ISIS Builds Decoy Hummer Vehicles to Deceive Iraqi Forces

Warehouses found in the newly liberated al-Arabi neighbourhood in eastern Mosul show that ISIS terrorists have made fake Hummer vehicles made of wood to misinform Iraqi forces about their equipment and facilities.

9/11 Attackers’ Countries of Origin Excluded from Trump’s Blacklist (Cartoon)

US President Trump’s recent executive order has banned citizens of seven Muslim-majority countries from entering the US, but some Muslim countries were spared from the order's blacklist, even though they have deep-seated ties to terrorism.

Gender Equality Key to National Security: Iranian Activist

An Iranian women rights activist hailed a recent bill passed by the Parliament to ensure gender equality in the country, and highlighted the key role such equality plays in national security.

Foreign Ministry Mulling over American Wrestlers’ Presence in Upcoming World Cup in Iran

As Tehran earlier vowed to reciprocate the visa ban introduced by US President on Iranian citizens, the country’s Foreign Ministry said in a statement on Sunday that a special committee will review the presence of the US wrestling team in Kermanshah Wrestling World Cup.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on January 30

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

Tehran’s High-Risk Areas Menacing Citizens’ Lives: Defence Official

A top Iranian military commander warned that there is currently a large number of high-risk areas in or, in the proximity of, Tehran that threaten the lives of many citizens.

Iran Is neither Xenophile, nor Xenophobe: President Rouhani

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says that Iran is neither afraid of other countries’ citizens nor attracted to foreign people, and will just make use of the constructive interaction with the world for its national interests.

MP Criticizes Rouhani’s Gov’t for Failing to Pursue Lawsuits against US

A top Iranian parliamentarian says President Hassan Rouhani’s government is not doing enough to follow up on the lawsuits Iran has filed against the United States.

Iran Categorically Denies Allegations of Its Support for Taliban

An Iranian lawmaker strongly rejected the claims made by a number of Afghan officials about Iran’s support for Taliban terrorist group, saying any relationship between Tehran and Taliban is absolutely impossible.

Analyst Describes Syria Peace Talks in Astana as a Step Forward

A senior Middle East expert says the recent Syria peace talks held in the Kazakh capital of Astana were a positive move in handling the Syrian issue.

Female ISIS Commander Flees Mosul with Millions of Dollars

The commander of ISIS women’s battalion in Mosul fled the northern Iraqi city with a large amount of money.

Iranian Filmmaker Boycotts Academy Awards after Trump’s Visa Ban

Acclaimed Iranian filmmaker Asghar Farhadi, whose latest drama “The Salesman” is nominated for an Academy Award for best Foreign Language film, said on Sunday that he would not attend the Oscars ceremony next month even if he were granted an exception to US President Trump’s visa ban that bars Iranian citizens from entering the US.

IRGC Is a Popular, Knowledge-Based, and Revolutionary Institution: Commander

Commander of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) says the institution is a popular, knowledge-based, and revolutionary one commissioned to make contributions in all military, security, economic, political and cultural areas as well as national reconstruction.

People Start Returning to Normal Life by Watching Derby in Syria’s Aleppo

Syrian people in the war-stricken city of Aleppo attended a football stadium to watch a popular match after five years.

Americans Flock to Airports in Protest at Trump’s Muslim Ban (+Photos)

Thousands of people across the United Nations staged rallies in American airports in protest at the visa restrictions introduced by US President Donald Trump.

Iranian Forward Chosen as Best Player of Week in Dutch Football League

A Dutch website has given the Golden Lace Award to the Iranian striker of Eredivisie club Heerenveen Reza Ghoochannejhad.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on January 29

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Sunday and picked headlines from 20 them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Academy Raps Trump’s “Troubling” Ban that May Bar Iranian Filmmaker from Attending Oscars

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences in a statement condemned the visa ban introduced by US President Donald Trump, which may prevent Oscar-nominated Iranian filmmaker Asghar Farhadi and his cast and crew from attending the 89th Academy Awards.

Trump’s Visa Ban Is a Gift to Extremists: Iranian FM

Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says the visa restrictions introduced by US President Donald Trump show Washington’s hypocrisy, and is the greatest gift to terrorists and their supporters.

Child Soldiers, Most Vulnerable Victims of War

The children who are employed for military purposes are in danger of serious physical and psychological damages.

Trump’s Administration to Use MKO Terrorist Group as Leverage against Iran

With a number of close friends and advisors who advocate the MKO terrorist organization, US President Donald Trump seems to be using the anti-Iran terrorists as a means of putting the Islamic Republic under pressure.

Tehran and Riyadh Continue War of Words despite Mediation Efforts

Despite ongoing efforts by certain Arab countries to mediate between Iran and Saudi Arabia, the two countries' war of words doesn’t seem to have an end.

Iran’s Oil Ministry Urged to Exploit Shale Oil Resources

An Iranian MP has asked the Oil Ministry to take measures to extract oil from shale resources in south-western Iran.

Iran’s Annual Steel Output to Exceed 18 Million Tons

The CEO of Iran’s Isfahan Mobarakeh Steel Company predicted that the country’s annual steel output will rise to more than 18 million tons by March.

British Historian Says Saudi Arabia Is Going Insane

Renowned British author and historian Mark Curtis has highlighted the crimes committed by the Saudi-led coalition in Yemen, saying unwise and hard-line Riyadh rulers have kicked off a fresh wave of war.

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