Turkish FM to Visit Tehran on Wednesday

Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu is set to arrive in Iran later on Wednesday to hold talks with his Iranian counterpart Mohammad Javad Zarif.

US Dream of Dividing Syria Will Never Come True: Iran Leader’s Aide

Ali Akbar Velayati, a top international advisor to Iran’s Leader, says the US is seeking to divide Syria as a prelude to establish and recognize an independent state in the Kurdish-populated area of the eastern bank of the Euphrates.

FIFA President to Visit Iran Late February

President of the Federation of International Football Association (FIFA) Gianni Infantino is due to travel to the Islamic Republic of Iran later this month.

Iran, Singapore Discuss Removal of Banking Problems

The fourth session of Iran-Singapore political advisory committee was held in Tehran on Tuesday with the two sides agreeing to boost ties, especially in economic spheres.

4 Killed, 140 Missing after 6.4-Magnitude Quake Hits Taiwan (+Video)

A magnitude 6.4 earthquake has hit near the popular Taiwanese tourist city of Hualien on Tuesday night, killing at least four people and injuring 243 others.

Key to Thaw in Iran-US Relations in Washington’s Hands: Rouhani

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says the key to a détente in Iran-US relations is in the hands of Washington and the currently severed relations between the two sides would change only if the US stops exerting pressure on and making threats against Iran.

Café in Tokyo Offers Costumers Company of Snakes! (+Video)

A snake cafe in Tokyo is offering its customers the unique experience of enjoying a cup of coffee or a glass of drink in the company of a slithery snake.

“Mistrust between Iran, US Grows after Nuclear Deal”

Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi says the wall of distrust between Tehran and Washington has become taller, especially after the implementation of the Iran nuclear deal.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on February 6

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Tuesday, February 6, and picked headlines from 12 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Iran, Russia Presidents Reject Presence of Foreign Troops in Syria

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin have voiced their strong opposition to the presence of foreign troops in Syria, urging that the war-torn country’s sovereignty must be respected.

Animal-Lovers Feed Quadrupeds near Tehran Heights

A group of Tehran citizens have joined the rangers in Lavasanat mountain hills to provide fodder for such animals as wild goats, goats and ewes who cannot find enough food in the winter.

Fire at Tehran’s Energy Ministry Building Leaves 9 Injured

During the past 24 hours, firefighters in the Iranian capital Tehran have been extinguishing a huge fire in an Energy Ministry building, which has so far injured nine people.

Louvre Museum to Hold Exhibition of Its Works in Tehran

France’s Louvre Museum plans to showcase over 50 of its antiquities and artefacts in Tehran in an exhibition entitled “Louvre in Tehran” in early March.

Every Single Word of JCPOA Based on Mutual Distrust: Iran FM

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says what the US president is doing today regarding the Iran nuclear deal was totally predicted as the accord was entirely based on distrust.

Iranian Tycoon to Build High-Rise Hotel near Trump Tower

Shahram Jazayeri, an Iranian tycoon who spent several years of his life in jail for being involved in a high-profile corruption case, says he wants to construct a hotel near Trump Tower in New York City.

Iran Stops Export of Free Natural Gas to Turkey

Head of the National Iranian Gas Company (NIGC) says Iran has ended free gas exports to Turkey after clearing its debts to the country.

Triplets Named “Jerusalem, Capital, Palestine” to Protest Trump’s Decision (+Video)

A Palestinian couple has chosen symbolic names for their new-born triplets to show their protest against US President Donald Trump’s decision to recognise Jerusalem al-Quds as the capital of the Israeli regime.

Iran to Buy Airliners with French, Italian Credit Lines

The Islamic Republic’s national flag carrier Iran Air is to purchase brand-new aircraft with foreign financing.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on February 5

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Monday, February 5, and picked headlines from 12 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Man Shot Down after Trying to Enter Iran President’s Office with Machete

Iranian security forces have shot at and wounded a man who was trying to illegally enter the Iranian president’s office while carrying a machete and wearing a shroud.

Number of Flights over Iran’s Sky Tripled: Commander

The number of flights crossing Iran’s sky has increased by three times over the past years thanks to the country’s airspace security, said the Commander of the Iranian Army's Khatam al-Anbia Air Defence Base.

Austria to Allocate €200m for Iran’s First Nuclear Hospital

Austrian banks are to bankroll the project of building the first nuclear hospital in the Islamic Republic of Iran.

Security Forces Seize 2.9-Tonne Drug Haul in SE Iran

Iran’s intelligence forces have seized a huge drug haul in the southeastern province of Sistan and Baluchestan province.

Fire at Iraqi Hotel Kills Two Iranian Pilgrims (+Video)

At least two Iranian women have been killed and another injured in a fire at a hotel in the holy city of Najaf in Iraq.

“Iran to Export 3m Barrels of Oil to Russia Monthly”

Iran's oil minister has spoken of the Islamic Republic’s contract with Russia to export 3 million barrels of crude oil to that country.

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