Iran seizes 422 tons of illicit drugs in eight months

The volume of illicit drugs seized has registered a 21 percent rise in the eight months to December 22 compared with corresponding period last year.

A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on Dec. 28

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of newspapers on Monday and picked headlines from 22 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Iran gets berth on LA Times’ list of 16 must-see destinations in 2016

Many Americans are eager to visit Iran; Iran is full of historic towers, mosques and squares, especially in the ancient city of Esfahan, LA Times says.

An ex-envoy sheds light on how Saddam’s Iraq waged war on Iran

A former Iranian ambassador has explained his mission in Iraq, rejecting as baseless rumors that Saddam waged war because Iran had ignored his warnings.

Muslim unity pivotal in fight against violence: Rouhani

The president criticized certain Muslim countries for purchasing US arms and either delivering the weapons to militant groups or using them against other Muslim nations.

JCPOA would be over before it ever began if …

Alef, a principlist Iranian news website, has suggested that the eleventh government’s possible tolerance of the US breach of the Iran nuclear deal is unacceptable.

A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on Dec. 27

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

Iran dismisses Arab League claims as biased, unconstructive

Despite the unfriendly stance of some countries, Iran will continue to play a constructive role in easing tensions and defusing crises, the Foreign Ministry spokesman said.

Iran’s air marshal service among best: Commander

Brigadier General Ali Asghar Gorjizadeh said Iran has one of the safest skies in the world and ICAO has inspected Iran's aviation facilities three times, giving them top marks.

GRI’s 2015 Person of the Year in Political Risk

Global Risk Insights has laid out three reasons for naming FM Zarif as the Person of the Year in Political Risk.

A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on Dec. 26

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

Iran slams ‘unlawful’ US bid to seize assets

Tehran has said that some US courts are making a travesty of justice and law, having sentenced Iran over the past few years to paying restitution to victims of terror acts carried out by known citizens of US allies.

Nondescript choppers drop off Daesh fighters in Afghan province

An investigation has been launched to determine to which country the helicopters belong, an Afghan senator said.

Iran to implement JCPOA despite foreign plots: Rouhani

President Rouhani has said that the implementation of JCPOA in January will see all unjust resolutions against the Iranian nation terminated for good.

Iran makes it to the list of CNN’s where to go in 2016

CNN recommends its audience to visit Iran in 2016 despite a congressional bill which restricts travels to Iran.

Intelligence Ministry will act impartially in vetting candidates: President

Any measure which stokes division and or interferes with the country's growth amounts to betrayal of national interests and a manifestation of infiltration, the president said.

How will the Federal Reserve’s decision to raise interest rates affect Iran’s economy?

The first likely impact of the decision by the Federal Reserve will be a rise in the value of the greenback.

Famous Arab world journalist asks question about S400, martyrdom of Kuntar in Syria

For now, we should not pass an angry judgment about Russia's failure to respond, the editor-in-chief of Rai al-Youm, Abdel Bari Atwan, said in an opinion piece.

A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on Dec. 22

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

New US visa law breaches Europe independence: Iran FM

The spirit of the law lays down the approach that whoever is siding with terrorists is immune, Zarif said in a meeting with the French Senate president.

Rouhani: The Guardian council will undoubtedly act based on law

If there is a violation of law in a corner, this government will severely deal with it since we are seeking to stage 100 percent healthy elections with maximum turnout, the president said.

Isfahan designated UNESCO Creative City of crafts and folk art

The designation comes after Isfahan was named a World Crafts City in September by the World Crafts Council.

A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on Dec. 21

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

An island off war-stricken Yemen (PHOTOS)

Socotra, an island in the Indian Ocean which is registered by UNESCO as a world heritage site.

Iran MP reacts to US travel restriction

An Iranian MP has said that the new US visa decision may not directly restrict Iran, but the problem it causes for citizens of other countries in visiting Iran add up to restriction for Iran

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