Iran, Azerbaijan to Jointly Produce Military Equipment

Iran and the Azerbaijan Republic have agreed to work together to jointly produce military equipment.

Charity Market Held in Japan to Help Iran’s Quake-Hit People

A charity market has been held at the residence of Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran to Tokyo to help victims of earthquake in the province of Kermanshah in western Iran.

Iran President Calls for Promotion of Ties with Spain

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says the full implementation of the Iran nuclear deal will pave the way for expansion of relations between Iran and the EU member states, Spain in particular.

Bitcoin, Other Cryptocurrencies Not Recognized in Iran: Central Bank

The Central Bank of Iran says it has never recognized bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies as official currency within the boundaries of the Islamic Republic and conducts no transactions in them.

Spain Reiterates Support for Iran Nuclear Deal, Urges Enhanced Ties

Spanish Foreign Minister Alfonso Dastis have expressed his country’s support for the Iran nuclear deal, and called for expansion of bilateral relations between Tehran and Madrid.

Azeri President Welcomes Closer Cooperation with Iran

Azeri President Ilham Aliyev says his government embraces greater collaboration between Tehran and Baku, particularly in defence industries.

Acts of Violence by Any Group Not Tolerated: Iran President

Iran’s president says all ideologies are respected, but violence by any group or entity, especially acts of violence and insult against police and security forces, are definitely condemned.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on February 21

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Wednesday, February 21, and picked headlines from 23 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Iran Ready to Hold Talks with EU over Mideast Security: Rouhani

Iran’s president says the Islamic Republic stands ready to negotiate with the European Union over the enhancement of security and stability in the region.

Dozens of Bodies Recovered from Plane Crash Site in Central Iran

The remnants of several victims of the recent plane crash have been recovered in mountains adjacent to the crash site near the peak of Dena Mountain, south of Isfahan.

“Iranians Have Always Fought for Peace throughout History”

Mohammad Beheshti, a senior cultural analyst and Iranian official, says the art of Iranians is that they have always fought for peace throughout history while some countries have fought for domination.

Iran DM in Baku to Boost Defence Ties

Iran’s defence minister has arrived in Azerbaijan’s Baku at the head of a high-ranking delegation to explore ways of broadening defence collaboration between the two countries.

Iran to Promote Use of Locally-Developed Messaging Apps

An Iranian minister has highlighted the necessity of using locally-developed messengers, setting rules for using the cyberspace and making operating systems for children’s mobile phones.

Two Qatari Fishing Boats Seized in Iranian Waters

Two Qatari vessels encroaching upon Iranian territorial waters in the Persian Gulf have been seized.

Iran Holds Vintage Car Rally

Iran’s Touring and Automobile Club has organized a vintage car rally between Tehran and Isfahan provinces with the aim of promoting safe driving culture and domestic tourism.

“Anti-Iran Allegations Childish Scenario to Acquit Yemen’s Aggressors”

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has dismissed as an amateurish scenario the claims made about Iran’s supply of missiles to Yemen.

Taxi Driver Helps Desperate Indian Ambassador in Tehran’s Snowy Day

A Taxi driver in Tehran has helped the Indian ambassador free of charge after the diplomat broke his leg during a snowy day morning workout.

Spanish, Dutch FMs to Arrive in Tehran Tuesday Night

Iran's foreign ministry spokesman has announced the foreign ministers of Spain and the Netherlands will arrive in the Iranian capital on Tuesday night.

Wreckage of Crashed Plane Found in Central Iran

The wreckage of an Iranian passenger plane that crashed into the mountain on Sunday with 65 people on board has been found in an area in Dena heights.

Iran Summons Swedish Ambassador over Decision on Mossad Spy

The Swedish ambassador to Tehran has been summoned to the Iranian Foreign Ministry over the Swedish government’s questionable decision to grant citizenship to a Mossad spy jailed in Iran.

Iranian, Russian FMs Discuss Bilateral Ties, Regional Issues

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and his Russian opposite number Sergei Lavrov have held talks on the sidelines of the Valdai Club Conference in Moscow.

Snowfall Blankets Oroumiyeh in Northwestern Iran

Snowfall in the northwestern city of Oroumiyeh in Iran’s West Azarbaijan Province has created dazzling winter scenes.

THAAD System to Fail When US Allies Hit by Hundreds of Missiles: Iran

A senior Iranian commander has referred to the failure of US-made missile defence systems in countering minor attacks on the US allies in the Middle East, saying they won’t help their owners when they are targeted by hundreds of missiles.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on February 19

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Monday, February 19, and picked headlines from 23 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Search Operation Underway in Iran to Find Wreckage of Crashed Plane

Several search and rescue teams have been searching the mountainous regions near the Iranian city of Semirom where a passenger plane with 65 people on board crashed on Sunday, but the operation has been hampered by severe weather.

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