Americas

Trump Wants to Enhance US Ties with Iran: European Parliament Member

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A member of European Parliament believes that the US President-elect Donald Trump intends to rebuild Washington’s economic relations with Iran in spite of reports about probable new sanctions.
Foreign Policy

Extension of Anti-Iran Sanctions Will Have No ‘Executive Effect’: Zarif

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Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says the extension of Iran Sanctions Act (ISA) in the US will have no “executive effect” and will merely be a sign of the US government’s unreliability.
IFP Exclusive

If Western Experts Leave Saudi Arabia, It Should Shut Down Its Oil Industry

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An Iranian general says Saudi Arabia is so much dependent on foreign experts that it would have to close its oil industry if they decide to leave.
Government

Rouhani’s Big Mistake Was Making His Gov’t Dependent on Nuclear Deal: Senior Conservative

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A veteran Iranian diplomat and a senior conservative believes that President Hassan Rouhani has made its government dependent on the nuclear deal with world powers, but JCPOA will not have a happy ending under his administration.
Foreign Policy

Iran to Use Its ‘Own Methods’ in Reaction to JCPOA Violation: Deputy FM

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If the US, or any other country, decides to disregard the nuclear deal with Tehran, then Iran will have to show appropriate reaction, Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister says.
IFP Exclusive

Next Presidential Election Not Easy for Rouhani: MP

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A reformist parliament member says winning the next presidential election will not be an easy task for President Hassan Rouhani and his supporters must take his campaign seriously so that he will win the election.
Foreign Policy

Iran Urges Immediate Release of Lawyers in Kenya

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Iran has urged Kenya to immediately release two of its lawyers arrested in the African country upon "intervention by a third party."
Asia

Iran and China Are Safe Harbours of Asia: Larijani

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Iranian Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani described Iran and China as the havens of Asia, and called for development of Tehran-Beijing ties in all fields.
Americas

What Will Happen after US Senate’s Extension of Anti-Iran Sanctions?

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US Senators overwhelmingly approved Thursday a 10-year extension of tough economic sanctions against Iran. But will President Obama sign the extension?
Foreign Policy

US Extension of Iran Sanctions Is a Violation of JCPOA: Iran

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Iranian officials slammed the US Senate for passing a 10-year extension of sanctions against the Islamic Republic, saying the move is a breach of the JCPOA, a July 2015 nuclear deal between Tehran and world powers.
Human Rights

Drug Addict Receives 30-Year Prison Term after Torturing His Wife

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A drug-addicted man in Iran has been sentenced to over 30 years in prison for imprisoning and torturing his wife and children, according to the woman’s female lawyer.
Security

IRGC’s Light Aircraft Crashes in Saravan, Pilot Martyred

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A gyroplane flown by the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) for reconnaissance operations crashed in Iran’s southeastern border town of Saravan on Thursday, killing the pilot.
IFP Exclusive

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on December 1

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IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Thursday and picked headlines from 4 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.
Economy

Iran’s OPEC ‘Victory’ Hailed at Home

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Iran’s media have hailed what is seen at home as the country’s “victory” in multiple-month negotiations with rivals and allies at the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) over a proposed plan to reduce production and boost the prices.
Americas

Ali Daei Offers Condolences over Death of Brazilian Footballer in Plane Crash

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Iran’s football legend Ali Daei has released a message of condolence over the death of Brazilian football player Filipe Machado in the recent Columbia plane crash.
IFP Exclusive

Reactions to an Overnight Attempt to Arrest Iranian MP

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An attempt to arrest the reformist Iranian lawmaker Mahmoud Sadeqi on Sunday has sparked great controversy during the past few days in Iran.
Cultural Heritage

Iran’s Lavash Bread Inscribed at UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage List

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The United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) inscribed Iran’s lavash (flatbread) in the list of its intangible cultural heritage.
Human Rights

Not All Women Have the Eyes of “Afghan Girl”

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A female member of Afghanistan’s Parliament has talked about the problems of women, refugees and the presence of foreign troops in her country.
Cinema

National Board of Review Selects “The Salesman” as Best Foreign Language Film

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“The Salesman”, the latest film made by Oscar-winning Iranian filmmaker Asghar Farhadi, has been named best foreign language film of the year by the National Board of Review.
Energy

Oil Price Soars as OPEC Members Agree on Output Cut

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Oil price has surged to one-month high after OPEC agreed to reduce its output by more than 1 million barrels a day.
Asia

Iranian FM to Start Tour of 3 Asian Countries in Coming Days

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Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif will pay official visits to India, China, and Japan in the coming days.
Foreign Policy

Iran More Resolved to Combat Terrorism after ISIS Attack in Hilla: Spokesman

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The spokesman for the Iranian Foreign Ministry renewed condemnation of a recent terrorist attack near the Iraqi city of Hilla that killed many people, including dozens of Iranians, saying the Islamic Republic is more resolved to fight Takfiri terrorists after the attack.
Middle East

Iranian Speaker’s Advisor Hails Syrian Army Victories in Aleppo

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Senior Advisor to the Iranian Parliament Speaker Hossein Amir Abdollahian in a message lauded the Syrian army for its recent victories in Aleppo province.
Security

US Claims of Chopper Harassment in Hormuz Strait ‘Propaganda Campaign’: IRGC

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The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Navy on Tuesday dismissed as fictitious and “propaganda campaign” US claims that an IRGC vessel has pointed its weapon at an American helicopter in the Strait of Hormuz.
IFP Exclusive

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on November 29

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