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Tehran Downplays Impact of Tillerson’s Replacement on Iran-US Ties

Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman says the replacement of Secretary of State Rex Tillerson is a continuation of shakeups in Trump’s Cabinet, playing down its impact on Washington’s Iran policy and the fate of the 2015 nuclear deal.

4 Killed, 1,800 Injured in “Fireworks Wednesday” Incidents

Firecracker-related incidents left 4 people dead and over 1,799 others injured in Chaharshanbe Soori, a fire festival held on the eve of the last Wednesday of the Iranian calendar year, the head of Iran’s Center for Emergency Medical Services said.

Iranian Judge Sentences Convicts to Plant Trees

Doing community services as a punishment, especially for convicts of misdemeanors, is becoming more and more prevalent in Iran, where a judge has so far ordered offenders to plant more than 10,000 trees if they want to avoid spending their time behind bars.

Iran Agriculture Minister Survives No-Confidence Vote

Iranian parliamentarians gave a vote of confidence to Agriculture Minister Mahmoud Hojjati in their third unsuccessful impeachment bid since Tuesday.

Iran Slams Discriminatory Approach to Aiding Fight against Illicit Drugs

Iranian Interior Minister Abdolreza Rahmani Fazli deplored the discriminatory approach of international organizations in providing assistance to governments fighting against illicit drugs and called on all countries to meet their responsibility in this campaign.

Iran President Says Tehran, Baku Can Link Asia to Europe

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says Iran and Azerbaijan can turn into a connecting route between Asia and North Europe.

“Iran Has Enough Options If Other JCPOA Parties Withdraw”

Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says the country has enough options on the table if other signatories to the Iran nuclear deal pull out of the agreement.

Wednesday’s Lady; Traditional Doll Linked to Spring-Cleaning

A doll designer has unveiled a new doll inspired from a Persian folklore tradition related to the New Year, which is still reverberating in northern provinces of Gilan and Azarbaijan.

Amu Nowruz National Festival Held in Iran ahead of New Year

A national festival called Amu Nowruz has been held in the Iranian city of Qazvin which is located in the northwest of the country.

Iran FM to Visit Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif is going to travel to Azerbaijan Republic and Kazakhstan at the head of a political delegation.

“Iran Will Help Saudi Arabia if It Comes under Aggression”

Iran's Foreign Minister says if Saudi Arabia comes under foreign aggression, Iran will be the first country to go into action to help Riyadh.

Iranian Ministers of Roads, Labour Survive Impeachment

Iran’s Minister of Cooperatives, Labour, and Social Welfare Ali Rabi’ei and Minister of Roads and Urban Development Abbas Akhoundi have survived impeachment bids by the Parliament after securing a vote of confidence from lawmakers.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on March 13

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Tuesday, March 13, and picked headlines from 20 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Iran Offers Condolences to Bangladesh over Plane Crash

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has expressed regret over the crash of a Bangladeshi airliner, which killed and wounded dozens of people.

Foreign Interference, Main Cause of Regional Crises: Iran DM

Iran's Defence Minister Brigadier General Amir Hatami has blamed foreign powers’ meddling and their double standards for the current chaos in the Middle East.

Chabahar, Gwadar Ports Great Chance for Iran-Pakistan Cooperation

Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has held talks with Pakistan’s National Security Advisor Nasser Khan Janjua.

Bodies of 65 Iran-Iraq War Martyrs Recovered (+Video)

A senior defence official says Iranian explorers have recovered the remnants of 65 unidentified martyrs of the Iraqi imposed war (1980-88), some 30 years after the end of the longest battle in the 20th century.

Legendary Italian Composer to Hold Concert in Iran

Renowned Italian pianist and composer, Ludovico Maria Enrico Einaudi, is expected to visit Iran along with his ensemble in April.

Tehran, Islamabad Confer on Border Security Issues

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and Pakistan’s Interior Minister Ahsan Iqbal have discussed issues of mutual interest in Islamabad.

Iranian Diplomat Says US Seeks to Interfere in Iraqi Elections

The US Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) and the Pentagon are trying to interfere in Iraq’s upcoming parliamentary elections under the guise of the Arab country’s non-governmental organizations (NGOs), a former Iranian ambassador to Baghdad said.

Iran, Pakistan to Hold Technical Talks on Peace Pipeline

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and Pakistani Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi have held talks on the controversial issue of Iran-Pakistan gas pipeline.

IRGC Quds Force Foils Terrorist Attack in Southeastern Iran

The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Quds Force has thwarted an attack on a military base in southeastern Iran in an operation during which at least two terrorists were killed.

Iran, Pakistan Call for Closer Cooperation in All Fields

Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif, who is visiting Pakistan at the head of a politico-economic delegation, has sat down for talks with his Pakistani counterpart Khawaja Asif.

Dozens Killed after Plane with 71 People on Board Crashes in Nepal (+Video)

At least 23 people are believed to have survived after a plane carrying 71 passengers and crew crashed on landing at Nepal's Kathmandu airport on Monday.

Turkish Plane Already on Fire before Crashing in Iran (+Video)

An Iranian emergency official says the Turkish private jet which crashed into Iran’s Shahr-e Kord on Sunday had caught fire before the deadly incident.

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