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Iran’s Non-Oil Exports Rise by 136%
Iran’s non-petroleum exports have registered a considerable rise in 2019 over the previous year.
Enemy Pressure Making Iran Stronger: IRGC Commander
A top Iranian military commander says the enemy’s pressure has only strengthened the Iranian nation.
A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on September 12
IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Thursday, September 12, 2019, and picked headlines from 7 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.
Iran Dismisses Arab Quartet Committee’s ‘Hackneyed’ Claims
Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Abbas Mousavi has rejected the anti-Iran allegations raised in the final declaration of a meeting of the Arab Quartet Committee in the Egyptian capital, Cairo.
How Iran Can Benefit from Bolton’s Dismissal
An expert on the US affairs believes the dismissal of Trump’s National Security Advisor John Bolton can be a good news for the Iranian people.
Trump Considering French Plan to Give Iran $15bn Credit Line
US President Donald Trump is actively considering his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron’s plan to convince Iran into returning to the 2015 nuclear deal by extending a $15 billion credit line to the Islamic Republic, sources say.
Iran Exporting Biopharmaceuticals to Russia, Turkey, Malaysia
Iran is exporting biopharmaceuticals to several regional and overseas countries, a government official has said, unveiling plans to increase export revenue generated by the knowledge-based companies.
Iran Condemns Netanyahu’s ‘Sinister’ Annexation Plan
Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman has strongly condemned Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s “sinister plan” to annex the Jordan Valley in the occupied West Bank.
Bolton Was Enemy of Diplomacy: Iranian Official
President Hassan Rouhani’s Chief of Staff Mahmoud Vaezi has reacted to the dismissal of US National Security Advisor John Bolton by describing him as the “enemy of diplomacy.”
Iran Top Security Official Says Bolton’s Dismissal Changes Nothing
Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council Ali Shamkhani says the ouster of US national security adviser John Bolton is not going to bring about any change in Washington’s hostile policies against Iran.
Iran: US Talks Meaningless While Sanctions Remain in Place
President of Iran has made it clear that negotiations with the US would be utterly meaningless as long as Washington is keeping the anti-Iranian sanctions in place.
Iran Says Preparing Conditions for Women to Go to Stadiums
Iranian Government Spokesman Ali Rabiei says women are now allowed to go to stadiums to watch all international football matches, and conditions are being prepared for club matches as well.
Zarif Slams New US Sanctions, Urges Trump to Abandon ‘Thirst for War’
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has lashed out at the US for further escalation of its economic terrorism against Iran by imposing further sanctions against the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC).
Iran’s Beauties in Photos: Zrebar Lake
Called the jewel of tourism industry in western Iran, the freshwater wetland of Zrebar (also known as Zaribat and Zirewar) is located in Kurdistan province in Western Iran.
A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on September 11
IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Wednesday and picked headlines from 8 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.
Rouhani Urges US to Drop ‘Maximum Pressure’ Policy
The Iranian president has urged the United States to drop its bellicosity and “maximum pressure” policy vis-à-vis Iran, and put aside hawkish elements.
Bolton’s Dismissal Receives Mixed Reactions in Iran
The dismissal of US National Security Advisor John Bolton has been met with mixed reactions in Iran.
Talks with US Out of Question as Long as Sanctions in Effect: Iran
Iran says any negotiations between Tehran and Washington, including a possible meeting between the two countries’ presidents, are out of the question as long as the US maintains its policy of economic terrorism against Iranians.
Iranian, Chinese Geoparks Sign Cooperation Agreement
The Qeshm Global Geopark in southern Iran and the Dunhuang UNESCO Global Geopark in the City of Dunhuang in China’s Gansu Province have signed a sisterhood and cooperation agreement.
Iran Says US Forces Must Leave Afghanistan
Iran’s Envoy to the UN says any negotiations between Tehran and Washington, including a possible meeting between the two countries’ presidents, are out of the question as long as the US maintains its policy of economic terrorism against Iranians.
Iran Condoles with Iraq over Tragic Incident in Karbala
Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Seyyed Abbas Mousavi has expressed deep regret over the tragic incident in the holy city of Karbala on Ashura, which killed and wounded tens of Shiite mourners.
Millions of Iranians Mourn Imam Hussein Martyrdom Anniv.
Millions of mournful Shiite Muslims in Iran and across the world have taken to the streets and mosques to mark Ashura, the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein, a grandson of Prophet Muhammad, who was martyred along with his family and companions some 14 centuries ago.
‘Shah Hussein Gouyan’ Mourning Ritual Held in Tabriz
Shaakhsi, or Shah Hussein Guyan [calling Imam Hussain], is a mourning ritual performed every year during the first 10 days of Muharram month in the north-western city of Tabriz in Iran.
Tourists Flock to Yazd to Attend Muharram Mourning Ritual
The Shiite mourning ceremonies in commemoration of Imam Hussein (PBUH) have become a tourist attraction across Yazd, a historic city in central Iran that has been already inscribed on the UNESCO's World Heritage List.
Iran Says to Counter Any Disruption of Cooperation with IAEA
Iran’s ambassador and permanent representative to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) says the country will respond to any move aimed at sabotaging Tehran’s cooperation with the agency.