Environment

Tehran Finally Breathes Clean Air after Days of Severe Air Pollution

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Breathing fresh air had turned to a distant dream for the people of Tehran during the past polluted days, but the capital city’s air became clean once again thanks to the recent rain and snowfall.
Foreign Policy

Iran’s President Officially Welcomes Slovenian Counterpart

IFP Media Wire -
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani welcomed Borut Pahor, the President of Slovenia, in an official ceremony held under the heavy snow of Tehran.
Foreign Policy

Iran Condemns Terrorist Attack on Afghan Worshippers

IFP Media Wire -
Iran’s Foreign Ministry strongly condemned a suicide bomb attack by Daesh (ISIL) terrorist group on a crowded Shiite mosque in the Afghan capital of Kabul that killed more than 30 people on Monday.
Religion

Gathering of 20 Million Pilgrims in 100 Frames

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Over 20 million pilgrims, mainly Shiite Muslims, descended on the Iraqi holy city of Karbala for Arbaeen, the fortieth day after Imam Hussein’s martyrdom.
Religion

Global Campaign Introducing Imam Hussein to the World

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“Who is Hussain” is a global campaign to introduce Imam Hussain (AS), the third Shiite Imam, to the world.
Energy

Oil-Rich Kuwait and UAE Start Importing US Shale Gas

IFP Editorial Staff -
The United States has began exporting natural gas to the Middle East, according to a media report.
Media

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on November 21

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

US Likely Wiser Than to Harm Own Interests: Iran

IFP Media Wire -
Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman has implied that the incoming administration of US President-elect Donald Trump is unlikely to harm American and international interests by potentially denting or scrapping a multi-lateral nuclear deal with Iran, which has been negotiated by the outgoing US administration.
Nuclear

Iranian Parliament Urges Rouhani’s Gov’t to Act against JCPOA Violation

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Iranian parliament members condemned the US deceitfulness in extending sanctions on Iran, asking the government to protest at the US violation of the nuclear deal.
Religion

Saudi Newspaper Provokes Anger after Insulting Iraqi Women

IFP Editorial Staff -
A Saudi newspaper caused uproar in the Muslim world on Sunday after publishing a fabricated report by the World Health Organisation (WHO) viewed as fuelling sectarian tensions.
Science and Technology

Iranian Knowledge-Based Firms to Attend Aeromart Toulouse

IFP Media Wire -
Iran intends to provide knowledge-based firms with facilities to attend Aeromart Toulouse 2016 due to be held in France.
Security

Iranian Navy Deploys Warships in Atlantic Ocean

IFP Media Wire -
Iranian Navy Commander announced the country's plans to expand naval presence in international waters, and said a flotilla of warships has now been deployed in the Atlantic Ocean.
Crisis

80 ISIS Elements in Europe Preparing for Attacks: Dutch Expert

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There could be 60 to 80 ISIS operatives hidden in Europe, ready to strike when directed, Dutch counter-terrorism coordinator Dick Schoof said recently.
Nuclear

Iran’s Surplus Heavy Water Sent to Oman: AEOI

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The spokesman for the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) says that Tehran has transferred an amount of its surplus heavy water to Oman for commercial purposes.
Foreign Policy

Iran in No Visa Waiver Talks With Europe, Other Countries: Qassemi

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The Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman has dismissed as “fake and invalid” media reports claiming that the Islamic Republic is in talks with over 70 countries, including Europeans, to lift visa requirements.
Tourism

Luxury Train Arrives in Iran on Maiden Journey from Russia

IFP Media Wire -
Iran says the luxurious train called the Golden Eagle Trans-Siberian Express has arrived in its northeastern city of Mashhad.
Foreign Policy

Iran Sympathizes With India Over Fatal Train Derailment

IFP Media Wire -
The Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman has extended the Islamic Republic’s condolences to the Indian government and nation over a fatal train derailment in the country.
Local

Leader Appoints New Iranian Army Second-in-Command

IFP Media Wire -
Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has appointed Brigadier General Ahmad Reza Pourdastan as the second-in-command of the Iranian Army.
Religion

Muslims Converge on Iraq’s Karbala for Arbaeen Mourning Procession

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Shiite Muslims from all around the world have descended on the holy city of Karbala in Iraq for Arbaeen, the fortieth day after Imam Hussein’s martyrdom.
Energy

Iran’s Fierce Competition with Iraq over Joint Oilfields

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Iran’s employment of Chinese contractors, rather than Western firms, for the development of its joint oilfields has been criticized by energy experts, particularly now that Iraq has speeded up its output from the oilfields it shares with Iran.
Nuclear

Iran Begins Building Nuclear Emergency Center in Bushehr

IFP Media Wire -
Construction of a nuclear emergency medical center got underway near the country’s sole industrial nuclear power plant in the southern port city of Bushehr on Saturday.
Nuclear

Iran to Spend $10bln to Build Two Nuclear Plants in Bushehr: AEOI Chief

IFP Media Wire -
Head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) Ali Akbar Salehi said 10 billion dollars will be spent for the construction of two nuclear plants in the southern port city of Bushehr.
Middle East

Turkey Not to Forget 52 Years of European Deception

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In a joint press conference with his German counterpart, Turkish Foreign Minister blasted the European Union’s deception in dealing with the issue of Turkey’s accession to the EU.
Security

Iran Has Bought Russia’s Most Advanced Fighter Aircraft

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A senior Iranian MP says the country has purchased the most advanced type of Russian fighter jet which is only sold to the Russian army.
Media

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on November 19

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IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Saturday and picked headlines from 13 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.
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