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Iranians Outraged by AFC’s ‘Unfair’ Ban against Persepolis Striker

Iranian football fans have been shocked and outraged by the Asian Football Confederation’s Saturday decision to ban Persepolis top goal scorer Isa Alkasir for six months over his goal celebration in a recent AFC Champions League match.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on October 3

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Saturday, October 3, 2020, and picked headlines from 12 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Coronavirus Kills 179 More Iranians: Health Ministry

Iran's Health Ministry spokeswoman says the novel coronavirus has killed 179 patients since Friday noon, increasing the overall death toll to 26,746.

Iran Says Won’t Tolerate Collateral Damage from Karabakh Fighting

Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran Saeed Khatibzadeh has given a serious warning to the warring sides involved in military clashes over the Nagorno-Karabakh region to avoid violating the Iranian soil.

Tabriz: The City of Culinary Delights

Tabriz, the capital of the northwestern Iranian province of East Azarbaijan, has a lot to say when it comes to the food industry.

Mantelpieces Hold Secret to Beauty of Ancient Iranian Architecture

Fantastic, eye-pleasing mantels are an integral part of ancient Iranian architecture.

Iran Starts Fining Those Who Violate COVID-19 Health Protocols

The Iranian president says stricter restrictions will be put in place to stem the spread of coronavirus, and those breaching health protocols will be dealt with seriously.

Skeleton of Another Parthian Woman Unearthed in Central Iran

The second skeleton of a young girl dating back to the Parthian era has been dug out in central Iran.

Why Gamers Are Still Playing Old School Runescape in 2020

Some things just never get old no matter how long they've been introduced; they are still adored by the public. An online game that’s a good example of such things is Old School RuneScape. The game was released in 2002 by Jagex and was designed to be a massively multiplayer online role-playing game or MMORPG.

How to Dress to Go Out to a Night Club?

Women can sometimes spend hours in front of our walk-in closet wondering what to wear for a night out. So when we know that tonight we are going out to a nightclub with the girlfriends, we immediately start to think about an adequate outfit.

Israel Crying Wolf about Proliferation, Zarif Tells UNGA Meeting

Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has blasted the United States over its blind support for Israel, the sole possessor of nuclear weapons in the region.

Iranian, Russian Foreign Ministers Discuss Karabakh Developments

Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov have discussed the latest developments in the Nagorno-Karabakh region.

Sarakhieh Village; The Venice of Iran

Sarakhieh is a unique village in south-western Iran where the daily life flows in the water, just like the Italian city of Venice. 

Iran Confirms over 3,500 New Cases of COVID-19 Infection

Iran's Health Ministry spokeswoman says 464,596 patients have contracted the novel coronavirus so far, including 3,552 new cases identified in the past 24 hours.

Iran FM Holds Talks with Dutch, Austrian Counterparts

Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has discussed a whole range of issues with his opposite numbers from the Netherlands and Austria.

Over 460,000 Iranians Infected by COVID-19 So Far: Ministry

Iran's Health Ministry spokeswoman says 461,044 patients have contracted the novel coronavirus so far, including 3,825 new cases identified in the past 24 hours.

Rouhani Congratulates Beijing on China’s National Day

The Iranian president has congratulated the People’s Republic of China on the anniversary of its establishment.

Iran Says Its Homegrown Flu Vaccine to Hit Market in Weeks

Iranian Vice President for Science and Technology Sorena Sattari has unveiled plans to fulfill the domestic demand for flu vaccine with the products of private companies which will be available within the next few weeks.

Iranian Papers Describe Trump-Biden Debate as ‘Fight Club’

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Thursday, October 1, 2020, and picked headlines from 11 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Iran’s Architecture in Photos: House of Mohammad Moein

Mohammad Moein was a prominent Iranian researcher and professor whose house in Tehran has turned into a museum.

NASA Invites Iran to Join Online Observation of Moon

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has once again invited Iran to observe the moon online.

Iranian Girl Who Went Viral for 4-Metre Jump Eyes Olympic Games

A new Iranian female track and field star has drawn the attention of everyone by overcoming a 4-metre-high bar in the pole vault event.

Iran Mocks Netanyahu’s ‘Puppet Show’ at UNGA

Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran Saeed Khatibzadeh has denounced the Israeli prime minister’s speech at the UN General Assembly as a 'ridiculous show' aimed at deceiving public opinion, saying the Zionist regime is the 'greatest threat to world peace'.

Iranian, Japanese Diplomats Discuss Syria Developments

Diplomats from Iran and Japan have discussed the latest developments in Syria, with both supporting the political settlement of conflicts and the delivery of humanitarian aid to the Arab country.

Iran Ready to Mediate in Nagorno-Karabakh Dispute, Rouhani Tells Armenian PM

Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani has called on neighbouring states Armenia and the Republic of Azerbaijan to show self-restraint and prudence amid a flare-up of fighting in the Nagorno-Karabakh region, voicing Tehran’s readiness to play a “constructive role” palatable to both warring sides.