Iran, Russia, Turkey Discuss Syrian Crisis ahead of Astana Meeting
Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Arab and African Affairs Hossein Jaberi Ansari has held meetings with senior Russian and Turkish officials on the resolution of the years-long crisis in Syria.
Iranian President Calls for Immediate Work on Joint Projects with Afghanistan
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani stressed the need for immediate implementation of joint projects with Afghanistan.
President Rouhani Confers with Turkish Counterpart on Syrian Crisis
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani and his Turkish counterpart, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, exchanged views on a range of issues, including the latest developments in war-hit Syria and the demise of the former Iranian president Ayatollah Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani.
Israeli Regime Bombs Military Airport in Damascus: Syria
Syria says Israeli jets have bombed the Mezzeh military airport west of Damascus, accusing Tel Aviv of supporting terrorism.
ISIS Executioner Captured Alive in Mosul: Police Commander
A local police commander says one of the most notorious executioners of ISIS terrorist group has been detained alive.
US and Britain’s Clout in Mideast Has Decreased: Kuwaiti Politician
Former Kuwaiti Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammad al-Sabah al-Salem al-Sabah referred to the decreasing power of Western countries in the Middle East and highlighted the growing influence of such countries as Iran and Russia.
Bailed Murder Suspect Kills 6 in Revenge Attacks in Central Iran
A murder suspect freed on bail killed 6 people including a policeman and the people who had testified against him in a shooting rampage on Wednesday in central Iran, media reported.
Carlos Queiroz Once Again Escapes: This Time to Iran!
Some Arab media has referred to the recent resignation of Carlos Queiroz, the Portuguese coach of Iran national football team, as his “escape from Iran”. Now, after his return to Iran, what should be said?
Ayatollah Rafsanjani’s Death, an Opportunity for Solidarity among Iranians
The eldest son of the late Iranian former president Ayatollah Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani thanked Iranians for picturing their solidarity during the funeral of his father.
Iran Stays Top of Asia in Latest FIFA Ranking
Iran maintained its position as the number one team in Asia after the first FIFA world rankings in 2017 were released.
Historic Water Supply Network Discovered under City of Isfahan
A large, complicated underground water network has been discovered in an old neighbourhood of Isfahan, central Iran.
MPs in Turkish Parliament Start Fighting Each Other (+Video)
Scuffles between Turkish lawmakers from the ruling AK Party and main opposition Republican's People Party (CHP) broke out on Wednesday during a debate at general assembly on constitutional changes.
Palestinian Resistance Group Hacks Israeli Soldiers’ Cell Phones
Posing as attractive young women, the operatives of Palestinian Resistance Group Hamas managed to hack dozens of Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) soldiers' cell phones in an attempt to acquire intelligence on IDF’s presence near the Gaza border.
Obama Has 9 Days Left to Destroy the World: Russian Spokeswoman
Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova expressed her concern over the unpredictability of the Obama administration's actions on Facebook.
Jordanian School Textbook Calls Avicenna an Apostate
The textbook of an elementary school in Jordan has referred to renowned Persian physician and scientist Avicenna an “impious unbeliever”.
Hybrid Cars May Enter Tehran’s Restricted Zones without Traffic Permit
Hybrid cars don't need a traffic permit to enter restricted zones in Tehran as they produce little or no harmful emissions, said the head of the Executive Center of Tehran's Traffic Police.
A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on January 12
IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Thursday and picked headlines from 17 them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.
Iran Air Receives First Brand New Plane Purchased from Airbus
Iran has received the first plane purchased from the European giant aircraft maker Airbus following a landmark nuclear deal reached between Tehran and the six world powers.
3 Iranian Universities among Top 500 Green Universities
Three Iranian universities have been ranked among 500 top universities of UI GreenMetric World University Ranking in 2016.
Cultural Revolution in Saudi Arabia: Will Saudis Finally Be Allowed to Go to Cinema?
This year, the Saudi General Authority for Entertainment has some plans whose implementation would enrage extremist clergies of this country.
Iran Arrests MKO Terrorist Group’s Ringleader in Isfahan
Iranian security forces have arrested a ringleader of the terrorist Mojahedin-e Khalq Organization (MKO) in the central city of Isfahan, finding video recordings the individual wanted to send to anti-Iran satellite TV channels, local media said.
Iranian Delegation to Visit Saudi Arabia in February for Hajj Talks
An Iranian official announced that an Iranian delegation will be dispatched to Saudi Arabia next month to discuss the possible attendance of Iranian pilgrims in this year’s Hajj pilgrimage.
Iranian and Foreign Officials Attend Ayatollah Rafsanjani’s Memorial Service
A number of high-ranking Iranian officials and several foreign guests attended a memorial service hosted by Iran’s Leader Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei for the late Ayatollah Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani.
No Trace Yet of Missing French Tourist in Iran
Five months on since Gautier Leclerc, a French tourist, went missing in the Loot Desert in east-central Iran, no trace of him has been found yet despite nonstop search operations.
Iranian Newspapers on the Day after Ex-President Rafsanjani’s Burial
IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Wednesday and picked headlines from 37 them. The selected headlines show how Iranian newspapers continued covering the death of Ayatollah Rafsanjani in their front pages one day after the funeral ceremony.
