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Iran repeats readiness to equip Lebanon army

The Iranian defense minister has reaffirmed the Islamic Republic’s readiness to offer military aid to the Lebanese army in its fight against terrorism.

Fake democracy stems from Turkey-backed ISIL: Iran official

A senior Iranian judicial official has criticized Turkey’s support for the ISIL Takfiri militants and Salafi extremists, saying the democracy coming from the ISIL terrorist group is fake.

IRGC has proof of terrorists’ infiltration from Pakistan: Iran cmdr.

A senior Iranian commander says the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has evidence proving that terrorists have infiltrated into Iran from the neighboring Pakistan.

Humans took up residence in what is Iran today some 230,000 years ago

Darband Caves in Gilan Province with archeological finds as old as the Paleolithic Era can unravel the mystery surrounding early cave dwellers in Iran.

A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on Oct. 18

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian dailies on Saturday and picked headlines from 21 of them.

Government and Economic Development

A book that dissects the reasons why some non-democratic governments are on the fast track to economic development?

3rd-generation Iranian android to be unveiled

Sporting various capabilities, the third generation of Iranian android Surena is to be unveiled in the upcoming months.

Iran produces high speed centrifuges

AEOI chief, Ali Akbar Salehi, says that Iran has produced high speed centrifuges to be used for its medical centers.

Germany hopeful about final nuclear deal by Nov. 24

The German Foreign Ministry spokesman says Berlin "is still hopeful" that Iran and P5+1 could arrive at a final nuclear deal by the November 24 deadline.

UN envoy hails Iran’s positive role in resolving Syrian crisis

UN envoy for Syria, Staffan de Mistura, praises what Iran has done to resolve the crisis in Syria.

Art for Humanity WFP Exhibition opens in Tehran

The Art for Humanity WFP Exhibition opened in Tehran with the UN expressing hope that it could effectively deal with the global hunger challenge.

Iran nuclear talks at critical stage: Mann

An EU spokesman has described the ongoing nuclear negotiations between Iran and the Sextet of powers as being at a “critical stage.”

Iran, Russia hold talks on nuclear cooperation: Rosatom

Iran and Russia have held a new round of consultations on bilateral cooperation in the area of nuclear energy in the Iranian capital, Tehran, the Russian State Atomic Energy Corporation Rosatom says.

Iran ready for any outcome in nuclear talks: Official

Iran has been prepared for all scenarios regarding the potential outcomes of negotiations with six world powers over Tehran’s nuclear energy program, an Iranian intelligence official says.

Iran dismisses interference allegations by [P]GCC

Iran has rejected as baseless recent remarks by the head of the [Persian] Gulf Cooperation Council ([P]GCC), who accused the Islamic Republic of meddling in the affairs of Arab states.

Iran, six powers hold fresh nuclear talks in Vienna

Iran and six world powers have held a new round of talks in Vienna to discuss the outstanding issues over Tehran's nuclear energy program as part of efforts to reach a final accord.

Iran, P5+1 working hard to resolve differences: Zarif

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says Tehran and the P5+1 countries are moving towards resolving their differences and reaching a final agreement on the Islamic Republic’s nuclear program.

Palestine resistance should boost defense abilities

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says resistance groups in Palestine should strengthen their defense capabilities in the face of possible fresh aggression by Israel.

A society which allows a blemish on human dignity is not Islamic

The late Imam Khomeini’s grandson says a society in which human dignity is disrespected is by no means Islamic.

Senior German MP urges lifting of Iran sanctions

A senior German MP has called on the Berlin government to remove Iran's sanctions, saying the lifting could help boost economic growth in Germany.

We shouldn’t let the chance of a final nuclear deal slip away

The German ambassador to Iran says investment in Iran carries weight for European countries, Germany in particular, stressing that Iran and the West should not lose the opportunity which has arisen for nuclear talks.

Outcome of Iran’s nuclear talks outweighing deadline

Russian nuclear negotiator, Sergei Ryabkov, says conclusion of a sustainable deal over Iran’s nuclear program should be put before efforts to meet a November 24 deadline.

A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on Oct. 16

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian dailies on Thursday and picked headlines from 20 of them.

Iran deal benefits all, boosts regional stability

Iran's Ali Larijani says all sides would see their benefits served if Iran and P5+1 arrive at a final nuclear deal.

Israel’s proposal to arm Iran with atomic weapons

A SAVAK document has sheds light on Iran-Israel military ties before the 1979 revolution saying that back then Israel supported Iran's development of nuclear weapons.