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Iran’s Black Friday: Massacre of Thousands in 1978

IFP Editorial Staff -
Black Friday is the name given to September 8, 1978, and the shootings in Jaleh Square in Tehran, Iran. The deaths and the reaction to them have been described as a pivotal event in the Iranian Revolution when any "hope for compromise" between the protest movement and Mohammad Reza Shah's regime was extinguished.
Media

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on September 7

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IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Wednesday and picked headlines from 24 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.
Middle East

Ayatollah Khamenei Blasts Global Silence over 2015 Hajj Tragedy

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Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei slammed human rights organizations and other countries for choosing to remain silent over the deaths of pilgrims during last year’s Hajj rituals in Saudi Arabia
Judiciary

President Vows Iran’s Political, Legal Action on Mina Tragedy

Fatemeh Askarieh -
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani underscored on Wednesday that his administration will press ahead with legal and political measures to restore the country’s rights in connection with a fatal crush of Hajj pilgrims in Saudi Arabia that killed hundreds of Iranians last year.
Middle East

Iran Hits Back at Saudi Prince for Hajj Comments

Fatemeh Askarieh -
Iran’s Foreign Ministry took a swipe at Saudi Arabia’s crown prince for accusing the Islamic Republic of politicizing the Hajj pilgrimage, slamming the recurring allegations as an attempt to whitewash Riyadh’s failure to ensure the security of pilgrims.
Foreign Policy

No Resemblance between Muslims’ Islam, Saudi Wahhabism: Zarif

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Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif stressed that there is “no resemblance” between the religion of most of the Muslim world, including Iran, and what Saudi and Wahhabi clerics preach.
Security

Iran’s Intelligence Minister in Germany for Talks

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Iranian Intelligence Minister Mahmoud Alawi held talks with German intelligence officials in Berlin.
Foreign Policy

Support for Terrorists in Mideast Must End: Rouhani

IFP Media Wire -
Iran's President Hassan Rouhani has warned against the big threat posed by terrorism to all countries in the Middle East and across the world, stressing that support for terrorist groups must end in order to restore regional stability.
Foreign Policy

Iran Condemns Terrorist Attacks in Baghdad, Kabul

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Iran’s Foreign Ministry condemned recent terrorist attacks in the capitals of Iraq and Afghanistan, warning that Takfiri terrorist groups have targeted the region’s stability and security.
Media

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on September 6

IFP Editorial Staff -
IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Tuesday and picked headlines from 26 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.
Foreign Policy

Top Iranian, French Lawmakers Hold Talks in Tehran

Fatemeh Askarieh -
Iranian Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani and President of France’s National Assembly Claude Bartolone discussed a range of issues in a meeting on Tuesday, with the Iranian side hailing common views on the Middle East crises and the fight against terrorism.
Foreign Policy

Iran Condemns Terrorist Bombing Attacks in Syria

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Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman condemned a recent spate of terrorist attacks that have killed dozens of civilians across Syria, linking the bombings to the defeats that the Takfiri terrorist groups have suffered in the battlefield.
Security

Italian Military Invites Iran Navy to Italy Waters

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In an ongoing visit to Iran, an Italian military delegation discussed the enhancement of bilateral military ties, and invited Iranian naval groups to visit Italy’s territorial waters.
Finance

FATF Deal against Iran’s National Security: MP

IFP Media Wire -
A senior Iranian lawmaker warned that an agreement between the Islamic Republic and the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), the policy-making body of the international financial system, threatens the country’s national security.
Foreign Policy

Iran, Britain Appoint New Envoys

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Iran and Britain named their new ambassadors to London and Tehran, as the two incoming officials held a gathering with Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif on Monday.
Finance

FATF Has Nothing to Do with JCPOA: Spokesman

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Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi announced that the country’s alleged deal with Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has nothing to do with the nuclear deal between Tehran and world powers.
Human Rights

Iran Principally Opposed to Appointment of UN Human Rights Rapporteurs

IFP Media Wire -
Tehran basically disapproves of appointment of the United Nations’ special rapporteurs on the situation of human rights in Iran, Foreign Ministry spokesman underlined, saying what is more ridiculous is that Saudi Arabia assigns such rapporteurs.
Media

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on September 5

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IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Monday and picked headlines from 21 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.
Middle East

Iran Ready to Boost Security Cooperation with Iraq: Envoy

IFP Media Wire -
The Iranian ambassador to Baghdad says the Islamic Republic is prepared to further strengthen cooperation with Iraq in the fight against the Takfiri ISIS terrorist group.
Foreign Policy

Oman Sees Regional Enthusiasm for Iran Ties

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Oman’s interior minister pointed to the growing enthusiasm from the regional countries for closer relations with Iran, saying Muscat sees no barrier to the expansion of ties with Tehran.
Economy

Tehran, Tokyo to Enhance Economic Cooperation in Post-Sanctions Era: Diplomat

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An Iranian deputy foreign minister stressed the need for closer business ties between Tehran and Tokyo, saying that the two countries have decided to boost their mutual economic cooperation following the removal of anti-Tehran sanctions.
Human Rights

Iran Ready to Assist UN with Humanitarian Aid Plans

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Head of the Strategic Research Center of Iran's Expediency Council Ali Akbar Velayati voiced Tehran’s readiness to provide whatever help for the United Nations in its humanitarian aid plans for the people of crisis-stricken countries.
Foreign Policy

Tehran, Tokyo to Enhance Economic Cooperation in Post-Sanctions Era: Diplomat

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An Iranian deputy foreign minister stressed the need for closer business ties between Tehran and Tokyo, saying that the two countries have decided to boost their mutual economic cooperation following the removal of anti-Tehran sanctions.
Media

Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on September 4

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IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Sunday and picked headlines from 17 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.
Foreign Policy

Iran Urges Algeria’s Stronger Regional Role

IFP Media Wire -
Iranian First Vice-President Eshaq Jahangiri called for Algeria’s more active engagement in the settlement of the regional conflicts.
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