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Latest News and Views from Iran and the World

Caracal; A Golden Desert in Heart of Iran

Caracal is a name that may mislead you; while many people may assume it is the name of a place in Central America or Africa, Caracal is a glorious desert in the heart of Iran.

Sunni Cleric Praises Army Services after Iran Earthquake

Mawlawi Mohammad Mohammadi, the Friday Prayers leader of Kermanshah, has appreciated the services provided by Iranian army forces in the earthquake-struck regions of the province.

Saudi, UAE Say Won’t Play ACL Matches in Iran or Qatar

Saudi and Emirati officials say their football teams in the AFC Champions League will neither play in Iran, nor in Qatar.

Iran State Broadcaster Uses Female Commentator for First Time

For the first time, an Iranian woman gave a full commentary of a match in real time for the Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB).

Enhanced Iran-SCO Ties to Help Boost Global Security: First VP

Iranian First Vice President Es'haq Jahangiri says enhanced interaction between Iran and member states of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) can play a leading role in strengthening regional and international peace and stability.

Iran Drawn with Portugal, Spain in 2018 FIFA World Cup

Iran’s national football team has been drawn with football powerhouses of Europe, Portugal and Spain, as well as Morocco in Group B of the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia.

Iran, Pakistan Discuss Banking, Energy Ties

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and his Pakistani counterpart Khawaja Muhammad Asif have discussed issues of mutual interest in the Azerbaijani capital of Baku.

Defeat of ISIS Proof of Iran’s Regional Power: Cleric

An Iranian cleric described the fall of the Daesh (ISIL) terrorist group’s self-proclaimed caliphate as a testimony to the influential role of Iran and Hezbollah.

Iran FM, Azerbaijan President Meet in Baku

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev have discussed bilateral relations and regional issues in a meeting in Baku.

Iran’s Mannequin Robot among World’s Top 8 Contributions

Graduates of Sharif University of Technology have made a robotic mannequin called RoMa that managed to be put among the world’s top eight contributions in the Ninth international Conference on Social Robotics in Japan.

“Unprecedented Anti-Iran Tendencies Gain Momentum in White House”

Seyyed Hossein Mousavian, a former Iranian diplomat and a senior analyst at Princeton University has weighed in on seven factors that show anti-Iran tendencies have increased more than ever in the White House.

Iran VP, Estonia President Discuss Promotion of Ties

Iran’s Vice President for Women and Family Affair Massoumeh Ebtekar has conferred on development of bilateral relations with Estonian President Kersti Kaljulaid in Iceland.

“Iran Can Help Resolve Armenia-Azerbaijan Issues”

A former Iranian diplomat says Tehran can play a role in settling differences between Yerevan and Baku.

Iran First VP, Russia PM Discuss Regional Affairs in Sochi

Iran’s First Vice President Es’haq Jahangiri has met with Russia’s Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev in the Russian Black Sea resort city of Sochi for talks on bilateral, regional, and international issues.

Massive Earthquake in Southeast Iran Wounds 51 People

A strong 6-magnitude earthquake has hit southeastern Iran on Friday, injuring over 50 people and destroying several homes in Kerman province.

“Iran’s General Soleimani Declines CIA Chief’s Letter”

The head of the US Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) has reportedly sent a letter to IRGC Quds Force Commander Major General Qassem Soleimani while he was in Syria, but the top general has refused to even open the letter.  

Iran, Russia Ink MoU to Expand Judiciary Cooperation

TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Top judiciary officials from Iran and Russia signed a memorandum of understanding on cooperation between the prosecutor general offices of the two countries.

Iran’s Regional Influence Result of Making Right Choices: FM

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says the Islamic Republic’s growing influence in the region is because it has refused to support terrorist groups and made right choices.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on November 30

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Thursday, November 30, and picked headlines from 10 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Real Madrid Ex-Captain Raises Funds for Iran Quake-Hit People

Michel Salgado, the former captain of Real Madrid football team, has donated one of his signed shirts to raise funds for the quake-hit Iranians in the western province of Kermanshah.

Iran Denies Reports It Refused to Issue Flight Permit for Bulgarian Plane

Iran has dismissed media reports that it refused to issue a permit for a plane carrying the Bulgarian Prime Minister to pass through the Islamic Republic’s airspace.

Iran Dismisses US VP’s ‘Baseless’ Accusations

Iranian foreign ministry spokesman has rejected US Vice-President Mike Pence’s anti-Iran remarks, saying that repeating ‘baseless’ accusations against the Islamic Republic will end up in failure.

Iran’s Parliament Supports Boosting Economic Ties with Italy

An Iranian lawmaker says Parliament's support for private sector activities in the domestic and international arena can be a significant point for the development of Iran-Italy relations.

Iran Determined to Fight Cell Phone Smuggling: Minister

Iran's Minister of Communications and Information Technology Mohammad Javad Azari Jahromi says his ministry is determined to fight cell phone smuggling in the country.

France Urges Saudi Arabia to Stop Funding Terrorist Groups

French President Emmanuel Macron said on Wednesday he will give Saudi Arabia a list of extremist organizations and ask them to cut their funding for the groups.