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Environment

Alligator makes it to industrial no-go zone (PHOTOS)

Emad Askarieh - June 3, 2015

Images of an alligator in a gas facility in southern Iran.

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Iran’s VP Raps State Sponsorship of Terrorism in Region

Emad Askarieh - June 3, 2015

Aminzadeh said that violent terrorist groups in the region cannot survive without receiving aid from certain countries.

Crisis

Saudi blockade of Yemen taking unacceptable toll on civilians: Iran official

Emad Askarieh - June 3, 2015

“It is unacceptable that wounded Yemenis are denied access to medical aid because of the continuation of the cruel naval and aerial blockade, the deputy foreign minister said.

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Syria front line of defense against Israel: Iranian official

Emad Askarieh - June 2, 2015

Undermining Syria will definitely lead to crises and uncontrollable situations in all neighboring and regional countries, Shamkhani said.

Media

A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on June 2

Emad Askarieh - June 2, 2015

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of newspapers on Tuesday and picked headlines from 11 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy. Our next look at Iranian newspaper front pages will appear on the website on June 6.

Interviews

Will women be allowed to attend major sporting events?

Emad Askarieh - June 2, 2015

Iran’s vice-president for women affairs has talked in an interview about what government has done for women when it comes to presence in sporting arenas, broader representation in parliament and domestic violence.

Hard News

Foreigners can never impose will on Syria: President Rouhani

Emad Askarieh - June 2, 2015

President Rouhani says that terrorists can never succeed in their plots against Syria.

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Intelligence forces foil plot to set up terrorist groups in Iran

Emad Askarieh - June 2, 2015

A person named ‘Abu Hafs’ entered Iran some time ago to create terrorist groups inside the country, the intelligence minister said.

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Death penalty sought for Saudi officers molesting Iran teens: Official

Emad Askarieh - June 2, 2015

The two police officers "have been charged with malversation, breach of duty and committing a heinous criminal act,” Deputy Foreign Minister Hassan Ghashghavi said.

Hard News

Iran foreign minister calls for collective efforts for regional security

Emad Askarieh - June 2, 2015

If regional countries do not cooperate to establish security in the region, they will have to live in a volatile region, Zarif said.

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US, allies fan crisis in region for Israeli safety: Iran top official

Emad Askarieh - June 2, 2015

The ongoing crisis in Yemen, Syria, and Iraq shows “a pervasive plot by the US, the Zionists and reactionaries in the region,” Velayati said.

Hard News

IS doesn’t dare get close to Iranian borders: Top General

Emad Askarieh - June 2, 2015

Firouzabadi reiterated that Tehran is fully determined to smash IS terrorists if they advance to around 40 kilometers of Iranian borders.

Asia

Muslims die at sea; Nobel laureate keeps mum

Emad Askarieh - June 1, 2015

The Rohingya Muslims have often been driven from their homes, because officials in Yangon do not recognize their civic rights and claim that they are Bengalis who should return to Bangladesh.

Asia

Adversaries are still at odds; A missile for a missile

Emad Askarieh - June 1, 2015

The US has found North Korea’s missile capability as an impediment to its deployment of a THAAD missile defense system on the Korean Peninsula, reads the analytical report.

Local

We will impeach the interior minister

Golrokh Askarieh - June 1, 2015

Ali Motahari has condemned attempts by certain government officials to curtail freedom of speech, warning that he and his fellow MPs would impeach the interior minister if the current trend persisted.

Middle East

Erdogan, newspaper editor trade barbs over Syria trucks video

Emad Askarieh - June 1, 2015

Turkish daily Cumhuriyet has responded to President Erdogan’s threat over video showing Turkish intelligence purportedly shipping arms to Syria.

Iran in Pictures

Shahar Yeri historical site

Fatemeh Askarieh - June 1, 2015

Images of a historical site in Ardebil Province believed to be 6,000 years old.

Foreign Policy

Iran raps Canada for stopping verification of Iranian medical credentials

Emad Askarieh - June 1, 2015

Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Marzieh Afkham expressed regret over the decision adopted by Canada’s Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG).

Media

A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on June 1

Golrokh Askarieh - June 1, 2015

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

Hard News

Amir Abdollahian stresses Iran’s constructive regional role

Golrokh Askarieh - June 1, 2015

Unlike some countries that make arbitrary use of terrorism and play with regional security, Tehran strongly supports Iraq, Syria, Lebanon, Yemen and the countries exposed to the terrorist threats, the diplomat said.

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