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Iran News

Iran Front Page offers a handpicked set of the latest news and views from Iran and the Middle East

Israel spreading terrorism to weaken Muslims: Larijani

Iranian Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani says the Israeli regime is helping terrorist groups spread across the Middle East with the purpose of weakening Muslim nations.

Meeting Held in Iran to Discuss Issue of Infiltration

Several Iranian religious and political figures have gathered to discuss the plots hatched by enemies to make inroads into Iran, particularly after the recent nuclear deal.

Iran Is the Paradise on Earth: Indian-Japanese Tourist Couple

Having travelled to 13 countries, a Japanese woman and an Indian man refer to Iran as the best tourist destination and the paradise of earth.

Iran, Togo Hold Diplomatic Talks in Tehran

Foreign ministers of Iran and Togo at a meeting in Tehran discussed a range of issues, including joint action against terrorism and extremism.

Dagestan Invites Iranian Investors

Head of the Republic of Dagestan Ramazan Abdulatipov highlighted the ample opportunities for investment available in the North Caucasus region, calling on Iranian businesses to participate in projects in the Caspian region.

Iran Condemns Terrorist Attacks in Iraq

Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi strongly condemned Sunday terrorist attacks in the Iraqi cities of Tikrit and Samarra that killed several people, including Iranian pilgrims.

Syrian Kurds Announce Start of Campaign to Retake Raqqa

Kurdish-led Syrian forces have announced their plan to retake the ISIS group's de facto capital of Raqqa, saying they hoped Turkey would not "interfere in internal Syrian affairs."

Saudi Arabia to Behead Disabled Man Over Taking Part in Rally

Saudi Arabia intends to behead a disabled man on charges of alleged participation in anti-government protest rallies, a rights group warns.

Iran’s Intelligence Minister Draws a Painting with Kids

In a visit to the ongoing Press Exhibition in Tehran, Iranian Intelligence Minister surprised everyone by joining the kids drawing paintings.

Iran to ship carpets to US ‘directly’ soon

Iran says it will start direct exports of its traditional hand-woven carpets to the United States from early 2017.

10 Iranian Pilgrims Killed in Suicide Blast in Iraq’s Samarra

Several people, including a number of Iranian pilgrims, were killed and wounded in a suicide bomber attack in Iraq’s Samarra, media reported Sunday.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on November 6

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

Suicide Bombers Strike in Two Iraqi Cities, Killing 11: Officials

Sources say a suicide attack against a security checkpoint north of Baghdad has killed at least nine people.

Iran, ITER Sign Confidentiality Agreement

Iran’s nuclear chief Ali Akbar Salehi and ITER Director General Bernard Bigot signed on Saturday a confidentiality agreement, a first step for further collaboration in the multi-national nuclear fusion project.

Iran Finishes 2nd at Beach Soccer Intercontinental Cup

The Iranian national team lost to Brazil in the final match of the Beach Soccer Intercontinental Cup in Dubai on Saturday evening.

Iran-Turkey Can Thwart Powers’ Plots in ME: First VP

Iranian First Vice President Es'haq Jahangiri says Iran and Turkey may have different views on some issues in the Middle East but can thwart schemes devised by powers in the region.

Iran President Appoints New Head for Cultural Heritage, Tourism Organization

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has appointed a new vice president who will double as the head of Iran’s Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Organization (ICHHTO) as well.

ISIS Once Got Hit by Iran near Border: General

Members of the ISIS terrorist group in Iraq were once hit by Iranian military forces at a distance of 40 kilometres from the border, a high-ranking Iranian military official said.

Saudi Arabia Is the Answer to All Investigations about Source of Terrorism: French Journalist

A French journalist believes that Riyadh is the root cause of terrorism, and his investigations have proved that.

President Rouhani Highlights Role of Media in National Security

Iranian president says the Islamic Republic is enjoying good security and stability amid the ongoing regional crises due to the “vigilance” and “awareness” of the nation, which can be enhanced by media professionals.

200 Iranian Women Taking Part in Operation to Liberate Mosul: Report

Media reports show that dozens of Iranian-Kurdish women are fighting the ISIS terrorist group as part of the operation to retake the northern Iraqi city of Mosul.

Egyptian FM May Visit Iran in Near Future

A London-based Arab newspaper has claimed that the foreign minister of Egypt may visit Tehran in the near future to promote bilateral ties between the two countries.

Iranian President Explains Why Mosul Fell to ISIS’ Hands

Iran’s president believes that the conditions in the Iraqi city of Mosul back in 2014 were so bad that it could be seized by any other group than the ISIS.

Iran’s South Pars Gas Production Capacity to Rise by 70 mcm/d in Weeks: Official

A senior Iranian oil official said on Saturday that the country expects its natural gas production capacity from the South Pars gas field to increase by at least 70 million cubic meters per day (mcm/d) in the near future.

Thanksgiving in Iran: People Thank for Blessing of Pomegranate Harvest

People in a Western Iranian village annually hold a type of thanksgiving ceremony for the blessing of pomegranate harvest in the preceding year.