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Iran Drops A380 Planes from Its Deal with Airbus

Airbus Group SE suffered a blow to its already troubled A380 program when Iran, which had previously suggested it would buy the double-decker planes, said it had dropped the model as part of a wider fleet upgrade.

ISIS Offers $1 Million Bounty for Killing Kurdish Girl of Iranian Origin

ISIS-affiliated media said the extremist group had set a one-million-dollar reward for killing a Danish-Kurdish girl of Iranian origin who has joined Kurdish Peshmarga in the fight against ISIS terrorists.

Buses Arrive at Besieged Syrian Villages despite Militants’ Attacks

According to a report by Syrian TV on Sunday, several buses, which were supposed to evacuate ill and injured people from the besieged Shiite-majority towns of Foua and Kefraya were attacked and some of them burned, but some of them have reportedly managed to arrive at the villages.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on December 19

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

Iran-Greece Ties on the Right Track: FM Zarif

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif described the bilateral ties between Iran and Greece as being on the right track, saying the two sides are resolved to develop the relations.

Iranian First VP’s Turkey Visit Postponed Due to Busy Schedule

Iranian First Vice-President Eshaq Jahangiri’s visit to Turkey was postponed because of his tight schedule, the country’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi announced on Sunday.

Iran Finalizes Deal to Buy 100 Airbus Planes

The Iranian flag carrier, Iran Air, says it has finalized a much-awaited contract with the European aviation giant Airbus to purchase 100 aircraft.

Aleppo Liberation Shows West Support for Terror Failing: Shamkhani

A senior Iranian official says the liberation of the strategic Syrian city of Aleppo from the grips of foreign-backed militants once again indicated the failure of the policy pursued by the West and its regional allies in supporting terrorism.

Russian Plane Carrying Aerospace Forces Crash-Lands in Siberia with 39 on Board

A Russian Il-18 plane has crashed in Russia's Sakha Republic (Yakutia) on Monday. Early reports show that all passengers have survived.

Without Iran, Any Secret Deal on Syria Is Doomed to Failure

An IRGC general warned against any secret agreement on Syria that does not take Iran into account.

German Police Arrest Suspect Who Kicked Woman down Subway Stairs

Police in Berlin have arrested the man suspected of kicking a woman down a flight of stairs at a subway station.

JCPOA Breach Adds to International Mistrust of US: Iran’s President

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani slammed the US extension of Iran Sanctions Act (ISA) as a violation of the JCPOA, the July 2015 nuclear deal between Tehran and world powers, saying such conducts would only erode international trust in the US administration.

Iran to Stop Gasoline Imports in 2017

Iran’s deputy petroleum minister says the country will become self-sufficient in gasoline production next year as it eyes exporting the crucial fuel to other countries in the region and across the world.

ISIS Picks New Executioner to Replace Jihadi John

A new ISIS element is said to have replaced the notorious jihadi John as the terrorist group’s chief executioner.

Pro-Western Analyst Criticizes US for Hypocritical Approach towards Aleppo Liberation

In a surprising reaction, a VOA and BBC commentator has lashed out at the US and Israel over their hypocritical approaches towards the recent liberation of Syria’s Aleppo.

New Photos Show Iran’s General Soleimani in Syria’s Aleppo

Photos have been recently released in social media showing the Commander of Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Quds Force Major General Qassem Soleimani in the liberated Syrian city of Aleppo.

Iran’s President to Visit Armenia, Kazakhstan, and Kyrgyzstan

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani will start a tour of three countries in Caucasia and Central Asia in the coming days.

US Dreams of Divided Syria Shattered in Aleppo: Iranian Commander

A top Iranian military official hailed the Syrian army’s success to recapture the city of Aleppo from terrorist groups after a four-year battle, saying the major victory shattered Washington’s dreams of a disintegrated Syria.

Britain Is Secretly Exploiting Chaotic Situation in Mideast: Iranian Diplomat

A former Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman says Britain is creating division among Middle Eastern countries as part of its plan to exploit the ongoing crises in the region.

Egypt Claims to Have Seized Iranian Boat in Red Sea

The Egyptian navy has allegedly seized an Iranian boat in the Red Sea carrying narcotics to smuggle them into the country.

Iran’s President to Sign ‘Civil Rights Charter’

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani will unveil the ‘Charter of Civil Right’ in a ceremony due to be held on Monday.

Iran Bans Any Gathering in Front of British Embassy

An Iranian official says no permission has been issued for any protest gathering in front of British embassy in Tehran, and security forces will prevent people from holding any rallies.

Iran’s Salehi, IAEA’s Amano Discuss Nuclear Propulsion Programs

Head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) Ali Akbar Salehi said his Sunday talks with director general of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) were focused on Tehran’s programs to develop nuclear propulsion systems under a decree issued by President Rouhani.

Islamic Regulations Protect Civilians, Women and Children

Scholars from more than 20 countries recently gathered in the second International Conference on Islam and International Humanitarian Law (IHL) in Iran, and discussed the rights of civilians, particularly during the war.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on December 18

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Sunday and picked headlines from 23 them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.