Trump’s Illness, Persepolis ACL Success Make Headlines in Iran

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Sunday, October 4, 2020, and picked headlines from 16 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Trump Administration Set Fire to Negotiating Room: Iran’s Zarif

Iran’s foreign minister says US President Donald Trump has set fire to the negotiating room and is now committing economic terrorism against the Iranian nation.

Iranians Outraged by AFC’s ‘Unfair’ Ban against Persepolis Striker

Iranian football fans have been shocked and outraged by the Asian Football Confederation’s Saturday decision to ban Persepolis top goal scorer Isa Alkasir for six months over his goal celebration in a recent AFC Champions League match.

Coronavirus Kills 179 More Iranians: Health Ministry

Iran's Health Ministry spokeswoman says the novel coronavirus has killed 179 patients since Friday noon, increasing the overall death toll to 26,746.

Iran Says Won’t Tolerate Collateral Damage from Karabakh Fighting

Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran Saeed Khatibzadeh has given a serious warning to the warring sides involved in military clashes over the Nagorno-Karabakh region to avoid violating the Iranian soil.

Israel Crying Wolf about Proliferation, Zarif Tells UNGA Meeting

Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has blasted the United States over its blind support for Israel, the sole possessor of nuclear weapons in the region.

Iran Confirms over 3,500 New Cases of COVID-19 Infection

Iran's Health Ministry spokeswoman says 464,596 patients have contracted the novel coronavirus so far, including 3,552 new cases identified in the past 24 hours.

Rouhani Congratulates Beijing on China’s National Day

The Iranian president has congratulated the People’s Republic of China on the anniversary of its establishment.

Iran Says Its Homegrown Flu Vaccine to Hit Market in Weeks

Iranian Vice President for Science and Technology Sorena Sattari has unveiled plans to fulfill the domestic demand for flu vaccine with the products of private companies which will be available within the next few weeks.

Iran Mocks Netanyahu’s ‘Puppet Show’ at UNGA

Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran Saeed Khatibzadeh has denounced the Israeli prime minister’s speech at the UN General Assembly as a 'ridiculous show' aimed at deceiving public opinion, saying the Zionist regime is the 'greatest threat to world peace'.

Iran Ready to Mediate in Nagorno-Karabakh Dispute, Rouhani Tells Armenian PM

Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani has called on neighbouring states Armenia and the Republic of Azerbaijan to show self-restraint and prudence amid a flare-up of fighting in the Nagorno-Karabakh region, voicing Tehran’s readiness to play a “constructive role” palatable to both warring sides.

Iran Rejects UAE Claims, Reasserts Sovereignty over Trio Persian Gulf Islands

Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran has dismissed the claims raised by the foreign minister of the UAE on three Iranian islands in the Persian Gulf, saying such “groundless” comments would not change anything about Iran’s sovereignty over the trio islands.

Iran’s COVID-19 Fatalities Hit 26,000

Iran’s Health Ministry spokeswoman says 183 people have died of the novel coronavirus in the past 24 hours, increasing the total number of deaths to 26,169.

Iran Reaffirms Respect for Azerbaijan Republic’s Territorial Integrity

A senior Iranian official says Tehran respects the territorial integrity of the Azerbaijan Republic, which is a good neighbour of Iran and a friendly country.

Iran Says Ready to Help Settle Armenian-Azeri Conflict

Iran’s government spokesman says the country is ready to help put in place peace in the region, stressing that the conflict between Armenia and the Azerbaijan Republic can be settled peacefully.

Iran’s Foreign Minister Pays Tribute to Late Emir of Kuwait

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has expressed condolences over the death of Emir of Kuwait, praising the late leader for his moderate policies.

Tehran Urges Madrid to Fight ‘Virus of US Unilateralism’

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has met Spain’s new Ambassador to Tehran Luis Felipe Fernández de la Peña and received his credentials.

Tehran Rejects Saudi Claim of Busting Iran-Linked Terror Group

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh has rejected Saudi Arabia’s baseless allegation that it has captured a terrorist group which, Riyadh says, is linked to Iran.

Rouhani’s Pick for Trade Ministry Wins Iran Parliament’s Confidence Vote

Iranian lawmakers have given their vote of confidence to President Hassan Rouhani’s nominee for the Ministry of Industry, Mine and Trade, Alireza Razm-Hosseini.

Iran Sees ‘Bright Prospect’ for Strategic Cooperation with China: Zarif

The Iranian foreign minister has envisaged a bright prospect for broader strategic and comprehensive cooperation between Tehran and Beijing.

Iran Unveils National Tourism Brand on World Tourism Day

Iran has marked World Tourism Day by unveiling its national tourism brand, a grand document on the promotion of tourism industry, and several tourism-related projects and systems.

Iran’s COVID-19 Cases Near 450,000: Ministry

Iran's Health Ministry spokeswoman says 449,960 patients have contracted the novel coronavirus so far, including 3,512 new cases identified in the past 24 hours.

Ancient Gold Antiquities Seized in Western Iran

Hundreds of antiquities dating back to over 2,300 years ago have been confiscated from smugglers of antique items in western Iran.

Iran Sympathizes with Ukraine over Military Plane Crash

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh has offered sympathy to the Ukrainian nation and government over the recent military plane crash in Ukraine.

Almost Entire Iran Declared as COVID-19 ‘Red Zones’

The Iranian Health Ministry spokeswoman says 26 out of 31 provinces of the country are now in the "red" zone in terms of COVID-19 outbreak, and four other provinces are in the "orange" zone.

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