Rouhani Says ‘State Actor’ Behind Attack on Iran Oil Tanker

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says the recent attack on Iranian oil tanker Sabiti in the Red Sea was not an act of terrorism, but a wrong move by a state actor, which will have consequences for it.

IRGC Arrests ‘Paris-Backed’ Head of Anti-Iran Propaganda Website

The IRGC has, in a complicated and professional operation, arrested Rouhollah Zam, the head of anti-Iran propaganda website and Telegram channel, Amad News, which played a key role in the 2017-18 protests in Iran.

Iran Localizes Development of Advanced Packaging Machines

An Iranian knowledge-based company has succeeded in designing and localising the world's most advanced packaging technology, using the expertise of domestic experts.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on October 14

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Monday, October 14, 2019, and picked headlines from 8 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Mideast States Believe Region Safer Place without US: Iran

The Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) says many Western Asian countries believe the Middle East without the United States is a safer place.

Law that Let Iranian Women Pass Nationality to Children Takes Effect

Iran’s Ministry of Interior says the law that allows Iranian women with non-Iranian husbands to pass their own nationality to their children has officially come into force.

Iran Beats France, Italy with 9% Increase in Steel Production

Iran’s Industry Minister Reza Rahmani says the Islamic Republic has been able to outpace countries such as France and Italy to rank 10th in the world in steel production.

Iran Denies Saudis Responded to Its Oil Tanker’s Distress Call

The Islamic Republic of Iran’s Ports and Maritime Organisation says no maritime entity in the region responded to a request for assistance from Iranian oil tanker after it was hit by two missiles Friday.

Iran Sympathizes with Japan over Typhoon, Flood

Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran expressed sympathy to Japan over human losses and damages from a big storm and subsequent floods.

Leader: Iran Has No Motive for Being Hostile to Saudi Arabia

Leader of Iran's Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has suggested that the country has no reason for hostility against Saudi Arabia, but regretted that such countries are acting against Iran under the will of the United States.

Iran to Give Appropriate Response to Any Goodwill Gesture: Rouhani

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says the country will respond to any goodwill gesture with goodwill, and believes regional issues can be resolved through dialogue.

Iran Prefers Using National Currency in Trade with Neighbours: Minister

Iran’s Minister of Industry, Mine and Trade says the government's policy is to use national currency in business with friendly and neighbouring countries.

New Gas Field Discovered in Southern Iran

Iran has discovered a new gas field, called Eram, in the southern part of Fars province.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on October 13

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Sunday, October 13, 2019, and picked headlines from 8 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Iran Leader Urges IRGC to Develop More Advanced Weapons

Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has called on the country’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) to develop more advanced and modern weapons.

Pakistani PM Imran Khan in Tehran for High-Level Talks

Pakistan’s Prime Minister Imran Khan has arrived in the Iranian capital for talks with the country’s top officials.

Iran Planning to Use Nanotechnology in Petroleum Industry

Iran’s Vice Presidency for Science and Technology has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Ministry of Petroleum for the purpose of using nanotechnology-based products and services in the country’s petroleum industry in order to meet the needs of the industry.

Iran Global Forerunner in Nanotechnology: VP

Iran's Vice-President for Science and Technology says the country is a pioneer in the field of nano-sciences, and since five years ago, serious focus has been put on the commercialisation of products in this field.

‘Iranian Oil Tanker Struck in Red Sea to Arrive Home within Days’

Iran says that its oil tanker hit by two missiles on Friday morning in the Red Sea near the Saudi port city of Jeddah is on the way back home and would arrive in Iran within 9 or 10 days.

‘Tehran Ready for Talks with Riyadh with or without Mediator’

Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman says the Islamic Republic has announced it is ready to negotiate with Saudi Arabia, with or without a mediator.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on October 12

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Saturday, October 12, 2019, and picked headlines from 7 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Iranian Scientists Invent Smart Uniform for Soldiers, Climbers

A team of Iranian researchers has designed and manufactured smart uniforms for soldiers and professional mountain climbers which can monitor their vital signs and detect radioactive and landmines with their sensors.

Iran Vows to Retaliate Evil Acts in International Waters

Iran’s top security official has slammed as “piracy” the recent attack on an Iranian oil tanker in the Red Sea, saying evil acts in international waters will not go unanswered.

Iran Investigating Attack on Its Oil Tanker: Spokesman

Iran’s Government Spokesman Ali Rabiei says Tehran is carefully looking into the recent tanker accident in the Red Sea without any haste.

Over 2m Iranian Pilgrims Leave for Iraq to Attend Arba’een

More than 2,000,000 Iranian pilgrims have already crossed the border into Iraq since September 30, 2019 to attend ceremonies marking Arba’een, the anniversary of the fortieth day after the martyrdom of Imam Hussein (AS).

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