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The latest news and views from Iran, the Middle East, and the world produced and published by IFP either using the contents provided by Persian-language media outlets or through its exclusive dispatches
Iranian Minister Apologizes over Social Media Restrictions
Iranian Minister of Communications and Information Technology Mohammad Javad Azari Jahromi has offered apology to those whose jobs have been interrupted due to the recent “temporary” restrictions on certain social media.
Russia, Turkey Blast Foreign Attempts to Meddle in Iran’s Affairs
The Russian and Turkish foreign ministries have separately condemned attempts by certain foreign countries to interfere in Iran’s internal affairs amid the recent developments in the Islamic Republic.
Iran Denounces Trump’s Insulting Tweets, Meddlesome Remarks
Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has lashed out at the US president for his rude comments about the Iranian nation, urging Trump to watch his language and address his own country’s problems instead of interfering in other states’ affairs.
Enemies Trying to Harm Iran’s Establishment: Leader
Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, the Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution, has blamed the enemies of Iran for the recent developments in the Islamic Republic, saying the enemy seeks to cause problems for the Islamic Establishment.
Iran Protests Still Making Headlines on January 2
IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Tuesday, January 2, and picked headlines from 16 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.
“Police Ensuring Tehran’s Security, No Need for IRGC’s Help”
A deputy governor of Tehran says the police forces have kept the capital city under their control amid the recent protests and riots, and the IRGC has not yet been asked for help.
Saudi Arabia, US, UK behind Recent Riots in Iran: Shamkhani
Ali Shamkhani, the Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council (SNSC), says the recent riots in Iran were fueled by certain countries’ “proxy war” against the Islamic Republic via social media and the Internet.
Iranian People Ready to Help Feed Hungry Americans: Envoy
Iranian ambassador to the UK has slammed US President Donald Trump for insulting the Iranian nation by calling them hungry, and expressed Tehran’s preparedness to help feed the huge number of hungry people in the US.
Iranian Kids Claim Title at Mental Arithmetic World Championship
Iranian children have managed to bag the top prizes of the 17th edition of annual Pama Global Abacus and Mental Arithmetic Championships in South Africa.
Tourists to Participate in Rally between Iran’s Mashhad, Iraq’s Karbala
A tourist rally is slated to be held in late February, 2018, along a 2,000-km route between two holy cities in Iran and Iraq.
Iranian Papers Continue to Cover Iran Protests on January 1
IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Monday, January 1, and picked headlines from 20 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.
Death Toll from Iran Protests Rises to 12: State TV
Iranian officials have so far confirmed the deaths of six people and injuries of several others during the recent protest rallies and riots across the country. The state TV has also declared the deaths of six others.
Iran President Calls for Enhanced Relations with Cuba
Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani has congratulated Cuba on the anniversary of its revolution, and called for further enhancement of relations between Tehran and Havana.
Iran President Congratulates Christians on New Year
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has extended his felicitations to the country’s Christians on the beginning of 2018.
Trump in No Position to Sympathize with Iranian People: Rouhani
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has strongly criticized the US president for trying to show sympathy for the Iranian protesters, saying that Trump has forgotten that he himself called Iran a ‘terrorist nation’ a few months ago.
Iran Urges Interpol to Hunt Man behind Recent Riots
A top Iranian official says the country has called on the Interpol to hunt for the individual who, from abroad, encouraged people to violence during the ongoing protests in Iran.
IRGC Releases Iranian Hostage in Afghanistan
The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps’ Quds Force has managed to release an Iranian engineer who had been taken hostage and transferred to Afghanistan.
People Looking for More Resistant Homes after Tehran Quake
Following the recent earthquake in Tehran, some real estate agencies in the Iranian capital are boasting of offering houses that are resistant to magnitude-9 quakes.
Iran Dismisses Canada’s “Meddlesome” Statement
Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has condemned Canada’s interference in internal affairs of Iran, saying that the meddlesome positions of the Canadian government on the recent developments in Iran are in contravention of its legal and international obligations.
Iranian Papers Widely Cover Iran Protests on December 31
IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Sunday, December 31, and picked headlines from 19 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.
No Plan for President Rouhani’s Speech on Iran Protests
A source has dismissed an earlier report that claimed President Hassan Rouhani will address the Iranian nation about the recent protest rallies on Sunday, saying he will only speak during a regular cabinet session today.
“US, Israel Trying to Take Advantage of Iran Protests”
A former conservative lawmaker says the US and the Israeli regime are trying to change the direction of recent protest rallies in Iran and use them for their own interests.
Official Confirms 2 People Killed in Iran Protests
An Iranian security official confirmed earlier reports of the deaths of two people in the recent protest gatherings in Lorestan province, but stressed that the Iranian police forces did not fire a single bullet, and foreign agents and Takfiri elements were behind the incident.
Telegram Blocks Anti-Iran Channel for Promoting Violence
The Telegram messaging app has closed an anti-Iran channel for encouraging people to violence after a top Iranian official’s request.
Iranian Centenarian Leading Simple Life with Octogenarian Wife
A 121-year-old Iranian man with dozens of grandchildren and great-grandchildren leads a simple life in in old village in the south of the country.