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Iran Vows to Continue Supporting Syria

TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The Islamic Republic of Iran will keep up its advisory assistance to the Syrian government until full elimination of terror threats gripping the Arab country, Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) Ali Shamkhani said.

Famous Icelandic Composer Amazed by Iran’s Beauties

Young Icelandic music producer, Ólafur Arnalds, who recently gave live performances in Iran, has praised the country and its beauties in several tweets and Instagram posts.

Saudis Dissatisfied with Iran-Oman Deal to Lift Visa: MP

An Iranian lawmaker says Saudi Arabia is dissatisfied with a deal between Iran and Oman to remove visa requirement as part of a plan to expand bilateral ties.

Iran’s Beauties in Photos: Fiery Mount of Ramhormoz

Tashkooh or Fiery Mount is a mountain located in the east of Ramhormoz in Khuzestan province, southwestern Iran.

Iran Probing into Haley’s Claim about Yemeni Missile

Iran’s defence chief has urged that parts of the missile which the US claims was supplied by Iran to Yemen should be handed over to Tehran for further investigation.

Saudis Slam New York Times for Publishing Iran FM’s Op-Ed

A diplomat at Saudi Arabia's embassy in the United States has bitterly recounted how leading US daily The New York Times rejected an offer by the Saudi ambassador to Washington to publish an opinion piece in the paper but accepted an op-ed by Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif shortly afterwards.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on December 18

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Monday, December 18, and picked headlines from 11 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

TV Interview Left Unfinished after Israel Kills Disabled Palestinian

The martyrdom of a disabled Palestinian veteran by Israeli forces in Gaza Strip has left a TV interview with him unfinished.

Iran, Qatar to Boost Banking Relations

Iran and Qatar are making arrangements to enhance their banking relations and remove obstacles to the promotion of mutual banking cooperation.

Remnants of Ancient Human Unearthed in Central Iran

Iranian archaeologists have discovered the remnants of the body of a 10-year-old child dating back to 2,800 years ago in the central province of Hamadan.

Iran to Host Meeting of OIC Parliaments on Palestine

The Palestinian Committee of the Parliamentary Union of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation Member States (PUOICM) will hold an emergency meeting in the Iranian capital Tehran.

Iranian “Queen of Snakes” Breaks Record of Kissing Forked Tongues

An Iranian woman named Faezeh Gholami says she has kissed the forked tongue of a snake for eleven times to set a record. The daredevil woman says she did this dangerous thing to become known as “Iran’s Queen of Snakes”.

Iran Condemns ISIS Terrorist Attack on Quetta Church

Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has strongly denounced a recent terrorist attack on a church in the city of Quetta in Pakistan, dismissing it as a merciless and blind act against innocent people.

Iran Strongly Condemns Saudi Attacks on Yemen

Iran’s foreign ministry spokesman has vehemently censured the recent Saudi airstrikes on the impoverished Yemeni people that have been launched using US-made weapons.

Iran Leader’s Aide Slams France for Turning into US “Pet”

Ali Akbar Velayati, an international adviser to Leader of the Islamic Revolution, has lashed out at the French President for his anti-Iran stances, saying Emmanuel Macron follows the dictates of Washington.

Iran Congratulates Kazakhstan on Independence Day

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has offered congratulations to his Kazakh counterpart on the anniversary of the Central Asian state’s Independence Day.

“Iranian Clergy, Seminaries Should Cut Dependence on State Budget”

An Iranian daily has called on Islamic seminaries and the clergy to wean themselves off government budget and meet their costs by turning to religious taxes.

Iran Ready to Promote Ties with Nakhchivan Republic

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and Vasif Talibov, the chairman of the Supreme Assembly of Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic, have discussed expansion of bilateral relations in Tehran.

“Yemen Has Long Been Equipped with Soviet, N. Korean Missiles”

A spokesman for the IRGC has strongly condemned the recent anti-Iran accusations by the US envoy to the UN, saying the Yemeni missiles have nothing to do with Iran.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on December 17

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Sunday, December 17, and picked headlines from 15 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Saudi Jet Fighters Attack Wedding in Yemen, Kill 10 Women

A Saudi airstrike has killed a dozen women in the northern Yemeni province of Ma’rib, the country's al-Masirah TV said Sunday.

Saudi Crown Prince Bin Salman, Man of Year for Failures: Report

An award-winning journalist has depicted Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MbS) as the Middle East man of the year due to his policy failures in the region, saying the kingdom is today a loser on the path of isolation.

World’s First Camel Hospital Opens in Dubai

Dubai has opened a $10-million camel hospital in Marmoun, which had its grand opening this week, after a soft opening in late 2016.

Gohar Tappeh; Burial Site of Ancient People, Their Belongings

Gohar Tappeh, an ancient hill near Sari-Behshahr Road in Iran’s Mazandaran Province, is one of the prehistoric sites of northern Iran.

German Band Schiller Talks of Memorable Nights in Tehran

After five nights of live performance in Tehran, Christopher von Deylen, the founder and sole member of German electronic band Schiller, says he will never forget the moments on stage.

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