A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on August 28

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Monday, August 28, and picked headlines from 19 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Iranian FM, UN Special Envoy Discuss Syria Crisis

Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and Staffan de Mistura, the United Nations Special Envoy for Syria, have discussed the Arab country’s ongoing crisis on Monday.

Women Mechanics Receiving Training in Iran

A group of women are being trained in the city of Borujerd in western Iranian province of Lorestan to become auto mechanics.

Iran Joins Club of Stone Paper Producers

An Iranian production unit has managed to make paper from stone using indigenous technology, making Iran one of the few countries in the world to have the knowhow.

4.9-Magnitude Quake Wounds 13 People in Northwestern Iran

An earthquake measuring 4.9 on the Richter scale jolted Sharabian district in Iran’s northwestern province of East Azarbaijan, wound at least 13 people early on Monday.

Former Iranian FM Ebrahim Yazdi Dies at 85

Ebrahim Yazdi, a senior Iranian politician and diplomat who served as foreign minister in the Islamic Republic’s interim government in 1979, has passed away at the age of 85.

Uber Picks Iranian-American Entrepreneur as New CEO

Dara Khosrowshahi, the Tehran-born CEO of Expedia Inc., has been picked as the new chief executive of the embattled ride-hailing startup Uber.

Riyadh Planning Change of Policy vis-à-vis Iran: Analysts

Middle East analysts say Saudi Arabia is revisiting its calculations, posing for a shift in policy by toning down its rhetoric against countries it regards as adversaries, including Iran.

Russia Not to Be Influenced by Israel: Analyst

A political analyst says Russia is unlikely to be influenced by Israel’s overtures, and will simultaneously regulate its relations with opposing regional players, including Iran and Saudi Arabia.

‘Trump Seeks to Cover Costs of Afghan War with Islamabad, Kabul’s Wealth’

A senior Iranian lawmaker says US President Donald Trump wants to meet the expenses of war in Afghanistan with Islamabad’s wealth and Kabul’s mineral resources.

Art, Culture Most Universal Iranian Elements: Minister

Iran’s new culture minister says the country’s artworks and cultural products are the most well-known Iranian elements across the globe.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on August 27

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Sunday, August 27, and picked headlines from 12 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Iranian Shiite Muslims Set Out on World’s Longest Arba’een Pilgrimage Walk

A huge number of Iranian Shiite Muslims have set out on the world’s longest Arba’een pilgrimage walk to the city of Karbala, 62 miles southwest of Baghdad, after a farewell ceremony was held on Friday to mark the beginning of the religious march.

‘Qatar Admits Its Mistake by Restoring Ambassador to Iran’

A political commentator says Qatar’s decision to return its ambassador to Tehran amounts to Doha’s admission of the mistake it had made in dealing with Iran last year.

Iranian Hospital in Mecca Giving Services to Pilgrims

Iran’s hospital in Mecca, launched by the Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) a couple of years ago, has been providing various medical services for pilgrims during the Hajj season.

Mamarz Lake; Haunted Body of Water in Northern Iran

Mamarz Lake in Iran’s Mazandaran province is widely known as the Ghosts Lake thanks to its horribly calm appearance.

Iran Should Pick More Female Ambassadors: MP

An Iranian parliamentarian has urged the Foreign Ministry to designate more women and Sunni ambassadors to other countries.

Iran Parliament Vows Strong Support for Handwoven Carpet Industry

A senior Iranian MP says the Parliament will do its best to help reinforce the export of Iran’s handmade carpets to global markets.

MP Backs Granting Nationality to Children with Foreign Fathers

An Iranian lawmaker says granting Iranian nationality to the children born to an Iranian mother and a non-Iranian father not only is a must for population management, but can also decrease insecurity in the country.

Iran, Azerbaijan Need to Sign Free Trade Agreement

Economic estimates indicate that Iran needs to sign a free trade agreement with Azerbaijan Republic if it wants to gain an appropriate share in the Azeri market.

‘Israel Using Russia as Buffer between Iran, Occupied Territories’

An Iranian MP says Tel Aviv is scared of the growing power of Iran-backed Hezbollah forces, and is thus trying to use Russia as a buffer between Iran and the occupied territories.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on August 26

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Saturday, August 26, and picked headlines from 14 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

‘US Using Afghanistan as Base for Putting Iran under Pressure’

An Iranian MP says the US is using Afghanistan as its watchtower and military base in the Middle East to exert pressure on Tehran through Iran’s eastern borders.

UAE Slams Qatar for Restoring Ties with Iran

The United Arabic Emirates has once again criticized Qatar for deciding to restore full diplomatic ties with Iran by deciding to send its ambassador back to Tehran.

Iran’s Freestyle Wrestler Yazdani Bags Historic Gold Medal

Iranian Olympic gold medallist Hassan Yazdani Charati claimed a gold medal at the Paris 2017 Wrestling World Championships on Friday.

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