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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.

Middle East

Turkish PM Compares Erdogan to Ottoman Sultan

IFP Media Wire - August 27, 2016

Turkey’s prime minister has compared President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to the Ottoman sultan who conquered Constantinople - modern-day Istanbul - centuries ago.

Americas

Iran FM, Bolivia President Discuss Issues of Common Interest

IFP Media Wire - August 27, 2016

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has held talks with Bolivian President Evo Morales.

Cinema

Renowned Iranian Actor, Rashidi, Passes Away at 83

IFP Media Wire - August 27, 2016

Renowned Iranian cinema and theatre actor and producer Davoud Rashidi passed away at the age of 83.

Americas

Iran eyes enhanced politico-economic ties with Chile: Zarif

IFP Media Wire - August 26, 2016

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says the Islamic Republic is keen to strengthen politico-economic relations with Chile.

Foreign Policy

India Calls for Closer Cooperation with Iran in Anti-Terror Campaign

IFP Media Wire - August 26, 2016

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed deep concerns over the spread of terrorism across the world and called for joint efforts between Tehran and New Delhi to fight against the inauspicious phenomenon.

Foreign Policy

Zarif Rejects US Claim of Iran Arms Shipment to Yemen

IFP Media Wire - August 26, 2016

Iran’s foreign minister has categorically denied the US claims that Tehran ships arms to Yemen, saying Washington itself knows better which international parties spread terrorism throughout the world.

Security

Iran to Allow Russian Jets Fly from Airbase Again, If Necessary: Shamkhani

IFP Media Wire - August 26, 2016

Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) Ali Shamkhani underlined Tehran’s resolution to continue cooperation with Moscow in the fight against terrorism in Syria, saying Iran will allow Russian jets to fly from Hamedan's Nojeh Airbase again, if necessary.

Media Wire

Iranian Forces on Constant Patrol in Persian Gulf: DM

IFP Media Wire - August 25, 2016

After reports that Iranian boats have approached a US warship near the Strait of Hormuz, Iran’s Defence Minister Brigadier General Hossein Dehqan said the country’s naval vessels are incessantly patrolling the territorial waters to counter any unintentional or aggressive intrusion.

Foreign Policy

Iran’s FM, Ecuador’s President Meet in Quito

IFP Media Wire - August 25, 2016

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and Ecuadorian President Rafael Correa held talks at a meeting in the South American country’s capital, Quito.

Local

Leader Lauds Iran’s Robust Security in A Volatile Region

IFP Media Wire - August 25, 2016

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei highlighted the strong security in Iran despite crises and insecurity in the region.

Judiciary

Iran Ministry to Own Billionaire’s Assets

IFP Media Wire - August 24, 2016

The Public Prosecutor’s Office in Tehran has accepted to let the Ministry of Petroleum take over assets of billionaire Babak Zanjani who has been sentenced to death for embezzlement.

Foreign Policy

Envoy: Russia Not After Any Military Base in Iran

IFP Media Wire - August 24, 2016

Russia has not and will not seek any military base inside Iran, Russian ambassador to Tehran underlined, describing Moscow’s recent use of an Iranian airbase for dispatching bomber jets to Syria as part of the two sides’ efforts to “take revenge on terrorists”.

Economy

Iran to Support Investment in Nicaragua

IFP Media Wire - August 24, 2016

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif assured the country’s private sector companies that the administration will facilitate and support investment in Nicaragua.

Foreign Policy

Iran Condemns Israel’s Desecration of Al-Aqsa Mosque, Attacks on Gaza

IFP Media Wire - August 24, 2016

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi strongly condemned the recent Israeli regime’s acts of aggression against the Palestinian people in the Gaza Strip and desecration of the Al-Aqsa Mosque.

Economy

President: Iran’s Economy on Right Track

IFP Media Wire - August 23, 2016

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani highlighted the country’s economic progress during his term, saying Iran’s economy is on the right track despite a whole host of problems that have gripped oil-exporting countries.

Foreign Policy

Russian Fighter Jets’ Flights from Iranian Airbase Not Halted: Speaker Larijani

IFP Media Wire - August 23, 2016

Iran has not stopped allowing Russian warplanes to fly into Syria from one of its western airbases, Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani said but at the same time reiterated that Tehran has not put any military bases at the disposal of Russia.

Security

Tehran-Moscow Anti-Terror Cooperation ‘Positive’: Russian Envoy

IFP Media Wire - August 23, 2016

Russia’s ambassador to Iran, Levan Dzhagaryan, said Moscow’s cooperation with Tehran against terrorist groups in Syria has a “positive perspective”.

Security

Iranian Police Arrest Drug Kingpin in Southeastern Province

IFP Media Wire - August 22, 2016

Iranian security and intelligence forces have managed to arrest a drug trafficker in the southeastern province of Sistan and Baluchestan who is the biggest drug lord detained in the country in decades, the provincial police chief announced on Monday.

Foreign Policy

President of France’s National Assembly Due in Iran in Sept.

IFP Media Wire - August 22, 2016

Claude Bartolone, the president of French National Assembly, is scheduled to pay a four-day visit to Tehran in early September to hold talks with senior Iranian officials.

Foreign Policy