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Jordanian Bedouin Poet Proposes to Trump’s Daughter, Asks Her to Wear Burka!

A Bedouin Jordanian poet has expressed his willingness to marry the daughter of Donald Trump, the US president-elect.

Ryan May Be Inviting Trouble for Trump by Comments on Iran Deal: Larijani

Iran’s Parliament (Majlis) speaker says United States House Speaker Paul Ryan may be trying to invite hassle for US President-elect Donald Trump by speaking against a multi-lateral nuclear agreement with the Islamic Republic and thereby risking Tehran’s reaction.

Trump Registered 8 Companies in Saudi Arabia during Campaign: Report

President-elect Donald Trump registered eight companies during his presidential campaign that appear to be tied to hotel interests in Saudi Arabia.

US President Obama Seeks to Fortify Iran Deal before Leaving Office: Officials

The administration of US President Barack Obama is planning to take measures in its last months in office to “strengthen” a multi-lateral nuclear deal with Iran, amid the probability that an incoming American president and his hawkish possible appointees may act to undermine the international agreement and the US stature as a result, American officials say.

Trump’s Paradox: Close Ties with Putin and Hostility towards Iran

While Iran and Russia are known as strategic allies, the next US president is going to enhance his country’s ties with Russia and at the same time put Iran under pressure. Is it possible?

Cartoon Shows Clinton’s Deep Sorrow after Being Defeated by Trump

Hillary Clinton has laid bare her disappointment at her election defeat to Donald Trump.

What Iran’s President Can Learn from Results of US Elections

The global community could not think straight for a while after it saw the results of US presidential election, which had, in fact, many lessons for political observers and analysts across the globe.

Trump Appoints an Islamophobe, a Racist, a Defender of Torture to Key Posts

US president-elect Donald Trump disclosed more names to fill his cabinet, choosing the controversial Alabama Senator Jeff Sessions for attorney general, Representative Mike Pompeo as CIA director and Lt. Gen. (ret.) Mike Flynn as national security adviser.

American Professor Fired for Anti-Israel Remarks

An Oberlin College professor has been fired over her remarks about Israel’s role in 9/11 attacks and downing of Malaysian airliner, the Ohio College said a few days ago.

Why Iranians Paid So Much Attention to Results of US Elections

Why did Iranians keep following up the results of US elections and Trump’s victory while the election of a Democrat or Republican has never been so much important for ordinary people? Here are ten reasons for such sensitivity.

Trump Has Shown Support for Holding Direct Talks with Iran

According to a media report, the US President-elect Donald Trump has been a supporter of having direct negotiations with the Islamic Republic of Iran.

Hague: US Forces May Have Committed War Crimes

Prosecutors at the International Criminal Court in The Hague said there were preliminary grounds to believe US forces committed war crimes in Afghanistan and at secret detention facilities elsewhere in 2003 and 2004.

No Change in US Support for Israel during Trump Presidency: Bangash

A prominent Muslim commentator believes that the US Muslim community will be terrorized more than ever during Donald Trump presidency while Washington’s support for Israel will remain unchanged.

Leader: Iran Unimpressed by US Election Results

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says Iran is not worried by the results of the US presidential election, but it is equally prepared to face any eventuality.

China Threatens to Cut iPhone Sales If Trump Declares Trade War

State-run Chinese newspaper says increased tariffs could leave trade 'paralyzed' between China and the US.

American Billionaire Soros Linked to Anti-Trump Protests: WikiLeaks

American billionaire George Soros has been revealed to be a driving force behind the organizing of nationwide protests against the election of Donald Trump.

Trump’s Vows Could Benefit the World, If Realized: Iranian Politician

An Iranian politician says the promises US President-elect Donald Trump has made will be pretty beneficial to the world if they are put into action.

Result of US Elections Was a Big No to American Establishment: Iran’s Judiciary Chief

Iran’s top judge believes that the results of US elections was a ‘big No’ to the country’s ruling system as they voted for a man who showed how corrupt the Establishment is.

Iranian Adviser Hopes for ‘Noticeable Shift’ in US Policy under Trump

The US had better think of a palpable turnabout in its attitude toward Iran and the Middle East during Donald Trump’s tenure, a top military aide to Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei said.

US to Collapse in 20 Years: Iran’s Basij Commander

Commander of Iran's Basij (Volunteer Force) says the US will collapse in less than 20 years, adding that the President-elect Donald Trump will speed up the process.

Trump Will Remain Committed to Iran Deal: UN’s Ban

Secretary General of the United Nations Ban Ki-moon says the remarks made by the US president-elect Donald Trump during his presidential campaign against Iran nuclear deal were political rhetoric and he will remain committed to the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action. 

Edward Snowden: Don’t Fear Trump!

Edward Snowden doesn’t appear as worried about the election of Donald Trump as half of America is.

Iranian Newspapers Cover Trump’s Victory in over 150 Headlines

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Thursday and picked headlines from 42 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines related to Trump’s victory and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Trump’s Victory: Positive and Negative Reactions in Iran

Various Iranian officials, parliamentarians, and politicians have showed reactions to the recent surprising election of Donald Trump as the new US President.

US Election Results Won’t Affect Iran Policies: Rouhani

Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani says the results from the United States presidential election will have no impact on the Islamic Republic’s policies.

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