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Iraq: Suicide Bomber Targets Shiites, Kills 7

A suicide bomber killed at least seven people who were setting up tents on Sunday ahead of a major Shiite religious observance next month, officials said.

Iran, Kenya Call for Enhancement of Bilateral Ties

Iran and Kenya have emphasized their determination to enhance bilateral cooperation in different areas, economy in particular.

Only 3 Students in a School in Northern Iran

Fatemeh and Ainaz Mohammadi and Fatemeh Mehdipour are the three students of Shahid Najafi School in Asbsara Village of Talesh County in northern Iran.

US Seeking to Strengthen Terror Groups by No-Fly Zone over Syria: Iranian Commander

The chancellor of Iran’s Supreme National Defense University cast doubt over the sincerity of the US-led coalition’s purported war against Daesh (ISIS or ISIL), saying that Washington is seeking to strengthen the terrorists through enforcing a no-fly zone in Syria.

Saudis Sees Legitimacy Tied to US Support: Iran FM

Iran’s foreign minister says the Al Saud regime is doing everything to keep the support of the United States as the kingdom sees its existence tied to such patronage.

Iran Seriously Countering Football Betting Websites

Mohammad Hossein Hamisi, the security head of Iran's Football Federation, announced that most betting activities in Iran are being led from outside the country; therefore, the Federation has started correspondence with FIFA and Interpol to counter betting websites.

Nomads in Northeastern Iran Start New School Year

Iranian nomads of Amir Abad village in Kalat County, northeast of Iran, rang in the new school year in their tribal schools.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on September 25

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Sunday and picked headlines from 18 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Iran to Develop Long-Range Ballistic Missiles to Hit Maritime Targets: DM

Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Hossein Dehqan highlighted the technological advances made in the country’s missile industry, pledging that Iran will develop long-range ballistic missiles capable of hitting maritime targets.

Iran Seizes Late Winner against Paraguay at Futsal World Cup Quarterfinal

Iranian national futsal team beat Paraguay 4-3 in the Futsal World Cup quarterfinal match in Colombia early Sunday.

Iran’s First Online Census Gets into High Gear

Iranians have begun taking part in the country’s first national online census, with one official saying general response on the first day was “unprecedented”.

Instagram’s Photo of the Day: Mother and Child Swimming in Lake Urmia

A photo of an Iranian mother and her child swimming in Lake Urmia in northwestern Iran was selected by Instagram as its photo of...

Syrian Parliament Speaker to Visit Tehran

Syrian Parliament Speaker is scheduled for a visit to Tehran in the near future, the international aide to Iranian Parliament Speaker said.

Polrood River in Gilan Province

Polrood, a river with an approximate length of 51km, flows near the city of Kalachay in east of Gilan Province in northern Iran, and...

Iran Embarks on Mass Production of New Ballistic Missile

Iran’s defense minister on Sunday inaugurated the mass production line of a newly-unveiled tactical ballistic missile, dubbed 'Zolfaqar'.

Russia Seriously Looking for Iran’s Help in Gaining Know-How of Long-Range Drones

Iran’s top officer hailed the country’s missile and drone capabilities, saying that Moscow is willing to use Tehran’s experience in building long-range drones.

A Canadian Minister Born in Iran’s Mashhad

The Canadian Democratic Institutions Minister Maryam Monsef says she was shocked to discover that she was born in Mashhad, Iran, rather than Afghanistan.

Iranian Cartoonist’s Look at Separation of Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt

After a press statement on Tuesday, September 20, the love story of Hollywood stars Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt, who were married in 2014, came to an unhappy end.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on September 24

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Saturday and picked headlines from 22 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Speaker: Iran, Kenya Share Similar Views on Fighting Terrorism

Iranian Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani called for close cooperation with Kenya in the fight against terrorism, given the two countries’ common views on the threat.

US Apologizes to Bashar Assad for Airstrike on Syrian Troops

Russian Foreign Minister says the United States has apologized to Syrian President Bashar Assad for the airstrike on the Syrian Army positions in Deir ez-Zor.

Chief of ISIS Prisons Killed in Airstrike

Security sources in Iraq announced that an official in charge of ISIS prisons has been killed in an airstrike near the northern city of Mosul.

Clinton Left Classified Data in Russian Hotel during State Secretary Trip

US Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton forgot classified documents at a hotel in Russia during a trip as secretary of state, documents released by the US Federal Bureau of Investigation show.

Leader’s Military Adviser Worried about US-Russia Cooperation

A senior military advisor to the Leader of the Islamic Revolution expressed concern over Russian cooperation with the US in Syria.

Swiss Aerial Photographer Finds Paradise Lost in Iran

Georg Gerster’s aerial photos of Iran will be demonstrated in a photography exhibition in Tehran in second half of September.