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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.

“EU Must Take Tougher Stances on MKO Terrorists”

The EU is expected to adopt a decisive stance on members of the anti-Iran Mujahedin-e Khalq Organization (MKO), Iran’s interior minister stressed, referring to remnants of the notorious group living in Europe as “dangerous terrorists” with blood of Iranians on their hands.

Popular Forces in Iraq, Lebanon Inspired by Iran’s Basij: IRGC Chief

The IRGC Chief-Commander has hailed the role played by popular forces in the recent regional victories against terrorists, saying armed resistance cells are being established across the Middle East under the inspiration of Iran’s Basij.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on November 26

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Sunday, November 26, and picked headlines from 16 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Iran FM, Qatari Minister Call for Promotion of Business Ties

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and Qatar's Economy Minister Sheikh Ahmed bin Jassim Al-Thani have discussed Tehran-Doha business relations in a meeting in Tehran.

Iran Vows to Boost Range of Missiles If Europe Turns into Threat

An Iranian top commander has warned that the Islamic Republic will increase the range of its missiles to more than 2,000 km if it finds Europe has turned into a threat to the country.

Quake-Hit People Make Army Officers Burst into Tears (Video)

The Iranian armed forces have been engaged in relief and rescue operations in the quake-hit areas in Western Iran since a few hours after the deadly incident, and have seen shocking and heartbreaking scenes since two weeks ago.

Qatar Seeks to Quintuple Trade Ties with Iran: Minister

Iran says it had received a proposal from Qatar to increase the level of trade between the two countries by five folds.

Iran First VP, Bolivia President Discuss Promotion of Technology Ties

Top Iranian and Bolivian officials discussed plans for interaction in diverse technological and industrial projects, particularly in nanotechnology.

UN Envoy “Very Impressed” by Post-Quake Performance of Iran Army, Red Crescent

Gary Lewis, the UN Resident Coordinator in Iran, has hailed the "quite impressive" effectiveness and organization of the Iranian Army and Red Crescent during the relief and rescue operations following the recent deadly earthquake.

Iran Rejects US Accusation of Breaching UNSC Resolutions on Yemen

Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has rejected the US accusation that Tehran violated the UN Security Council resolutions on Yemen, describing the allegations as ‘politically-motivated’.

Iran Ready to Help Reconstruct Syria: President Rouhani

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says Iran will continue to stand by the Syrian nation and government in their fight against terrorism and is ready to actively participle in the reconstruction projects in the war-torn country.

Iran’s Zarif, EP Diplomat Discuss Expansion of Ties

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and visiting Head of European Parliament's Delegation for Relations with Iran (D-IR), Janusz Lewandowski, have exchanged views on issues of mutual interests in a meeting in Tehran.

Iran to Officially Start “Tabriz 2018” Tourism Event in Nowruz

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani will officially inaugurate the “Tabriz 2018” tourism event during the Persian New Year celebrations in March 2018.

“US Revives Beirut Bombing Lawsuit to Tarnish Iran’s Image”

An Iranian lawmaker says the US seeks to create a negative impression against Iran by reviving a legal case dating back to 35 years ago.

Iran Says Trump’s Oil Embargo Violates Nuclear Deal

A senior Iranian lawmaker says US President Donald Trump’s recent remarks about an embargo against Iran’s crude oil lack legal credibility and violate the nuclear deal between Tehran and world powers.

23,000 Children Die in Yemen Due to Preventable Causes: UNICEF

The latest report by the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) indicates that at least 23,000 newborn Yemeni children have died of preventable causes in 2016.

Iran’s Hassanzadeh to Be Named AFC Futsal Player of Year

Iranian futsal player Ali-Asghar Hassanzadeh will be named the AFC Futsal Player of the Year for a third time following his brilliant performance at this year’s Asian competitions.

Iran’s Beauties in Photos: Autumn in Mashhad

Mashhad is the second most populous city in Iran and the capital of Razavi Khorasan Province, which is located in the northeast of the country, bordering with Turkmenistan and Afghanistan.

Iran Says Israel’s Nuclear Arsenal Threatens Mideast Security

Iranian Ambassador to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Reza Najafi says the Israeli regime’s military nuclear program has a negative impact on the security of the Middle East and the credibility of the Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT).

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on November 25

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Saturday, November 25, and picked headlines from 13 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

“Macron Should Recall France’s Arming of Saddam against Iran”

An Iranian commentator says French President Emmanuel Macron, who is calling for further transparency on Iran’s defensive program, has forgotten that his country armed Iraq’s Saddam Hussein in war against Iran.