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Iran’s President to Sign ‘Civil Rights Charter’

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani will unveil the ‘Charter of Civil Right’ in a ceremony due to be held on Monday.

Iran Bans Any Gathering in Front of British Embassy

An Iranian official says no permission has been issued for any protest gathering in front of British embassy in Tehran, and security forces will prevent people from holding any rallies.

Islamic Regulations Protect Civilians, Women and Children

Scholars from more than 20 countries recently gathered in the second International Conference on Islam and International Humanitarian Law (IHL) in Iran, and discussed the rights of civilians, particularly during the war.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on December 18

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

Iran-Russia-Turkey Meeting on Syria Advanced to Tuesday

Iran, Russia and Turkey will hold a trilateral meeting in Moscow on the Syrian situation on December 20, one week earlier than the date previously announced.

Release of Prisoner Who Got Married While He Was on Death Row

An Iranian prisoner, who had been sentenced to death for manslaughter, was forgiven after getting married inside the prison.

Iran Concerned about Netanyahu’s Recent Visit to Azerbaijan

Benjamin Netanyahu’s recent visit to Azerbaijan Republic, a northern neighbour of Iran, and the signing of a military deal between Tel Aviv and Baku, has turned to a source of concern for Tehran.

Britain Has Been Source of Misery in Mideast for Two Centuries: Iran’s Leader

Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei blamed the Islamic world’s predicaments on “divisive plots” hatched by arrogant powers, US and Britain in particular, and referred to the United Kingdom as the source of misery in regional countries.

Turkish President’s Son Is ISIS’ Oil Dealer

A leading German newspaper accused Necmettin Bilal Erdoğan, the son of Turkish President, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, of selling the oil trafficked by ISIS terrorists.

Iranian President to Visit Russia in January

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani will pay an official visit to Russia in January 2017, a source said.

Torture Devices and Ammo Discovered at Terrorists’ Bases in East Aleppo (+Video)

Militants apparently used torture devices and stockpiled dozens of large-calibre mortars and shells in eastern Aleppo before the Syrian Army entered the area. Stunning footage has been filmed at Al-Nusra Front’s firebase after it was retaken.

Emirati Commander Blames Turkish President for Aleppo Defeat

Dhahi Khalfan Tamim, the Deputy Chairman of Police and General Security in Dubai, says Turkish President Recep Tayyib Erdogan was the one who sent anti-Assad militants to the swamp of Aleppo.

Iran’s Submission to Academy Awards among 9 Shortlisted Films

Asghar Farhadi’s latest film ‘The Salesman’, which is Iran’s official submission to Academy Awards, has been selected as one of the final nine nominees for Best Foreign Language Film at the 89th Oscars.

Iran’s Leader Pardons, Eases Sentences of over 1,200 Iranian Prisoners

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei on Thursday pardoned or commuted prison terms of 1,231 convicts sentenced by various Iranian courts.

Killing Innocent People Has Nothing to Do with Prophet Muhammad’s Teachings: Iran’s President

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani lashed out at those who slaughter innocent people in the name of Islam, and warned against plots to infiltrate into the minds of young Muslims and recruit them into extremist groups.

Islamic Unity Conference Kicks Off in Iran

The 30th edition of Islamic Unity Conference was kicked off on Thursday by President Hasan Rouhani in Tehran with religious thinkers and elites from more than 50 countries across the world in attendance.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on December 15

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

Iran’s Speaker Congratulates Muslim Counterparts on Prophet Muhammad’s Birthday

Speaker of Iranian Parliament Ali Larijani in separate messages felicitated his counterparts from Muslim countries on the birthday anniversary of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).

Palestine to Be Liberated through Palestinians’ Resistance: Ayatollah Khamenei

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says occupied Palestine will be liberated only through resistance and struggles of Palestinian people and groups, provided that they maintain their unity.

Foreign Tourists Visiting Iran’s Kashan

Kashan is a city in Isfahan Province, central Iran. With an approximate population of 300,000, the small city attracts thousands of Iranian and foreign tourists each year.

Malnutrition Kills One Yemeni Child in Every 10 Minutes: UNICEF

At least one child dies every 10 minutes in Yemen because of malnutrition and preventable diseases, UN children's fund UNICEF said.

Republican Members of US Congress Vow to Fight Iran’s Deal with Boeing

Republican members of the US Congress are vowing to fight a $16.6 billion deal between Boeing and Iran after the air giant announced Sunday it had agreed to sell 80 aircraft to Iran Air.

Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and Qatar Supporting Radical Muslims in Germany: Intelligence Report

Saudi Arabia and some other Arab states in Persian Gulf are suspected of backing German Salafists [radical Muslims] with their governments' approval, German Intelligence officials say.

Tehran, Moscow Sign Several Investment Deals: Russian Minister

Russia’s Minister of Energy Alexander Novak announced that Iran and Russia have signed a number of investment contracts in recent days.

Iran, Czech Republic Sign MoU on Nuclear Cooperation

A memorandum of understanding has been inked on peaceful nuclear cooperation between Atomic Energy Organization of Iran and Nuclear Research Institute of Czech Republic.

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