Iran’s Futsal Nominated for Best National Team of the World

Iran’s futsal team and the team’s goalkeeper have been nominated for the Best National Team of the World and Best Futsal Goalkeeper of the World, respectively.

$11.3bn Foreign Investment Made in Iran after JCPOA

An Iranian Minister says Iran has attracted $11.3 billion of international investment after the nuclear deal between Tehran and world powers.

IRGC General Upbeat about Trump’s Picks for CIA Chief, Defence Secretary

A former IRGC commander says Iran is not concerned about the US President-elect Donald Trump’s nominees for the defence secretary and Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) director.

Russia Denies Reports of Its Ambassador’s Assassination in Yemen

Russia has dismissed reports by Saudi media outletd that claimed Russian Ambassador to Yemen has been shot and killed in the capital city, Sana’a.

Kofi Annan Calls on Iran to Retain Rafsanjani’s Pragmatic Approach

Kofi Annan, the former UN Secretary General in a message offered his condolences over the demise of former Iranian president Ayatollah Hashemi Rafsanjani and called on Iran to continue his pragmatic approach to regional affairs.

Muslim World Deprived of an Astute Politician: Nigerian President

Iran lost a great revolutionary figure and the Muslim world an astute politician, said the Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari in a letter to his Iranian counterpart on death of Iran’s ex-president Ayatollah Hashemi Rafsanjani.

Iran to Host Conference on Iran-Arab Cultural Dialogue

The first edition of Iran-Arab World Cultural Dialogue Conference will be held in Tehran and Mashhad.

Miankaleh: A Heavenly Sanctuary in Iran

Miankaleh is a natural wildlife refuge in northern Iran with more than 260 bird species.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on January 14

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Saturday and picked headlines from 26 them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

ISIS Executioner Captured Alive in Mosul: Police Commander

A local police commander says one of the most notorious executioners of ISIS terrorist group has been detained alive.

US and Britain’s Clout in Mideast Has Decreased: Kuwaiti Politician

Former Kuwaiti Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammad al-Sabah al-Salem al-Sabah referred to the decreasing power of Western countries in the Middle East and highlighted the growing influence of such countries as Iran and Russia.

Carlos Queiroz Once Again Escapes: This Time to Iran!

Some Arab media has referred to the recent resignation of Carlos Queiroz, the Portuguese coach of Iran national football team, as his “escape from Iran”. Now, after his return to Iran, what should be said?

Ayatollah Rafsanjani’s Death, an Opportunity for Solidarity among Iranians

The eldest son of the late Iranian former president Ayatollah Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani thanked Iranians for picturing their solidarity during the funeral of his father.

Iran Stays Top of Asia in Latest FIFA Ranking

Iran maintained its position as the number one team in Asia after the first FIFA world rankings in 2017 were released.

Historic Water Supply Network Discovered under City of Isfahan

A large, complicated underground water network has been discovered in an old neighbourhood of Isfahan, central Iran.

Obama Has 9 Days Left to Destroy the World: Russian Spokeswoman

Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova expressed her concern over the unpredictability of the Obama administration's actions on Facebook.

Jordanian School Textbook Calls Avicenna an Apostate

The textbook of an elementary school in Jordan has referred to renowned Persian physician and scientist Avicenna an “impious unbeliever”.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on January 12

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Thursday and picked headlines from 17 them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Cultural Revolution in Saudi Arabia: Will Saudis Finally Be Allowed to Go to Cinema?

This year, the Saudi General Authority for Entertainment has some plans whose implementation would enrage extremist clergies of this country.

Iranian Delegation to Visit Saudi Arabia in February for Hajj Talks

An Iranian official announced that an Iranian delegation will be dispatched to Saudi Arabia next month to discuss the possible attendance of Iranian pilgrims in this year’s Hajj pilgrimage.

Iranian and Foreign Officials Attend Ayatollah Rafsanjani’s Memorial Service

A number of high-ranking Iranian officials and several foreign guests attended a memorial service hosted by Iran’s Leader Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei for the late Ayatollah Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani.

No Trace Yet of Missing French Tourist in Iran

Five months on since Gautier Leclerc, a French tourist, went missing in the Loot Desert in east-central Iran, no trace of him has been found yet despite nonstop search operations.

Iranian Newspapers on the Day after Ex-President Rafsanjani’s Burial

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Wednesday and picked headlines from 37 them. The selected headlines show how Iranian newspapers continued covering the death of Ayatollah Rafsanjani in their front pages one day after the funeral ceremony.

Iran’s President Calls for Reconciliation: Let’s Build Bridge instead of Wall

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani referred to the participation of Iranian people from all walks of life in the Tuesday funeral ceremony held for former president Ayatollah Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani, and said that the opportunity can be tapped for national reconciliation.

Saudi Arabia Keeps on Oppressing Political Activists

By arresting two political activists, Saudi Arabia has once again provoked international reactions.

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