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Iran Leader Releases ‘Strategic’ Statement on 40th Revolution Anniv.

Leader of Iran's Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has issued a “strategic and important” statement on the 40th anniversary of the Islamic Revolution of Iran, which toppled the US-backed monarchy in 1979.

6m Foreign Tourists Visit Iran in 9 Months: VP

At least six million foreign tourists have visited Iran in the first nine months of the current Persian year, said Ali-Asghar Mounesan, the head of Iran's Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Organization (ICHTO), predicting that the figure would increase to 7 million by the year-end.

Tajabad Caravanserai; Unique Structure in Iran’s Hamadan

Tajabad Caravanserai, one of the rarest circular caravanserais of Iran, is located in the village of Tajabad in western Hamadan province.

Iran Gains Knowhow to Produce 10 New Biotech Drugs

Iran has managed to gain the knowhow to produce 10 new biotech drugs, said Mostafa Qanei, the head of Iran’s Biotechnology Development Department.

Iran, Turkey Clinch Deal to Boost Tourism Ties

Iran and Turkey have signed an agreement to ameliorate mutual relations in the field of tourism as the two sides agree that Tehran-Ankara tourism ties are unstable and imbalanced.

Iran Urges Bolton to Put Aside ‘Delusions’, Study Iranian Culture

The Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman has dismissed the latest “delusive” anti-Iran remarks by US National Security Advisor John Bolton, saying he is seeking to justify his previous wrong analyses, instead of understanding the culture of the great nation of Iran.

Social Media Marketing Trends to Look Out for in 2019

If you have been up to social media marketing as a digital marketing strategy, you are aware of the changes that take place as time passes. For you to make the most out of social media in your marketing efforts, you need to be able to keep up with the changes.

Iran’s Oil Revenues Increase by 49% despite US Bans

In spite of US sanctions to bring Iranian oil exports to zero, statistics show that in the first nine months of the current Iranian year, the Islamic Republic has managed to yield $6.5 billion from crude oil sales, up 48.9% year-on-year.

US’ Warsaw Conference Not to Weaken Iran: Top General

Iran’s top military commander says a hostile anti-Iran meeting to be co-hosted by the United States and Poland in Warsaw will fail to either undermine the Islamic Republic’s power or affect its policy.

Iran Unveils New Catamaran Capable of Firing Cruise Missiles

The naval forces of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) on Tuesday unveiled a new homegrown catamaran ship capable of firing anti-ship cruise missiles.

Iran to Appoint New Judiciary Chief by Mid-March

The spokesman for Iran’s judiciary says the replacement for Ayatollah Sadeq Amoli Larijani, the incumbent Judiciary chief who has been appointed the head of the Expediency Council, will start working before this Iranian year is finished (March 20).

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on February 12

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Tuesday, February 12, 2019, and picked headlines from 15 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Fajr Film Festival: Iranian Woman’s Film Wins 7 Awards

The 37th Fajr Film Festival of Iran announced its winners on Monday, with Narges Abyar’s “The Night Moon Was Full” winning seven awards including for best motion picture.

Iran Says Ready for Dialogue to Settle Rows with Regional States

The spokesman for Iran’s Foreign Ministry says the country is ready to settle disputes with Middle East governments on the negotiating table, in a goodwill gesture aimed at Saudi Arabia and its allies who have been at loggerheads with Tehran in recent years.

12th International Tourism Exhibition Kicks Off in Tehran

The Iranian capital Tehran is hosting the 12th edition of the International Exhibition of Tourism and Related Industries with hundreds of domestic and foreign companies taking part.

Iran’s Economy to Undergo Structural Changes upon Leader’s Order

A senior lawmaker says Iranian officials will in coming weeks start debating a structural shakeup of the economy, which had been stressed by Leader of Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei.

IRGC Says Enemies of Iran Must Leave Region

A senior commander of Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) says enemies of the Islamic Republic must finally leave the region instead of expecting Iran to end its regional presence.

Zarif Reminds Trump of 40 Years of US Failure to Destabilize Iran

Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohamad Javad Zarif has reacted to US President Donald Trump’s tweet slamming Iran’s government on the 40th anniversary of the 1979 revolution, urging Trump to rethink the failed US policy towards Iran.

Top Iranian Cleric Condemns Beheading of Kid in Saudi Arabia

A senior Iranian Shiite cleric has vehemently condemned the beheading of a child by a Takfiri man in the city of Medina, Saudi Arabia.

Iran’s Zarif Holds Talks with Lebanese President, FM

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif, who is on a two-day visit to Lebanon, met with Lebanese President Michel Aoun at the Baabda Palace on Monday.

People’s Turnout in Rallies Shows Failure of Enemies’ Plot: Rouhani

Iran’s president has hailed the massive participation of people in the Monday rallies marking the 40th anniversary of the Islamic Revolution saying the turnout proves that the enemies have failed in their plots against the Iranian nation.

Millions of Iranians Attend Rallies Marking 40th Revolution Anniversary

Iranian people from all walks of life poured into streets on Monday to attend nationwide rallies to mark the 40th anniversary of the 1979 Islamic Revolution’s victory, known as Bahman 22nd in Iran.

Foreign Minister of Deposed Shah Praises Islamic Republic’s Achievements

Ardeshir Zahedi, a former foreign minister under the rule of deposed Shah of Iran and his last ambassador to Washington, has praised the performance of the Islamic Republic in the past 40 years, calling the opposition "traitors."

Iran Islamic Revolution: Achievements of Four Decades

On the eve of the fortieth anniversary of the victory of the Islamic Revolution, the outcome of Iran’s uprising against the US-backed rule of Mohammad Reza Pahlavi is a hot topic of discussions among Iranians.

Iran to Stand by Lebanon, Set to Boost Ties

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has reiterated its resolve to support Lebanon saying that the Islamic Republic will stand by the Arab country and is ready to expand its ties with Beirut.