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Saudi King Salman Takes Selfie with Malaysian PM

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Saudi Arabia’s King Salman bin Abdulaziz al-Saud and Malaysia’s Prime Minister Najib Abdul Razak engaged in what is said to be “selfie diplomacy”.
Asia

Saudi King Brings 459 Tonnes of Luggage on Asian Tour

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Saudi Arabia’s King Salman bin Abdulaziz al-Saud has reportedly brought two Mercedes-Benz limousines, more than 400 tonnes (metric) of luggage and his own private escalator with him on his month-long Asian trip along with 1,500 entourage.
Foreign Policy

Iranian FM Calls for Reforms in ECO Structure

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Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif voiced the Islamic Republic’s commitment to the Economic Cooperation Organisation (ECO), but at the same time called for certain reforms to improve its efficiency.
Americas

US State Dept. Removes Tweet in Praise of Iranian Oscar Winner

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The US state department deleted a congratulatory message for an Oscar win by prominent Iranian filmmaker Asghar Farhadi who had criticized President Donald Trump’s travel ban as “inhumane”.
IFP Coverage

Official Explains Why No Terrorist Attack Occurs in Iran

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Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council Ali Shamkhani brushed aside remarks by some foreign officials expressing suspicion over the lack of major Takfiri terrorist attacks in Iran, saying Iran’s vigilant security apparatus and wise citizens prevent the operation of terrorists inside the country.
IFP Coverage

Iranian Teams in ACL Defeat Saudi, Emirati Rivals

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Two-time Asian champion Esteghlal of Tehran and the past year’s Iran Pro League champion Esteghlal of Khuzestan eased past Saudi Arabia’s Al Taawoun and the UAE’s Al Jazira, respectively, in 2017 AFC Champions League on Monday.
Crisis

Iraqi Sniper Has Killed over 300 ISIS Elements

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Abu Tahseen, a 63-year-old eagle-eyed Iraqi man, has proven to be quite a nuisance for the ISIS terrorist group as he has single-handedly wiped out 321 extremist fighters during various battles across the country.
IFP Exclusive

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on February 28

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

Saudi FM’s Snap Visit to Iraq Raises Eyebrows

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A surprise visit to Iraq by the Saudi foreign minister has raised questions over the top diplomat’s real intention of making such a trip.
Crisis

Al-Qaeda’s Second-in-Command Killed in Syria Drone Strike

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Al-Qaeda’s number two man, Abu al-Khayr al-Masri, has been reportedly killed in a drone strike in the vicinity of Idlib, Syria, according to reports.
Foreign Policy

UAE Must Be Sued for Occupation of Iranian Islands: MP

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An Iranian lawmaker urged the Foreign Ministry to bring the UAE to the International Court of Justice in The Hague for occupying Ariana and Zarkooh, two Iranian islands in the Persian Gulf.
Cinema

High-Ranking Iranian Officials Congratulate Farhadi on Academy Award

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Several Iranian officials including First Vice-President, Foreign Minister, and Minister of Culture have offered their felicitation to Iranian filmmaker Asghar Farhadi after his latest film The Salesman won Iran the second Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film.
IFP Exclusive

What Prompts Saudi FM to Make Landmark Visit to Iraq

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Sabah Zanganeh, a senior Middle East expert, has discussed the reasons behind Saudi foreign minister’s surprise visit to Iraq.
Media Wire

Iran’s Nemati Selected as World’s Best Para Archer in 2016

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Iran’s Zahra Nemati and USA’s Andre Shelby were named women’s and men’s Para archers of 2016 by World Archery at a gala held in Las Vegas, USA, as part of the annual Vegas Shoot on 10 February.
IFP Exclusive

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on February 27

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

North Korean Leader Executes 5 Officials with Anti-Aircraft Guns

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North Korea has reportedly executed five senior security officials with anti-aircraft guns because they made false reports that "enraged" leader Kim Jong Un.
IFP Exclusive

Formation of Regional Anti-Iran Alliance Unlikely: Diplomat

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Iranian ambassador to Kuwait says it is unlikely that a regional alliance will be formed against the Islamic Republic of Iran.
Foreign Policy

Iran’s President Congratulates Kuwait on National Day

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Iranian President Hassan Rouhani in a message to Emir of Kuwait Sheikh Sabah Al Ahmed Al Jaber Al Sabah congratulated him on the occasion of his country's National Day anniversary.
Cinema

London Mayor, US State Dept. Congratulate Farhadi on Oscar

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Sadiq Khan, the Mayor of London, and the US Department of State, in separate messages, congratulated Iranian filmmaker Asghar Farhadi on winning his second Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film.
Foreign Policy

Iran Condemns Terror Attacks in Syria’s Homs

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The Iranian Foreign Ministry on Sunday strongly condemned the recent terrorist attacks in Syrian city of Homs in which over 40 people lost their lives.
Foreign Policy

Iran Calls on Azerbaijan, Armenia to Show Self-Restraint

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Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi invited the Republic of Azerbaijan and Armenia to show restraint over escalation of clashes in Nagorno-Karabakh region.
Cinema

Iran’s ‘The Salesman’ Receives Oscar for Best Foreign Language Film

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The Salesman, the latest film by Iranian filmmaker Asghar Farhadi, won Iran the 2017 Academy Award for best foreign-language film.
Foreign Policy

Iran’s Parliament Passes Bill in Response to Trump’s Travel Ban

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Iranian lawmakers have added a new article to the proposed budget bill for the next fiscal year (starting March 21, 2017) to attract investment by the country’s nationals living in the United States.
Americas

‘The Salesman’ Deserves Academy Award: Jafar Panahi

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Jafar Panahi, the renowned Iranian filmmaker and a member of the Academy, says Asghar Farhadi’s “The Salesman” deserves to be awarded an Oscar for Best Foreign Language Film regardless of who calls the shots in the US political arena.
Iran in Pictures

Winter in Iran’s Marivan

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The city of Marivan in western Iranian province Kordestan has been blanketed by heavy snow in recent weeks.
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