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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 Condemns Deadly Terrorist Attack in Pakistan

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi strongly condemned a Saturday terrorist attack in neighboring Pakistan that killed at least 20 people and injured many others.

Iran’s Delegation Arrives in Astana for Syria Peace Talks

A diplomatic delegation from Iran arrived in Kazakhstan on Saturday to attend the Syria peace negotiations in the city of Astana.

Six Arrested after Attack on Iran’s Embassy in Denmark

Danish police have arrested six people who had earlier scaled the walls of the Iranian Embassy in Copenhagen, in an attack that elicited a strong protest from Tehran.

Ayatollah Khamenei Urges Muslim Students in Europe to Promote Islam

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has urged Muslim students in Europe to make an impact on their surroundings and promote Islam.

Iran’s Leader Calls for All-Out Rescue Efforts after Plasco Building Collapse

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei expressed deep sorrow over the collapse of an old building in downtown Tehran in the wake of a massive fire, stressing that all efforts should be focused on rescuing those trapped under the debris.

Iran FM slams global indifference toward Rohingya sufferings

Iran has criticized the international community for turning a blind eye to the plight of Myanmar’s Rohingya Muslims, urging the Muslim world to unite in support of the persecuted minority.

Iran and Saudi Arabia Can Cooperate to End Mideast Crises: FM Zarif

Iran and Saudi Arabia can work together to help end regional conflicts, but Riyadh needs to see the realities on the ground before relations between the two countries could go back to normal, the Iranian foreign minister says.

Iran Has Yet to Make Any Contact with Trump’s Administration: FM

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said there have been no contacts between Iran and the new US administration that will be sworn in on Friday.

Iran’s Air Defence Foiled US F-18 Attemp to Free Sailors Last Year

The Lieutenant Commander of Iran’s Khatam al-Anbia Air Defense Base, referring to the January 2016 arrest of US sailors by Iran in the Persian Gulf, said the air defense base’s warning alerts forced the enemy fighter jets attempting to save the sailors to back off.

Aleppo Victory Major Step towards Syria Peace: Iran’s President

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has hailed the liberation of Syria’s strategic northwestern city of Aleppo as a major step towards stability in the Arab state, saying the gain prevented the Middle East from having to face an uncertain future.

US Not Invited to Astana Talks on Syria: Iran’s Top Security Official

Iran, Russia and Turkey have not sent any “joint invitation” to the US for taking part in the upcoming conflict resolution talks on Syria in Astana, Kazakhstan.

Top Security Official Voices Iran’s Support for Political Initiatives on Syria

A senior Iranian official says the Islamic Republic supports political initiatives on Syria, which seek to address the real demands of the Syrian people and preserve the war-stricken country’s territorial integrity and independence.

Iran Opposed to US Presence in Astana Talks on Syria: FM Zarif

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif voiced the country’s opposition to participation of Washington in the Syria peace talks planned to be held in Astana, Kazakhstan, next week.

Tehran-Damascus Coordination Key to Syria Victories: Iran’s VP

Iran’s First Vice President Es’haq Jahangiri says the victories earned on the battlefields in Syria are the result of coordination between the Arab country and the Islamic Republic as well as other important factors.

Iran Inks Deal with Germany for Joint Production of Diesel Locomotives

Iran says it has signed a deal with Germany to cooperate over production of 50 diesel locomotives which will be used in the Iranian rail network.

Iranian and Russian Security Officials Discuss Latest Developments in Syria

Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) Ali Shamkhani and his Russian counterpart, Nikolai Patrushev, conferred on the latest political and military developments in Syria after a recent nationwide ceasefire in the war-hit country.

Iranian Judiciary Chief Condemns Bahraini Regime’s Execution of Dissidents

Iranian Judiciary Chief Ayatollah Sadeq Amoli Larijani condemned the Bahraini regime’s recent execution of three young activists, criticizing so-called human rights advocates for their silence on the ongoing oppression of people in the tiny Persian Gulf country.

Iran Condoles with Kyrgyzstan after Deadly Plane Crash

The Iranian Foreign Ministry extended its condolences to Kyrgyzstan over a plane crash that has killed 37 people.

Iran’s Zarif Discusses Upcoming Syria Talks in Astana with Russian FM

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov exchanged views on the peace talks on Syria due to be held in Kazakh capital of Astana.

Iran to Sell $41bn of Oil and Condensate by March: Minister

Iran’s Oil Minister Bijan Zanganeh says the country’s overall sales of crude oil and condensate will reach as high as $41 billion by the end of the current Iranian calendar year (21 March 2017).

Global Peace Targeted by Terrorism without Any Exception: Iran

The Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman has warned that terrorist groups have targeted global peace and security without any exceptions.

Nuclear Deal Has Nothing to Do with Iran’s Defence Issues: IRGC Commander

The deputy chief of staff of the Iranian Armed Forces said the July 2015 nuclear deal between Tehran and six world powers, known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), and the country’s defense issues are totally unrelated.

Iran’s President Voices Iran’s Support for Promotion of Peace in Balkans

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says the Islamic Republic has always called for and moved in line with the promotion of peace and stability in the Balkans.

Iran Denounces Bahrain’s Execution of Young Activists

Iran’s Foreign Ministry strongly condemned the Bahraini regime’s execution of three political activists, saying mounting pressure on the opposition will lead the Persian Gulf country into “political deadlock.”

Iran’s Global Image Promoted Thanks to Nuclear Deal: Deputy FM

A senior Iranian official has highlighted the achievements of the 2015 nuclear deal both at home and abroad, saying the historic accord promoted Iran’s image in the international arena.

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