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Latest News and Views from Iran and the World

Iranian Prosecutor to Attend SCO Meeting in Russia

Iran’s Prosecutor General Mohammad Jafar Montazeri is slated to pay an official visit to Russia to attend a meeting of prosecutors general of the member states of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (the SCO).

France’s Exports to Iran at Five-Year High

A new report indicates the volume of France’s exports to Iran in the first nine months of this year has set a new record over the past five years.

Business Ties with Tehran Very Important to Yerevan: PM

Armenia's Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan says his country attaches special importance to its relations with Iran and is keen to promote mutual economic ties with the Islamic Republic.

Iranian Painter Uses Nails to Create Artwork on Violence against Children

Renowned Iranian painter and cartoonist Bozorgmehr Hosseinpour has used hundreds of nails provided by his fans to create an artwork on Universal Children’s Day.

Saudi Arabia Bullying Small Mideast Countries: Qatar FM

Qatar’s Foreign Minister says Lebanon is just the latest target in a Saudi campaign of intimidation that risks destabilising the Middle East.

International Auto Show Underway in Tehran

The second edition of Tehran Auto Show, an international exhibition of car and its related industries, is underway in the Iranian capital.

Iran Leader Urges Navy to Maintain Presence in High Seas

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has called on the Iranian naval forces to continue their strong presence in international waters.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on November 28

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Tuesday, November 28, and picked headlines from 17 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Iran Navy Attending Massive Maritime Drills in Bangladesh

The Indian Ocean Naval Symposium Multilateral Maritime Search and Rescue Exercise-2017 (IMMSAREX-17) started in the Bay of Bengal on Monday and the Iranian Navy’s 49th flotilla of warships is among those taking part in the drills.

IRGC Providing Shelter for All Quake-Hit People

A commander of Islamic Revolution Guards Corps says the IRGC forces are building and transferring temporary shelters for the quake-hit people in the western province of Kermanshah.

Israeli Ex-DM “Proud” of Killing Highest Number of Palestinians

The Israeli regime’s former defence minister Moshe Ya'alon, who was in office from 2002 to 2005, says he is “proud” of being the official that killed the most Palestinians.

Iranian, Armenian FMs Discuss Expansion of Bilateral Ties

Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and his Armenian counterpart Eduard Nalbandyan have discussed issues of mutual interest in a meeting in Yerevan.

Winter in Hamadan’s Ganjnameh Waterfall

Ganjnameh waterfall, located in Iran’s western city of Hamadan, is one of the most famous and attractive waterfalls of the country which becomes more beautiful when frozen in the winter.

Foreign Investment in Iran Up %60 after Nuclear Deal

An Iranian official says foreign investment in the country has grown by 60% after the conclusion of the nuclear deal between Tehran and the six world powers

Iran’s Hamadan, Hub of Asia Tourism in 2018

The province of Hamadan in central Iran is set to host two major international events which can serve as good opportunities to make foreign tourists more familiar with its historical sites.

“Hariri First Lured into Visiting Saudi Arabia, Then Abducted”

A Saudi activist and whistle-blower has revealed new details of the suspicious resignation of Lebanese Prime Minister Saad Hariri during his visit to Saudi Arabia.

“Iran Land of Religious Spirituality, Coexistence”

A senior Iranian cultural official has called Iran “the land of religious spirituality and coexistence”, saying that Iran has been the scene of religious coexistence throughout history.

Iran FM to Visit Armenia on Tuesday

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif will leave Tehran for the Armenian capital of Yerevan on Tuesday at the head of a high-ranking political and economic delegation.

Iran Invites Sheikh of Al-Azhar to Attend Islamic Unity Conference

The Islamic Republic of Iran has officially invited Ahmed el-Tayeb, the Sheikh of al-Azhar, to take part in the 31st International Islamic Unity Conference (IUC) due to be held in Tehran in early December.

“Iran’s Market Should Not Be Possessed by France”

A conservative news website says Iran should not allow France to possess the Islamic Republic’s market and send in goods which are already produced by Iran.

Iran, Turkey, Qatar Sign Trilateral Trade Deal in Tehran

Iran, Turkey and Qatar have signed a trilateral agreement aimed at boosting trade with Doha amid a Saudi-led blockade on the Persian Gulf sheikhdom.

Myanmar Leader Defeats Trump to Win Islamophobia Award

Aung San Suu Kyi, the foreign minister and de facto leader of Myanmar, has been named the 2017 International Islamophobe of the Year for her country’s atrocities against Rohingya Muslims.

Iran’s Beauties in Photos: Reza-Abad Desert

Reza-Abad desert, located 70 kilometres from the Iranian city of Shahroud in Semnan province, is among the most beautiful desert areas in central and eastern Iran.

Iran, Afghanistan Discuss Joint Fight against Terror

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and Deputy Chief Executive Officer of Afghanistan Mohammad Mohaqiq have discussed issues of mutual interest in the Iranian capital.

Iran, Russia, Turkey Presidents to Meet Once in Every 15 Days

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan says the presidents of Iran, Russia, and Turkey have decided to meet each other once in every 15 days or a month.