Raghad Saddam Hussein, the daughter of former Iraqi dictator, has described the late Yemeni ex-president Ali Abdullah Saleh as a “martyr”.

Turkey to Cut Ties with Israel If Jerusalem Recognized as Capital: Erdogan

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan says the US president's plan to declare Jerusalem the capital of Israel is a "red line" for Muslims and could see him breaking off diplomatic relations with Tel Aviv.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on December 5

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Tuesday, December 5, and picked headlines from 19 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Iranian Cleric Refereeing Football Matches in Top Division

An Iranian cleric studying advanced jurisprudence also works as a top football referee and martial arts instructor.

Iran President Blasts Certain Muslim States for Close Ties with Israel

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says it is regrettable that certain regional states overtly express their ‘unpleasant’ ties with the Zionist regime of Israel.

Iran Wins Two More Golds at Weightlifting World Championships

Ali Hashemi from Iran claimed a gold medal at the 2017 International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) World Championships at the Anaheim Convention Center early Tuesday.

Calls for Dissolution of Iraqi Popular Forces Sign of New Plot: Iran

Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) Ali Shamkhani says calls for disbanding Iraq's Popular Mobilization Units (PMU) indicate a new plot aimed at bringing back insecurity to the Middle East.

Tehran Hosts 31st Int’l Conference on Islamic Unity

The 31 International Islamic Unity Conference begins in the Iranian capital, Tehran, with 520 dignitaries, ministers, scholars, university professors, and representatives from scientific as well as cultural associations in attendance.

Coup against Yemen’s Ansarullah Nipped in the Bud: IRGC

The Chief-Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Major General Mohammad Ali Jafari has hailed the foiling of a plot against the Houthi Ansarullah movement.

“Turkey Vows to Pursue Slaying of Iranian Border Guard”

Turkey has expressed condolences over the death of an Iranian border guard reportedly killed by PKK terrorists, and vowed to pursue the issue, Iran’s foreign ministry says.