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“Raisi Very Decisive, Realistic in Presidential Debate”

A former IRGC commander and a top Iranian official says presidential candidate Seyyed Ebrahim Raisi spoke decisively and realistically in the first presidential debate.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on May 1

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

Trump Administration Holds Talks with Iran over US Prisoners

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman says representatives of the new US administration have raised the issue of a couple of Iranian-American prisoners held in Iran’s prisons on the sidelines of a recent meeting with the Iranian side in Vienna.

All Enemy Plots against Iran’s Revolution Failed: IRGC Commander

Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Major General Mohammad Ali Jafari underlined that none of the enemy schemes against the Islamic Revolution have been successful.

Let’s Turn Persian Gulf into Sea of Amity: Iran’s Zarif

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has called for friendship among Persian Gulf littoral states and highlighted the capability of regional countries to independently run their own affairs free from foreign interference.

Gen. Soleimani Thanks Rouhani Gov’t for Medical Aid to Resistance Forces

The IRGC Quds Force Commander in a letter to Iran’s minister of health appreciated the ministry’s efforts to provide medical assistance for the fighters of the resistance front.

Is Pakistan Getting Iran’s Message?

Iran has signaled that Pakistan should deal with terrorists operating on its soil if it wants to maintain cordial relations with Tehran. But is Islamabad getting the message?

‘It’s a Lie that Nuclear Deal Averted Threat of War’

A top Iranian commander says it was not the nuclear deal between Iran and world powers that pushed the threat of war away from the country.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on April 30

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

Iranian People Watch Live Presidential Debate

Millions of Iranian people on Friday watched and listened to the first live presidential debate between the six candidates ahead of the May 19 votes.

US Seizure of Iran’s Assets is ‘Banditry’: Iranian FM

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif denounced the US government’s moves to seize or put freezes on Iran’s assets abroad as a plain case of international banditry.

Qalibaf Harshly Criticizes Rouhani’s Government

The conservative presidential candidate Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf lashed out at the government of Hassan Rouhani for its weak performance, mismanagement, and dishonesty.

Iran Condemns Israeli Raids on Syria as Violation of Int’l Law

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi strongly denounced the Israeli regime's repeated attacks on Syria, saying such raids are against all international laws and principles.

Jahangiri: I Represent Iranian Reformists in Presidential Election

In a clear clash with conservative presidential candidate Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf, Es’haq Jahangiri said he is representing the reformist movement, which has been marginalized in the past years, and he has all the right to defend their rights.

Raisi Vows to Triple Amount of Cash Handouts for Poor Iranians

Ebrahim Raisi, one of the six presidential candidates, promised in the first presidential debate to triple the amount of cash handouts given to the poorer strata of the Iranian society, but his idea was challenged by the others.

Iranian Candidates Offer Ways to Stop Villagers from Fleeing to Cities

The six candidates have started the first presidential debate and explained their plans to prevent residents of villages and small cities from migrating to big cities.

Iran Summons Pakistan Envoy over Deadly Attack on Border Guards

The Iranian foreign ministry strongly denounced the deadly attack on a number of Iranian border guards in the country’s southeast, and summoned the Pakistani envoy to protest over the massacre of the guards by Pakistan-based terrorists.

Iran FM Vows to Pursue Martyrdom of Guards Killed near Pakistan Border

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif expressed his condolences over the deaths of Iranian border guards killed in a clash with outlaws near the Pakistani border, and promised to pursue the punishment of the terrorists.

Iranian FM Raps US Navy’s Presence in Persian Gulf

Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif in a sarcastic message questioned the US Navy’s presence in the Persian Gulf, 7,500 miles away from the US territory.

Turkish Raids on Iraq’s Sinjar to Cause Instability: Iran

Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman says the recent move by Turkey to bomb areas near the Iraqi city of Sinjar is a violation of the Arab country’s national sovereignty, and that Tehran supports Baghdad’s position in this case.

Iran’s Zarif: Don’t Pay Attention to Trump’s Remarks!

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has downplayed the recent remarks by US President Donald Trump on the possibility of Washington staying committed to the nuclear deal with Tehran.

Iranian Expats Can Vote in 103 Countries on May 19 Election

Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister declared that Iranians residing in 103 foreign countries can cast their ballots in special voting stations in upcoming presidential elections.

Iranian, Indian DMs Call for Decisive Fight against Terrorism

The Iranian and Indian defense chiefs have emphasized the need for a “decisive” fight against terrorism as well as bilateral defense cooperation with that end in sight.

Kurdish Envoy Blasts Turkey’s Policies, Hails Iran’s Support

The representative of Iraqi Kurdistan in Tehran has strongly criticized Turkey’s unfriendly policies, and termed Iran an all-time supporter of Kurds.

Iran’s New Ambassador Finally Arrives in Syria

Iran’s new envoy to Damascus has finally arrived in the Syrian capital months after the previous ambassador left the war-torn country at the end of his 5-year mission.

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