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‘Truckloads of Medicines Seized in Iraq Not of Iranian Origin’

The Food and Drug Administration of Iran says the 19 truckloads of medicines seized in Iraq were not Iranian, and had only been transferred via Iran.

Iranian Experts Abroad Establish 160 Start-ups under Cooperation Plan

Iranian experts and entrepreneurs overseas have established some160 start-ups so far in a line with a cooperation program drawn up to set the stage for the establishment of such companies.

Iran Says to Keep Using Nuclear Energy Despite US Claims

The Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) says the country will press ahead with using nuclear energy for peaceful purposes regardless of Washington’s baseless allegations in that regard.

Iran Condemns Terror Attacks on Pakistani Security Forces

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh has denounced the terrorist attacks carried out against Pakistani military forces in the past two days in the country’s Ormara and North Waziristan districts.

Iran to Trade Weapons with ‘Many Friends’ Once Embargo Lifted: Envoy

An Iranian diplomat says the country has “many friends” and partners to start trading in armaments with them in line with its national interests days before a decade-old United Nations arms embargo against Tehran expires.

Coronavirus Kills 265 More Iranians in 24 Hours: Ministry

Iran's Health Ministry spokeswoman says the novel coronavirus has killed 265 patients since Wednesday noon, increasing the overall death toll to 29,870.

Iran Warns Baku, Yerevan against Repeat of Attacks on Its Border Areas

Foreign Ministry Spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh says it is not at all acceptable that several rockets fired during the Karabakh conflict have struck Iran's border areas.

Iran Says Its Joint Initiative with Russia, Turkey Can End Karabakh Dispute

Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has informed Baku of a joint initiative by Tehran, Moscow, and Ankara to settle the decades-old dispute over the Nagorno-Karabakh region.

Iran Reports over 4,600 New Cases of COVID-19 Infection

Iran’s Health Ministry spokeswoman has confirmed 4,616 new cases of COVID-19 infection in 24 hours, increasing the total number of cases to 517,835.

Official Hails Baku’s Call for Iran to Play Pivotal Role in Maintaining Peace

A top Iranian official has welcomed the Azerbaijan Republic’s proposal that Iran, Russia and Turkey play a more pivotal role in maintaining peace and stability in the region.

Tehran Urges Its Trade Partners to Release Iranian Frozen Assets

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has called on Tehran’s trade partners to fulfil their legal and ethical commitments towards the Islamic Republic.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on October 15

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Thursday, October 15, 2020, and picked headlines from 12 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

‘Iran’s Average COVID-19 Death Toll 2.5 Times That of World Average’

An Iranian epidemiologist says the average number of deaths in Iran per million due to the COVID-19 infection is 2.5 times higher than global average.

Iran Denies Allegations against Its Diplomat Arrested in Belgium

Foreign Ministry Spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh has rejected the allegation that the Iranian diplomat arrested in Belgium has threatened Belgian officials with retaliation, describing the claim, raised by Reuters and some other European media, as shallow fabrication.

Head of Afghan Reconciliation Council to Visit Iran: Spokesman

Abdullah Abdullah, the Chairman of Afghanistan's High Council for National Reconciliation (HCNR), will visit the Iranian capital of Tehran on Sunday, October 18, 2020, said Foreign Ministry Spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh.

Iran Opposed to Europe’s Military Presence in Persian Gulf: Araqchi

Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araqchi has expressed Iran's opposition to any foreign military presence in the Persian Gulf region, including the presence of European forces.

Iran Urges Japan to Prevent US from Blocking Its Assets

Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif had a phone conversation with his Japanese counterpart Toshimitsu Motegi on Tuesday, October 13, 2020.

Iran’s Single-Day COVID-19 Fatalities at Highest Level Again

Iran has confirmed 279 new fatalities caused by the novel coronavirus, breaking its one-day record of COVID-19 deaths for the third time in a week.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on October 14

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Wednesday, October 14, 2020, and picked headlines from 11 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

US Pressure on Iran a Non-Starter, Official Says

The chief of staff of the Iranian president has highlighted the failure of American sanctions and pressures against Tehran, saying Washington has no option but to change policy towards the Islamic Republic, no matter who wins the US presidential election.

Iran to Enforce Fresh Travel Bans to Curb COVID-19 Spread

The Iranian president has agreed to the enforcement of lockdowns in five major cities across the nation during the days-long holidays ahead in order to contain the coronavirus outbreak.

Iran’s President Blasts US for Stoking Insecurity in Region

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has lashed out at the White House leaders for fomenting insecurity in the region.

Iran’s Oil Production Didn’t Stop Even a Single Day: Minister

The Iranian petroleum minister says the country’s crude production did not halt even a single day despite the coronavirus outbreak and the sanctions.

Iran Urges Baku, Yerevan to Stop Killing Civilians, Stick to Karabakh Truce

The Iranian government spokesman says Tehran urges the Azerbaijan Republic and Armenia to stop the killing of civilians in the Karabakh fighting, and stick to the Russia-brokered truce.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on October 13

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Tuesday, October 13, 2020, and picked headlines from 11 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.