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Iran to Enhance Trade Ties with France: FM

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif described France as a major political and trade partner with which Iran seeks to boost joint investment.

Iran Has No Problem with Arab People: IRGC General

Mohsen Rezaei, a former commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC), says Iran's problem with certain Arab countries is not with their people, but with their autocratic leaders who serve the Zionist regime of Israel.

Spokesman Rejects Saudi-Malaysian Anti-Iran Statement

Iran has strongly condemned new allegations leveled against the Islamic Republic in a joint statement released at the conclusion of Saudi King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud’s visit to Malaysia.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on March 4

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Saturday and picked headlines from 20 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Iran’s Abbasi Is Middle East’s Most Beautiful Hotel: CNN

In a recent report, the CNN has described the historical Abbasi Hotel in central Iranian city of Isfahan as “a place like no other” and the most beautiful hotel in the Middle East.

Iran Tests S-300 Missile Defence System

Iran has successfully tested the S-300 missile defence system it had purchased from Russia in a recent drill.

ISIS Uses Chemical Weapons in Iraq’s Mosul: Red Cross

Several residents of the war-torn Iraqi city of Mosul were treated for injuries from an ISIS chemical attack this week, an official with the International Committee of the Red Cross said.

Palestinian Woman Dies at 40 after Giving Birth to 69 Children

A 40-year-old woman in Gaza Strip who had given birth to 69 children during his life has reportedly passed away.

Turkey Fires Officer Who Mistreated Iranian Nationals

A Turkish police officer, who had allegedly maltreated Iranian nationals entering the country, has been fired, an unnamed Turkish diplomat announced.

World Media Invite Tourists to Visit Iran in 2017

Following the nuclear deal between Tehran and world powers and the removal of anti-Iran sanctions, many articles have been published in international media outlets to present the country and its tourist attractions.

No Country Dares Get into War with Iran: FM Zarif

The Iranian foreign minister says no country dares to engage in a war with Iran, and that Tehran’s influence and power will do no one harm.

Farhadi’s Oscar Checkmates Trump! (Cartoon)

Many commentators across the world believe that Iranian filmmaker Asghar Farhadi’s statement after receiving the Academy Award and his move to boycott the Oscars ceremony were a very effective response to Trump’s travel ban against Muslim nationals.

Russia Planning to Lay Naval Mines near US Coasts: Report

A Russian newspaper claims the country is laying nuclear mines near the American coasts.

Kuwait Rejects Saudi Request for War Subvention

The Kuwaiti administration has reportedly given the thumbs down in reaction to Saudi Arabia’s request for subvention in Yemen war.

Fresh Sanctions Aimed at Minimising Iran’s Post-JCPOA Gains

A senior Iranian MP says the White House officials currently seek to minimise Iran’s gains from the nuclear deal by imposing non-nuclear sanctions on the country.

Iran Raps Use of Human Rights as Political Leverage

An Iranian deputy foreign minister decried employment of the issue of human rights as a political tool, and reminded the UN Human Right Council that politicization of human rights mechanisms will only bring discredit on the inter-governmental body.

MP Calls for Use of IFRS to Boost Foreign Investment in Iran

An Iranian MP has emphasised the need to use the international accounting standards in order to attract foreign investors to Iran.

Farhadi’s Oscars Boycott Best Reaction to Trump: MP

A number of senior Iranian lawmakers have lauded Asghar Farhadi for boycotting the Oscars ceremony and at the same time winning the prestigious Academy Award.

ISIS Threatens China for First Time in Video Message

The ISIS terrorists coming from China’s Uighur has vowed to return home and shed rivers of blood in the terror group's first video to target the country.

Iranian President Highlights ECO’s Role in Region’s Future Economy

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) should play a crucial role in building the future economy of the region.

Iran Slams Int’l Refugee Bodies for Politicised Allocation of Budget

An Iranian MP has slammed the politicised approach held by some international organizations in allocating refugee budgets to different countries.

Azerbaijan Corrects Mistake about Origin of Zurkhaneh Sport

The official website of Baku 2017 Islamic Games had wrongly referred to Azerbaijan Republic as the origin of Iran’s ancient Zurkhaneh sport, but it later corrected the mistake.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on March 1

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

Turkey Appreciates Iran’s Support against Coup Attempt: FM

Following the escalated tensions between Iran and Turkey in recent days, Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu told IRNA his government and people appreciate Tehran’s support against the coup attempt in July 2016 and would never forget the precious encouragement.

Iran’s Development Hinges on Cooperation with Neighbours

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani voiced Tehran’s resolve to boost relations with regional countries, saying cooperation with neighbours is necessary for the country’s development.