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Iran Judiciary Chief Blasts UN Rights Report

Iranian Judiciary Chief Ayatollah Sadeq Amoli Larijani has dismissed a recent report by a UN rights rapporteur against the Islamic Republic, saying it reflects the views of the country’s enemies.

Iran, Russia, Turkey Hold Trilateral Meeting on Syria

Delegations of Iran, Russia, and Turkey to the International Syria Conference in Astana held a trilateral meeting on Monday in the Kazakh capital.

Iran to Withdraw from JCPOA If Sanctions Reinstated: Top General

Iran’s top military commander says Tehran will definitely withdraw from the nuclear deal it has signed with world powers if sanctions against the country are reinstated in any form.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on October 30

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Monday, October 30, and picked headlines from 19 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Symphony of Clouds in Skies of Iranian Village

Filband is a village near the northern Iranian city of Babol in Mazandaran Province. The village is famous for its skies which are full of interconnected cumulus clouds.

Iranian Woman Wins Gold at Asian Rock Climbing Cup

Iranian rock climber Elnaz Rekabi has been crowned as the champion of Asia Cup - Wanxianshan 2017 in China, and clinched a gold medal at the prestigious sports event.

Iran Discusses Syria Peace with Russian, Syrian Diplomats

Iranian delegation to Astana Talks, headed by Deputy Foreign Minister Hossein Jaberi Ansari, has held talks with Russian and Syrian delegations on the latest developments in the war-hit Arab country.

Iran Working to Handle Street Children’s Health Issues

An Iranian lawmaker says a committee should be set up to deal with the health issues related to street children.

Iran Slams Saudi FM’s Claim as “Absurd, Baseless”

Iranian foreign ministry spokesman has dismissed as absurd and groundless Riyadh’s claims that Tehran is obstructing attempts to restore peace to Yemen.

Iran President Rejects Trump’s Call for Bilateral Meeting at UNGA

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has rejected his US counterpart's request for a bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the recent UN General Assembly in New York.

Iran Stops New York Auction of Ancient Persepolis Relics

An auction of an ancient relic which had been stolen from Iran’s Persepolis decades ago has been stopped in the US city of New York, according to an Iranian official.

Persian Architecture in Photos: Emad-ed-Dowleh Mosque

Emad-ed-Dowleh mosque, a historical structure located in the city of Kermanshah in Western Iran, annually attracts numerous tourists to the region.

Middle East’s First Robotic Restaurant Opens in Tehran

The first robotic restaurant of Iran and the Middle East has opened in the Iranian capital of Tehran with a completely digital ordering system.

Tehran Municipality to Clean Karbala, Najaf after Arba’een

The municipality of Tehran has taken the responsibility of cleaning the holy Iraqi cities of Karbala and Najaf after the Arba’een pilgrimage, the world’s largest public gathering.

Why Did Saudi Arabia Agree to Recent Changes?

Experts say one of the reasons which recently triggered social changes in Saudi Arabia was the country’s willingness to break with tradition.

IAEA Chief, FM Zarif Discuss Iran Nuclear Deal

Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency, Yukiya Amano, has held talks with Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif.

Iranian FM, Austrian Diplomat Hold Talks in Tehran

Austria's Deputy Foreign Minister Michael Linhar and Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif discussed issues of mutual interest in a meeting in Tehran.

Iran Parliament Gives Vote of Confidence to Rouhani’s Ministerial Picks

Iranian parliamentarians on Sunday gave vote of confidence to the ministers of energy and science proposed by President Hassan Rouhani.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on October 29

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Sunday, October 29, and picked headlines from 16of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Ecotourism, Major Attraction to Foreign Tourists Visiting Yazd

Ecotourism has turned into a major attraction for foreign visitors travelling to the Iranian province of Yazd.

Iran to Produce 20% Enriched Uranium in 4 Days: Salehi

Head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) Ali Akbar Salehi says the Islamic Republic can restore the level of its uranium enrichment to pre-JCPOA era in a very short period of time.

Iranian Firms to Expand Presence in Russia’s Astrakhan

20 hectares of land in Russia's Astrakhan Special Economic Zone has been allocated to a number of Iranian companies in a bid to expand trade ties between Iran and Russia. 

North Korea Not That Crazy to Negotiate with Trump: Iran

Iranian president says Pyongyang is not that much crazy to engage in negotiations with the Trump administration, which does not live up to its commitments under any international agreement.

UN Approves Nuclear Disarmament Resolution Proposed by Iran

112 member states of the United Nations have voted for an Iran-proposed resolution which calls on all nuclear-armed states to live up to their commitments as per the Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT).

‘Trip to Persia’ Photo Exhibition Opens in Spain

The Spanish city of Badajoz is hosting an exhibition of photos taken from Iran to provide visitors with a better insight of the country’s civilization and historical monuments.