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A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on August 9

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Wednesday, August 9, and picked headlines from 13 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Iran Condemns Terrorist Attack in Afghaninstan’s Sar-e Pol

Iran's foreign ministry has strongly denounced the recent terrorist attack in the remote Shiite village of Mirza Olang in the northern Sar-e Pol Province of Afghanistan.

Saudi Arabia, UAE Try to Revive Saddam’s Party: Iraq

An Iraqi commander says there are evidence that Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates have been trying to revive the former dictator Saddam Hussein’s Baath party in Iraq.

Structural Changes in Iran Foreign Ministry; Speculations, Implications

A few days after President Hassan Rouhani’s second term officially began, media reports are saying the Iranian foreign ministry will undergo major structural changes in Rouhani’s new administration, mainly with the aim of strengthening its role in Iran’s economic diplomacy.

Iran FM Commemorates 1998 Mazar-i-Sharif Martyrs

Iran’s foreign minister has commemorated the Iranian diplomats and journalists killed in Afghanistan’s Mazar-i-Sharif in 1998.

Iran Says All Options on Table If US Breaches Nuclear Deal

Iran’s nuclear chief says all options remain open lest the US might renege on its obligations under the Iran nuclear deal.

‘Lebanon’s Golden Triangle: Army, Hezbollah, People’

A three-pronged front comprising the army, the people and Hezbollah is the main protector of Lebanon against aggression.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on August 8

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Tuesday, August 8, and picked headlines from 19 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Qouch-Gozar; Traditional Ceremony for Iranian Shepherds

Qouch-Gozar is a long-standing and traditional ceremony held in Iran to thank the efforts of shepherds taking care of the cattle.

Iran Expresses Sympathy over Death of Tass Reporter in Tehran

Iranian foreign ministry has expressed grief and offered condolences over the sudden death of Konstantin Kazeev, the correspondent of Russia’s Tass news agency in Tehran.

Iraq’s Popular Forces Vow to Respond to US Deadly Airstrikes

The Iraqi popular forces have condemned the recent US airstrikes, which killed and wounded dozens of Iraqi forces, saying the Popular Mobilisation Units (PMU) will give an appropriate response.

World’s Largest Inlaid Frame to Be Unveiled Next Summer

An Iranian handicrafts artisan says the construction of the world's largest Khatam (Inlaid work) frame will be finished in the summer of 2018.

Partial Lunar Eclipse Observed across Iran (+Photos)

Iranian people across the country observed a partial lunar eclipse on Monday night, took photos of the phenomenon, and shared them in various social media.

Saudi Crown Prince Proposes Ceasefire in Yemen: Report

A Qatari newspaper has reported that the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia has proposed that Yemen’s Ansarullah stops the war with the Saudi-led coalition in the border areas.

Iraqi Forces Discover Tonnes of ISIS’ Explosive Chemicals

A top Iraqi police commander says the country’s police forces have seized more than 10 tonnes of ammonium nitrate, used by ISIS terrorists to make explosives, in the northern Iraqi city of Mosul.

Iran President Submits List of Ministerial Candidates

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has proposed the list of his nominees for 17 ministerial posts to the Parliament.

Man Sentenced to Do Research for Illegal Use of Groundwater

An Iranian man who had illegally exploited subterranean water resources has been sentenced by a court to carrying out some research work.

Foreign Dignitaries Visit Tehran’s Museums

Some of the foreign officials travelling to Iran to attend President Rouhani’s swearing-in ceremony have visited Tehran’s historical monuments and museums.

Iran Ready to Enhance Cooperation with Gambia

Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and Momodou Lamin Sanneh, the Deputy Speaker of the Gambian National Assembly, have discussed issues of mutual interest in Tehran.

Iran FM Holds Talks with Grand Mufti of Caucasus

In a Monday meeting in Tehran, Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif held talks with Allahshukur Pashazadeh, the Sheikh ul-Islam of Azerbaijan Republic and Grand Mufti of the Caucasus.

‘Riyadh Can’t Continue Bombing Yemen Forever’

A top Iranian official has called on the international community not to remain indifferent toward the Saudi aggression against Yemen.

Saudi Arabia Using Biological Bombs in Yemen: Sources

Saudi Arabia is using biological bombs in its attacks on Yemen, causing large numbers of Yemenis to contract cholera and meningitis, according to hospital sources in the war-torn state.

Iran Planning to Raise Women’s Legal Age of Marriage

An Iranian lawmaker says the Iranian Parliament’s female MPs have decided to introduce a plan to raise the legal age of marriage for women in the country.

Iran Not to Let Foreigners Inspect Its Military Sites: IRGC General

A senior IRGC commander says there is no way for foreigners to be allowed to inspect Iran's military centres.

Rouhani’s Inauguration Show of Iran’s Diplomatic Prowess

An Iranian legislator says the participation of high-ranking foreign delegations from over 100 countries in Iran President Hassan Rouhani’s inauguration ceremony revealed Tehran’s diplomatic power.