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“Iran Finds New Oil Clients ahead of US Sanctions”

Iran's First Vice-President Es’haq Jahangiri says the Islamic Republic has found new customers for its crude oil after a number of its former clients stopped their purchases over fear of the US’ November sanctions.

Iran to Annul Imprisonment Penalty over Failure to Pay Mahr

Iranian lawmakers are to revoke the imprisonment penalty for husbands unable to pay Mahr, the money that husbands undertake to pay their wives on demand based on Islamic law.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on October 14

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Sunday, October 14, 2018, and picked headlines from 16 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

US Defeated in Standoff with Iran on Political Front: Rouhani

Iran’s president says the United States has been defeated in confrontation with Iran on the political front, as almost the entire world stood by the Islamic Republic against Washington’s unilateral approach.

Quake-Hit Iranians Add Colour to Their Lives in Conex Boxes

The people whose houses were devastated by a strong earthquake in Iran’s Kermanshah province last year have started painting the conex boxes they use for temporary accommodation in order to make them more pleasant for living.

Saudi Media Start Blame Game over Khashoggi Disappearance

Saudi media have launched a blame game in order to exonerate the Saudi government from accusations of involvement in the disappearance of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi in the Arab kingdom’s consulate in Istanbul, Turkey.

Iranian Firm Offering Nano-Products on Chinese Market

An Iranian knowledge-based company has found its way to the Chinese market by producing nanocomposites.

Iranian Car Designer Builds Nice Copy of Lamborghini

A talented Iranian youth has managed to design and build a high-quality version of Lamborghini Murciélago in the northwestern city of Tabriz.

Nanotechnology Exhibition Opens in Tehran  

The 11th edition of the Nanotechnology Exhibition, also known as Iran Nano 2018, has kicked off in the Iranian capital of Tehran with the participation of 160 institutions.

Iran, Tajikistan Discuss Mutual Cooperation, Reciprocal Ties

Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Morteza Sarmadi has sat down with senior Tajik officials in Dushanbe.

Iran Warns about Transfer of Terrorists to Afghanistan

Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Morteza Sarmadi has warned about the consequences of transferring terrorists from Syria and Iraq to Afghanistan and Central Asia, vowing that Tehran would not hesitate to help Kabul as it attaches huge significance to its neighbour’s security.

Iran’s Beauties in Photos: Gilan Weekly Markets

The weekly markets of Gilan province in northern Iran have a long history as the first cities and towns of the province in the south of the Caspian Sea were formed based on weekly markets.

Iran Finishes Third at Jakarta 2018 Asian Para Games

The Iranian delegation finished in third place in the third edition of the Asian Para Games concluded on Saturday.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on October 13

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Saturday, October 13, 2018, and picked headlines from 15 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

“Iran Must Start Dialogue with Anti-Trump Americans”

A high-ranking legislator has urged the Iranian government to try to lobby US political currents opposing Donald Trump’s policies, as the course of developments in recent month demonstrates the US is not just Trump and there are others who can influence the US’ Iran policy.

CFT Bill Ratified by Parliament Thanks to Larijani’s Prudence: Reformist

An Iranian reformist figure has recounted how Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani’s prudence rendered ineffective the scenarios orchestrated by radicals to prevent the ratification of the bill on Iran’s accession to the Combating the Financing of Terrorism (CFT) convention.

Historical Tombstones of Poles Removed to Be Smuggled out of Iran

Certain individuals have possibly been trying to smuggle out of Iran old tombstones of Poles at an historical cemetery in the capital, Tehran.

Iranian-Armenian Painter Combines Western Art, Eastern Mysticism

Combining western arts with eastern mysticism is one of the leading features of the paintings of Iranian-Armenian artist Sonia Balassanian.

Iran’s Syria Presence None of Israel’s Business: Russia

A senior Russian official has dismissed the Israeli regime’s demand that Iran be forced out of Syria, saying that the issue is none of Tel Aviv’s business as it is Syria’s sovereign right to authorize Iranian forces on its soil.

Appearance of Hands May Give Clues about Diseases

Symptoms for certain diseases and conditions may appear on your hands, which could be very helpful for prompt diagnosis or treatment.

“IRGC Strong Enough to Defend Mideast in Less than 12 Minutes”

Chief-Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps Major General Mohammad Ali Jafari says US President Donald Trump has made a miscalculation about Iran’s power as the IRGC enjoys the military power to defend the Middle East in even less than 12 minutes.

Iranian, Turkish Ministers Stress Joint Fight against Terrorism

Iranian and Turkish Interior Ministers, in a meeting in Ankara, have called for joint fight against drug trafficking, human trafficking, terrorism and illegal immigration.

Iran Not to Bow to Enemies: IRGC Commander’s

Brigadier General Hossein Salami, the second-in-command of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC), says a large number of enemies have made a coalition against the Islamic Republic to destabilise its security, but Iran is not going to sit back.

“US Provoking Terrorists in Iraqi Kurdistan to Disrupt Iran’s Security”

Iran’s top military commander says the United States has been provoking terrorists based in Iraq’s semi-autonomous Kurdistan region over the past year to launch assaults on Iranian soil despite an earlier promise not to do so.

Iran Leader Urges “Decisive Decisions” to Settle Economic Difficulties

Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei , the Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution, has ordered top officials to take “decisive decisions” to handle key challenges facing the country’s economy, including a plunge in the value of national currency.