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Quadcopter Shot Down in Tehran over Security Concerns

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A drone reportedly used for making a documentary film was shot down in central Tehran this morning after “unintentionally” trespassing on a prohibited airspace near the house of Iran’s Leader and the President’s office, officials noted.
Foreign Policy

Iran, Kyrgyzstan Urge Closer Ties in All Fields

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The Islamic Republic of Iran and the Republic of Kyrgyzstan issued a joint communique, calling for further efforts to boost cooperation between the two countries in all areas.
Foreign Policy

Iran’s President Rejects Military Solution to Karabakh Dispute

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Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has expressed hoped for the restoration of peace to the disputed Caucasus region of Nagorno-Karabakh through dialog.
Foreign Policy

Syrian PM Due in Iran with Economic Agenda

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Syrian Prime Minister Imad Khamis unveiled plans for a visit to Iran in the near future with the purpose of promoting economic cooperation.
Foreign Policy

Iran, Kazakhstan Sign 5 Deals during Presidential Visit

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Iran and Kazakhstan signed five memorandums of understanding (MoUs) and cooperation agreements on Thursday during Iranian President Hassan Rouhani’s official visit to Astana.
Foreign Policy

Iranian Commander Says US Violation of JCPOA Was God’s Mercy!

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The Lieutenant Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corp (IRGC) for Political Affairs Brigadier General Rasoul Sanaei Rad says it was God's reward for Iran that the US dishonoured its commitments regarding the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (nuclear deal between Tehran and world powers).
Foreign Policy

Iran’s Consular Services in Turkey Limited after Russian Diplomat Killed in Ankara

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The Iranian Embassy in Turkey announced that its consular services in the country will be limited in the next two days, following the assassination of the Russian ambassador in Ankara, Andrey Karlov.
Foreign Policy

Iran’s Parliament Should Respond to Tel Aviv’s Pan-Turkist Moves: Politician

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A former Iranian lawmaker says the Israeli regime is promoting separatism in the name of the World Azerbaijanis Congress (WAC).
IFP Exclusive

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on December 21

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

Iran, Russia, Turkey Start Bid to Solve Syria Crisis Diplomatically: Zarif

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Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says Iran, Russia and Turkey have started the process of finding a political solution to the Syria crisis.
Foreign Policy

Goodbye Tehran, Hello Yerevan: President Rouhani Starts Eurasian Tour

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Iranian President Hassan Rouhani on Wednesday morning left Tehran for the Armenian capital of Yerevan, which is the first leg of his 3-nation Eurasian tour.
Crisis

Iran Censures Terrorist Attack in Berlin

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The Iranian Foreign Ministry has condemned the recent terrorist attack in the German city of Berlin, stressing the importance of a "relentless and sincere" fight against terrorism.
Foreign Policy

Zarif: Iran, Russia Pioneers in Anti-Terror Fight

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Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif, who is in Russia on an official visit, underlined that Tehran and Moscow have always led the way in the fight against terrorism.
Foreign Policy

Iran Cautions Nationals about Travel to Turkey

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Following the assassination Monday of Russia’s ambassador in Ankara and concerns about escalation of situation in Turkey, Iran’s Foreign Ministry issued a travel warning on Tuesday, calling on Iranians to refrain from unnecessary travels to the neighboring country.
Foreign Policy

Iran Halts Consular Services in Turkey after Russia Envoy Assassination

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Iranian consulates in three Turkish cities offer no consular services on Tuesday, Iran’s Foreign Ministry announced, after the assassination of Russia’s ambassador to Ankara on Monday.
Foreign Policy

Iran Official Criticizes UN’s Aleppo Resolution

IFP Media Wire -
A high-ranking Iranian security official says a recent United Nations Security Council resolution on the Syrian city of Aleppo is an attempt to pave the ground for the deployment of foreign intelligence officers to the city under the cover of UN observers.
IFP Exclusive

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on December 20

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

FM Zarif Leaves Tehran for Moscow to Attend Trilateral Meeting on Syria

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Iranian Foreign Minister departed for the Russian capital on Tuesday morning to attend a trilateral meeting with his Russian and Turkish counterparts.
Foreign Policy

Iran Strongly Condemns Russian Envoy Assassination in Turkey

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The Iranian Foreign Ministry on Monday strongly condemned the assassination of the Russian envoy to Ankara, Andrey Karlov, saying that the criminal act aimed at further conflict in the region.
Crisis

Iran-Turkey-Russia Trilateral to Be Held in Moscow despite Assault on Russian Envoy

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A senior member of Russian Parliament and the Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced that Iranian, Russian, and Turkish Foreign Ministers will hold their pre-planned meeting on Tuesday despite the recent assassination of Russian ambassador to Ankara.
IFP Exclusive

Conservatives to Introduce a Candidate as Rouhani’s Rival: Politician

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An Iranian conservative politician says the political faction endeavours to reach an agreement on Rouhani’s opponent in Iran’s 2017 presidential elections.
Government

President’s Text Message to Iranian Citizens: Know Your Civil Rights

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Iranian President on Monday signed and unveiled the first-ever Iranian “Charter on Citizens’ Rights”, and then sent a text message to Iranian citizens, asking them to know their civil rights.
Europe

Britain’s Anti-Iran Stances Aimed at Expanding Its Market in Arab States: Analyst

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A senior analyst of British affairs says Iran is a ‘potential’ possibility for Britain, but the recent anti-Iran remarks made by British officials are mainly aimed at pleasing Arab states, which are considered as ‘actual’ targets for London.
Foreign Policy

US Admonished for ISA Extension: Iran

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Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has in contacts with his US counterpart admonished the US for extending the Iran Sanctions Act (ISA), Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi said.
Crisis

IRGC Engineers Are Repairing Mosul Dam: General

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An IRGC general highlighted the non-military capabilities of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps, saying that the IRGC’s Khatam al-Anbiya Construction Base is now repairing the strategic dam of Mosul, northern Iraq.
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