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Top Commander Lauds Iranian Missiles’ ‘Exceptional’ Target Accuracy

Iran’s top military official says few countries worldwide possess the technology of developing long-range missiles with a target accuracy of less than 10 metres, adding at present, Iran is capable of producing and using such armaments.

Saudi Arabia Leading World’s Most Active Terrorist-Producing Factory: Iranian Official

The secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) slammed the Riyadh regime for its continued efforts to create and support Takfiri terrorist groups, saying the oil-rich kingdom uses petrodollars to lead “the world’s most active terrorist-producing factory”.

Nuclear Deal Boosts Foreign Investment in Iran: Larijani

Iran’s parliament speaker says the signature of a nuclear agreement between Tehran and the P5+1 group has led to a relative rise in foreign investment in the country.

Israel’s Nukes Main Threat to World: Iran’s FM

Iranian foreign minister says the Israeli regime’s arsenal of nuclear weapons poses the main threat to the entire world.

Former Chief of Iran’s State Broadcaster to Run for President

Former head of the Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB) Ezzatollah Zarghami announced on Wednesday that he would seek the presidency in the May election.

Arabs’ Efforts to Normalise Ties with Israel Doomed to Failure: Iran’s Speaker

Iranian Parliament speaker says the ongoing efforts by certain Arab countries to normalise their ties with the Israeli regime will finally backfire.

UK Following US Steps in Breaking Promises to Iran: MP

An Iranian MP lashed out at Britain for failing to fulfil its commitments to Iran based on a uranium contract, saying London will keep breaking its promises to Iran for as long as it can.

Iran May Send Pilgrims to This Year’s Hajj: FM Zarif

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said the country may send nationals to Saudi Arabia to participate in the Hajj rituals this year.

Iranian Speaker Blasts Saudi Invasion of Yemen as Genocide

Iranian Parliament speaker has slammed the Saudi invasion of Yemen as an all-out war against a nation, adding a genocide is taking place in the country.

Iran, Russia, Turkey Reaffirm Reinforcement of Syria Ceasefire

In a joint statement issued at the ongoing Syria talks in Astana, Iran, Russia, and Turkey stressed the consolidation of truce in Syria, and decided to hold the next round of talks in May.

Iran’s President Writes Letter to Emir of Kuwait

Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani has sent a letter to Kuwait’s Emir Sheikh Sabah al-Ahmad al-Sabah, a report said

Reformists Choose Rouhani as Candidate for Iran Presidential Votes

Iranian reformists officially announced that Hassan Rouhani, the incumbent Iranian president, will be their candidate in the upcoming presidential election due to be held in May.

Iranian Delegation in Astana for Fresh Round of Syria Talks

Iranian Deputy Foreign Ministry Hossein Jaberi Ansari is heading Iran’s diplomatic delegation in the third round of negotiations in Astana, Kazakhstan, between the Syrian government and the rebel groups in pursuit of peace in the Arab country.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on March 13

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Monday and picked headlines from 19 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Iran Raps UK for Lack of Commitment to Yellowcake Deal

An Iranian MP slammed Britain’s failure to fulfil its commitments on the contract to sell 900 tonnes of concentrated uranium to Iran, saying that Parliament is going to discuss the issue.

Iran Has Saved Jews 3 Times in History: Zarif

Iranian Foreign Minister lashed out at the false claims made by the Israeli regime’s prime minister about Iran’s historical anti-Semitism, saying Netanyahu is resorting to fake history and falsifying Torah to sell bigoted lies against Iran.

IRGC Rejects Baseless Claims about Its Military Base in Syria

A senior IRGC commander refuted groundless media allegations, and said the Islamic Republic has no plan to establish a naval base in Syria’s Latakia.

US Safe Zone Plan in Syria Doomed to Failure: Iranian MP

An Iranian MP says the plan by the US and a number of the regional countries to set up a safe zone in Syria is definitely doomed to failure.

Iran Advises Nationals to Avoid Visiting Turkey over Security Concerns

Iran’s Foreign ministry said Iranian nationals are well-advised to exercise caution while traveling to neighboring Turkey due to security concerns.

Netanyahu Knows Nothing about History, Torah: Iran’s Larijani

In reaction to Netanyahu’s claim that Iran has been historically anti-Semitic, Iranian Parliament Speaker said the Israeli regime’s prime minister is not familiar with history, nor has he read Torah.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on March 11

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Saturday and picked headlines from 19 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

“Candidates’ Election Costs Should Be Transparent to People”

An Iranian parliamentarian says the public should be informed of candidates’ election expenditure.

Iran’s War Games Have Nothing to Do with Foreign Threats: Top Commander

Iran’s top military official says the country’s military exercises are not performed in response to the threats by some countries or in relation to the political issues of the day, saying the country has pre-determined plans for carrying out its war games.

MP Slams UN Report on Iran’s Human Rights Conditions

An Iranian lawmaker condemned a recent report by the UN special rapporteur on human rights conditions in Iran, and described it as a way to blackmail the Islamic Republic.

Ayatollah Khamenei Downplays US Claims on Iran Elections

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has downplayed the US criticism of elections in Iran as a result of Washington’s fury over Tehran’s growing influence among nations.

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