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Iraq’s Top Cleric Offers Condolences over Demise of Iran’s Rafsanjani

Iraq’s top Shiite cleric Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani offered his condolences over the death of former Iranian president and chairman of the Expediency Council Ayatollah Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani.

Iranian Diplomat Explains How He Was Captured in London by US Order

Nasrollah Tajik, a veteran Iranian diplomat, has talked about the way he was captured in October 2006 by the British police based on an order from the White House.

Iran Has Received Saudi Arabia’s Invitation for Hajj Talks

Iran has confirmed receiving an invitation to discuss preparations for the next annual Hajj pilgrimage from Saudi Arabia.

Iranian People and Officials Attend Ex-President Rafsanjani’s Funeral

A huge crowd of Iranian people, high-ranking authorities, and celebrities attended the funeral ceremony of prominent cleric, former president, and chairman of the Expediency Council Ayatollah Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani in Tehran on Tuesday.

Ayatollah Khamenei Leads Ritual Prayers at Ex-President Rafsanjani’s Funeral

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei performed the ritual ‘prayer for the deceased’ in the funeral ceremony of former Iranian president Ayatollah Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani on Tuesday.

Ayatollah Khamenei to Lead Ritual Prayers at Ex-President Rafsanjani’s Funeral

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei will perform the ritual ‘prayer for the deceased’ (Salat al-Mayyit) in the funeral of former Iranian president and chairman of the country’s Expediency Council Ayatollah Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani on Tuesday.

Demise of Ex-President Rafsanjani in Iranian Newspapers on January 9

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Monday and picked headlines from 44 them. The selected headlines show how Iranian newspapers covered the death of Ayatollah Rafsanjani in their front pages.

Ayatollah Khamenei Condoles Demise of Ex-President Rafsanjani

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei in a message offered his condolences over the death of former Iranian president Ayatollah Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani.

Iran’s Ex-President Rafsanjani Dies at 82

Ayatollah Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani, the former president of Iran and a close companion of Imam Khomeini in establishing the Islamic Republic, has passed away after a heart attack at the age of 82.

French FM to Attend Economic Meeting in Tehran

French Foreign Minister Jean-Marc Ayrault will pay an official visit to Iran later this month to attend an economic meeting in Tehran.

New US Congress Using Old Ways in New Year: Sanctions and Military Threat

An Iranian Parliament member says the US, particularly its new Congress, is trying to use Iran’s missile program as a new pretext for adopting further anti-Iran policies in the future.

Leader Warns of Enemy Plots to Destroy Iran’s National Authority

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei referred to the increased attacks against the Iranian Judiciary, and warned that the enemy is seeking to destroy Iran’s “national power.”

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on January 8

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Sunday and picked headlines from 23 them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

US Just Pretending to Be Pacifist on Issue of Palestine: Iranian MPs

A number of Iranian MPs believe that despite adopting a more moderate policy towards the issue of Palestine, the US is just following its own interests in the Middle East.

Advisor to Iran’s Leader Hails Turkey’s Withdrawal of Forces from Iraq

Ali Akbar Velayati, an international advisor to Iran’s Leader, hailed Turkey’s decision to pull its troops out of a town near Mosul in north of Iraq, expressing the hope for a thaw in relations between Turkey and Syria as well.

Riyadh’s Support for Terrorism Root Cause of Chaos in Middle East: Iranian Spokesman

The Iranian Foreign Ministry has dismissed the recent allegations leveled by Saudi Deputy Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman against Tehran, saying Riyadh’s support for terrorists is the source of chaos in the Middle East.

Iran Deplores Certain Arab States for Hosting Israeli Regime’s Diplomats

A senior member of Iranian Parliament condemned certain Arab countries in the Middle East for hosting delegations from the Zionist regime of Israel.

Iranian MP Slams UN’s Inaction on Syrian Crisis

An Iranian lawmaker criticized the United Nations over its inaction in Syria, and stressed that the UN Security Council should handle the crisis.

Iran’s President Congratulates Ghanaian Counterpart on Winning Election

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani congratulated Nana Akufo-Addo on his victory in Ghana’s presidential elections.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on January 7

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Saturday and picked headlines from 23 them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Iranians to Go on Hajj Pilgrimage under Certain Conditions: MP

A lawmaker says Iran will set conditions for accepting any invitation by Saudi Arabia to resume sending pilgrims to Hajj.

Iran to File Lawsuit against Turkmenistan over Gas Dispute

The row between Iran and Turkmenistan over outstanding debts for previous natural gas sales is taking to new highs with Tehran saying it plans to sue Ashgabat for turning off the taps.

Iranian FM Pens Letter to UN’s Guterres on Rohingya Muslims

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has written to the United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres to demand international action to stop rights violations against the Rohingya Muslims in Myanmar.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on January 5

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

Iran’s Government Urged to Extend Int’l Academic Exchanges

Iranian lawmakers have approved a plan that urges the administration to expand its academic relations with the world.

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