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Iran’s President Highlights Constructive Interaction with World

President Rouhani has said that Iran's principled policy is to interact with the world and forge good relations with other countries.

A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on Nov. 19

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

Supreme Leader has lent new credibility and weight to the environment

The head of the Environment Protection Organization has said that if the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action is implemented properly, Iran will have more cooperation with other nations on cutting greenhouse gas emissions.

Is Hollande to blame for Paris terrorist attacks?

The main culprit behind the massacre of innocent people in the West and East are those who used IS as a tool to serve their interests and advance their cause.

Iran’s FM on diplomacy, domestic politics and future (PART THREE)

Foreign Minister Zarif says he is not running for president in 2021.

A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on Nov. 18

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

Norwegian ambassador joins saffron farmers in northeastern Iran (PHOTOS)

On a visit to the town of Khusf, which is known for its quality saffron, the Norwegian ambassador to Iran helped farmers gather their crops.

Situation in Syria affects Iran: IRGC chief

Undoubtedly, when objectives of terrorists are not fulfilled in Syria, it will have a direct effect on Iran’s security, Major General Mohammad Ali Jafari said.

IS pursuing Islamophobia scenario: President Rouhani

IS claims that it represents Islam while the noble religion of Islam is against acts of terror, President Rouhani said.

Amir Abdollahian, UN envoy discuss Yemen crisis

Iran is ready to help with the resumption of national dialogue in Yemen, Amir Abdollahian said in a phone conversation with Ismail Ould Cheikh.

Nine heads of state to attend Tehran gas summit: Oil minister

Bijan Namdar Zanganeh said that member of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum are mature enough to have cooperation in tandem with competition.

Three terror attacks, media frenzy and different reactions

An Iranian news website has analyzed the way the world media covered Paris terror attacks, questioning their scant attention to similar terrorist attacks in Lebanon and Iraq.

Iranian, French presidents discuss terrorism over phone

Creation of a world against violence and extremism came up for discussion in a phone conversation between the Iranian and French presidents.

Supreme Leader outlines environmental policy

It comes after Ayatollah Khamenei urged Iranian authorities to try to tackle the country’s environmental problems through detailed, accurate planning.

Trips across deserts by nomads in northeastern Iran (PHOTOS)

Over 100 nomadic families travel from northeastern Iran to spend the winter in Semnan Province.

A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on Nov. 17

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

Highlights of Ettela’at newspaper on Nov. 17

A special look at the headlines Ettela’at newspaper covered on Nov. 17.

Iran busts 10 terrorist cells: Intelligence minister

Efforts to fight terrorism are not enough on their own unless people contribute to investigations, Alavi said.

US must face trial on IS creation: Iran judiciary chief

The Europeans and Americans must stop exporting terrorists to the region, Ayatollah Sadegh Amoli Larijani said.

JCPOA implementation to follow PMD closing: IAEA envoy

Najafi has denounced as misleading reports that the IAEA chief has inspected Parchin site or that Iranian nuclear scientists have been interviewed.

Iran’s army ready to smash ISIL moves: Commander

The enemy’s plots will be foiled before it reaches the borders, and IS should know that its merest mistake will face Iran’s crushing response, Brigadier General Pourdastan said.

The rise and fall of ISIS, causes and circumstances

A renowned Arab journalist has said that Paris attacks are likely to be just the tip of an iceberg, and not a passing episode, adding that elimination of terrorism needs something more than security and military approaches.

Iran’s FM on diplomacy, domestic politics and future (PART TWO)

If regional countries are in pursuit of peaceful relations and want to live in peace and avoid interfering in other countries’ affairs, Iran’s policy is completely in keeping with that goal, Zarif said.

ISIS threats to attack international targets should be taken seriously

An Iranian expert has said that ISIS has struck fear into the hearts of people in the world, adding that in the fight against ISIS the international community first needs to cut the terror group’s economic lifeline.

MP: Boycotting the press was an auspicious phenomenon

Tehran MP Ali Motahari has said that by boycotting the press exhibition the principlist media have acknowledged that protest and opposition are not off-limits in the Islamic Republic.