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Iranian FM Holds Talks with Senior Romanian Officials

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and senior Romanian officials explored the avenues for promoting mutual cooperation between the two countries.

US Election Results Won’t Affect Iran Policies: Rouhani

Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani says the results from the United States presidential election will have no impact on the Islamic Republic’s policies.

US Must Fulfil JCPOA Commitments: Iran’s FM Says after Trump Victory

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said no matter who the United States’ president is, Washington has to carry out its commitments under the July 2015 nuclear deal between Tehran and world powers.

Israel Main Threat to Humanity: Iran’s FM

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif slammed the Zionist regime of Israel as the biggest threat to humanity, world peace and international security.

Global Markets Plunge as Republican Donald Trump Gains A Path To US Presidency

Markets around the world are beginning to price in a Donald Trump victory, as the Republican nominee’s path to the presidency becomes more likely by the hour.

Iran FM Arrives in Romania on First Leg of East Europe Tour

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has arrived in Bucharest to hold talks with senior Romanian officials.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on November 9

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

Saudi Abuse of Sanctities Very Dangerous: Iran

Iran says Saudi Arabia is spreading lies and exploiting Islamic sanctities for its own political goals after Riyadh claimed, in an allegation later dismissed, that a ballistic missile by the Yemeni army forces and allied fighters had targeted the holy Saudi city of Mecca.

Hariri Stresses Lebanon’s Resolve to Develop Ties with Iran

Lebanon’s new Prime Minister Saad Hariri and Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif held talks in Beirut on Tuesday afternoon.

Hezbollah Source of Pride for Muslim World: Iran’s Zarif

Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says the performance of Lebanese resistance movement Hezbollah in Lebanon and the region is a source of pride for the entire Muslim world.

Polls Open in US Presidential Race

American voters are heading to polling stations to choose between two starkly different candidates, Republican Donald Trump and Democrat Hillary Clinton, in one of the most divisive presidential races in US history.

Colourful Autumn in Tehran’s Abshar Mountain Park

It is mid-autumn, and trees in Tehran have turned yellow and orange.

Velayati Urges Denmark’s More Active Role in Settling Regional Woes

Head of the Strategic Research Center of Iran’s Expediency Council Ali Akbar Velayati called for Denmark’s “more independent and effective” role in settling the Middle East crises, particularly in the fight against terrorism.

Syria, Yemen Victims of Political Game of ‘Angry’ States: Iran’s FM

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif deplored certain “angry” countries in the region for making the people of Syria and Yemen pay the price for their political games.

Iran, China, France Sign Energy Deal

An MoU to develop the Phase 11 of South Pars gas field was inked on Tuesday between Iran’s NIOC and Petropars companies, France’s Total as well as CNPCI of China.

Iran’s Security Index Rising on Daily Basis: Intelligence Minister

Iran’s Intelligence Minister Mahmoud Alavi says the country’s security index is increasing on a daily basis, while most parts of the world are witnessing a downward trend in the same field.

Iran to Boost Foothold in US Carpet Market

Iran says it has drawn serious plans to boost exports of hand-woven carpets to the United States, adding that it is already sending about a third of its total global sales to US market.

World Regards Saudis as Oil-Rich Bedouins: Report

A Saudi daily has published an article complaining about the image western media have sketched of Arabs as being rich Bedouins with oil barrels piled outside their tents.

Iran Can Reach African Markets via Lebanon: Trade Official

A senior Iranian trade official says that Iran can reach African markets through Lebanon as the country affects all economic activities in Africa.

IRGC Developing Gigantic Version of New High-Speed Craft

The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Navy is manufacturing a jumbo-sized version of a new high-speed military vessel that was brought into service in September, a top commander announced.

BP in Talks with Iran to Develop 4 Oilfields

Director of National Iranian South Oil Company Bijan Alipour said negotiations are underway with the British Petroleum (BP) on development of four oilfields in south of Iran.

Iran, Lebanon Share Common Opportunities, Challenges: Zarif

Iran has expressed hopes that the Saudis stop their narrow-minded policies and start helping with the fight to rid the region of Takfiri terrorism.

Iran’s Zarif, Lebanon’s Aoun Discuss Bilateral Ties, Regional Developments

Iran’s Mohammad Javad Zarif held talks with Lebanon’s newly-elected President Michel Aoun in Beirut, becoming the first foreign minister to meet with the Lebanese head of state.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on November 8

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

Iran Stands against Spread of Instability in Mideast: Defense Minister

Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Hossein Dehqan says the Islamic Republic is standing against any force spreading instability in the Middle East.