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Iran FM Rules Out Presence of Foreign Forces in Caspian Sea

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said the five Caspian Sea littoral states have agreed that foreign military forces are banned from entering the sea under a convention.

Yemen Interior Ministry Confirms Death of Ex-President Saleh

Yemen’s Interior Ministry has confirmed earlier reports of the death of Ali Abdullah Saleh, the former Yemeni president, amid clashes between his loyalists and Houthi Ansarullah movement.

Iranian Delegation to Visit Saudi Arabia for Hajj Talks

Iran will send a delegation to Saudi Arabia to prepare the grounds for the Iranian pilgrims’ presence in the next year’s Hajj.

Iran Denies Reports of Fire in Its Embassy in Yemen

Iran has dismissed a report by Xinhua which claimed the Iranian embassy in the Yemeni capital Sana’a has been attacked and set ablaze during clashes between the Houthis and loyalists of former President Ali Abdullah Saleh.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on December 4

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Monday, December 4, and picked headlines from 11 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Tehran Hosts Fourth Food Festival

The fourth Festival of Food and Colourful Dining Tables was held in the iconic Milad Tower in Tehran.

First Group of Migratory Birds Arrive in Iran’s Karun River

Each year during the cold season, migratory birds choose one of the equatorial rivers or lagoons to spend the season. Iran annually hosts thousands of these birds.

Mass Wedding Ceremony for Hundreds of Syrian Troopers

In appreciation of their sacrifices, a group wedding ceremony was held for hundreds of wounded Syrian army forces in the eastern city of Latakia amidst huge popular and official presence.

Iconic Farmer Who Saved Hundreds of Iranians Dies of Lung Disease

Iranian iconic villager, Azbar Ali Hajavi, also known as Riz Ali Khajavi, who bravely saved the lives of passengers of a train from a crash some 56 years ago, has succumbed to lung disease at the age of 86.

Iran Calls on Yemeni Forces to Resolve Differences through Dialogue

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has urged all Yemeni groups to settle their internal differences through dialogue.

Iran President Urges Muslims to Recognize Other Religions

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has called on Muslim people to respect other religions and sects, saying those who claim to have a better religion should prove it in practice.

“Yemen Party Leaders in Riyadh, Cairo, Amman for Talks”

Saudi Arabia’s ambassador to Yemen says some of the leaders of Yemen’s General People Congress Party are now in certain regional capitals including Riyadh, Cairo and Amman for direct contacts with their governments over Yemen’s future.

Iran Leader Urges Constant Development of Defensive Power

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei reiterated the need for continually boosting Iran’s military capabilities to ensure national security.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on December 3

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Sunday, December 3, and picked headlines from 20 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Iran FM to Attend Caspian Sea Littoral States’ Summit in Moscow

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif will take part in the upcoming ministerial meeting of five Caspian Sea littoral states (Iran, Turkmenistan, Azerbaijan, Russia, and Kazakhstan), due to be held in Moscow on December 4-5.

“Yemen Missile Attack on Abu Dhabi Response to UAE Divisive Plots”

A high-ranking official with Yemen’s Ansarullah movement says the missile fired by Yemenis at Abu Dhabi was a response to the UAE’s efforts to destroy Yemen’s internal front.

“Iran Leader Plays Significant Role in Promoting Muslim Unity”

Ali Akbar Velayati, an international adviser to Leader of the Islamic Revolution, says the role of Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has been very effective in strengthening Islamic movements.

Yemen’s Ansarullah Fires Cruise Missile on Abu Dhabi

The Houthi Ansarullah group says it has fired a cruise missile towards a nuclear power plant in Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates.

Why Do Those Raised in West Behead Kids in Syria, Iraq?

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has asked Western countries to explain why the people brought up in those countries behead children in the Middle East.

Iran Officially Opens Strategic Port of Chabahar

Iran has launched the first phase of a strategic southeastern port which it expects to open a multi-modal trade corridor connecting India to Central Asia.

Iran’s Beauties in Photos: Kolakchal Mountain Peak

Kolakchal, one of the peaks of central Alborz Mountain chain in northern Tehran, has turned into one of the major destinations of mountain climbers and ordinary tourists.

“Saudis’ Sham Anti-Terror Alliance Does Nothing in Reality”

An Iranian newspaper has harshly criticized Saudi Arabia for forming an alliance which ostensibly seeks to fight terror, but in reality does nothing but confronting countries like Iran.

Riyadh Launches Cyber Campaign to Support Yemen’s Saleh

A top advisor to Saudi Arabia’s crown prince has called on the kingdom’s cyber army to launch a new campaign to support Yemen’s former president Ali Abdullah Saleh and represent Yemen’s Ansarullah Movement as Iran’s proxy, said a Saudi whistle-blower known as Mujtahid.

Iranian Commander’s Advice for Enemies on Missile Talks

A senior commander of the Iranian Armed Forces says the Islamic Republic vehemently rejects any request for negotiations about its missile capability.

Iran Dismisses Reports of Argument between Zarif, Saudi FM

Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has rejected the allegations of a serious argument between Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and his Saudi counterpart Adel al-Jubeir in Italy.