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Iraqi President in Tehran to Hold Talks with Iranian Officials

Iraqi President Barham Salih has arrived in Iran on his first official visit to the country since assuming office last month.

‘CIA Concludes Bin Salman Ordered Killing of Khashoggi’

The Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) has finally concluded that Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman ordered the assassination of dissident journalist Jamal Khashoggi in Istanbul last month, contradicting the Saudi government’s claims that he was not involved in the killing.

Iran Rejects UN Rights Resolution as ‘Politically-Motivated’

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi says the anti-Iran resolution adopted by the UN General Assembly’s Human Rights Committee has been drafted and approved based on a biased and politically-motivated approach.

Iran Bans Advertisement of Harmful Products

Iran has banned running advertisements for three dozen products, including Olivier salad, carbonated beverages, potato chips, and all types of frying oil and cream cheeses that are considered to be harmful according to the health ministry.

Iran Raps UN Rights Resolution as “Political Charade”

Iran has condemned a United Nations resolution that accuses it of human rights violations, stressing that the measure's sponsors are playing a "political charade."

Iran Says Has Changed Oil Exports Pattern to Counter US Bans

A senior lawmaker says Iran has changed the pattern of its oil exports to cope with the unjust US sanctions, which are aimed at cutting the exports down to zero.

Outrageous Cosmetic Surgeries Becoming All the Rage in Iran

The so-called “donkey ears” and “cat’s eyes” are the latest beauty surgery trends in Iran after “pig noses” and “camel lips.”

Iran’s Beauties in Photos: Saravan Swamp, Forest Park

Saravan swamp is a small and beautiful pond located in northern Iran at the entry of Saravan Forest Park, covered by various plant species.

Gold, Forex Rates Decrease in Iran despite US Sanctions

Market figures in Iran show the prices of the US dollar and gold – two key drivers of consumer prices - have been declining over the past week in what is seen as a clear defiance against earlier predictions that sanctions could trigger a price shock in the country.

Iranian Diplomat in Italy to Pursue Efforts to Save Iran Deal

Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araqchi has travelled to the Italian capital Rome to hold talks on Europe’s special payment mechanism, known as Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV), which is aimed at enabling Iran to enjoy the economic benefits of the Iran nuclear deal.

Gaza Truce Signals Palestinians Altered Balance of Power: Iran

A military advisor to Iran’s Leader says the recent wave of clashes between Gazans and Israeli forces, which ended with the two sides agreeing to an Egypt-brokered ceasefire, is a signal that the Palestinians have managed to tilt the balance of power to their favour.

Two Top Iranian Officials Die in Car Crash

Managing Director of Iran’s Social Security Organization Taqi Nourbaksh and his deputy Abdol-Rahman Tajeddin have lost their lives in the hospital after a car crash in northern Iran.

Iran to Give Indirect, Painful Response to Saudis: IRGC Chief

The Saudi regime is very angry with the moves of the Islamic Republic in the region as they have led to the awakening of the regional people, Major General Mohammad Ali Jafari said Thursday, speaking to reporters in the city of Qazvin.

Mat Weaving Turns into Main Profession of Iranians in Mazandaran

Mats and wicker works are among the oldest man-made stuffs woven in various parts of the world using the strands of vegetable fibres or reeds.

Pakistan Says 5 of 12 Iranian Border Guards Released: IRGC

Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps has quoted Pakistani officials as saying five of the twelve Iranian border guards who had been abducted by terrorists near the Pakistani border have been released.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on November 15

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Thursday, November 15, 2018, and picked headlines from 12 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Iran Sympathizes with US over Deadly California Fires

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has expressed deep regret over the devastating wildfires in the US state of California, which have killed dozens of people so far.

Iran to Establish Four Space Tourism Parks

An Iranian official says the country plans to establish four space tourism parks in the desert cities of Kashan, Damghan, Qeshm and Kerman to further promote the tourist attractions of these cities.

Iran Leader Praises Paralympic Athletes as Sources of Morale

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has paid tribute to Iran’s Paralympic athletes, who set the country a new record with their performance in this year’s Asian Para Games.

Epic Play with Disabled Actors Staged after 10-Year Rehearsal

An epic play with 30 elderly and disabled actors was finally staged in Iran after nearly a decade of rehearsal.

Zarif Summoned to Parliament for Money Laundering Remarks

The Iranian parliament’s National Security and Foreign Policy commission has summoned Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif to clarify his controversial remarks about “rampant” money laundering in Iran, which have drawn angry reactions from political and media circles.

US Sanctions Harming Iranian People: Rouhani

Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani says the US has made itself more infamous in the world and among the Iranian nation by imposing cruel sanctions that harm the people of Iran.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on November 14

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Wednesday, November 14, 2018, and picked headlines from 13 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Tehran to Host Biggest Gathering of Islamic Scholars

The 2018 edition of the International Islamic Unity Conference, the world’s baggiest gathering of Islamic scholars, is planned to be held in Tehran later this month.

Exhibition of Iranian Musical Instruments Underway in Tehran

Tehran is hosting the second exhibition of Iranian musical instruments, where the country’s instrument makers and their capabilities are introduced to the public.