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Closing Iran’s PMD Case Up to IAEA Board of Governors: Envoy

Amano is planned to release a report on the Iranian nuclear program next week, and the agency’s Board of Governors will make a final decision in a meeting on December 15.

‘International firms ready to accept Iran Petroleum Contract’

Javadi said international companies active in the oil industry are ready to cooperate with Iran within the framework of deals based on the new Iran Petroleum Contract.

Iran’s General Soleimani headed Russian pilot rescue team: Syrian officer

Apart from rescuing the pilot, the team supervised by General Soleimani also eliminated all terrorists active in the region, before returning safely to base.

Italy is a reliable partner for investment in and transfer of technology to Iran

Riccardo Monti said in recent months Iran has made it clear that it does not solely intend to purchase foreign products; rather it is trying to find reliable partners for joint investment as well as transfer of technology for domestic production.

Why is Iran’s security tied to regional peace and security?

A former IRGC commander has said that all governments should oppose military intervention, fight terrorism and respect the decisions of nations if they seek to bolster security in the region.

I made a stand against the killer gasoline and they are taking revenge

The environment chief has said that the performance of the government should be analyzed, but that critical comments should be fair, and not one-sided.

A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on Nov. 28

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of newspapers on Saturday and picked headlines from 25 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Prudence will solve Russia-Turkey row over downed jet: Iran FM

In a message to his Turkish counterpart Friday, the Iranian top diplomat said the problem that has recently emerged between Turkey and Russia will be settled through the two sides’ prudence and discretion.

Iran never responded to cyber-attacks with counter raids: Foreign Ministry

Foreign Ministry Spokesman Hossein Jaberi Ansari said the Islamic Republic has been the victim of serious cyber-attacks, such as the Stuxnet case, in recent years.

Saudi mustn’t allow Hajj tragedy to become political issue: Iran

We hope that cooperation between Iran and Saudi Arabia will continue to determine the fate of others who went missing in Mina, FM spokesman Jaber Ansari said.

Araghchi: JCPOA commitments reciprocal

An Iranian deputy foreign minister has said that Iran will honor its JCPOA commitments if the West takes a reciprocal measure and fulfills its commitments.

A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on Nov. 26

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of newspapers on Thursday and picked headlines from 17 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Islamic Azad University ready to offer scholarship to Afghan students

The Afghan minister of higher education has asked the Islamic Azad University to grant scholarships to Afghan students and hire them for research and science-based projects.

Iran’s female futsal player uses legal channels to defy travel ban

Niloufar Ardalan, the captain of Iran's women futsal team, has managed to legally defy the travel ban her husband had imposed on her and attend the 2015 Women's Futsal World Tournament in Guatemala.

Turkey made big mistake downing Russian jet, US made bigger mistake backing it: Larijani

He also criticized the stance taken by the US administration, saying, “Obama’s support for this action is an even bigger mistake that further intensifies the conflicts in the region.”

Iran calls for global resolve in anti-terror fight

The battle against terrorism needs the determination of all countries, the president told the visiting Kazakh foreign minister.

The rationale behind Russia’s intervention in Syria

A former IRGC commander has said that Moscow’s military intervention in Syria seems justifiable as far as the Russian national interests are concerned, adding that it will eventually help shift the balance in the region.

Accusing Basij of radicalism completes enemy’s infiltration project: Leader

Ayatollah Khamenei said the fact that some people intend to take advantage of the issue of “influence” in favor of their own political faction does not reduce the importance of this issue.

The new Argentine president plays the AMIA card

An Iranian expert says that the settlement of the AMIA case depends on what happens after the implementation of JCPOA and ties between Iran and the West.

Wildlife Census in national park (PHOTOS)

During the census-taking a number of poachers were apprehended.

A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on Nov. 25

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of newspapers on Wednesday and picked headlines from 27 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Highlights of Ettela’at newspaper on Nov. 25

A special look at the headlines Ettela’at newspaper covered on Nov. 25.

Iranian, Lebanese security officials discuss counter-terrorism cooperation

In the meeting Alavi emphasized that Israel is the only regime that benefits from terrorist acts in the Middle East.

Iran, US officials discuss JCPOA implementation

Abbas Araghchi expressed hope that JCPOA would be implemented without facing any “technical problem.”

An unconventional but balancing meeting

Kayhan daily has said that in his meeting with the Supreme Leader, President Putin acted as an international player with balancing power.