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Reports and views published in the Media Wire section have been retrieved from other news agencies and websites, and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the Iran Front Page (IFP) news website. The IFP may change the headlines of the reports in a bid to make them compatible with its own style of covering Iran News, and does not make any changes to the content. The source and URL of all reports and news stories are mentioned at the bottom of each article.

Iran Urges Turkey to Halt Military Action in Syria

Iran’s Foreign Ministry said the continued military presence of Turkey in the Syrian territories without the Damascus government’s consent will aggravate the situation in the region, and called for an immediate halt to the Turkish military operations in the Arab country.

Spokesman Reiterates Iran’s Sovereignty over Persian Gulf Islands

The three Persian Gulf islands of Abu Musa and the Greater and Lesser Tunbs are indispensable parts of Iran, the country’s Foreign Ministry spokesman underlined, dismissing recent anti-Iran claims about the islands raised by the Arab League chief.

Saudi Arabia, Israel Have Even Alienated Allies: Iran’s Zarif

Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says atrocities by Saudi Arabia and Israel have worked to even alienate their own allies.

Iran to Hold First Oil Tender in Mid-Oct.

Iran will hold its first tender of an oil field for development under the new contract model around the end of the Iranian month of Mehr on Oct. 21, an official says.

Over 5mln Foreign Tourists Visited Iran in 2015, Official Says

Head of Iran’s Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Organization (ICHHTO) Masoud Soltanifar said more than five million foreign tourists visited the Islamic Republic in 2015.

Iran Condemns Deadly Terrorist Attack in Iraq’s Karbala

The Iranian Foreign Ministry on Monday strongly condemned the attack carried out by terrorist groups in the Iraqi province of Karbala, expressing the hope that terrorism would be eradicated in the region.

Terrorists Nabbed by Iran Revealed Saudi backing: Iran official

A senior Iranian lawmaker says the terrorists arrested by Iranian security forces have revealed “invaluable” information as to the patronage they received from Saudi Arabia.

Iran Detects, Shoos Away US Spy Drone

Iran’s Air Defense identified a US unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) east of the county and forced it to avoid the Iranian airspace after issuing a warning.

Afghanistan No Backyard for Terrorists: Larijani

Iranian Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani warned of the threat of terrorism in the region, saying Afghanistan must not turn into a haven for terrorists.

Iran Marks Anniversary of 1981 Bombing at Then-PM’s Office

The Islamic Republic of Iran is marking the anniversary of the assassination of former President Mohammad Ali Rajaei and then-Prime Minister Mohammad Javad Bahonar, who lost their lives in a bombing in the capital, Tehran, 35 years ago.

Iran to Extradite 251 Afghan Convicts in Coming Weeks: Deputy FM

Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister for Consular, Parliamentary and Expatriates' Affairs Hassan Qashqavi announced that 251 Afghan prisoners will be extradited from Iran in coming weeks.

Iran Exporting Radiopharmaceuticals to Europe: AEOI

Spokesman for the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) Behrouz Kamalvandi announced that the country has started the exports of domestically-made radiopharmaceuticals to various countries, including some in Europe.

Leader Warns Enemies of Iran’s Harsh Response to Any Offense

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei cautioned the adversaries that Iran’s reaction to any assault will not be confined to defense alone, but aggressors will have to face a crushing response.

Iran Confirms Arrest of Individual Close to Nuclear Negotiating Team

Iran’s Judiciary spokesman confirmed on Sunday reports on detention of an individual close to the country’s nuclear negotiating team by security and intelligence forces.

Iraq Mulls Selling Oil through Iran: Report

The Iraqi government says it may consider shipping crude through Iran if talks with the local Kurdish administration on oil revenue sharing fall apart.

Iran Urges Australia’s Respect for Law in Dealing with Asylum Seekers

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani called on Australia to treat refugees within the bounds of international law.

President Rouhani Urges Rapid Implementation of Iran-Pakistan Deals

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani called for closer cooperation between Tehran and Islamabad in all areas and stressed the need to quickly implement the agreements previously signed between the two neighboring countries.

Iran Unveils National Information Network

The first phase of Iran’s national information network was launched in a ceremony in Tehran on Sunday.

Lionel Messi Signs T-Shirt of Pro-Assad Fan

Lionel Messi, the Argentinian football legend who plays as a forward for Spanish club FC Barcelona and the Argentina national team, signed the T-shirt of one of his fans who supports Syrian President Bashar al-Assad.

Iran’s FM, Venezuela’s President Meet in Caracas

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and Venezuela’s President Nicolas Maduro held talks on a range of issues at a meeting in Caracas.

Major Kidnap Gang Smashed in Southeast Iran: Official

Iranian security and intelligence forces have managed to disband a chief kidnap and extortion gang in the country’s southeastern province of Kerman, the prosecutor general of the province said.

Saudi Arabia Unable to Achieve Goals in Yemen: Iran’s Parliament Speaker

Iranian Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani said the Saudi regime is playing a negative role in most regional issues, Yemen in particular, stressing that Saudis have failed to reach their goals in the region.

Iranian Banks to Open Representative Offices in UK, Italy, Germany

Central Bank of Iran (CBI) has reported that Iranian banks are planning to establish their representative offices in three European countries of Britain, Italy and Germany.

Iran’s Shamkhani Urges India’s Restraint in Kashmir

Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) Ali Shamkhani called on the Indian government to show restraint regarding the current crisis in Kashmir.

Iran Seeking Major Financial Reforms: CBI Chief

Central Bank of Iran (CBI) Chief Valiollah Seif announced plans for a comprehensive reform of the country’s financial sector, including changes in laws and regulations of the banking sector and the Central Bank.

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