Iranian Football Coach Warns against Underestimating Syria

Javad Nekounam, the assistant coach of Iran’s National Football Team, has seriously warned his team and the Iranian football society against underestimating Syria in the upcoming FIFA World Cup qualifying match.

Bodies of Syrian Refugee Mother and Her Two Children Found in Freezer in Denmark

The bodies of three Syrian refugees have been discovered by Danish police in a freezer, local police said in a statement.

General Derides Anti-Iran Comments by Regional ‘Political Dwarfs’

A top Iranian military official dismissed comments made by an Emirati official about the need for arming Persian Gulf states to counter Iran, saying the political dwarfs look for criminal acts to attract attention.

Palestinians Choose Cristiano Ronaldo as Character of the Year

According to a report by Varzesh 3, as translated by IFP, the Real Madrid C.F. fan club in Palestine in cooperation with Lady of...

Holidays in Iran: Readers’ Travel Tips

The Guardian has recommended its readers to visit a number of Iranian hill villages, palaces and guesthouses, plus unusual events such as ancient athletics and ritual mourning.

Iran Sees Election of Lebanese President as “Triumph of Democracy”

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani hailed the election of Michel Aoun as Lebanon’s new president and described it as a victory for democracy in the east Mediterranean country.

Iran Resolved to Enhance Ties With Niger: Zarif

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says the Islamic Republic is determined to develop relations with African countries, particularly Niger.

Iran in Possession of World’s Biggest Floating Oil Inventory

Iran has the world's greatest floating crude oil storage which amounts to over 35 million barrels.

Turkey’s Parliament to Consider Death Penalty for Coup Plotters: Erdogan

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said his government would ask parliament to consider reintroducing the death penalty as a punishment for the plotters behind the July coup bid.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on October 31

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Monday and picked headlines from 25 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Moldova Holds First Presidential Election in 20 Years

Moldova held its first direct presidential election in 20 years, pitting those who want closer ties to Russia against those who want to form a stronger bond with the European Union.

President Rouhani Meets New European Envoys in Tehran

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani on Monday met with new ambassadors from a number of European countries in Tehran.

Iran Congratulates Lebanon on Election of New President

Iranian Foreign Ministry in a message welcomed the election of a new president in Lebanon and congratulated Michel Aoun on his new post.

Lebanon Elects President after 30-Month Power Vacuum

Lebanon finally has a new president. Lawmakers have thrown their support behind Michel Aoun, a strong ally Lebanese Resistance Movement Hezbollah, to fill the country's long-vacant presidency.

1.5 Milion Rats in Tehran: Unwanted Guests from Norway

A city official says the huge number of rats in the Iranian capital have mostly come from cargo ships arriving in Iranian ports.

Iranian Deputy FM Deplores Saudi Election to UN Human Rights Council

Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs Seyed Abbas Araqchi said the child-killing Saudi regime’s membership in the United Nations Human Rights Council is proof of politically-motivated approaches to the issue of human rights.

Brain-Dead Kid Saves Lives of Three

The body organs of a 7-year-old brain-dead boy saved the lives of three people in Iran.

Spokesman Rejects ‘False’ Claims about Iran’s Support for Taliban

Iran has dismissed the claims made by a Taliban official about Tehran’s support for the Afghan militant group.

Exclusive Photos of Halloween in South Korean Capital

People in the South Korean capital, Seoul, celebrated the Halloween by wearing their scariest costumes. Here’s IFP’s exclusive photos of the celebrations.

Iran Top Regional Power: FM

Iran is the leading power in the region, Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said, highlighting the country’s “undeniable” international clout.

Baby Tiger Found Wandering Streets of Iran’s Mashhad

A video has gone viral in Iran, showing a baby tiger wandering the streets of Iran’s northeastern city of Mashhad.

Leader’s Top Advisor: Iran Is Ready to Mediate between Turkey and Iraq

Iran Leader’s top aide in foreign affairs announced Tehran’s preparedness to mediate between Turkey and Iraq to prevent the ignition of a new war in the region.

Barberry Harvest in South Khorasan Province

Farmers in Iran’s eastern province of South Khorasan have started harvesting barberry.

Mogherini Visited Iran for Exchange of Views on Syria, Zarif Says

The purpose of the European Union Foreign Policy Chief Federica Mogherini’s Saturday visit to Iran was exchanging views, not negotiating, about war-torn Syria, Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on October 30

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Sunday and picked headlines from 26 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

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