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A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on November 18

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Saturday, November18, and picked headlines from 8of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

1,100 Chinese Officials Punished for Damaging Environment

More than 1,000 officials have been held responsible and punished in China for environmental damage, as China steps up efforts to fight pollution through deterrent means.

American Wrestling Champion Sympathizes with Quake-Hit Iranians

American world and Olympic champion in freestyle wrestling Jordan Burroughs has extended condolences to the families of the victims of the recent deadly earthquake in Iran.

UK to Pay £400m Debt to Iran in Coming Days: Envoy

Iran's ambassador to Britain says an outstanding debt owed by the UK to Tehran will be transferred to the Central Bank of Iran soon, in what will mark an end to the decades-long legal dispute between the two sides.

Iranian, Turkish Diplomats Discuss Syria Crisis

Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Arab and African Affairs, Hossein Jaberi Ansari, has held talks with Turkish officials on the latest developments in Syria during his Friday visit to Turkey's capital, Ankara.

“Iran’s Oil Ministry Showing Tolerance towards France’s Total”

An Iranian lawmaker says the Oil Ministry is showing tolerance vis-à-vis the French oil giant Total given the firm’s indicating that it might rethink its agreement with the ministry.

Iran Warns about Consequences of Saudis’ Divisive Policies

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Bahram Qassemi has once again warned about the consequences of Saudi Arabia’s baseless claims and destabilizing and divisive policies for the region.

Iranian Athletes Auction Medals to Raise Money for Quake Victims

Several renowned Iranian sportspeople have auctioned off their Olympics and world medals to give the proceeds to quake victims in west of the country.

Dushanbe to Host 4th Meeting of Heads of ECO Natl. Libraries

The Tajik capital of Dushanbe is to host the fourth meeting of directors of national libraries of the ECO in late November, 2017.

“French FM’s Iran Concerns Unfounded, Not Helpful”

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi says the concerns raised by French foreign minister about Iran are fabricated, unfounded and hostile and will not help resolve any of the regional crises.

Facebook Blocks $200,000 Donation to Iran Quake Victims

Citing the US sanctions against Tehran, Facebook has reportedly blocked a sum of $200,000 raised in an online campaign launched by a US-based Iranian doctor to help the quake-hit people of Iran’s Kermanshah province.

Iran Condemns Kabul Terrorist Attack

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has strongly denounced a Thursday terrorist attack on the Afghan capital of Kabul, which killed and wounded dozens of innocent people and police forces.

Iran Calls for Peaceful Settlement of Differences in Zimbabwe

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has called on all parties in Zimbabwe to resolve their differences through dialogue and avoid using violence and force.

Iran Rejects Any Link between UK Debt Pay-Off, Zaghari’s Case

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi says the legal case of Iranian national Nazanin Zaghari has nothing to do with Britain’s payment of its outstanding debt to Iran.

ISIS Lone Wolves Called on to Attack India

An ISIS recruiter has called for lone wolf attacks on Hindu religious congregations throughout India.

Iran Says Israel’s Strategy Based on Creating Regional Tensions

An International Aide to Speaker of Iran’s Parliament, Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, says creating regional tensions and crises is the main strategy that the Zionist regime is following.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on November 16

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Thursday, November 16, and picked headlines from 13 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Singapore to Conduct Field Studies on Iranian Oilfield

Singapore's Berlanga have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC) to conduct field studies on development of Iran's Dalpari Oilfield.

Iran Set to Remove Educational Problems of Sunni Students

Iran’s education minister says a committee has been set up to spot and remove the educational problems of Sunni pupils in the country.

Iran Says Saudi Arabia Made Childish Mistake in Lebanon

Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs Abbas Araqchi has blasted Saudi Arabia for the mistakes it has made in regional countries, particularly in Yemen, Syria, and Lebanon.

Iran’s Deputy FM Holds Talks with Syrian President

Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Arab and African Affairs, Hossein Jaberi Ansari, has met with Syrian President Bashar al-Assad in Damascus.

Iran Denounces UN’s “Unacceptable” Human Rights Resolution

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Bahram Qassemi has dismissed as “invalid” and “unacceptable”the latest resolution passed by the Third Committee of the UN General Assembly against Iran’s human right srecord.

Iran Earthquake: Baby Taken Out of Rubble Alive after 3 Days

A little baby was taken out of the rubble alive almost 48 hours after a strong quake devastated several cities and villages of Iran's Kermanshah province on Sunday night, leaving at least 435 people dead and over 9,000 wounded.

Lebanon President Says PM Hariri under Arrest in Saudi Arabia

Lebanese President Michel Aoun has blasted Saudi Arabia for ‘detaining’ Prime Minister Saad Hariri, describing the move as an act of hostility against Lebanon.

Tehran-Moscow Ties to Benefit Mideast Security: Iran’s Zarif

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif called for efforts to diversify partnership between Tehran and Moscow, saying enhanced relations between the two countries would benefit security and stability in the Middle East and Central Asia.