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A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on December 22

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Sunday, December 22, 2019, and picked headlines from 11 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Persian Architecture in Photos: Historical House of Motamen-ol-Atebba

The house of “Motamen-ol-Atebba” – a beautiful building of Qajar era in Oudlajan neighbourhood, downtown Tehran – was decorated on Saturday for Yalda Night celebration.

Severe Air Pollution Shuts Down Schools in Tehran

Photo by Saeid Sajjadi, Azad News Agency

Investors from 11 States to Attend Technology Investment Meeting in Iran

Investors from 11 countries are going to attend the second edition of the Technology Investment Meeting (TIM) in Tehran in February 2020.

Malaysia Welcomes Iran President’s ‘Islamic Cryptocurrency’ Proposal

Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad has said that he agrees with Iran’s suggestion on using cryptocurrency as an alternative to the US dollar.

Iranian, Indian Top Diplomats Meet in Tehran

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has held talks with his Indian counterpart Subrahmanyam Jaishankar in Tehran.

Iran-Russia-China Naval Drill: Another Piece of Geopolitical Puzzle

There is a point where Iran, Russia and China see eye to eye in holding the manoeuvre, and that is sending a message to their common adversary or rival, namely the United States. The US, in some ways, has applied a triple containment policy toward China, Russia and Iran. This would be enough to unite these three countries on some fronts.

‘US Sanctions to Hurt Even More If Iran Fails to Adopt FATF’

The Iranian government has once again called on the country’s Expediency Council to ratify the bills on Iran’s accession to the Financial Action Task Force, arguing that the US sanctions will hurt the country even more if the country fails to adhere to the standards set by the global anti-money laundering body.

Iranian Biological Fertiliser Saves Cocoa Farms in Africa

An Iran-made biological fertiliser has been used to save cocoa tree crops in Ivory Coast from a deadly disease.

Latest Football Scores of Matches from All Around the World

Follow the results of football matches using the latest football scores, and you will receive an excellent opportunity to keep abreast of the latest events from around the world.

Iranian People Celebrate Yalda Night Together

Iranian people from all walks of life celebrated on Saturday night one of the most ancient Persian celebrations called Yalda Night, the longest night of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.

Japan Not to Join US-led Maritime Coalition in Persian Gulf: Iran

Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani has hailed Japan's support for his Hormuz Peace Endeavour (HOPE) initiative, saying that Tokyo has announced it is not going to join the US-led maritime coalition for regional security in the Persian Gulf.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on December 21

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Saturday, December 21, 2019, and picked headlines from 14 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Iranian Korsi Brings Family Members Together on Yalda Night

One of the Iranian traditions going back generations is for family members to sit around a korsi on Yalda night.

Want to Save Your Winnings?

Are you playing in the online games? Don’t want to deposit in order to claim or withdraw a prize? Need to test the game or a site while not having enough money? Such questions may have many players during the entertaining time.

Iran, Japan Agree to Continue Close Consultations: Araqchi

An Iranian deputy foreign minister says Tehran and Tokyo have agreed to stay in touch and keep up close consultations after Iranian President Hassan Rouhani’s landmark visit to Japan.

Art Exhibition Features Mythical Figures on Wooden Spoons

An exhibition was recently held in Tehran where spoons replaced conventional canvases, displaying characters of mythology.

Paternitecture; Patterns in Iran’s Contemporary Environments

Tehran recently hosted an event called “paternitecture”, featuring the application of patterns in manmade environments of contemporary Iran.

Iranian Girl Converts Minibus into Lovely Mobile Bookstore

A young Iranian lady has come up with the idea of converting a minibus into a book shop, but she is not old enough yet to drive her “mobile” bookstore.

Iran Has No Problem Sitting for Talks with US: Rouhani

The Iranian president says Tehran has no problem holding talks with Washington on issues between the two sides.

A Simple and Hassle Free Process to Obtain Malaysia Tourist Visa

Before you apply for a Malaysia visa you need to be aware about the various protocols surrounding them.

Popular, Iconic Dishes of Yalda Night in Iran

Yalda dinner, a meal traditionally eaten at the winter solstice each December, forms a significant part of gatherings held to celebrate “Shab-e Yalda” (the longest night of the year) in Iran. Let’s find more about various Yalda dishes in different parts of the country.

Iran Open to Any Plan for Rise in Oil Sales: President

President Hassan Rouhani has, in a meeting with Japan's premier, expressed Tehran’s readiness for any plan to enhance economic relations with foreign countries and increase its sale and export of oil.

Iranian, US Envoys Hold Rare Talks at UN Hall

Iranian and US ambassadors to the United Nations have held a short conversation on the sidelines of a UN Security Council meeting.