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US to Exempt Eight Countries from Iran Oil Sanctions: Report

The US administration has reportedly agreed to allow eight countries – including Japan, India and South Korea – to keep buying crude oil from Iran after it re-imposes sanctions on the OPEC producer on Nov. 5, a senior administration official said.

Iran FM Due in Turkey to Attend D-8 Ministerial Summit

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif is set to leave Tehran for Turkey today to attend a ministerial meeting of the D-8 Organization for Economic Cooperation.

Rouhani Urges Europe to Work with Iran against US’ Unilateralism

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has warned about the danger posed by US President Donald Trump to the world, urging European countries to work with Iran against Washington’s unilateralism.

Iranian Pop Singer Sentenced to Hold Free Concert

Iran’s Ministry of Culture has condemned a pop singer to hold a free concert after finding out that he had given a pre-recorded performance in one of his controversial concerts.

Iran’s Chabahar Port to Play Key Role in Future Economy of Region

Iran, Afghanistan, and India believe the Chabahar port in south-east of Iran, which is being developed by Indian investors, will play a vital role in the future economy of region, particularly in that of the crisis-hit Afghanistan.

Tehran Denies Reports of Selling Oil through Russia

Iran’s oil minister has denied reports that Tehran is selling its petroleum through Russia in a bid to bypass the US sanctions.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on November 1

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Thursday, November 1, 2018, and picked headlines from 13 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

‘Iraq’s Top Cleric Urged Shiite Forces to Shield Sunnis’

Iraq's top cleric Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani has urged the Shiite forces of Hashd al-Sha’abi to sacrifice their lives to protect Sunni families who are under relentless attacks by ISIS, an Iranian official says.

Iran Says Can’t Be Left Alone in Standing against Trump

Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi says those who are in favour of rationality and are interested in preserving the Iran nuclear deal must know that the Islamic Republic cannot be the only side paying the price of something which is to the benefit of the whole world.

FM Zarif, Pakistan’s Imran Khan Meet in Islamabad

Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif on Wednesday met with Pakistan’s Prime Minister Imran Khan in Islamabad.

Iran Protests Denmark’s Hasty Reactions to ‘Murder Plot’ Claims

Iran says it has expressed its protest at the “hasty” reactions of Danish officials to anti-Iran accusations during a Wednesday meeting with Denmark’s ambassador to Tehran at the ministry of foreign affairs.

Iran to Trade Partners: Think Twice before Fearing US Sanctions

Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani has urged the country’s trade partners to think twice before fearing the US sanctions, saying Washington’s pressures are temporary while Tehran’s relations with its trade partners are permanent.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on October 31

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Wednesday, October 31, 2018, and picked headlines from 13 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Iran to Produce Safe Smartphones for Officials

Head of Iran's Passive Defence Organization Brigadier General Gholam-Reza Jalali says following a recent interception of President Hassan Rouhani’s phone calls, the Islamic Republic has decided to design and produce a new cell phone which can’t be eavesdropped on.

Iran Sympathizes with Afghanistan over Chopper Crash

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has expressed regret over the deadly crash of an Afghan army helicopter in Western Afghanistan, which claimed the lives of all crew members and passengers including several military and government officials.

Iran, Pakistan Discuss Release of Abducted Border Guards

Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has held talks with his Pakistani counterpart Shah Mehmood Qureshi in Islamabad over several issues including the release of Iranian border guards abducted by Pakistan-based terrorists.

25 Killed after Afghan Army Chopper Crashes near Iran Border

A helicopter operated by Afghan army crashed in western Afghanistan near the Iranian border on Wednesday, killing all the 25 people on board.

US, France Call for Immediate End to Yemen War

The US secretaries of state and defence as well as the French defence minister have called for an immediate cessation of the devastating war in Yemen, which was launched by Saudi Arabia and its allies since 2015.

Tehran Raps US’ Resort to Economic Terrorism in Anti-Iran Psywar

Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi says the United States seeks to launch a war of nerves against Iranians through economic pressure.

Iran FM Due in Pakistan to Pursue Fate of Abducted Guards

Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif will head to Pakistan on Tuesday night to pursue the fate of Iranian border guards recently abducted and taken to the Pakistani territory.

Iran Denies Denmark’s Accusation of Assassination Attempt

Iran’s Foreign Ministry has strongly rejected the biased reports that accused Iran of plotting an unsuccessful attempt to assassinate an opposition figure in Denmark.

Iran Thanks Iraq for Warm Hospitality towards Arba’een Pilgrims

Iran's first vice president has thanked the Iraqi government and nation for their warm hospitality towards Iranian pilgrims during Arba'een procession in the holy cities of Karbala and Najaf.

The Great March of Arba’een

To experience the Great Walk of Arba’een is to live in your flesh the burden that was forced onto Prophet Muhammad’s Household, to grasp at the magnitude of their achievements, resolve and dignified grace in the face of absolute butchery.

Millions of Pilgrims Converge in Karbala to Mark Arba’een

Millions of Shiite pilgrims from across the world have conevened in the Iraqi holy city of Karbala on Tuesday to commemorate Arba'een, the 40th day after the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein, the third Shiite Imam.

Iran Condemns Killing of Arba’een Mourners in Nigeria

Iran has strongly denounced the recent deadly incident in Nigeria in which several Shiite mourners were killed by security forces.

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