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Iran Rules Out Any Negotiation over Its Missile Program

Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh says there is no point in raising the issue of Iran’s missile program as its case was closed with the 2015 nuclear deal and the UN Security Council Resolution 2231.

ISIS Only Beneficiary of General Soleimani’s Assassination: Zarif

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says the ISIS terrorists were the “only beneficiary” of Washington’s “cowardly” assassination of Iranian anti-terror commander Lieutenant General Qassem Soleimani.

IRGC Quds Force Dismisses Claim Israel Hits Iranian Forces in Syria

Deputy commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps Quds Force has rejected the false reports that the Zionist regime has attacked the Iranian forces or bases in Syria.

Popular Figure, Military Strategist, Political Moderate: Gen. Soleimani

Iran’s government spokesman says what made Lt. General Qassem Soleimani a popular figure was his personal traits and behaviour.

Iran’s Cabinet Passes Bill on Preventing Violence against Women

The Iranian cabinet has ratified a bill that would protect the women’s dignity and support them against violence.

‘General Soleimani National Icon on Par with Mythical Heroes of Persia’

Mahmoud Vaezi, the chief of staff of the Iranian president’s Office, says Lieutenant General Qassem Soleimani is a national hero on a par with the heroic myths of Persia.

Expulsion of US Forces from Region Gaining Momentum: Iran

Iran’s foreign ministry spokesman says realities on the ground, from Afghanistan to the Persian Gulf, indicate the trend of the expulsion of American forces from the region is gathering pace day by day.

US Military Tired of Staying Alert for Fear of Soleimani Revenge: IRGC

A senior Iranian military official says the US military is sick and tired of remaining on standby, waiting for Iran's vengeance for the assassination of Lt. General Qassem Soleimani.

Soleimani’s Autobiography Unveiled with Ayatollah Khamenei’s Autograph

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has signed an autobiography written by Iran’s martyred senior anti-terror commander, Lieutenant General Qassem Soleimani.

Iran Says US Return to JCPOA ‘Worthless’ If Sanctions Not Fully Removed

Ali Shamkhani, the Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council (SNSC), says the issue of US return to the 2015 nuclear deal, officially known as the JCPOA, is “worthless” if all anti-Iran sanctions are not removed.

Iran Pushing for Development of Knowledge-Based Companies: VP

Iranian Vice-President for Science and Technology Sorena Sattari has highlighted his organization’s strategy to support the domestic knowledge-based and innovative companies.

Daily Rise in Iran’s COVID-19 Cases Down to 102: Ministry

Iran's Health Ministry has confirmed 102 new deaths caused by the novel coronavirus in the past 24 hours, increasing the overall death toll to 55,540.

Iran to Start Vaccinating Priority Groups against COVID-19 in Weeks: Rouhani

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has unveiled plans for a mass rollout of an inoculation program across the country within the next few weeks, saying the administration has identified the key groups that should be offered COVID-19 vaccination first.

Iran’s Masuleh Village Covered in Snow

The historical village of Masuleh in northern Iranian province of Gilan looks more beautiful when it becomes snowy.

Photo of the Day: Severe Air Pollution in Tabriz

Photo by Seyyed Kazem Yousefi, IRNA

Gen. Soleimani’s Assassination Increased Cost of US Military Presence: DM

Iranian Defence Minister Brigadier General Amir Hatami says the US made a strategic mistake by assassinating top Iranian commander Lt. General Qassem Soleimani, as such miscalculation has increased the cost of American military presence in the region.

Biden Should Return to JCPOA Not Only in Word, but in Deed: Iran

Iran’s foreign ministry spokesman says US President-elect Joe Biden should show in practice that he would like to re-enter the 2015 Iran nuclear deal, officially known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).

Iran Unveils Stamp in Memory of General Soleimani

Iran’s president has unveiled a memorial stamp honouring top anti-terror commander Lieutenant General Qassem Soleimani, marking the fiest anniversary of his assassination by the US.

US Forces Must Leave Region after Soleimani’s Assassination: Iran

A senior Iranian official says the full withdrawal of American troops from the region will be the response to the assassination of Lieutenant General Qassem Soleimani.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on January 2

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Saturday, January 2, 2020, and picked headlines from 20 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Israel Plotting Attacks against Americans to Frame Iran: Zarif

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says intelligence from Iraq show agent-provocateurs are plotting attacks against Americans, apparently to frame Iran.

One Million Iranians Recover from COVID-19: Health Ministry

Iran's Health Ministry spokeswoman says 1,004,326 COVID-19 patients have recovered from the disease or been discharged from the hospital so far.

IRGC Chief Visits Persian Gulf Military Base as Tensions with US Rise

Chief-Commander of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps Major General Hossein Salami has paid a visit to the IRGC’s military base and facilities in Abu Musa Island as tensions with the US escalate.

New Coronavirus Strain, Cold Season, Air Pollution 3 Key Concerns: Rouhani

The Iranian president says the new strain of the coronavirus identified in the UK, the cold season and air pollution are three alarming dangers which should be seriously considered.

Iran’s Finger on Trigger to Start 20% Uranium Enrichment: Official

Iran’s nuclear chief says the country has its finger on the trigger to start the enrichment of uranium at 20-percent purity level as soon as President Hassan Rouhani issues the order.