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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.
Iran rules out foreign meddling, urges full-scale fight on terror
President Rouhani holds separate meetings with his Bolivian and Nigerian counterparts as well as with the Algerian prime minister.
FM Zarif: I did not accept John Kerry’s mediation
Foreign Minister Zarif has said that if Saudi Arabia fails to change its regional policies, it will put its people and the entire region at risk.
President Rouhani welcomes participants in GECF summit (PHOTOS)
Among others, presidents of Bolivia, Russia, Equatorial Guinea, Nigeria, Venezuela, Iraq and Turkmenistan attended the summit of Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF).
US must not be allowed to talk of Iraq disintegration: Leader
Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says the US must not be allowed to speak of disintegrating Iraq.