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UAE Jets Target Allied Coalition Forces in Yemen Shores

Emirati fighter jets have reportedly targeted a number of Saudi-led coalition forces who had begun to withdraw from Yemen’s western shores.

Iran Calls for Opening Joint Shipping Line with Qatar

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has called for further expansion of relations with Qatar, especially by launching a joint shipping line between the two Persian Gulf states.

Iran Foreign Ministry Tasked with Following Up on Wetland Wildfire

Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani has ordered the foreign ministry to get in touch with Iraqi officials for extinguishing the wildfire at Hoor al-Azim lagoon at the Iraqi border, south-west of Iran.

Tehran Warns Riyadh of Consequences of Executing Activists

Iran’s High Council of Human Rights has warned Saudi Arabia of the consequences of its "cruelties," including reported plans to execute several human rights activists.

Iran’s Economy Minister Sacked by Parliament

Iran’s Minister of Economic Affairs and Finance Masoud Karbasian could not survive an impeachment by the Iranian Parliament and will have to leave his office.

How to Make Money by Watching Sport Events

Many people still do not know that they can make a huge amount of money by just watching and closely following sport events, including football, tennis, and baseball matches.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on August 26

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Sunday, August 26, 2018, and picked headlines from 14 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Veteran US Senator McCain Dies at 81

John McCain, a Vietnam War veteran who later served as a US senator for six terms, has died at the age of 81 over an aggressive brain tumour.

Iran DM in Syria for Two Days of High-Level Talks

Iran’s Defence Minister Brigadier General Amir Hatami has arrived in Damascus to discuss expansion of ties with Syria, as the war in the Arab country is moving towards an end.

US Fixated on Anti-Iran Psychological Warfare: Zarif

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarid says the US is resorting to psychological operations against the Iranian people and the country’s international partners, as Washington has been sidelined on the international scene over its withdrawal from the nuclear deal.

5.9-Magnitude Quake in Western Iran Kills 3, Wounds 243

An earthquake has once again hit the Western Iranian province Kermanshah, killing at least three people and wounding over 200.

Iran in Talks with Russia for Construction of New Nuclear Plant

Iran's Energy Minister Reza Ardakanian says the country has restarted negotiations with Russia to build a new nuclear power plant capable of generating up to 3,000 megawatts of electricity.

International Puppet Theatre Festival Opens in Tehran

The 17th edition of Tehran International Puppet Theatre Festival known as “Mobarak” was opened on Wednesday, August 22, in Tehran's Water and Fire Park.

Iran Waiting for EU to Guarantee Continued Oil Sales, Banking Ties: FM

Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says Tehran is still waiting for the European Union’s measures to guarantee the continued sale of Iran’s crude oil and maintaining banking ties with the bloc despite the US bans.

Iran Protests at Blocking of IRIB’s Social Network Accounts

The world service of the Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB) has strongly denounced the blocking of its social network accounts on YouTube, Twitter, Google Plus, and Facebook, saying such moves are a sign of the impact of IRIB channels on the global media.

Persian Carpet Exhibition Kicks Off in Tehran

The 27th edition of Persian Handmade Carpet Exhibition was started in the Iranian capital Tehran on Saturday, August 25.

Fire in Chinese Hotel Kills 19, Injures 18

A Saturday blaze at a resort hotel in China’s northeastern city of Harbin has killed and wounded dozens of people so far.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on August 25

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Saturday, August 25, 2018, and picked headlines from 12 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

London Thanks Tehran for Temporary Release of British-Iranian Dual National

British Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt has thanked Iran for granting a three-day furlough to Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe, a dual national jailed in Iran on charge of covert propaganda efforts against the Islamic Republic.

Historic Cemetery of Khoshkrud; Amazing Site in Western Iran

The Iranian village of Khoshkrud in Kermanshah province, western Iran, is home to a historical cemetery which dates back to about four hundred years ago.

Rouhani Optimistic Iran Could Overcome Existing Challenges

The Iranian president says his government is determined to handle challenges the nation is facing, and he is optimistic the country will succeed in foiling hostile plots, just like the way it managed to discredit nuclear allegations against Iran.

Iran Leader Appoints New IRGC Navy Commander

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei appointed Rear Admiral Ali Reza Tangsiri as the new commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps’ Navy.

Iranian Girls, Boys Claim Kabaddi Titles in Asian Games

Iranians have won gold medals in both men's and women's kabaddi championships at the Jakarta Palembang 2018 Asian Games in Indonesia.

Persian Architecture in Photos: Yazd Water Museum

Kolahdoozha House or the Water Museum of Yazd is famous for its astonishing Qajari architecture and other unique features.

Iran Condemns Deadly Airstrike on Yemeni Women, Children

Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has strongly censured the latest deadly air raid by Saudi and Emirati warplanes against innocent displaced civilians in Yemen.