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Sosis Bandari; Popular Spicy Dish from Southern Iran

Sosis Bandari, which literally means “Port Sausage”, is a simple Iranian spicy dish that belongs to the country’s southern regions near the Persian Gulf.

Vardij, Varish: Touristy Villages near Iranian Capital

Vardij and Varish are two beautiful villages in Sulqan Rural District, Kan, in the vicinity of Iran’s capital Tehran.

Qatar Discloses Documents on Saudi-Israeli Secret Cooperation

A Qatari newspaper has published documents suggesting Saudi Arabia and Israel were plotting to disintegrate Syria even decades ago.

Iran Keen to Enhance Mutual Cooperation with Turkey

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says the Islamic Republic is interested in boosting bilateral and regional relations with Turkey.

Iranian Journalist Sentenced to Make Educational Documentary!

An Iranian reporter who was found guilty in a traffic collision has been sentenced to make an educational documentary film about car crashes and traffic rules in Iran.

Iran Rejects Mogherini’s Claims on Nuclear Deal Text

A senior Iranian diplomat has dismissed EU Foreign Policy Chief Federica Mogherini’s claim that the text of the Iran nuclear deal provides the basis for more constructive engagement with Iran in the region.

Iran FM Calls for “Collective” Efforts to End Yemen Plight

Iranian foreign minister says it is a collective responsibility to help end the ongoing nightmare in Yemen, and Iran is prepared to work with other states in resolving the crisis.

Iran Pursuing Situation of Iranian Woman Detained in Australia: Official

Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister for Consular, Parliamentary and Expatriates' Affairs Hassan Qashqavi says the foreign ministry is seriously pursuing the case of pregnant Iranian woman Negar Qods Kani, who is in jail in Australia.

Iran Ready to Work with All Muslim States to Defend Al-Quds: Rouhani to OIC

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has expressed Tehran’s preparedness to cooperate with all Muslim countries, without any preconditions, to defend Palestine and Jerusalem al-Quds.

“Iran Ready to Counter US’ Non-Compliance with Nuclear Deal”

Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi says if the United Stated fails to comply with its obligations under the nuclear agreement, Tehran is ready to take any necessary measures.

Turkey President Calls Israel “State of Terror, Occupation”

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has condemned Israel as “a state defined by occupation and terror” as he opened the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) summit on the US recognition of Jerusalem as the Israeli capital.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on December 13

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Wednesday, December 13, and picked headlines from 10 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

No Reason for US Presence in Mideast: Iran Leader’s Aide

A top advisor to Iran’s Leader says there is no justification for the presence of the United States in the Middle East region.

Iran Wins Two Prizes at Montreal Film Awards

The Iranian film “Kupal” has won the Grand Prix Narrative Feature at the international feature competition section of the Third Montreal Independent Film Awards. Another Iranian work also won the Grand Prix narrative Short.

Iran President Congratulates Turkmenistan on Day of Neutrality

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has offered congratulations to his Turkmen counterpart on the Central Asian state’s Day of Neutrality, which is annually marked on December 12.

Mat-Weaving; Traditional Occupation in Southeast Iran

The lives of people in Iran’s southeastern Sistan and Baluchestan province have long been influenced by Lake Hamun and the reeds growing in this drought-hit lake.

Jerusalem al-Quds Belongs to All Muslims around World: Iran

Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani says al-Quds is the land of all Muslims and will remain the capital of the Palestinian state.

Former British Diplomat Urges Trump to Mend Ties with Iran

James Watt, a former British ambassador to Lebanon, Jordan and Egypt, believes that Trump should be improving relations with Iran instead of recognizing Jerusalem al-Quds as Israel’s capital if he wants to achieve peace.

Iran’s Beauties in Photos: Meighan Wetland

Meighan wetland is located 15 km north-east of Arak in central Iran. It is about 1,700 metres above the sea level and is considered the most important home of migrant birds in Iran.

Iranian MPs Urge Muslim States to Sever Ties with Israel

Iranian parliamentarians have called on Muslim countries to cut off their diplomatic relations with the Israeli regime.

Iran, Turkey Dismiss Trump’s Jerusalem Decision as “Big Mistake”

The defence ministers of Iran and Turkey have slammed as a major flaw the US president’s decision to recognize Jerusalem al-Quds as the capital of the Israeli regime.

ISIS after Establishment of Caliphate in Pakistan, Afghanistan: Iran

Iranian Intelligence Minister Seyyed Mahmoud Alavi says the ISIS terrorist group is seeking to dominate new regions like Afghanistan, Pakistan and Central Asia with the aim of restoring its caliphate which was uprooted in the Middle East.  

Trump Decision on Jerusalem, Beginning of Israel’s Demise: Nasrallah

Secretary General of Lebanon’s Hezbollah Resistance Movement Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah says the US president’s decision on Jerusalem al-Quds will definitely mark the beginning of the demise of Israel.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on December 12

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Tuesday, December 12, and picked headlines from 11 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

43 Iranian Pilgrims Wounded by Fire in Iraqi Hotel

A blaze that broke out inside a hotel in the Iraqi holy city of Najaf has so far wounded dozens of people, including 43 Iranian pilgrims.

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