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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.

Kabul Official Asks Iran to Train Afghan Military Forces

An Afghan official has called on Iran to train his country’s military forces and boost military cooperation with Kabul.

“Resistance Forces in Region Ready to Defend Al-Aqsa Mosque”

IRGC Quds Force Commander Major General Qassem Soleimani says the Islamic Republic of Iran is ready to fully support Palestinian Islamic Resistance Forces.

Iran Urges Muslims to Unite against US Plot on Palestine

Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani has once again blasted US President Donald Trump’s “insulting” move to recognize Jerusalem al-Quds as the Israeli capital, urging the Muslim world to stand up against the plot.

“Burning of Saudi King’s Photo in Palestine Reveals Failure of Riyadh Policies”

A senior IRGC commander says the burning of the Saudi king’s photos in Gaza reveals that the kingdom’s strategies have ended up in failure in regional states.

Iran’s Kermanshah Once Again Hit by Strong Quake

A magnitude-6 earthquake has once again struck an area near the Iran-Iraq border in the Iranian province of Kermanshah one month after another massive quake killed over 600 people at the same place.

Iran Raps Arab League for “Weak” Statement on Jerusalem

Iran has denounced as weak a statement by the Arab League on US President Donald Trump’s recent recognition of Jerusalem al-Quds as Israel's "capital."

Beauties of Iran in Autumn

Iran is one of the few countries in the world where one can simultaneously observe all the four seasons of the year. The land, every inch of which needs to be watched carefully, is quite attractive in autumn.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on December 11

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Monday, December 11, and picked headlines from 15 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

US Responsible for Potential Escalation of Tension in Mideast: Iran

Iran’s defence minister says the US will be responsible for any escalation of tension in the region as a result of its decision to recognize Jerusalem al-Quds as the Israeli regime’s capital.

German Electronic Band Schiller in Tehran for Rare Performance

German electronic band Schiller, led by Christopher von Deylen, is to perform a series of concerts starting Monday, December 11, at the Ministry of Interior Auditorium in Tehran.

Putin Orders Withdrawal of Russian Forces from Syria

Russia’s President Vladimir Putin has ordered the withdrawal of Russian troops from Syria during his visit to the Arab country.

Trump’s Decision on Jerusalem to Spark Huge Intifada: Iran

Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces Major General Mohammad Baqeri has warned that the recent US decision on Jerusalem al-Quds will spark a huge Intifada or Palestinian uprising.

Iran FM Warns Europe against Repeating History

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif, in an article in The New York Times, has warned Europe against repeating the history by siding with the US against Iran’s missile program.

Cinemas to Open in Saudi Arabia for First Time in 35 Years

Saudi Arabia has announced that public cinemas would be allowed in the kingdom and the first cinemas were likely to open in early 2018 after 35 years.

Growing Popularity of Street Arts, Graffiti in Iran’s Bandar Abbas

Graffiti is referred to writings or drawings that have been scribbled, scratched, or painted illegally on a wall or other surface, often within public view.

Stanford to Establish Fellowship in Memory of Late Iranian Math Genius

The Stanford University in the United States is to grant graduate fellowship in honour of its late math professor Maryam Mirzakhani.

Iranian Jewish MP Blasts Trump Decision on Jerusalem

The representative of Iranian Jewish minority at the Iranian Parliament says US President Donald Trump has opened a new chapter in the book of obscenity by recognizing Jerusalem al-Quds as the capital of the Israeli regime.

Iran’s Beauties in Photos: Qom Salt Rock

Qom Salt Rock, located 15 kilometres from the city of Qom in the southwest of the Iranian capital, Tehran, is one of the most beautiful natural attractions of Qom province.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on December 10

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Sunday, December 10, and picked headlines from 16 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Turkey Says Ties with Iran Vital for Regional Security

Turkish Interior Minister Suleyman Soylu said enhanced cooperation between Tehran and Ankara on security issues is “vital” and can help bring lasting security to the region.

Iran’s Tabriz Covered with Autumn Snow

Autumn snow has blanketed the city of Tabriz in East Azarbaijan Province, northwest of Iran.

Iran President Due in Istanbul to Attend OIC Summit on Al-Quds

Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani will head to Turkey to attend an extraordinary summit of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) on the issue of Jerusalem al-Quds due to be held on Wednesday.

Iran Leader Praises Wrestler Who Avoided Facing Israeli Opponent

The Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has commended Alireza Karimi, the wrestler who intentionally lost a match at a tournament in Poland to avoid an Israeli regime’s opponent in the next round.

Iran-UK Dialogue Can Boost Regional Stability: Rouhani

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says the expansion of cooperation between the Islamic Republic of Iran and the United Kingdom can lead to further stability in the Middle East.

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