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Iran FM Attends Opening Ceremony of Istanbul Airport

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif, on behalf of the Iranian government, attended a ceremony held on Monday to open Istanbul's new international airport.

Iran Congratulates Brazil on Successful Presidential Election

Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has offered congratulations to the Brazilian nation and government for the successful holding of their presidential election.

What Foods Should We Eat to Remain Healthy?

If you are given a basket and asked to fill it with at least ten types of nutritious fruits and vegetables, which ones would you choose? Do you know what to choose for your daily diet in order to avoid digestive diseases?

Iran Denounces Deadly Attack on Pittsburgh Synagogue

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif condemned a mass shooting in a synagogue in the US city of Pittsburgh that killed 11 people.

World Crafts Council to Globally Register Persian Zilu

The World Crafts Council is considering registering the Iranian-made Zilu, a type of Persian rug, on the list of international handicrafts.

Road Accident Kills 11 Iranian Arba’een Pilgrims in Iraq

At least 11 Iranian pilgrims have been killed and 19 others wounded in a car accident in the eastern Iraqi city of Kut.

Nothing Important to Happen after US’ Nov. Sanctions: Zarif

Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says nothing important will happen after the second phase of US sanctions due to be imposed on the Islamic Republic on November 4.

‘Khashoggi Was Going to Disclose Saudi Use of Chemicals in Yemen’

Dissident Saudi journalist, Jamal Khashoggi, who was recently murdered at the Saudi consulate in Istanbul, was about to disclose details of Saudi Arabia’s use of banned chemical weapons in its imposed war on Yemen days before he was killed, a report says.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on October 29

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Monday, October 29, 2018, and picked headlines from 13 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Iran Expresses Regret over Indonesian Plane Crash

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has expressed regret over the crash of an Indonesian passenger plane, which claimed the lives of all passengers, including several government officials.

First Joint Habitat of Neanderthals, Homo Sapiens Found in Iran

Archaeological excavations in a site in Western Iran show the area had been jointly used by the Neanderthals (primary humans) and Homo sapiens (wise humans), and they probably have married together.

Indonesian Plane with 188 on Board Crashes into Sea

A Boeing 737 passenger plane with 188 people on board operated by Lion Air has crashed into the sea shortly after taking off from Jakarta, the capital of Indonesia. No survivors have been found yet.

March 14 Named Int’l Math Day in Honour of Late Iranian Genius

Iran says the UNESCO’s Executive Board has named March 14 as the International Day of Mathematics in honour of late Iranian math genius Maryam Mirzakhani, who died in 2017.

Iran Starts Direct Sale of Crude Oil through Energy Bourse

Iran has started supplying its crude oil to the private sector through its energy bourse, a local market which provides Iranian and foreign tradesmen with a chance to purchase Iran’s crude oil and export it to the international markets.

Iranian Films to Be Screened at American Film Institute

Three Iranian features and a short film are going to be screened at various sections of the 32nd AFI Film Awards, which will be held in Los Angeles from November 8 to 15.

Tehran Hosts Third Ashura Clothing Exhibition

The Iranian capital of Tehran recently hosted an exhibition of clothes dedicated to the commemoration of Ashura, the anniversary of the martyrdom of third Shiite Imam, Hussein ibn Ali, who was martyred some 14 centuries ago.

Khashoggi Case to Result in Bin Salman’s Overthrow: Analyst

A senior political analyst says the recent murder of Saudi dissident journalist Jamal Khashoggi in Istanbul will probably lead to the overthrow of the Kingdom’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman as a compromise between the US and its regional allies.

Iran Leader Highlights Significance of Passive Defence

Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says if the country’s officials do not understand the importance of passive defence, the country will be exposed to irreparable threats.

‘Netanyahu’s Oman Visit Aimed at Sending Iran Important Message’

A former Iranian diplomat says considering the role Oman plays in relations between Iran and the West, it can be assumed that Israeli prime minister’s recent visit to the Sultanate was made to send an important message through Oman to Iran.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on October 28

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Sunday, October 28, 2018, and picked headlines from 17 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Iran Briefs Astana Health Conference on Its Achievements

Iranian Minister of Health and Medical Education Seyyed Hassan Qazizadeh Hashemi has briefed the Global Conference on Primary Health Care in Astana on the Islamic Republic’s achievements in health and medicine.

Iran Slams Foreign Media for Ignoring Arba’een March

Iran’s Interior Minister says the world’s mainstream media are not willing to cover the world’s largest religious gathering, Arba’een, which is held to mark the fortieth day after the martyrdom anniversary of the third Shiite Imam.

Some Old Bridges Withstand Severe Flooding in Northern Iran

Some historical bridges in northern Iran have withstood recent flooding while some new ones have caved in, which shows how robust ancient bridges are.

President Rouhani Says Iran Has Upper Hand over US

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani highlighted the country’s recent political achievements in international circles and the US isolation after withdrawing from the 2015 nuclear deal and said Iranians have the upper hand over Washington.

All Ministerial Picks Endorsed by Iran Parliament

Iran's Parliament has given the vote of confidence to all candidates proposed by President Hassan Rouhani to fill in the four vacant ministerial positions.