Iran’s COVID-19 Fatalities Hit 26,000

Iran’s Health Ministry spokeswoman says 183 people have died of the novel coronavirus in the past 24 hours, increasing the total number of deaths to 26,169.

40 Photos, 40 Memories: Iran-Iraq War on 40th Anniversary

The Iraqi-imposed war on Iran officially began on September 22, 1980 when the Iraqi military launched offensives against southern and western Iranian cities and conducted an airstrike on Mehrabad International Airport in the Iranian capital, Tehran.

US Presidential Debate Showed Washington in Deep Trouble: Iran

The Iranian president says the first US presidential debate between Donald Trump and Joe Biden indicated that US officials themselves are really in a bind.

Muscat’s Ties with Tehran Very Significant to Oman’s New Sultan: Envoy

Oman’s new ambassador to Tehran has expressed his country’s willingness to broaden economic relations with Iran, which he praised as a treasure trove of opportunities.

Iran Reaffirms Respect for Azerbaijan Republic’s Territorial Integrity

A senior Iranian official says Tehran respects the territorial integrity of the Azerbaijan Republic, which is a good neighbour of Iran and a friendly country.

Iran, Portugal Discuss Closer Cooperation

Iran’s president and new Portuguese ambassador have underscored the need to forge closer cooperation on different fronts in defiance of the US sanctions.

Late Kuwaiti Emir Played Key Role in Creating Regional Balance: Rouhani

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has offered condolences over the "heart-breaking" demise of Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, the late Emir of Kuwait, and praised his “prominent” role in establishing balance and moderation in the region.

Tehran Praises Oslo for Its Opposition to Unilateralism

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has hailed the “logical and rational” stances that Norway has adopted against unilateralism.

Iran Hails Opening of Joint Medical Centre with Denmark

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has lauded the establishment of a joint medical centre with Denmark amid the outbreak of coronavirus pandemic, calling for closer cooperation between the two countries in various fields.

Iran Says Ready to Help Settle Armenian-Azeri Conflict

Iran’s government spokesman says the country is ready to help put in place peace in the region, stressing that the conflict between Armenia and the Azerbaijan Republic can be settled peacefully.

Rouhani Calls for Closer Tehran-Prague Cooperation

Iran and the Czech Republic have discussed the promotion of mutual relations on all fronts.

President Raps E3’s Inaction on US Obstruction of Iran’s IMF Loan Bid

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has criticized the three European parties to the 2015 nuclear deal for their failure to stand against Washington’s attempts to block Tehran’s request for an emergency International Monetary Fund loan to fight the coronavirus.

Iran’s President Lauds Ayatollah Sistani’s Vital Role after Controversy

President Hassan Rouhani has admired senior Iraqi Shiite cleric Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani for his major role in creating stability and security in Iraq.

Iran’s Foreign Minister Pays Tribute to Late Emir of Kuwait

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has expressed condolences over the death of Emir of Kuwait, praising the late leader for his moderate policies.

Iran Welcomes Prisoner Swap Deal between Yemen’s Warring Sides

Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh has welcomed the Houthi Ansarullah Movement’s deal with the Saudi-backed Yemeni government of Abd Rabbu Mansour Hadi on swapping prisoners of war, and called on both sides to implement the agreement as soon as possible.

207 More Iranians Die of COVID-19 in 24 Hours: Ministry

Iran’s Health Ministry spokeswoman says 207 people have died of the novel coronavirus in the past 24 hours, increasing the total number of deaths to 25,986.

Tehran Urges Madrid to Fight ‘Virus of US Unilateralism’

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has met Spain’s new Ambassador to Tehran Luis Felipe Fernández de la Peña and received his credentials.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on September 29

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Tuesday, September 29, 2020, and picked headlines from 12 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Iran, Bulgaria to Boost Transport Cooperation

Tehran and Sofia are to forge closer cooperation in the domains of economy, the transit of goods and transportation.

Tehran Rejects Saudi Claim of Busting Iran-Linked Terror Group

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh has rejected Saudi Arabia’s baseless allegation that it has captured a terrorist group which, Riyadh says, is linked to Iran.

Iran Denies Claim Its Territory Used for Arms Transfer to Armenia

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh has rejected certain media reports that claimed weaponry and military hardware are transported via Iran’s soil to Armenia.

Lak Tribe Start Seasonal Migration in Western Iran

The nomadic tribe of Lak in western Iran annually travel from the warm region of Lorestan to their summer resort in Spring and begin their migration back to the winter quarter when autumn arrives.

Ancient Grave Unearthed in Iran’s Kurdistan

A historical grave dating back to the Parthian era has been dug out in archaeological excavations in western Iran.

Rouhani’s Pick for Trade Ministry Wins Iran Parliament’s Confidence Vote

Iranian lawmakers have given their vote of confidence to President Hassan Rouhani’s nominee for the Ministry of Industry, Mine and Trade, Alireza Razm-Hosseini.

US Killed Number-One Enemy of ISIS: Iran FM

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has described American authorities as “cowards” who killed the number-one enemy of the ISIS, and then claimed it was Washington that eliminated the terror group.

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