Historic Seminary at Heart of Ancient Iranian City

Historic Seminary at Heart of Ancient Iranian City

Iran, Russia Clinch Deal on Financing Projects

The Central Bank of the Islamic Republic of Iran and the Russian Agency for Export Credit and Investment Insurance (EXIAR) have signed a memorandum...

Iran Has No Role in Kirkuk Operation: Leader’s Aide

Ali Akbar Velayati, an international advisor to Iran's Leader, has dismissed allegations of the Islamic Republic’s involvement in the Iraqi army’s operation to retake the oil-rich city of Kirkuk from Kurdish forces.

‘Trump Practicing Magic Trick on Iran Nuclear Deal’

An Iranian newspaper says the US is distracting the world’s public opinion by ‘pretending’ to be against the nuclear deal between Iran and the P5+1, while hatching plots with the EU to make the most profit out of Iran’s lucrative market.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on October 17

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Monday, October 17, and picked headlines from 16 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Iran, Uzbekistan Discuss Promotion of Ties in All Fields

Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and his Uzbek counterpart Abdulaziz Kamilov have discussed issues of mutual interest in a meeting in Tehran.

Iran, France Discuss Ways to Resolve Syria Crisis

Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Arab and African Affairs Hossein Jaberi Ansari and France’s Special Envoy for Syria Franck Gellet have held talks on the latest developments in the Arab country.

‘Foreigners More Resolved to Work with Iran after Trump Rhetoric’

An Iranian minister says Trump’s anti-Iran comments have made foreigners more determined to cement their economic cooperation with Tehran.

Japan Expresses Support for Iran Nuclear Deal

Japanese Foreign Minister Tarō Kōno, in a phone conversation with his Iranian counterpart, Mohammad Javad Zarif, voiced Tokyo’s support for the nuclear deal between Tehran and world powers, known as JCPOA.

Iranian Commander in Italy on Rare European Visit

Iranian Navy Commander Rear Admiral Habibollah Sayyari has travelled to Venice, Italy, to attend Regional Seapower Symposium of the Mediterranean and Black Sea Countries as a special guest.

IRGC Pillar of Iran’s National Security: Reformist Leader Khatami

Seyyed Mohammad Khatami, the former Iranian president and the leader of Iranian reformists, has blasted US President Donald Trump for his recent anti-Iran remarks.

‘Iran Resolved to Provide People with Free Access to Information’

Deputy Minister of the Ministry of Culture and Islamic Guidance of Iran, Hossein Entezami, says the government is determined to implement the law of Freedom of Information (FOI) passed about 6 years ago.

EU FMs Release Statement in Support of Iran Nuclear Deal

The European Union’s foreign ministers have thrown their weight behind the nuclear deal between Tehran and world powers in light of US President Donald Trump’s decertification decision.

Iraqis Celebrate Recapture of Kirkuk from Kurds

The Iraqi central government forces have retaken the Kurdish-held city of Kirkuk on Monday in an operation launched on Sunday in response to Kurdistan’s independence referendum.

Christian Snipers in Syria, Pain in the Neck for ISIS

A group of Assyrian forces is playing a key role in the Syrian troopers’ operation to retake the city of Raqqa, the self-proclaimed capital of ISIS in Syria.

Iran Hopes for Enhanced Ties with Austria under Kurz’s Leadership

Iranian foreign ministry spokesman has hailed the results of Austria's parliamentary elections and the victory of People's Party led by incumbent Foreign Minister Sebastian Kurz.

Iranian, Canadian Diplomats Hold ‘Positive’ Talks in Tehran

Iran's foreign ministry spokesman says a delegation of Canadian foreign ministry officials has recently visited Tehran and held positive talks with Iranian officials.

Iran Welcomes Results of Kyrgyzstan’s Parliamentary Votes

In a Monday statement, Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi said Tehran welcomes the results of Kyrgyzstan's presidential votes, and is prepared to further promote...

Uzbek FM to Arrive in Tehran on Three-Day Visit

Uzbekistan's Foreign Minister Abdulaziz Kamilov will arrive in Tehran later on Monday to hold talks with high-raking Iranian officials, Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi announced.

Iraqi PM Appoints Arab Acting Governor for Kirkuk

Iraqi premier has reportedly appointed an Arab politician as the new acting governor of Kirkuk, which is the scene of conflict between Iraqi forces and Kurdish Peshmarga since the beginning of the central government’s operation to retake the oil-rich city.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on October 16

All newspapers today continued covering the reactions to US President Donald Trump’s speech against the Islamic Republic. The Iraqi army and popular forces’ operation to...

‘Trump’s Remarks Only to Increase Popular Support for IRGC’

A senior advisor to Iran’s president says Trump’s comments will only increase the Iranian people’s support for the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC).

Iraqi Forces Retake Kirkuk’s Biggest Military Base

Iraqi forces have taken full control of the largest airbase of Kirkuk, known as K1, after recapturing vast areas of the city from Kurds in an operation started on Sunday night.

Iraq’s Internal Divisions Impacting Global Oil Market

While Iran’s nuclear deal is grabbing the international headlines, oil market experts are mainly concerned with the internal divisions in Iraq, particularly the conflict over the secession of Iraqi Kurdistan as the main element which can influence the global oil prices.

Trump Lacks Systematic View of Global Peace: Iran’s Larijani

Iranian parliament speaker has once again slammed US president’s anti-Iran rhetoric, saying Donald Trump lacks a systematic view of the global peace and stability.

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