Iran Welcomes Cessation of Hostilities in Nagorno-Karabakh

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says the Islamic Republic welcomes cessation of hostilities in Nagorno-Karabakh as a step toward peace.

Iran’s Central Bank Governor Downplays News US Sanctions

The governor of the Central Bank of Iran (CBI) says the United States’ new sanctions mostly aim to serve Washington’s propagandist-political objectives.

Iran’s Historical Uramanat Region to Be Registered Internationally

The Uraman or Uramanat region in western Iran is close to being registered on the UNESCO’s list of historical sites.

Iran Blasts US’ ‘Terroristic’ Attempt to Block Sales of Food, Medicine

The Iranian president has dismissed as “terroristic, cruel and inhumane” the United States’ efforts to impede financial transactions by and with Iran to provide food and medicines.

Iran’s Foreign Minister Zarif Arrives in China’s Yunnan

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif, who has travelled to China at the invitation of Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, arrived in the southern province of Yunnan.

Over 28,000 Iranians Killed by Coronavirus: Ministry

Iran's Health Ministry spokeswoman says the novel coronavirus has killed 210 patients since Thursday noon, increasing the overall death toll to 28,098.

Iranian People to Survive Latest of US Cruelties: Zarif

Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says the Iranian people will survive the latest round of sanctions imposed by the US against Iranian banks, and those who block the Iranian people’s money will eventually face justice.

Iranian Maestro Mohammad-Reza Shajarian Dies at 80

Mohammad-Reza Shajarian, the most prominent Iranian vocalist and a master of Iran's classical music, has passed away at the age of 80 after a long battle with cancer.

Iran’s Foreign Minister Zarif to Visit China Friday

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif will travel to China on Friday for talks with his Chinese counterpart, the Foreign Ministry's spokesperson said.

Iran Releases Prominent Human Rights Activist Narges Mohammadi

Narges Mohammadi, a prominent human rights activist jailed for "acting against Iran’s national security" has been released from prison after 8.5 years.

Iran to Use Japan’s Experience in Coronavirus Battle

Iran and Japan have arranged plans for collaboration in the fight against coronavirus, an Iranian official has announced, unveiling a scheme to use Japan’s scientific and management experiences in tackling the pandemic.

Settlement of Karabakh Dispute Hinges on Ending Armenian Occupation: Iran

The Iranian president’s chief of staff says putting an end to the occupation of territories in the Nagorno-Karabakh region and recognizing the international boundaries are the basis for the resolution of disputes between the Republic of Azerbaijan and Armenia.

Daily COVID-19 Fatalities in Iran Rise to Record-High

Iran has confirmed 239 new fatalities caused by the novel coronavirus, the biggest one-day record since the beginning of the outbreak.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on October 7

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Wednesday, October 7, 2020, and picked headlines from 8 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Iran Sends Protest Letters to Baku, Yerevan after War Shells Hit Its Territory

Foreign Ministry Spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh says the Ministry has sent letters of protest to Yerevan and Baku over the violation of Iran’s territorial integrity and the threat to its security after rockets fired by Armenia and the Republic of Azerbaijan fell on the Iranian soil.

Iran Says to Work with Russia to Tackle US ‘Media Conspiracies’

Iran’s foreign ministry spokesman says the country stands ready to boost media cooperation with Russia in order to counter American "media conspiracies".

Iran Produces Fertilizer from Sewage Sludge

A group of Iranian researchers have managed to turn sewage mud into a material useful for agriculture.

Iran Warns Baku It Won’t Tolerate Terrorists’ Presence Near Its Borders

The Iranian president has slammed as unacceptable the deployment of Syria-based foreign terrorists to areas near Iran’s borders to get involved in the ongoing conflict between Armenia and the Azerbaijan Republic.

Iran’s Persepolis to Host Asian, World Powerlifting Championships

The World Power Sport Federation (WPSF) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Iran on holding Asian world powerlifting championships at Persepolis, a world-famous historical site in southern Iran

Rouhani Urges Baku Not to Let Terrorists Take Advantage of Karabakh Conflict

President Hassan Rouhani has warned that foreign meddling in the dispute between the Republic of Azerbaijan and Armenia could turn the conflict into a regional war, calling for efforts to prevent terrorists from taking advantage of the turmoil.

Iran Marks National Day of Village, Nomads

Iran annually marks the 15th day of Mehr (the first month of autumn) as the National Day of Village and Nomads with the aim of promoting the nomadic and rural culture and lifestyle.

Tehran Tells Warring Sides in Caucasus to Respect Iran’s Border Security

Iran’s defence minister has reminded the warring sides in the Caucasus of the importance of Iran’s border security, vowing to take “more measures” if more bullets are mistakenly fired at Iranian towns.

Iran Urges Armenia to Withdraw Forces from Occupied Karabakh

Iran’s government spokesman has underlined the need to respect the territorial integrity of the Azerbaijan Republic, urging Yerevan to withdraw its forces from the occupied territories of Nagorno-Karabakh.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on October 6

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Tuesday, October 6, 2020, and picked headlines from 11 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Daily Rise in Iran’s COVID-19 Cases at All-Time High Again

Iran’s Health Ministry spokeswoman has confirmed 4,151 new cases of COVID-19 infection in 24 hours, raising the previous day’s all-time high record of daily rise in the number of new infections.

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