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Plane Carrying Live Sheep Makes Emergency Landing in Iran

A Boeing-747 cargo plane carrying live sheep has made an emergency landing in Iran after experiencing technical difficulties.

Termination of UN Arms Embargo Another JCPOA Achievement: Iran

Iran’s ambassador to Britain says the expiration of the UN arms embargo on Tehran is yet another achievement of the 2015 Iran nuclear deal.

Iranian Kid Dies after Taking on ‘Momo Challenge’

An Iranian child has lost his life due to taking on the so-called “Momo challenge".

Iran, Russia Have No Disagreement on Nagorno-Karabakh Conflict: Ex-Envoy

Iran’s former ambassador to the Azerbaijan Republic says Tehran and Moscow see eye to eye when it comes to the settlement of the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict.

Air Polution Returns to Tehran as Winter Looms

The citizens of Tehran should now wear their face masks not just to contain the spread of the COVID-19, but also to protect themselves against the air pollution which annually hits Tehran as the winter looms.

‘Bans Can No More Be Cited as Excuse to Seize Arms of Iranian Origin’

A senior Iranian official says with the termination of the UN arms embargo on Tehran, no one can refer to sanctions as a pretext to seize weapons of Iranian origin in other countries.

Iran Officially Announces Termination of UN Arms Embargo

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran has released a statement to announce the termination of the UN Security Council's provisions on arms restrictions against Iran.

Over 30,000 Iranians Die of Coronavirus: Health Ministry

Iran's Health Ministry spokeswoman says the novel coronavirus has killed 253 patients since Friday noon, increasing the overall death toll to 30,123.

Iranian, Iraqi Foreign Ministers Discuss Bilateral Relations

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif had a phone conversation with his Iraqi counterpart Fuad Hussein on Saturday, October 17, 2020.

Iran’s Military Says Ready to Set up Field Hospitals to Treat COVID-19 Patients

A senior Iranian military commander says the Armed Forces stand ready to set up makeshift hospitals to treat coronavirus patients if need be.

‘Truckloads of Medicines Seized in Iraq Not of Iranian Origin’

The Food and Drug Administration of Iran says the 19 truckloads of medicines seized in Iraq were not Iranian, and had only been transferred via Iran.

Iranian Experts Abroad Establish 160 Start-ups under Cooperation Plan

Iranian experts and entrepreneurs overseas have established some160 start-ups so far in a line with a cooperation program drawn up to set the stage for the establishment of such companies.

Iran Says to Keep Using Nuclear Energy Despite US Claims

The Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) says the country will press ahead with using nuclear energy for peaceful purposes regardless of Washington’s baseless allegations in that regard.

Iran Condemns Terror Attacks on Pakistani Security Forces

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh has denounced the terrorist attacks carried out against Pakistani military forces in the past two days in the country’s Ormara and North Waziristan districts.

Coronavirus Kills 265 More Iranians in 24 Hours: Ministry

Iran's Health Ministry spokeswoman says the novel coronavirus has killed 265 patients since Wednesday noon, increasing the overall death toll to 29,870.

Iran Says Its Joint Initiative with Russia, Turkey Can End Karabakh Dispute

Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has informed Baku of a joint initiative by Tehran, Moscow, and Ankara to settle the decades-old dispute over the Nagorno-Karabakh region.

Iran Reports over 4,600 New Cases of COVID-19 Infection

Iran’s Health Ministry spokeswoman has confirmed 4,616 new cases of COVID-19 infection in 24 hours, increasing the total number of cases to 517,835.

Official Hails Baku’s Call for Iran to Play Pivotal Role in Maintaining Peace

A top Iranian official has welcomed the Azerbaijan Republic’s proposal that Iran, Russia and Turkey play a more pivotal role in maintaining peace and stability in the region.

Tehran Urges Its Trade Partners to Release Iranian Frozen Assets

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has called on Tehran’s trade partners to fulfil their legal and ethical commitments towards the Islamic Republic.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on October 15

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Thursday, October 15, 2020, and picked headlines from 12 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

‘Iran’s Average COVID-19 Death Toll 2.5 Times That of World Average’

An Iranian epidemiologist says the average number of deaths in Iran per million due to the COVID-19 infection is 2.5 times higher than global average.

Iran Denies Allegations against Its Diplomat Arrested in Belgium

Foreign Ministry Spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh has rejected the allegation that the Iranian diplomat arrested in Belgium has threatened Belgian officials with retaliation, describing the claim, raised by Reuters and some other European media, as shallow fabrication.

Head of Afghan Reconciliation Council to Visit Iran: Spokesman

Abdullah Abdullah, the Chairman of Afghanistan's High Council for National Reconciliation (HCNR), will visit the Iranian capital of Tehran on Sunday, October 18, 2020, said Foreign Ministry Spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh.

Iran Opposed to Europe’s Military Presence in Persian Gulf: Araqchi

Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araqchi has expressed Iran's opposition to any foreign military presence in the Persian Gulf region, including the presence of European forces.

Iran Urges Japan to Prevent US from Blocking Its Assets

Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif had a phone conversation with his Japanese counterpart Toshimitsu Motegi on Tuesday, October 13, 2020.

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