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Iran’s Homegrown Air Defence Missile System Unveiled

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Bavar-373 long-range air defence missile system, designed and manufactured by the Iranian experts, was officially put on display in Tehran on Sunday, during President Hassan Rouhani’s visit to an exhibition of the Defence Ministry’s achievements.
Foreign Policy

Iran FM Heads to Latin America for Six-Nation Tour

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Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has embarked on a six-nation tour of Latin America at the head of a high-ranking politico-economic delegation.
Middle East

Why Is It Important for Iran to Fight in Syria

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Amid Iran’s decision to allow Russian jet fighters to use an airbase in Iranian city of Hamadan for the fight against terrorists in Syria, the office of Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, has published a picture that explains why Iran is so much involved in Syria war.
Healthcare

Death of Afghan Girl Leads to a Call for Revision of Iranian Law

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Following the death of an Afghan girl in Shiraz, an Iranian Member of Parliament has called for the revision of a law that prevents illegal immigrants and foreign nationals from undergoing organ transplant procedures.
Foreign Policy

Economic Goals High on Agenda in Iranian FM’s Latin America Tour: Spokesman

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Representatives of a large number of Iranian companies will accompany Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif in his upcoming tour of Latin America, signifying Tehran’s plans to boost non-oil exports, the Foreign Ministry’s spokesman said.
Middle East

Iran, Iraq Agree on Closer Security Cooperation

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Iran’s Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani unveiled plans for stronger cooperation with neighbouring Iraq in the fight against terrorism.
Nuclear

There’s No Guarantee Next US President Will Stick to JCPOA: Politician

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A former US congressman admits there is no assurance that the next US president will remain committed to the nuclear deal between Tehran and world powers.
Media

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on August 20

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IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Saturday and picked headlines from 22 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.
Security

Despite Russian Offer, Iran Has No Plans to Buy S-400: DM

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Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Hossein Dehqan said the country is not going to purchase Russian-made S-400 air defense missile system though Moscow has offered to sell it to Iran.
Foreign Policy

Iran Confirms Turkish FM’s Surprise Visit to Tehran

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Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi announced that Turkey’s Foreign Minister Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu has paid a short unscheduled visit to Tehran on Thursday, August 18.
Foreign Policy

Iranian Spokesman: Good Ties with Neighbors Tehran’s Top Priority

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Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi reiterated the country’s unwavering policy to establish friendly relations with neighboring countries.
Security

No Limits on Range, Accuracy of Iran’s Missiles: DM

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Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Hossein Dehqan highlighted the country’s technical capacity to fulfill its needs for military equipment, stressing that there is no limitation to improvement of the quality and range of homegrown missiles.
Nuclear

Iran Not to Tolerate Behavior Contrary to Spirit of JCPOA: Shamkhani

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Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) Ali Shamkhani warned that the Islamic Republic will never tolerate any behavior by the Western parties to the July 2015 nuclear agreement contrary to the spirit of the deal, also known as JCPOA.
Middle East

Iran: Unity with Iraq Guarantee Against Common Threats

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Unity between Iran and Iraq is a guarantee against common threats, says the chief of staff of the Iranian Armed Forces.
Security

Tehran Dismisses Report on Deployment of Russia’s S-400 to Iranian Base

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A senior Iranian Member of Parliament categorically rejected an Israeli media report about Russia’s deployment of its advanced S-400 missile defence system to an airbase in Hamadan, saying that Nojeh base is not put at Russia’s disposal.
Media

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on August 17

IFP Editorial Staff -
IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Wednesday and picked headlines from 18 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.
Foreign Policy

Iran Denies Reports on Arrest of European Diplomats

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An informed source at the Iranian Foreign Ministry dismissed reports on detention of two European diplomats by police forces in a western province of the country.
Foreign Policy

Iran, Egypt Can Help Reduce Regional Tensions: Official

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A special aide to Iran’s parliament speaker said Tehran and Cairo could help reduce tensions in the region by boosting their mutual cooperation.
Foreign Policy

US Has Given another $1.3 Billion of Iran’s Money: Report

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US payment of $400 million of Iranian money which sparked outcry among American politicians has been followed by another transfer of $1.3 billion, media reports say.
Nuclear

Americans Oppose Iranians Benefit from JCPOA: DM

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The Iranian defense minister slammed Washington for its continued hostilities towards Tehran, saying the US administration does not want the Islamic Republic to benefit from the July 2015 nuclear agreement with six powers (also known as JCPOA).
Foreign Policy

Zarif to Start Tour of Latin American Countries in Coming Days

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Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif is going to visit six Latin American countries in his first official visit to South America later this week, a deputy foreign minister announced.
Foreign Policy

Attaché Meets Iranian Nationals Arrested in Kuwait

IFP Media Wire -
An attaché working at Iran’s embassy in Kuwait has met with the fellow countrymen that the Arab country has recently arrested on charges of trying to cross the border illegally, Foreign Ministry spokesman confirmed.
Foreign Policy

Iranian President Congratulates Indonesia on National Day

IFP Media Wire -
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani offered his congratulations to the Indonesian people and government over the Southeast Asian country’s Independence Day.
Security

Iran Hasn’t Put Its Airbase at Russia’s Disposal: Parliament Speaker

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Iranian Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani on Wednesday dismissed the media reports about Russia’s use of an Iranian airbase to attack ISIS positions in Syria.
Security

Busted Cell Planned Simultaneous Terrorist Acts in Iran: Intelligence Minister

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Iranian Intelligence Minister Mahmoud Alavi said members of a Daesh-affiliated cell that was busted in Iran’s western regions recently had plotted to carry out synchronized terrorist attacks in different parts of the country.
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