What Prompts Saudi FM to Make Landmark Visit to Iraq

Sabah Zanganeh, a senior Middle East expert, has discussed the reasons behind Saudi foreign minister’s surprise visit to Iraq.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on February 27

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Monday and picked headlines from 17 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

North Korean Leader Executes 5 Officials with Anti-Aircraft Guns

North Korea has reportedly executed five senior security officials with anti-aircraft guns because they made false reports that "enraged" leader Kim Jong Un.

Formation of Regional Anti-Iran Alliance Unlikely: Diplomat

Iranian ambassador to Kuwait says it is unlikely that a regional alliance will be formed against the Islamic Republic of Iran.

Iran’s President Congratulates Kuwait on National Day

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani in a message to Emir of Kuwait Sheikh Sabah Al Ahmed Al Jaber Al Sabah congratulated him on the occasion of his country's National Day anniversary.

London Mayor, US State Dept. Congratulate Farhadi on Oscar

Sadiq Khan, the Mayor of London, and the US Department of State, in separate messages, congratulated Iranian filmmaker Asghar Farhadi on winning his second Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film.

Iran Calls on Azerbaijan, Armenia to Show Self-Restraint

Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi invited the Republic of Azerbaijan and Armenia to show restraint over escalation of clashes in Nagorno-Karabakh region.

Iran’s ‘The Salesman’ Receives Oscar for Best Foreign Language Film

The Salesman, the latest film by Iranian filmmaker Asghar Farhadi, won Iran the 2017 Academy Award for best foreign-language film.

‘The Salesman’ Deserves Academy Award: Jafar Panahi

Jafar Panahi, the renowned Iranian filmmaker and a member of the Academy, says Asghar Farhadi’s “The Salesman” deserves to be awarded an Oscar for Best Foreign Language Film regardless of who calls the shots in the US political arena.

Winter in Iran’s Marivan

The city of Marivan in western Iranian province Kordestan has been blanketed by heavy snow in recent weeks.

Civil War: Northern vs Southern White House

The resignation of Trump’s former national security advisor, Michael Flynn, has laid bare a fierce clash between the centres of power and factions in the White House and the Republican Party.

Trump’s Impact on English Reflected in Latest Oxford Dictionary

Oxford has added several new words to the latest versions of its dictionaries to reflect US President Donald Trump’s impact on English language.

Reformists Warned against Struggle with Establishment

A reformist analyst has urged Iranian reformists to refrain from adopting aggressive approaches towards the Establishment, by redefining their relationship as well as their role and position with and within it, respectively.  

Yemeni Army Unveils Four New Drones

Although Yemen’s army has been engaged in a war waged by the Saudi-led coalition for the past two years, it has managed to maintain its military capabilities and even develop four new types of drones to enhance its power.

Mothers Are Not Fulltime Nurses

In a recent meeting in Tehran, Iranian researchers and psychologists discussed mothers’ problems in the Islamic Republic of Iran.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on February 26

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Sunday and picked headlines from 20 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Iran’s Ex-President Ahmadinejad Writes Lengthy Letter to Trump

Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, the former president of Iran, in a letter to the US President voiced strong support for Donald Trump's stances against Washington's "corrupt" political structure and media.

“My Hat Is Off to Asghar Farhadi for Standing by His Principles”

Two prominent Iranian Americans Dr. Firouz Naderi and engineer Anousheh Ansari say they are honoured to represent Iranian filmmaker Asghar Farhadi’s “The Salesman” at the upcoming Oscars ceremony.

Why General Soleimani Is Seen as Popular Hero in Iran

In a recent report, the US-based Atlantic Council has discussed why General Qassem Soleimani, the commander of IRGC Quds Force, is considered by many Iranian people as a selfless and popular hero.

Wonderful Salt Dome in Central Iran

Many tourists annually visit the beautiful salt dome and ponds located near the city of Qom in central Iran.

Israel Highlights Hezbollah’s Capabilities to Gain Sympathy

A Lebanese newspaper says the Israeli regime’s efforts to highlight the strategic weapons possessed by the Lebanese Resistance Movement Hezbollah are merely aimed at gaining more support from the US.

Iran’s Football Legend Ali Daei Takes PhD Entrance Exam

Ali Daei, the Iranian football legend, has been seen taking the PhD entrance exam in Tehran.

Trump Will Change His Mind If He Visits Iran: US Wrestler

Jordan Burroughs, the well-known American freestyle wrestler, says he is “confident that if Trump ever visited Iran, he’d learn a lot about the people and come back to the US with a newfound appreciation for the Persians.”

Israel Seeks to Divide Middle East: Palestinian Cleric

A Palestinian cleric referred to Tel Aviv’s plots to divide the Middle East, and called Muslims to coherently point their arms at Israel.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on February 25

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Saturday and picked headlines from 17 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

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