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Israel Resorts to UN to Calm Its Regional Fears

The recent victories achieved by the Lebanese Hezbollah Resistance Movement against ISIS terrorists have frightened the Israeli regime so much that it is asking the UN to help allay its fears.

British Parliamentary Delegation to Visit Tehran

A parliamentary delegation from the United Kingdom is set to visit Tehran in the near future, said Head of Iran-UK Parliamentary Friendship Group Alireza Rahimi.

Iran, Syria Discuss Boosting Cooperation in Agriculture Sector

Iranian and Syrian officials have conferred on enhancement of mutual cooperation in the agriculture sector, particularly in the fields of research and training.

Iranian General Warns Iraqi Kurdistan against Independence Referendum

A senior Iranian official has called on Iraqi Kurdish leaders to forgo a planned referendum for secession, warning that a possible breakup of the Arab country could have grave consequences for the security of the region.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on September 4

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Monday, September 4, and picked headlines from 19 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Iraqi PM Praises Tehran’s Support for Baghdad in Anti-Terror Fight

Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi hailed Iran’s continuous support for Iraq in its war against terrorism.

Match Fixing in Iran-Syria FIFA World Cup Qualifier Not Probable: Report

A German news website has ruled out the possibility of a match-fixing conspiracy by Iran and Syria in their last Group A fixture in Asia's third qualifying round for the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia, which is to be held in Tehran on Tuesday (September 5).

Old Bathhouse in Central Iran Turned into Anthropology Museum

The cultural heritage organization of Isfahan province has turned an old bathhouse, dating back to the 16th century, into an anthropology museum.

France Using Iranian Saffron to Produce Herbal Medicines

An Iranian MP says France has managed to develop value-added products using Iran’s saffron by processing the crop into antidepressants and herbal medicines.

Iran, South Africa Call for Expansion of Banking Ties

Iran’s foreign minister and South Africa’s National Assembly speaker have discussed expansion of bilateral ties, particularly in banking sector.

US Siege on Civilians Aimed at Undermining Lebanon Victory: Iran

Iran’s foreign ministry spokesman has blasted the US aerial siege on several buses carrying women and children, saying the move is aimed at undermining Lebanon’s victories over ISIS.

Leader Underlines Key Role of Air Defence in Iran’s Security

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei highlighted the leading role that the Air Defense plays in safeguarding Iran, calling for efforts to unleash the potential of the country’s young talents and develop innovative plans in this field.

‘A Good Feeling’ Campaign, Different Way to Promote Hijab in Tehran

Women who have recently converted to Islam or those who decided to change their lifestyle have launched a campaign in Tehran to promote the culture of wearing hijab.

Iran Not to Allow Others to Interfere in Its Defence Affairs

Deputy Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces slammed as “worthless” calls by the US administration for foreign access to Iran’s military bases, saying the Islamic Republic would not permit others to interfere in its defence affairs.

Iranians Are Saudi Arabia’s Brothers in Islam: Mecca Governor

The governor of the holy city of Mecca has referred to Iranians and Saudi Arabians as religious brothers, expressing the hope that Iranian pilgrims would remember the Saudis with a good impression.

Saudi Delegation to Visit Iran after Hajj Season: Spokesman

Iran’s foreign ministry spokesman says Iranian and Saudi diplomatic delegations will travel to one another's countries merely to visit their respective embassies and consulates nearly 20 months after the severance of bilateral ties.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on September 3

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Sunday, September 3, and picked headlines from 17 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

UN Human Rights Rapporteur Ignoring Improvements in Iran

Iranian foreign ministry spokesman has condemned a new report by the UN special rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Iran as “unacceptable” and “politically-motivated,” saying the report ignores several cases of improvement in Iran’s human rights situation.

Iranian Handmade Carpets on Show in Bangkok

The Thai capital of Bangkok is hosting an exhibition of Iranian handmade carpets titled “From the Finest Thai Silk to the Masterpiece of Persian Carpet.”

Persian Gulf Home to Giant Mammals in Danger of Extinction

Iran’s southern waters are the habitat of rare species of giant aquatic mammals, some of which are on the verge of extinction mainly due to their mass suicides.

Iran President Calls for Greater Int’l Cooperation with South Africa

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says cooperation between Iran and South Africa can play a prominent role in promoting peace and stability across the world.

Iran Urges India to Speed Up Railway Construction

An Iranian official has called on India to accelerate the construction of a railway in southern Iran under a mutual agreement.

Iran Protests Unfair Number of European Referees at Intl. Wrestling Contests

Iran’s representative to the United World Wrestling’s Presiding Board Rasoul Khadem has protested against the unfair number of European referees in international competitions.

Cold, Hot Springs at Heart of Iran’s Eastern Desert

Kal Sardar Canyon in the eastern Iranian province of South Khorasan in the heart of desert is among the country’s astonishing natural tourist attractions and home to an exceptional phenomenon where one can experience a 10-degree difference in water temperature in the same river basin.

Iranian Herbal Drug Can Prevent Growth of Breast Cancer Cells

An Iranian researcher says he has managed to prevent the growth of breast cancer cells by producing a drug containing species of a plant genus commonly known as spurge.