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MP Warns against Increased Smuggling of Iran’s Soil

An Iranian MP has warned that Iran’s soil is being increasingly smuggled to other countries, expressing dissatisfaction with the failure of related bodies to identify and arrest the smugglers.

Egypt Sentences 10 People to Death over Football Riot

Ten people have been sentenced to death in Egypt for their part in the deaths of more than 70 people at a match between al-Masry and Al Ahly in 2012.

Trump Picks New National Security Adviser

US President Donald Trump announced that Army Lt. Gen. H.R. McMaster is his new national security adviser.

UAE’s Al Ahli Defeats Iran’s Esteghlal Tehran in ACL

Esteghlal football team from Iran suffered a 2-1 loss to Al Ahli of the UAE in the AFC Champions League on Monday.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on February 21

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Tuesday and picked headlines from 21 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Iran Reliable Trade Partner for Europe: FM Zarif

Iran says it will always be a reliable trading partner for all European countries, specifically Germany.

Iran Bans Private Drone Flights in Tehran

Iran has banned the flight of private drones in Tehran, just weeks after at least two devices were shot at over security concerns in the capital.

Hezbollah Chief Hails Palestinian Intifada Conference in Tehran

The secretary general of the Lebanese Hezbollah resistance movement, Seyed Hassan Nasrallah, has praised Iran’s steadfast support for Palestinian causes at a time that other countries are siding with Israel.

World Moving towards Confrontation with Zionists: Iran’s Leader

Leader of Iran's Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei referred to the gradual decline of the Zionist regime of Israel, stressing that the world is moving towards an all-out confrontation with Tel Aviv.

Over 50 Countries to Take Part in Int’l Conference on Palestine in Iran

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi announced that high-ranking officials and representatives of more than 50 countries plan to attend an upcoming international conference in support of Palestine in Tehran.

American Wrestler Appreciates Iranian Fans in Farsi Post

In an Instagram post in Persian language, the well-known American wrestler Jordan Burroughs thanked Iranian people for the love they showed for him during the recent World Cup in Iran, saying he would love to visit the country again.

Issue of Palestine, Main Preoccupation of Muslim World: Iranian MP

An Iranian MP referred to the issue of Palestine as the Muslim world’s main preoccupation, calling for efforts to prevent it from being consigned to oblivion.

ISIS Health Minister, Other Leaders Killed in Mosul

The ISIS terrorist group’s health minister and a number of other ISIS leaders have been killed in northern Iraqi city of Mosul.

FM Zarif Tells BBC Iran’s Missiles Serve Self-Defence Purposes

Amid ongoing US and Israeli attempts to portray Iran as an “aggressive” party, Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif reaffirms that the Islamic Republic’s missiles are a mere means of defending the nation against enemy threats.

Iran’s Esteghlal Khuzestan Edges Al-Fateh SC in AFC Champions League

Esteghlal Khuzestan of Iran defeated Saudi Arabia’s Al-Fateh SC in Group A of the 2017 AFC Champions League on Monday.

Heavy Rain in Southern Iran Breathes New Life into Maharloo Lake

The recent heavy rainfall in southern Iran have breathed a new life into several shrinking wetlands and lakes including Maharloo Lake, near Shiraz.

Iran’s Kashan, One of Most Memorable Cities to Visit: UN Envoy

Gary Lewis, the United Nations resident coordinator in Iran, says the central Iranian city of Kashan, with a culture even richer than that of Isfahan, is one of the best places one can visit.

US Defence Secretary Arrives in Iraq on Unannounced Visit

US Defence Secretary Jim Mattis has arrived in Baghdad on an unannounced visit, reportedly for discussions on defeating the ISIS terrorist group. He said earlier on Monday that the US military is not in Iraq “to seize anybody’s oil.”

Iran May Be Allowed to Develop Nukes If Stops Supporting Palestine

The Grand Mufti of Syria believes that the West would permit Iran to have nuclear weapons if it stops supporting Palestine and its cause.

Ayatollah Khamenei Calls for Action on Dust Pollution, Flood in Southern Iran

Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei urged Iranian authorities to defuse the dust and flood crisis in Iran’s southern regions.

Iran Slams Ontario Court’s ‘Unacceptable’ Ruling

Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi rejected a Canadian court’s ruling ordering Tehran to pay the legal costs of victims of what it has alleged to be “Iranian-sponsored terrorist attacks”.

Spokesman Rejects Turkish FM’s ‘Unconstructive’ Claims against Iran

Iran’s Foreign Ministry has dismissed as unconstructive Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu's recent anti-Iran claims, saying Turkey and certain other "delusional" countries are responsible for instability and insecurity in the Middle East.

Iran’s Roads Minister Survives Impeachment

Iranian Minister of Roads and Urban Development survived an impeachment bid by the Parliament after securing a vote of confidence from lawmakers.

IRGC Ground Force Test-Fires Smart Rockets in Major Drills

The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Ground Force started the first phase of a large-scale military exercise in Dasht-e Kavir in central Iran.

Iranian FM Offers Dialogue with Arabs on ‘Anxieties’, Violence

Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has proposed the formation of a forum with the participation of Persian Gulf Arab states in order to build a common goal toward overcoming problems.