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Highlights of Ettela’at newspaper on October 25

A special look at the headlines Ettela’at newspaper covered on October 25.

All religions are there to promote humanity: Zoroastrian priest

The aim of different religions is monotheism and they do not argue with each other over details, said the Head of Iran's Zoroastrian Mobed Council Ardeshir Khorshidian.

Candle-light ceremony on Ashura evening in northeastern Iran (PHOTOS)

In the candle-light event in Mashhad people mourned the martyrdom of the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad.

Russia’s Putin likely to visit Tehran: Report

Putin’s Tehran visit depends on his schedule and a decision has yet to be made, Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said.

Iran condemns terrorist attacks on Nigeria mosques

Iran is ready to exchange experience with Nigeria on the fight against terrorism, Afkham said.

Iranian bride sets construction of waterhole as marriage portion

I decided to ask for the construction of a waterhole in the wilderness as my marriage portion because I blame human activity for the damage caused to animal habitant, the bride says.

Mourning ceremony in Abyaneh (PHOTOS)

Shiite mourning ceremonies came to their peak on Saturday which coincided with Ashura.

Millions of Iranian mourners mark Ashura nationwhide

With heavy hearts, the faithful have come out in their millions across Iran as well as elsewhere in the world to commemorate the anniversary of the martyrdom of Imam Hussein, the grandson of Prophet Muhammad and third Shia Imam.

Strategic ties between Iran and Russia

Iran and Russia have decided to bolster their strategic relations more than before.

Moscow played positive role in Iran nuclear talks: Larijani

Iran’s Parliament (Majlis) speaker has praised Moscow’s positive role during the nuclear talks with six world powers that culminated in an agreement over Tehran’s nuclear energy program, expressing hope that bilateral ties between the two countries would further develop.

A month-long trip around Iran to take selfies

A young Iranian man makes a film of selfies he has taken at different historical sites and his video goes viral on the Internet.

How many women police are there on the beat in Iran?

A top police official has said that more than 7,000 women have made it to Law Enforcement and that precision, integrity and authenticity are their standout features.

Millennia-old stone houses near Tehran (PHOTOS)

The houses which are carved into rocks date back to the pre-Islamic era.

A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on Oct. 22

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of newspapers on Thursday and picked headlines from 18 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Iran-Russia relations help in stabilizing region: Iran defense minister

The Iranian defense chief has said that the current conditions require Iran and Russia to develop their cooperation in the political, economic and defense spheres.

Leader’s stance crucial for implementation of JCPOA: Araghchi

A senior Foreign Ministry official has said that any further economic sanctions or failure to remove the existing sanctions by the US Congress will be in violation of JCPOA.

Continued sanctions breach of JCPOA: Leader

The Supreme Leader has said that the US has adopted a hostile and disruptive approach toward Iran’s nuclear program, and is unlikely to change tack in the future.

Iran can use the knowledge of foreign managers to get into global markets

Industry Minister Mohammad Reza Nematzadeh has said that Iran has set a target of $190b in exports for 2025.

Flow of Iran’s oil in post-JCPOA era ends oil honeymoon of Arab nations

When sanctions are lifted, Iran can tap into the great potential of its naval fleet to deliver uninterrupted oil to Turkish refineries.

Zand Historical House, a museum of anthropology (PHOTOS)

Although the house has been restored a few times, its original structure has remained intact.

Highlights of Ettela’at newspaper on October 21

A special look at the headlines Ettela’at newspaper covered on October 21.

A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on Oct. 21

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of newspapers on Wednesday and picked headlines from 23 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Roknabadi seen alive in S. Arabia, claims on his death not acceptable: Senior MP

Boroujerdi dismissed as unacceptable claims that Roknabadi has died in Mina, and said his abduction theory remains a very strong possibility.

Canadian election outcome indicates demand to avoid extremism

The Canadian people want their government to refrain from radical policies, Afkham said in reaction to the outcome of general elections in Canada.

Deputy FM confirms Iran increased military advisors in Syria

Iran has no combatant forces in Syria, but its military advisors assist the Syrian central government in its campaign against terrorism, Amir Abdollahian said.