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Iran’s Leader Pardons, Commutes Sentences of 1166 Convicts

Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, the Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution, has granted clemency or commuted the sentences of hundreds of convicts on the occasion of two great Muslim festivals.

Iranian Users Become Voice of Voiceless Myanmar Muslims

As international human rights have remained silent over the Myanmar government’s slaughter of Rohingya Muslims, Iranian social media users have stepped into the fray and become the voice of the voiceless.

Syria Opposition Must Accept It Lost War against Assad: UN Envoy

Staffan de Mistura, the UN special envoy for Syria, says Syrian opposition forces should prepare themselves to face the reality that they did not win the six-and-a-half year war against President Bashar al-Assad.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on September 7

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Thursday, September 7, and picked headlines from 15 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Iranian Sculpture, Painting Museum Reopened after over 15 Years

A contemporary sculpture and painting museum was reopened in Tehran on Tuesday (September 5) after over 15 years of being closed.

Iranian Firm Indigenizes Electronic Equipment Used by Power, Petchem Industries

Iranian researchers have managed to indigenize and mass produce a series of electronic equipment used in power and petrochemical industries.

Iranian FM, Japanese PM’s Envoy Discuss N. Korea Crisis

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and visiting Japanese PM’s Envoy Masahiko Komura have discussed issues of mutual interest, particularly the North Korea developments, in a meeting in Tehran.

Iran’s Police Seize Over One Tonne of Heroin

A senior police commander says his forces have discovered more than one tonne of heroin in an operation in western Tehran.

Iranian Family Starts 60-Day March to Protest Concert Ban

Members of an Iranian family from the northeastern city of Mashhad have embarked on a 60-day march to show their protest against a local ban on holding concerts in the holy city.

Iran Establishes Special Parliament for Women

A top Iranian official has underlined women’s key role in decision making processes, saying the formation of “Women’s Parliament” in Khorasan Razavi province is a significant change in this regard.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on September 6

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Wednesday, September 6, and picked headlines from 13 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Iraqi Kurdistan Independence Vote ‘Dangerous Game’: Iranian MP

An Iranian lawmaker has warned against the horrible consequences of the Iraqi Kurdistan’s independence referendum, saying it is a dangerous game the Kurds are playing.

Iran, Vatican City Discuss Plight of Rohingya Muslims in Myanmar

Iranian foreign minister and Vatican City’s secretary for relations with states have conferred on the desperate situation of Muslims in Myanmar, calling for an international effort to end the plight.

Qatar Can Connect to Outside World through Iran: Analyst

A senior political analyst has highlighted Iran’s geopolitical significance for Qatar, saying Tehran is more useful to Doha than any other regional state.

Riyadh Dismisses Reports of Banning Media from Criticising Iran

An advisor to Saudi Arabian royal court, Saud al-Qahtani, has denied as baseless the reports that the royal family has ordered Saudi media not to attack Iran.

Playing with Iranian Raptors, Popular Entertainment of Arab Sheikhs

Playing with Iranian predatory birds is among the most popular entertainments among Arab sheikhs, costing them millions of dollars.

Int’l Sporting Goods Exhibition Underway in Iran

The 16th International Exhibition of Sports, Sporting Goods and Equipment (SPORTEX 2017) is being held in the Iranian capital of Tehran.

Assad’s Supporters, Dissidents Keep Syria’s Hopes Alive for FIFA World Cup

The Syrian national football team, composed of both pro- and anti-government players, managed to gain a draw against Iran and advance to the next round of FIFA World Cup qualifications in Asia.

Iran’s Deputy FM, Russian Envoy Discuss Syria Crisis

Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Arab and African Affairs Hossein Jaberi Ansari has discussed the latest regional developments with Russian President Vladimir Putin's special envoy for Syrian Affairs, Alexander Lavrentiev.

Iran, Qatar to Expand Economic, Urban Development Ties

Iran and Qatar have signed a number of agreements in different fields including economy and urban development as part of a larger plan to expand bilateral relations.

Iranian University Ready to Admit Students from Iraqi Kurdistan

The dean of Kurdistan University in western Iran says admission of students from the Iraqi Kurdistan Region is possible on the basis of the memorandums of cooperation signed between the two sides.

2.5m Iranians to Take Part in Arba’een Pilgrimage

About 2.5 million Iranians are expected to take part in this year’s Arba’een pilgrimage, one of the world’s largest religious gatherings, in the holy city of Karbala in Iraq, according to an official.

No US, Saudi Aircraft Allowed to Cross Iran’s Airspace: Commander

Commander of Iran’s Khatam al-Anbia Air Defence Base Brigadier General Farzad Esmaili says Iran will never allow US and Saudi aircraft, even their passenger planes, to cross the Islamic Republic’s airspace.

Idea of Iran’s Coordination with US Warships Ridiculous: Top Officer

A top Iranian commander says Iran views as ridiculous the idea of coordinating its moves in the Persian Gulf with the American warships deployed there.

Iran’s Beauties in Photos: A Village with Three Churches

Khoygan Olia, a beautiful village in Isfahan province in central Iran, used to be the village hosting the largest Armenian population living in Iran.

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