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Iran Rejects Any Preconditions for Ties with Germany

Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman described support for Palestinians as Tehran’s unchanging policy, and dismissed any preconditions for relations with the other countries, including Germany, whose vice chancellor has called for recognition of the Israeli regime by Iran.

President Rouhani Congratulates China on National Day

President Hassan Rouhani in a message congratulated Chinese President, government and nation on the country's 67th founding anniversary.

Religious Ceremony of Carpet Washing Held in Central Iran

The religious Carpet Washing Ceremony, one of the rituals of Shiite Muslims, is annually held in Mashhad-e Ardehal, near the central city of Kashan.

France’s Renault Signs MoU to Establish Sales Centers in Iran

France’s Renault have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Industrial Development and Renovation Organization of Iran (IDRO) to establish sales and after-sales service centers in the Islamic Republic for the first time.

Escalating India-Pakistan Crisis Fuels Regional Insecurity: Iran

The Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman has warned against the continuation of tensions between India and Pakistan, urging both countries to exercise more self-restraint.

Mr. Sama Stages Concert in Tehran

"Mr. Sama ensemble" directed by Amirhossein Hosseinnia and accompanied by a group of Sama performers from Konya and Morocco staged a concert at Tehran's Roudaki Hall on September 26.

Saudis Giving Money, Intelligence to Bandits in Eastern Iran

An Iranian interior minister says the Saudi regime has been funneling money and intelligence to the outlaws operating in the country’s eastern border areas.

Iran-Europe Nuclear Cooperation Growing: Salehi

Iran’s nuclear chief says cooperation with Europe in the area of nuclear technology is on the rise, more than a year after a landmark nuclear deal was inked between Tehran and six world powers.

Iran’s Zarif Writes Letter to EU’s Mogherini on JCPOA

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has written a letter to EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Federica Mogherini about the implementation of the lasting nuclear deal between Iran and six world powers, an EU spokesperson said.

Sa’adi, Globally-known Persian Poet from Shiraz

The mausoleum of Sa’adi, known also as the Sadiyeh, is one of the major tourist attractions of Shiraz which draws huge number of Iranians and non-Iranians.

Traditional Wedding in Iran’s Bandar Torkaman

People in Bandar Torkaman, a city in Golestan province, 400km (249 miles) north of the Iranian capital of Tehran, celebrate their weddings based on their centuries-old customs and traditions.

Tel Aviv Has Accepted the Reality of Hezbollah’s Power: Iranian Official

An Iranian official stressed that the key to success of Palestinian people is resistance and struggle with the greed Israel.

Australian Minister Makes a Funny Mistakes during Visit to Iran

Australian news outlets have written about the funny situation their trade minister have faced in his visit to Tehran.

Iran to Make Serious Decisions If US Keeps Disrupting JCPOA: Shamkhani

Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) Ali Shamkhani criticized the US for its failure to fully implement a July 2015 nuclear deal between Iran and world powers, known as the JCPOA, warning that Tehran will adopt a more serious stance if this continues.

Senior Diplomat Highlights South Africa’s Importance in Iran Foreign Policy

Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Arab and African Affairs Hossein Jaberi Ansari said Iran attaches great importance to forging all-out ties with South Africa.

Saudis Recognize Iran’s Exemption from Oil Freeze

OPEC member states have achieved an agreement to control production cap, a decision which immediately impacted the markets with oil prices improving.

Iran, Italy Hold Joint Naval Games in Persian Gulf

Iranian and Italian naval fleet staged joint military drills in the international waters near the southern port city of Bandar Abbas, the capital of Hormozgan Province.

Iranian President Postpones Kyrgyzstan Visit

Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani postponed his planned visit to Kyrgyzstan due to his Kyrgyz counterpart’s illness, an informed source said.

Shimon Peres Reminds Us of Burning Bodies in Qana: British Analyst

Robert Fisk, the well-known British journalist and Middle East expert, says the former Israeli PM Shimon Peres was no 'peacemaker', as Western officials are calling him after his recent death.

Iran Rejects Saudis’ “Fabricated” Claim about Arming of Ansarullah

Iran has dismissed the claims made by Saudi Arabia that Tehran is arming Yemen’s Ansarullah movement fighting back the Riyadh regime's 17-month-long military aggression against the impoverished country.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on September 29

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Thursday and picked headlines from 24 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Maranjab Desert in Central Iran

Maranjab Desert is located in Aran and Bidgol, Isfahan province, and is one of the most beautiful desert areas of Iran. High dunes are among the attractions of the region.

Iran’s Isolation from Int’l Community Can Lead to Vulnerability: Diplomat

Ali Akbar Farazi, an experienced Iranian diplomat, says Iran’s isolation from the international community can make the country vulnerable.

7,500-Year-Old Skeleton Unveiled in Iran’s Shazand

The 7,500-year-old skeleton of an adult man recently discovered in Shazand in central Iran was unveiled on Wednesday, September 28, on the third day of Tourism Week in Chahar-Fasl Museum of Arak, Markazi province.

Iran, Turkey Agree on Humanitarian Pause in Syria Fighting

Iran and Turkey have agreed on cooperation towards a pause in fighting in Syria and delivering humanitarian aid to the people of the war-torn country.