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IRGC Sells Its Shares in Iran’s Largest Telecom Firm

An IRGC unit in charge of the body’s economic operations announced on Wednesday it has left Iran’s telecommunications industry, after selling its share in a consortium controlling Iran’s top telecoms companies and biggest mobile phone operator.

Iran Congratulates Afghanistan on Holding Parliamentary Elections

Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has offered congratulations to the Afghan government and nation for holding parliamentary elections in the country successfully.

Iran’s Shahin Izadyar; A New Rival for Michael Phelps

An Iranian para-athlete is now known as the Michael Phelps of Asia after winning six gold medals and a silver at the recent 2018 Asian Para Games in Jakarta.

Iran Leader: Arba’een Processions Impossible without ‘Shrine Defenders’

Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says if it was not for the sacrifices made by those who fought terrorists in Syria and Iraq, the enemy would have approached the shrine of Imam Hussein (AS) and Shiite pilgrims could not go to Karbala on Arba’een.

Ancient Coins Seized from Smugglers in Southern Iran

43 historical coins belonging to Elymais era have been seized from smugglers in Iran’s southern Khuzestan province.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on October 24

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Wednesday, October 24, 2018, and picked headlines from 13 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Khashoggi’s Murder Premeditated: Iran President

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has described the murder of dissident Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi as “harrowing” and “pre-planned.”

Iranian Researchers Use Chicken Fat to Produce Biodiesel

A group of Iranian researchers have developed the knowhow to produce biodiesel out of chicken fat.

Video Released by Syrian Terrorist Shows Iranian Colonel Alive

The Tahrir al-Sham terrorist group has recently released a video of the Iranian captive colonel Abolhassan Bayati, who was assumed to be martyred in Syria.

Iranian, Russian, Turkish Diplomats Hold New Round of Syria Talks

Hossein Jaberi Ansari, a senior assistant to the Iranian foreign minister, held talks with his Russian and Turkish counterparts Alexander Lavrentiev and Sadat Onal in Moscow on the latest developments in Syria.

Those behind Khashoggi’s Murder Must Be Tried in Istanbul: Erdogan

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan says all those behind the murder of dissident Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi should be brought to justice, calling for all suspects in the case to stand trial in Istanbul.

Iran Disbands 3 Terror Groups in Khuzestan Province

Iran’s intelligence minister says three terrorist groups have been smashed in the country’s south-western Khuzestan province and 15 people detained in connection with the cells before they could carry out an attack on Shiite pilgrims.

Iran’s Persepolis Reaches ACL Final for First Time in History

Super saves by keeper Alireza Beiranvand have sent Iran’s Persepolis into the final of the AFC Champions League tournament for the first time.

Freedom of Abducted Border Guards First Test for Imran Khan: Iran

Iran’s foreign ministry says freedom of abducted border guards is the first test for Pakistan’s newly elected Prime Minister Imran Khan regarding Tehran-Islamabad ties.

Iran, Oman Discuss Mutual Cooperation in Tehran

The sixth meeting of the Committee of Iran-Oman Strategic Consultations was held at the Iranian Foreign Ministry on Tuesday.

Kurds in Iran Celebrate Pomegranate Festival

A pomegranate festival was recently held in tourist resorts in Kurdish-majority provinces of western Iran along with other performances and programs.

Saudi Admits It Can’t Compensate for Iran’s Oil after US Sanctions

Saudi energy minister says his country would not be able to compensate for possible oil disappearance from global markets once the US re-imposes its sanctions against Iran.

Khashoggi’s Murder Reveals True Nature of Saudis: Iran

The killing of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi at the Saudi consulate in Istanbul laid bare the nature of the Riyadh regime, whose young crown prince is butchering innocent people, Iran's Judiciary Chief Ayatollah Sadeq Amoli Larijani said.

Iran Will Definitely Overcome US Sanctions: FM Zarif

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has expressed confidence that the Islamic Republic will manage to overcome sanctions imposed by the United States and its allies.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on October 23

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Tuesday, October 23, 2018, and picked headlines from 12 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Iran Hosts Conference on Economic Diplomacy

The Iranian capital Tehran on Sunday hosted a national conference called “New Methods for Advancing Economic Diplomacy with Emphasis on Development Cooperation”.

France Looking for Mechanism to Facilitate Banking Ties with Iran

French lawmakers say Paris is seriously looking for ways to establish closer banking ties with Iran, helping the country reap the benefits of the Iran nuclear deal.

Iran Discusses Yemen, Syria Crises with ICRC, UN Officials

Hossein Jaberi Ansari, a senior assistant to Iran’s foreign minister in political affairs, has discussed the ongoing crises in Syria and Yemen in separate meetings with the chief of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) and a senior UN official in Tehran.

US Withdrawal from INF May Lead to another Cold War: Iran

Iran’s ambassador to the United Kingdom Hamid Baeidinejad has condemned President Donald Trump’s decision to withdraw the US from the Nuclear Weapons Treaty with Russia, warning that such a move would lead to a cold war again.

Over 1m Azeri Tourists Visited Iran in Past 9 Months

The Azerbaijan Republic has had the highest number of visitors to Iran in a nine-month period this year, according to media reports.