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.

Iranian FM, Omani Diplomat Hold Talks in Tehran

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and visiting Secretary General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Oman Sayyid Badr bin Hamad bin Hamood Al Busaidi exchanged views about a range of issues including bilateral relations between the two countries.

Iran, Iraq Cannot Accept West’s Reading of Human Rights: Tehran

Iran’s Judiciary chief says the Islamic Republic and Iraq are capable of introducing their own version of human rights principles, saying the two neighbors will not bow to the Western reading of the concept.

UN Must Take Practical Measure to Tackle Mideast Issues: Iran

A senior Iranian diplomat has called on the United Nations to take practical steps in addressing global issues, particularly the deadly crises in the Mideast, instead of putting forward mere peace proposals.

World’s Largest Man-Made Cave Opened to Public

The world’s largest man-made cave in China has been opened to the public for the first time.

Apple Mistakes Iraqi Man for Saddam Hussein!

A customer with the surname Hussain was allegedly refused a refund on his iPhone 7 unless he proved he was not Saddam Hussein.

Shiite Volunteer Forces Roll Up Sleeves to Rebuild Liberated Christian Towns

After the liberation of ISIS-held Christian towns by the Iraqi army and popular forces, Shiite volunteers are now helping Christians restore their churches and rebuild their devastated towns.

Pilot Cuts Flight Time to Save Afghan Worker’s Arm

An Iranian pilot cut the flight time by 20 minutes to help an injured Afghan immigrant regain the use of his hand, which had been cut off in an accident.

Washington’s Anti-Iran Efforts Are Because US Doesn’t See Itself Beneficiary

Iran says efforts by countries to expand post-sanctions trade ties with it are being hampered by the United States because Washington does not see itself as a beneficiary of the re-opening of the Iranian business environment.

Healing Substance Discovered in Remote Cave

A cave has been discovered in Iran with a substance oozing out of its cracks and fractures. The substance is called Mummia and is said to have a lot of health benefits.

More than 40 Killed in Saudi-Led Airstrikes on Yemen Prisons

Dozens of prisoners and security personnel were feared dead after Saudi-led air strikes on Saturday battered two prisons inside a security headquarters in a western port city, security and medical officials said.

Iranian Justice Minister Calls for Revision of Death Penalty Laws

Iran’s Minister of Justice says the capital punishment has not been effective in the past years in Iran, and its rules and regulations should be revised.

Iran and Saudi Arabia Need No Mediator: Last Envoy to Riyadh

The last Iranian ambassador to Saudi Arabia in an interview has discussed the root causes of Tehran-Riyadh conflicts and the necessity for improving bilateral relations.

Iranian Speaker Raps Ploys to Prolong Syria War

Speaker of the Iranian Parliament Ali Larijani deplored hostile attempts to maintain the status quo in Syria, saying the plots to avert a cessation of hostilities in the Arab country are meant to ensure the security of Israel.

Iran Rules Out Military Solution to Syria Crisis

President Hassan Rouhani has reiterated Iran's stance that the crisis in Syria should be resolved through “political” means only.

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