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Warsaw, Munich Summits Result in Further Isolation for US: Iran

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says the US failure in pursuing its anti-Iran project in Warsaw and Munich conferences turned the two summits into “battlefields” for the US isolation.

Pakistan Says Ready for Joint Fight with Iran against Terror

Pakistan's Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi called his Iranian counterpart Mohammad Javad Zarif on Sunday to strongly condemn and offer condolences over the recent terrorist attack in south-eastern Iran.

‘Iran Not to Allow Foreign-Backed Terrorists Escape Revenge’

President Hassan Rouhani says the Iranian nation will “undoubtedly avenge” a recent terrorist attack that killed over two dozen members of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC), regretting the “wrong” policies of some of Iran’s neighbors.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on February 17

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Sunday, February 17, 2019, and picked headlines from 14 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Iran President Unveils New Submarine Equipped with Cruise Missile

Iran on Sunday unveiled a home-grown semi-heavy submarine capable of firing cruise missiles, adding it to the fleet of the Iranian Army’s naval forces.

Iran Summons Pakistan Envoy over Terrorist Attack

Iran has summoned the Pakistani ambassador to express its strong protest over the recent deadly terrorist attack in the southeastern Iranian province of Sistan and Baluchestan.

‘Pakistan Should Be Held Accountable for Iran Terror Attack’

Iranian Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani says the Pakistani government should be answerable for the recent terrorist attack in southeastern Iran, which left 27 Iranians dead.

5,000-Year-Old Skeleton Unearthed in Northern Iran

The skeleton of a baby girl dating back 5,000 years has been unearthed in northern Iran.

World Must Tell US We’re Not Living in Jungle: Iran

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says the international community must tell the US government we are not living in a jungle where one would reserve the right for itself to interfere in others’ affairs and tell others what to do.

Thousands Attend Funeral of IRGC Forces in Isfahan

Thousands of Iranian people from all walks of life on Saturday attended a funeral ceremony held for the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) forces who were martyred in a terrorist attack in the southeastern province of Sistan and Balouchestan.

FM Zarif Meets World Diplomats in Munich

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif, who is in Germany to attend the 55th Munich Security Conference, has held meetings with a number of world diplomats and his counterparts.

India FM Stops over in Iran to Discuss Terror Attacks

Indian Foreign Minister Sushma Swaraj had a short stopover in Tehran on Saturday to discuss the recent deadly attacks in Iran and India whose perpetrators were linked to Pakistan.

Terrorists behind Attack on IRGC Trained in Pakistan: Iran

A senior advisor to Iran’s Leader says the perpetrators of the recent deadly terrorist attack in Iran had been trained in neighbouring Pakistan.

Iran Dismisses US VP’s ‘Nazi’ Comments

Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman has rejected the “hostile” and “hollow” remarks made by US Vice President Mike Pence likening Iran to the Nazi government.

‘Warsaw Confab Turns Iran into Symbol of Resistance for Muslims’

A leading Arab analyst has slammed the rulers of certain Persian Gulf Arab states for “grooming” Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and humiliating themselves by attending the anti-Iran conference co-organized by the US and Poland in Warsaw.

War with Iran to Be Suicidal for US, FM Zarif Warns

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has warned the United States and its allies that it would be "suicidal" to go to a war with Iran.

Pakistan Backs Terrorists behind Zahedan Attack: IRGC Chief

The commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps says Pakistan supports those behind the Wednesday terror attack near Zahedan in south-eastern Iran, warning Iran would move to take revenge unless Pakistan changes its approach towards anti-Iran terrorists.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on February 16

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Saturday, February 16, 2019, and picked headlines from 12 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Iran’s Beauties in Winter: Suli Waterfall in Azarbaijan

Iran’s West Azarbaijan province, with a beautiful and virgin nature and various waterfalls, is a destination for many tourists and nature lovers throughout different seasons of the year.

Iran Expediency Council Postpones Voting on Palermo Bill

Iran’s Expediency Council was once failed to reach a consensus over a parliamentary bill on Iran’s accession to the United Nations Convention against Transnational Organized Crime, as members have postponed voting on the FATF-related bill.

Iran’s Ties with Tajikistan Familial: Spokesman

Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has reacted to Tajik foreign minister’s remarks about relations between the two countries, saying Tehran considers its ties with Dushanbe as “familial”.

‘Seoul Keen to Keep Good Ties with Tehran despite Sanctions’

South Korean Foreign Minister Kang Kyung-wha has expressed her country’s willingness to maintain its friendly relations with the Islamic Republic of Iran despite the anti-Iran pressures.

Iran Elected to UN Peacebuilding Commission

Members of the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) have endorsed Iran’s membership in the world body’s Peacebuilding Commission despite the US pressure.

Netanyahu Deletes Tweet to Retract ‘War with Iran’ Gaffe

Israel attempts to walk back Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s shockingly overt comments about “war with Iran” on the sidelines of a US-organized Middle East “peace” conference.

Warsaw Final Statement Testifies to Its Defeat, Failure: Iran

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has reacted to the final statement of the Warsaw Conference, describing the document as a proof of the anti-Iran summit’s failure.