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Iran Ready to Enhance Parliamentary Ties with UAE

A member of Iran’s Parliament says the Islamic Republic seeks to cement its ties with the regional countries, particularly the UAE, and is ready to establish a joint parliamentary friendship group with the Arab country.

Iranian Street Sweeper Elected to City Council

An Iranian street sweeper, who holds a BA degree, has managed to win the local election in the city of Rasht in northern Iran.

Iran Starts Implementing Law on Freedom of Information (FOI)

An Iranian official says an online system has been launched to provide Iranian citizens with free access to the information of public and private organizations and institutes.

Iran Can Overcome All Difficulties, Challenges: Ayatollah Khamenei

Leader of the Islamic Revolution stressed the valuable impacts of the Sacred Defense --an 8-year Iraqi imposed war in the 1980s-- on keeping alive the revolutionary morale in Iran, saying the country, with its steely resolve and trust in God, can now rise to all challenges.

Egypt, Bahrain Join Saudi Arabia, UAE in Blocking Qatari Media

A media war seems to have broken out between Qatar and major Arab countries in the Middle East after the state-run Qatari news agency published pro-Iran remarks attributed to the Emir of Qatar.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on May 25

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

Iran’s Rouhani, Turkey’s Erdogan Discuss Bilateral Ties

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani and his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan have expressed their countries’ readiness to shore up bilateral ties especially in the economic field.

Muslim Taxi Drivers Help Victims after Manchester Bombing

While some online sought to exploit the Manchester Arena bombing to spread fear and prejudice, people directly affected by massacre share experience of Muslims’ support and generosity in face of chaos.

Only Election in Saudi Arabia Dates Back to 14 Centuries Ago!

A popular Iranian actor says the only election ever held in Saudi Arabia dates back to 14 centuries ago, when they picked people from their tribes to assassinate Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).

Manchester Bomber Was Going to Saudi Arabia

The Manchester bomber Salman Abedi had told his family he was heading on a pilgrimage to Mecca, Saudi Arabia, but instead travelled to Manchester to carry out a horrific attack.

Spokesman Slams Trump’s ‘Outdated’ Anti-Iran Propaganda

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi rapped Trump’s recent anti-Iran remarks as ‘delusive and worn-out’, stressing that Iranophobia is a failed and futile policy.

Bahrain Crackdown Emboldened by Trump’s Saudi Visit: Iran FM

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says the US president’s visit to Saudi Arabia and his "cozying up" to despots in the Arab country has emboldened the Bahraini regime to intensify its crackdown on its citizens.

“US Arms May Fall into Terrorists’ Hands”

A member of the Iranian Parliament says US weapons heading for Saudi Arabia may fall into the wrong hands.

Riyadh Centre for Exporting Terrorism: Iran Speaker

Iranian Parliament speaker says Saudi Arabia has turned into a centre for exporting terrorism, and the US should stop it from sponsoring extremists so as to prevent another 9/11 from happening.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on May 24

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Wednesday and picked headlines from 13 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Iran, Russia Discuss Cooperation against Terrorism

Iranian and Russian top security officials in a recent meeting in Moscow highlighted their firm determination to work together closely in combating terrorism.

Iran’s Persepolis Held by Qatar’s Lekhwiya in ACL Round of 16

Persepolis football team of Iran was held to a goalless draw by Lekhwiya of Qatar in the first leg of the 2017 AFC Champions League Round of 16 on Tuesday.

“Iran Should Have Been Invited to Riyadh Summit”

A senior Lebanese politician says Iran should have been invited to the Riyadh summit to help work out an anti-terror deal.

Iran President Hopes Saudis Would See Ballot Boxes One Day

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says the people of Saudi Arabia have never seen a ballot box, while their country can be much stronger than today if it is not ruled by a hereditary government.

Signing Huge Deals with US Biggest Mistake of Arabs

An Iranian parliamentarian says conclusion of large contracts with the US would bethe Arab states’ biggest historical mistake.

50 Tonnes of Election Campaign Posters Removed from Tehran Streets

A Tehran Municipality official says more than 50 tonnes of waste paper remaining from Iranian candidates’ campaigns for the recent elections have been collected and removed from the Iranian capital’s streets.

Trump’s Arms Deal with Riyadh to Jeopardize Mideast Security: Iran Leader’s Aide

A high-ranking Iranian military official slammed a huge arms deal the US and Saudi Arabia signed on Saturday as a threat to the Middle East security.

Iran to Start Using Homegrown Ankle Monitors

Iran has unveiled its first indigenous ankle monitor made by domestic experts as part of a nationwide project to electronically supervise and watch prisoners, which will be implemented within six months.

Pre-Islam Ignorance Resurfacing in Middle East: Iran Armed Forces

Iran’s Armed Forces in a statement warned that the ignorance which existed before the advent of Islam is rearing its ugly head again due to efforts by reactionary Arab rulers in the Middle East.

Iranian MP Lauds Sharp Decrease in Pharmaceutical Imports

An Iranian MP has praised a 25-percent decrease in imports of pharmaceuticals to Iran, saying the country should focus on expanding the export of its homegrown medicine by using the expertise of its elites.