A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on January 28

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Saturday and picked headlines from 27 them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

I Won’t Exchange My Instrument for Entire France: Iranian Musician

Pahlevan Zangshahi, a veteran Iranian musician, says he has refused a tempting offer by France to give up his ancient musical instrument Qeychak.

Arab League Organising Its Anti-Iran Efforts by Forming Permanent Committee

A number of Iranian lawmakers have harshly criticized the recent move by the Arab League to establish a permanent anti-Iran committee, saying such moves are led by Saudi Arabia and aimed at organising their anti-Iran plots.

Iranian Cleric Urges Trump to Fulfil His Campaign Promises

A senior Iranian cleric said the US President Donald Trump has inherited a poor and starving country, and called on him to fulfil the promises he made during his presidential campaign to save people from poverty.

Iran’s General Soleimani, a Thorn in Side of Int’l Sponsors of Terror

A number of Iranian lawmakers have underlined the country’s positive and determining role in fighting terror, praising the role of General Qassem Soleimani in defeating terrorists in the Middle East.

Obama Popular with Europeans, Despised by Middle Easterners: Analyst

An Iranian analyst says the former US president, Barack Obama, was popular among Europeans, but people in the Middle East had a low opinion of him.

Iranian Politician, Syrian President Discuss Regional Developments

Hossein Amir Abdollahian, an international advisor to Iran’s Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani, met with Syrian President Bashar al-Assad in the Syrian capital of Damascus.

Iranian MP Criticizes Import of Expensive Blood-Based Drugs

An Iranian lawmaker slammed the country’s failure to launch a blood refinery, saying Iran should not import expensive blood-based drugs while it is capable to produce them.

IRGC Construction Base Actively Involved in Plasco Building’s Rescue Operations

The forces of IRGC’s Construction Base have been actively involved in debris removal and rescue operations at the scene of the Plasco building incident since a few hours after the collapse, an official noted.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on January 26

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Thursday and picked headlines from 14 them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Plasco Indecent Results from People’s Irrational, Irresponsible Votes

Following the tragic collapse of Plasco Building, many Iranian media outlets have sharply criticized the presence of Iranian artists and athletes in Tehran’s City Council - thanks to public votes - while they do not possess sufficient expertise and efficiency for managing urban affairs.

Heart of Firefighter Killed in Plasco Tragedy Donated after His Death

The heart of Behnam Mirzakhani, a 25-year-old Iranian fireman who was brain-dead in the Plasco building collapse, have been donated to a patient.

Iranian and Kuwaiti FMs Hold Talks in Tehran

Foreign Ministers of Iran and Kuwait exchanged views at the Iranian Foreign Ministry on Wednesday.

Trump Thanks Iranian Photographer for Inauguration Photo with Wrong Date!

While US President Donald Trump had thanked the Iranian photographer of a panoramic photo showing his inauguration day, the date written under the photo turned out to be January 21, the day of women’s anti-Trump demonstrations across the world.

I Wish I Could Learn of My Film’s Oscar Nomination in a Better Time: Farhadi

Iranian filmmaker Asghar Farhadi says he wished he could hear the news of his film’s nomination in the 2017 Academy Awards in a time not filled with the sorrow of Plasco tragedy.

Iranian TV Presenter Passes out during Live Show (+Video)

A famous Iranian TV host fainted during a live show because of what was declared to be a chest pain caused by a nervous attack.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on January 25

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Wednesday and picked headlines from 24 them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Plasco Incident’s Heroes Commemorated in Iran’s Football League

The 18th week of Iran’s Persian Gulf Pro League was completely overshadowed by the collapse of the ageing high-rise, called Plasco Building, in downtown Tehran last week.

Jordan’s Verbal Attack on Iran Aims to Safeguard Terrorists’ Interests

An Iranian lawmaker believes that Jordan’s support of terrorism is the reason behind the recent anti-Iran statements made by the Arab country’s new Foreign Minister.

Flaxseeds Can Treat Cardiovascular Diseases

Iranian scientists have produced a new type of medicine for treatment of cardiovascular diseases using flaxseeds.

$340m Allocated to Tourism Development in Iran

An Iranian tourism official announced that facilities as much as $340 million will be allocated to the private sector’s investment in tourism.

Iran’s Submission ‘The Salesman’ Receives Oscar Nomination

‘The Salesman’, the latest film by Iranian director Asghar Farhadi, has been nominated as Best Foreign Language Film for the 2017 Academy Awards.

Iran’s Mashhad Officially Becomes 2017 Capital of Islamic Culture

In a ceremony held on Tuesday, the holy city of Mashhad in northeastern Iran was officially named the capital of Islamic Culture in 2017 for the Asia region by the Islamic Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ISESCO).

ISIS to Trump: We’ll Come to Behead You!

By beheading a Donald Trump dummy, the teenage members of the ISIS terrorist group threatened the new US President with suicide attacks on the White House.

Iran and Afghanistan: Two Nations, One Culture

Geographical boundaries have split Iranians and Afghans, but they are two peoples with a common culture and language, says an Afghan poet who has become the first refugee in Iran to assume an official position.

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