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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 Protests: Minister Calls on People to Pursue Demands Peacefully

Iran’s Interior Minister Abdolreza Rahmani Fazli cautioned that use of violence in the rallies in protest at the economic woes would do great harm to security and progress of the country, calling on people to pursue demands in peace and within the framework of

Iran Warns Nationals against Visiting Turkey on New Year’s Eve

As the Turkish police tightened security in the countdown to New Year’s Eve one year after a gunman killed 39 people in Istanbul, the Iranian Embassy in Ankara warned nationals to avoid unnecessary trips to the country or stay away from crowded and insecure areas.

Rouhani Vows to Tackle Livelihood Problems as Top Priority

president Hassan Rouhani said improving the economic situation of Iranians tops the agenda of his government, in an attempt to appeal to the public, which has grown increasingly critical of his economic performance.

China Calls for Transit Link between Pakistan’s Gwadar, Iran’s Chabahar

Iran says it has received a request from China to establish a connection between Pakistan’s Gwadar port - which Chinese companies are developing - and Iran’s southeastern port of Chabahar.

Iran Gov’t Urged to Declare Jerusalem al-Quds as Palestine’s Eternal Capital

TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran’s lawmakers on Wednesday passed a motion with a double urgency status, obliging the country’s administration to recognize al-Quds (Jerusalem) as “the everlasting capital of Palestine”.

Russia’s EXIAR to Provide ‘Unlimited Funds’ for Iranian Banks

Iran says four of its banks have signed an agreement with the Export Insurance Agency of Russia (EXIAR) to provide “unlimited funds” for development projects to be carried out by domestic and international contractors in the Islamic Republic. 

Iran Calls on China, Pakistan to Join Fight against Terror

Iran has called on China and Pakistan to join a counter-terrorism campaign which it is spearheading jointly with Russia and Turkey, saying the coalition is an alternative to the one led by the US which has caused a "security mess".  

Israeli Forces Attack Birthplace of Jesus ahead of Christmas

Israeli forces have once again clashed with Palestinians demonstrating against the new US policy on Jerusalem al-Quds in the West Bank city of Bethlehem.

Iran Calls for Enhanced Intelligence Cooperation against Terror

Speaker of Iran’s parliament called for closer intelligence cooperation among regional countries in the fight against terrorism, proposing that the countries attending a counterterrorism conference in Pakistan should set up a committee to share intelligence.

Iran Judiciary Dismisses Reports on Nazanin Zaghari’s Release

The head of the Tehran Judiciary Office has rejected British media reports that Iranian national Nazanin Zaghari – now serving time in Iran for sedition -- might be released in a swap deal.

Iran DM Dismisses Haley’s Claim about Latest Yemeni Missile

TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Amir Hatami dismissed as “baseless” US Ambassador to the UN Nikki Haley’s renewed claim that a missile fired by Yemen toward Saudi Arabia on Tuesday had been provided by the Islamic Republic.

FM Zarif Dismisses Claims about Iran’s Bid to Revive Persian Empire

Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has rejected accusations that Iran was in a quest to resurrect the Persian Empire, saying the accusations are in line with the Iranophobia project.

Iran Vows to Continue Supporting Syria

TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The Islamic Republic of Iran will keep up its advisory assistance to the Syrian government until full elimination of terror threats gripping the Arab country, Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) Ali Shamkhani said.

Saudis Slam New York Times for Publishing Iran FM’s Op-Ed

A diplomat at Saudi Arabia's embassy in the United States has bitterly recounted how leading US daily The New York Times rejected an offer by the Saudi ambassador to Washington to publish an opinion piece in the paper but accepted an op-ed by Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif shortly afterwards.

Iran to Host Meeting of OIC Parliaments on Palestine

The Palestinian Committee of the Parliamentary Union of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation Member States (PUOICM) will hold an emergency meeting in the Iranian capital Tehran.

Saudi Jet Fighters Attack Wedding in Yemen, Kill 10 Women

A Saudi airstrike has killed a dozen women in the northern Yemeni province of Ma’rib, the country's al-Masirah TV said Sunday.

Saudi Crown Prince Bin Salman, Man of Year for Failures: Report

An award-winning journalist has depicted Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MbS) as the Middle East man of the year due to his policy failures in the region, saying the kingdom is today a loser on the path of isolation.

Schools in Tehran Closed Down after Air Pollution Reaches Alarming Level

TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Authorities have been forced to shut down all nurseries and elementary schools in the Iranian Province of Tehran after air pollution reached alarming levels, a report said.

Iran Inks Deal with Turkey on Countering Money Laundry

TEHRAN (Tasnim) – High-ranking officials from Iran and Turkey signed a roadmap for the development of cooperation between the two neighboring countries in various security fields, including efforts to boost border control and counter money laundering.

300% Increase in Departure Tax Sparks Controversy in Iran

The sharp rise in departure tax, proposed to the parliament in the budget bill for the next fiscal year (starting March 21, 2018), is in part aimed at encouraging the public to opt for domestic trips, but travel experts and officials deem it unattainable.  

US Congress Takes No Action on Iran Bans as Deadlines Passes

The US Congress misses a deadline to decide on re-imposing anti-Iran sanctions, which were lifted under the 2015 nuclear deal, with reports saying the lawmakers sought to kick the decision on the issue back to President Donald Trump.

UN Does Not Confirm Saudi Claims about Iran’s Link to Yemen Missiles

UN experts, who examined the debris from missiles fired from Yemen at Saudi Arabia earlier in the year, have not confirmed that the projectiles were “Iranian-made” as claimed by the Riyadh regime and the US.

Iran Raps Arab League for “Weak” Statement on Jerusalem

Iran has denounced as weak a statement by the Arab League on US President Donald Trump’s recent recognition of Jerusalem al-Quds as Israel's "capital."

German Electronic Band Schiller in Tehran for Rare Performance

German electronic band Schiller, led by Christopher von Deylen, is to perform a series of concerts starting Monday, December 11, at the Ministry of Interior Auditorium in Tehran.

Turkey Says Ties with Iran Vital for Regional Security

Turkish Interior Minister Suleyman Soylu said enhanced cooperation between Tehran and Ankara on security issues is “vital” and can help bring lasting security to the region.

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