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Iranian President’s Order on N. Propulsion Devices No Breach of JCPOA: US

The White House said the Iranian president’s ordering of its scientists to develop systems for nuclear powered marine vessels is not in breach of last year’s nuclear agreement between Tehran and world powers.

Iran, Indonesia Can Boost Muslim World Security: Rouhani

President Hassan Rouhani says cooperation between Iran and Indonesia can contribute to the security of the region and the Muslim world in general.

General Highlights Iran’s Role in Aleppo Liberation

A top military aide to Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei described Iran as the region’s number one power, attributing the full liberation of Syria’s Aleppo this week to efforts by a coalition comprising Iran, Russia, Syria and Lebanon’s Hezbollah.

Iran, Czech Republic Sign MoU on Nuclear Cooperation

A memorandum of understanding has been inked on peaceful nuclear cooperation between Atomic Energy Organization of Iran and Nuclear Research Institute of Czech Republic.

Senior Iranian Security Official Congratulates Syria on Aleppo Liberation

Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) Ali Shamkhani has congratulated the Syrian army on the full liberation of the city of Aleppo.

Iranian President: Palestine Should Remain Top Priority for Region

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani underlined that the restoration of Palestinians’ rights should be the top issue to be addressed by the Middle Eastern and Muslim countries.

Indonesian President Arrives in Iran for Talks

Indonesian President Joko Widodo has arrived in Tehran on an official visit to hold talks with senior Iranian officials.

Iran Eyes Closer Ties with S. Africa against Terrorism, Organized Crimes

Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Hossein Dehqan hailed South Africa for its common views with Iran on many global issues, stressing that the two countries can effectively tackle terrorism and organized crimes with concerted action.

Has Saudi Arabia Come to Terms with Iran?

Some experts analyzing the Arab world affairs take the recent agreement between Iran and OPEC over output cut as a move by Saudis to come into terms with Iran. But is that really the case?

Iranian Army Unveils New Indigenous Combat, Reconnaissance Drones

The Iranian Army’s Ground Forces have unveiled two domestically-designed and -manufactured drones on the final day of major military exercises code-named Mohammad Rasoulallah IV (Mohammad, the Messenger of God IV) in southeastern Iran.

Will Iran Up Its Enrichment in Reaction to US Extension of Iran Sanctions Act?

As a reaction to the recent bill by the US Senate to extend Iran Sanctions Act (ISA), Iranian President has called for working on certain nuclear propulsion devices that are said to require a nuclear enrichment level way beyond the limits set by JCPOA, the text of Iran’s nuclear deal with world powers.

Reactions to Iran’s Contract with South Korea for Building 10 Ships

President Hassan Rouhani’s government has placed an order with South Korea to build a number of ships for Iran, but the contract has sparked strong reactions, particularly from the IRGC’s influential construction base, which says Iranian companies are capable enough to build the ships.

Iranian President Orders Work on Nuclear Propulsion Device

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has ordered the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) to plan work on nuclear propulsion devices to be used in sea transport in response to the recent violation of a multilateral nuclear deal by the United States.​

Iran’s Leader Allocates $500m to Development of Southeastern Province

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei has issued an order to withdraw a sum of $500 million from the National Development Fund of Iran for development projects in the southeastern boeswe province of Sistan and Balouchestan.

Army Wraps Up War Game in Southeast Iran

Iran’s Army Ground Force concluded a large-scale military exercise in southeastern parts of the country on Tuesday.

Iran’s FM Meets Egyptian Diplomat in Tehran

In a meeting on Monday, Iranian Foreign Minister conferred with Yasser Othman, the head of Egypt’s Interests Section office in Tehran, on regional issues and bilateral ties.

IRGC Chief Urges Basij to Focus on Strategic Activities

Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Major General Mohammad Ali Jafari called on the new commander of Basij (mobilization) Force to focus efforts on “strategic and influential” activities.

Iran Condemns Deadly Terrorist Attack in Somalia

Iran’s Foreign Ministry strongly denounced a recent terrorist attack in Somalia, which claimed dozens of lives, and called for concerted global efforts to uproot terrorism and extremism.

Saudi, UK Anti-Iran Claims, Smokescreen for Terror Support: Iran

Iran says Saudi Arabia and Britain are making comments against the Islamic Republic in a bid to cover up their destructive role in supporting Takfiri terrorism.

Iran Condemns Deadly Attack on Cairo Church

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has stressed that targeting holy sites goes against the teachings of all religions.

Israel Sole Inherent Crisis in West Asia: Iran official

The Israeli regime is the sole inherent crisis in West Asia and all other crises in the region are bogus, the secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) says.

President Stresses Equal Rights for All Iranians

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani cautioned against any move creating division in the country, stressing that Iran and the Islamic Revolution belong to all Iranians regardless of their faith or race.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on December 11

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Sunday and picked headlines from 25 them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Saudis Should Know Iran Is Not Their Enemy: Speaker

Iranian Parliament Speaker says Tehran welcomes Riyadh’s positive role in establishing security in the Middle East, but is opposed to its warmongering policies in Yemen and Syria.

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