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Brain-Dead Woman’s Organs Save Five Lives

The donation of a brain-dead woman’s organs in the northeastern Iranian city of Mashhad have saved the lives of at least five patients in critical conditions.

Animation about Iran among Nominees of Academy Awards

An animated film about Iran and Persian literature has been shortlisted by the US Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences as one of the 26 films to be considered for this year’s Academy Award.

22nd Luxury Train in Iran with 78 Foreign Tourists on Board

The Golden Eagle luxury train has arrived in the central Iranian province of Isfahan with tourists from 11 Europe, Asia, and America on board.

Persian Ranks 11th among Most Popular Languages on Internet

A recent report by W3Tech says Persian language has turned into the 11th most popular language of websites in recent years.

EU Delegation’s Visit to Iran “Just for Show”: MP

An Iranian lawmaker says the visit of a 70-member European delegation to Iran is just a show and they are seeking their political goals rather than economic ones.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on November 12

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Saturday, November 12, and picked headlines from 16 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Iranian Craftsmen Turn Palm Leaves into Superb Artworks

The residents of the city of Jiroft in the southeastern Iranian province of Kerman weave the leaves of palm tree and create very beautiful handicrafts.

Mashhad Home to Iran’s Biggest Mobile Library

The biggest mobile library of Iran in terms of geographical coverage is located in the northeastern holy city of Mashhad, a senior official said.

Two Analyses on Recent Developments in Saudi Arabia

A political commentator has put forward two possible scenarios regarding the events unfolding in Saudi Arabia.

Iran Denies Being Involved in Bahrain Pipeline Explosion

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Bahram Qassemi has dismissed as “baseless and cheap” the claims raised by Bahraini officials linking Iran to an oil pipeline explosion in the tiny Persian Gulf Island.

EU Delegation in Tehran to Discuss Expansion of Business Ties

A 70-strong delegation of senior European officials and business leaders is in Tehran to examine capacities for further expansion of trade ties.

US Seeking to Dispirit Iranian People: President Rouhani

The enemies of Iran, the US in particular, seek to dispirit the Iranian nation and hinder investment in the country, President Hassan Rouhani cautioned, saying the US and the Israeli regime are angered at their failure in various plots against the Middle East.

Unique Votive Food Annually Cooked in Iran’s Yazd

In one of the relatively old neighbourhoods of Yazd, a special votive food offering (Nazri) is cooked and distributed among people.

Spokesman Expresses Regret over Macron’s Iran Comments

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi says Iran expects France not to be swayed by the allegations raised by some Persian Gulf states with the aim of tarnishing the image of the Islamic Republic.

‘Saudi Arabia Seeks to Destabilize Lebanon with US Green Light’

A senior Iranian official says Saudi Arabia and its regional allies are trying to destabilize Lebanon having received the green light from the US.

Vienna University of Music Keen to Promote Ties with Iran

A senior official with University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna has expressed the hope that Iran and Austria would expand their cooperation in the field of music.

Hezbollah Chief Says Saudis Have Oponly Declared War on Lebanon

The secretary general of the Lebanese resistance movement Hezbollah says Saudi authorities have clearly and openly declared a war on Lebanon by holding Prime Minister Saad Hariri hostage in the oil-rich kingdom, and forcing him to quit his post.

Trump Begging for Nuclear War in Asian Tour: North Korea

Pyongyang has censured US President Donald Trump’s five-nation tour of Asia, saying all he has done during his visits is begging for a “nuclear war on the Korean Peninsula.”

Riyadh to Allow Hariri to Pay Short Visit to Beirut: Report

Media reports say that Riyadh is going to allow Saad Hariri, the Lebanese premier who declared his resignation in Saudi Arabia, to have a short visit to Beirut before leaving for Europe, where he is supposed to live for the rest of his life.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on November 11

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

Iran to Establish University in Syria’s Idlib

Iran and Syria have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to establish a branch of Islamic Azad University in the Syrian city of Idlib.

Hariri under Pressure throughout Resignation Video: Expert

A body language expert says former Lebanese Prime Minister Saad Hariri was visibly in distress throughout a video reading out his resignation letter.

Concept of “Moderate” Islam Originates in West: Turkey’s Erdogan

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has lashed out at Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman for pledging to make Saudi Arabia a bastion of “moderate Islam”, saying the concept is a false one originated from the West.

Iran Warns about Saudi Arabia’s “Divisive” Policies

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has warned about the destructive consequences of Saudi Arabia’s “divisive and half-baked” policies for the entire region.

IRGC Fighter Jet Crashes in Southern Iran; Pilot Killed

A Sukhoi-22 fighter jet belonging to the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has crashed in southern Iran near the city of Sarvestan, Fars Province.