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Rostami Grabs Iran’s First Medal, Breaks Own World Record

Iranian weightlifter Kianoush Rostami won the gold medal in the men’s 85-kg category at the Rio 2016 Olympics Games on August 12, 2016.

FM Zarif Says Iran Supports Turkish Democracy

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif, who is in Turkey for an official visit, reiterated Tehran’s support for democracy in the western neighboring state.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on August 11

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

Iran, Germany Sign MoU on Sports Cooperation

President of the National Olympic Committee of the Islamic Republic of Iran Kioumars Hashemi and his German counterpart Alfons Hormann held a meeting in...

Dress Code Discrimination in Favour of Saudi Royal Women

A short look at the way average Saudi women are obliged to dress and their controlled activities in the society attest to the fact that royal women of Saudi Arabia do not adhere to the laws and principles of the Kingdom as much as other women do.

29 Iranian Prisoners in UAE Granted Amnesty: Diplomat

Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Consular, Parliamentary and Expatriates’ Affairs Hassan Qashqavi said the United Arab Emirates has pardoned 29 Iranian nationals imprisoned in...

Iran’s Olympic Weight-Lifter Accompanied by 2 ISIS Elements in Rio Flight!

Behdad Salimi, the Iranian weightlifter and the gold medallist in previous Olympic Games, arrived in the Brazilian city of São Paulo as their flight...

Iranian MP’s Controversial Use of American Car

An Iranian lawmaker from the country’s southwestern province Khuzestan has provoked a controversy by paying a visit to his constituency in an American GMC...

ISIS Commanders’ Coup against al-Baghdadi in Kirkuk

A group of insubordinate ISIS commanders have joined the terrorist group Al Qaeda in a gesture of defiance against Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, the ISIS Leader.

Commander Warns of Enemy Plot Targeting Iran’s Cultural Roots

Lieutenant Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Brigadier General Hossein Salami warned that the Islamic Republic’s adversary has waged a cultural war...

Iran Probing into Possible Cyber Attacks on Its Industrial Plants

Following the speculations about the recent fires at Iranian industrial plants that possible cyber-attacks might be the root cause, Iranian cyber security institutions, in...

Iran Expects First Wheat Export in Years

Iran is expecting a surplus of wheat this year, which it plans to release onto the regional markets, the country’s top body in charge...

Carnival of Happiness in Iran’s Kish Island

Every summer, a huge festival is held in the Persian Gulf island of Kish in southern Iran to attract Iranian and foreign tourists. The...

Break of Aleppo Siege, False Hope for Terrorists: Military Expert

General Amin Hoteit, a Lebanese political analyst and military strategy expert, refuted the claim made by Qatari and Saudi media outlets about the break...

Commander Highlights IRGC’s Effective Use of Local Residents to Secure Borders

Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps Major General Mohammad Ali Jafari underlined the positive results of a method the IRGC has devised for...

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on August 10

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

Iran’s President, British Premier Discuss Bilateral Ties, JCPOA Implementation

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani and British Prime Minister Theresa May discussed a range of issues in a telephone conversation, with both calling for stronger cooperation between Tehran and London and efforts to ensure implementation of Iran nuclear deal.

Iran Will Never Compromise on Distance from US: Leader

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says Iran will never back down from distancing itself from the United States. “Keeping a distance from the...

Iran Condemns Resumption of Saudi Airstrikes on Yemeni Civilians

Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi strongly condemned a new wave of bombing of Yemen’s residential areas and civilians by Saudi jets, urging international response to such crimes against humanity.

Over 4 Tons of Illicit Drugs Seized in Iran’s Southern Province

Iranian security and intelligence forces have managed to seize two cargoes of narcotics amounting to more than 4,000 kilograms in the southern province of...

ISIS Terrorists Cut Sunni Imam’s Ear and Force Him to Eat It (+Video)

Sheikh Ma’moun Al-Rahma, the Sunni Imam of the Umayyad Mosque in Syria’s Damascus, told the interesting story of his abduction by the ISIS terrorists on television.

Prediction of Earthquake, 48 Hours Earlier!

An Iranian claims that he can predict earthquakes 48 hours before they occur by examining the moves of some animals like spiders.

Kite Festival in Tehran’s Milad Tower

Flying Kites Festival was held in front of the iconic Milad Tower in the Iranian capital of Tehran on Monday afternoon. Here are IRIB News...

Iran’s Non-Oil Exports Jump by 21% in 4 Months

Iran’s non-oil exports have witnessed a 21 percent increase during the first four months of the current Iranian year (started on March 20), Head...

Iran Ready to Promote Its Political Ties with Kurdistan Region: Top Security Official

Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) Ali Shamkhani hailed the long-term friendship between Iran and Kurdistan Region, saying that Tehran is prepared...