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A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on Dec. 13

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of newspapers on Sunday and picked headlines from 21 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Iran urges vigilance against plots to harm Tehran-Baku ties

Iran says following close consultation between Iranian and Azeri officials, a more suitable condition has been created for Azeris to respect Islamic ceremonies as well as the sanctity of religious sites in Azerbaijan.

Iran arrests main culprit behind 2014 attack

All six individuals inside a building stormed by security forces in the town of Zahak were arrested, the provincial police chief said.

Iran ready to help resolve Turkey-Russia tensions: First VP

Iran emphasizes that interaction, respect for the country’s national sovereignty and territorial integrity and efforts to solve differences can lead to the establishment of sustainable peace and stability in the region.

FM Zarif confident about closure of Iran’s PMD case

The top diplomat said the draft resolution recently submitted to the IAEA explicitly says it has fully considered the IAEA chief's report on Iran’s PMD case and has closed it.

Old minaret along Silk Road (PHOTOS)

The structure which is 38 meters in height dates back to the Seljuq era.

Tehran subway station shooting accidental: Police

A 30-year-old passenger was hit in the leg and was immediately rushed to a clinic by police for treatment, a police statement said.

Iran seals banking deal with France

Afkhami-Rad emphasized that similar deals have also been reached with other countries. But they cannot be implemented unless the much-awaited Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) takes effect.

Iran envoy submits new WAVE version to UN

Khoshrou said the consensus on the draft and support for it by various countries indicates that the UN must take immediate action for containing violence and extremism in the world.

House of Mirza Kuchak Khan (PHOTOS)

The old house now partly serves as a museum.

A terror group which bites the hand that feeds it

A university professor has said that the West created terrorist groups such as ISIS to stem the spread of Islam, but their measure boomeranged.

Zarif comes back home from Pakistan visit

During the visit, Zarif held talks with the Pakistani PM, the Afghan President and his Chinese, Indian, Pakistani, Tajik and Afghan counterparts.

Rouhani slams Trump’s Islamophobic rhetoric

Those aiding terrorist groups should be held accountable for the crimes committed by terrorists, the president said.

Ardestan Grand Mosque (PHOTOS)

The Muslim house of worship which was built by Master Mahmoud Esfahani dates back to the Seljuq era.

The cooking of 80-ton pottage in Shiraz (PHOTOS)

Cooking pottage and distributing it as votive food is an age-old tradition to mark the demise anniversary of the Prophet Muhammad.

A word with a president who appreciates our problems

The managing director of Ettela’at newspaper has sent a letter to President Rouhani over the daily’s coverage of President Khatami’s interview with Lebanon’s As-Saifr, asking him to help remove limitations placed on media.

Migratory birds in Zayandeh Rood River (PHOTOS)

The arrival of the birds came a week after water began flowing again on the river bed of Zayandeh Rood.

I disagree with you, Mr. President!

Sadegh Zibakalam, a political analyst, has said that university students and lecturers can critique the government, but that it is not their number one responsibility.

Turkey’s troop deployment to implement a dangerous plot

Given previous revelations about Ankara's ties with and support for the Daesh terrorist grouping, Turkey's claim that it wants to take on the terrorist group sounds more like a joke than reality.

Principlist MP delivers wide-ranging speech on Student Day

We always need to have a student movement, because authority needs to be critiqued, otherwise governments grow corrupt, Tehran MP Ali Motahari said.

A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on Dec. 9

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of newspapers on Wednesday and picked headlines from 28 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Highlights of Ettela’at newspaper on Dec. 9

A special look at the headlines Ettela’at newspaper covered on Dec. 9.

Fars News EXCLUSIVE: ISIL leader moves to Libya

Sources in Libya says al-Baghdadi has arrived in Sirte, the hometown of the slain Libyan dictator Muammar Gaddafi, which is under the control of Takfiri groups.

Three European carmakers to return to Iran soon

Iran is also in talks with Italian and Japanese carmakers for cooperation but an agreement has yet to be reached, Nematzadeh said.

Iran Army to stage anti-terrorism maneuver: Commander

To defend our country, we will use every weapon, except nuclear, chemical and microbiological weapons, Brigadier General Ahmad Reza Pourdastan said.