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Iran, Russia Defense Ministers Urge Firm Fight against Terrorism in Syria

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The defense ministers of Iran and Russia have stressed the importance of proceeding with a firm fight against terrorism in Syria, following the liberation of the strategic city of Aleppo from the foreign-backed militants.
Foreign Policy

Iran-Russia-Turkey Meeting on Syria Advanced to Tuesday

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Iran, Russia and Turkey will hold a trilateral meeting in Moscow on the Syrian situation on December 20, one week earlier than the date previously announced.
Human Rights

Release of Prisoner Who Got Married While He Was on Death Row

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An Iranian prisoner, who had been sentenced to death for manslaughter, was forgiven after getting married inside the prison.
Media Wire

Iran Urges JCPOA Joint Commission Meeting on Lack of US Commitment

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Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has formally called for a session of the JCPOA joint commission - a group tasked with monitoring commitments to a nuclear deal between Tehran and six world powers - on the US government’s violation of the accord.
Foreign Policy

Iran Concerned about Netanyahu’s Recent Visit to Azerbaijan

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Benjamin Netanyahu’s recent visit to Azerbaijan Republic, a northern neighbour of Iran, and the signing of a military deal between Tel Aviv and Baku, has turned to a source of concern for Tehran.
Media Wire

IAEA head to visit Iran on weekend over JCPOA implementation

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The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) says its director general will travel to Iran on the weekend to hold meetings over the implementation of last year’s nuclear agreement between the Islamic Republic and the P5+1 group of world countries.
Europe

Britain Has Been Source of Misery in Mideast for Two Centuries: Iran’s Leader

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Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei blamed the Islamic world’s predicaments on “divisive plots” hatched by arrogant powers, US and Britain in particular, and referred to the United Kingdom as the source of misery in regional countries.
IFP Exclusive

Iran’s President Hopes for Peace, Stability in Muslim World

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In messages to Muslim nations on the birth anniversary of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), Iranian President Hassan Rouhani hoped for the establishment of peace and stability in the Islamic world through unity and rapport among Muslims.
Foreign Policy

Iran, Russia, Turkey to Hold Trilateral Meeting on Syria

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Tehran, Moscow and Ankara plan to hold a trilateral meeting on the Syrian crisis at the initiative of Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif in the Russian capital, Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi announced.
Crisis

Turkish President’s Son Is ISIS’ Oil Dealer

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A leading German newspaper accused Necmettin Bilal Erdoğan, the son of Turkish President, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, of selling the oil trafficked by ISIS terrorists.
Foreign Policy

Iranian President to Visit Russia in January

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Iranian President Hassan Rouhani will pay an official visit to Russia in January 2017, a source said.
Foreign Policy

Wahhabis Funding Terrorism and Sedition in Muslim World: Iran Leader’s Advisor

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An international advisor to the Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei blamed Saudi Arabia for regional crises, including those in Syria and Iraq, saying the House of Saud is using its petrodollars to cause sedition in Muslim countries.
Crisis

Torture Devices and Ammo Discovered at Terrorists’ Bases in East Aleppo (+Video)

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Militants apparently used torture devices and stockpiled dozens of large-calibre mortars and shells in eastern Aleppo before the Syrian Army entered the area. Stunning footage has been filmed at Al-Nusra Front’s firebase after it was retaken.
Crisis

Emirati Commander Blames Turkish President for Aleppo Defeat

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Dhahi Khalfan Tamim, the Deputy Chairman of Police and General Security in Dubai, says Turkish President Recep Tayyib Erdogan was the one who sent anti-Assad militants to the swamp of Aleppo.
Cinema

Iran’s Submission to Academy Awards among 9 Shortlisted Films

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Asghar Farhadi’s latest film ‘The Salesman’, which is Iran’s official submission to Academy Awards, has been selected as one of the final nine nominees for Best Foreign Language Film at the 89th Oscars.
Human Rights

Iran’s Leader Pardons, Eases Sentences of over 1,200 Iranian Prisoners

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Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei on Thursday pardoned or commuted prison terms of 1,231 convicts sentenced by various Iranian courts.
Foreign Policy

Iran, Russia to Establish Joint Islamic Bank

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Russian officials say Moscow is working on an ambitious plan to establish a joint Islamic bank with Iran – a move that can not only help promote their banking ties but also provide them with a wide banking network of Muslim countries.
IFP Exclusive

Killing Innocent People Has Nothing to Do with Prophet Muhammad’s Teachings: Iran’s President

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Iranian President Hassan Rouhani lashed out at those who slaughter innocent people in the name of Islam, and warned against plots to infiltrate into the minds of young Muslims and recruit them into extremist groups.
Crisis

Those Who Bought Terrorists’ Oil Are Complicit in Their Crimes: Iran President

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Iranian President accused certain world powers of helping terrorists to stabilize their interests in the region, and held them responsible for the recent crimes in the Middle East.
IFP Coverage

Islamic Unity Conference Kicks Off in Iran

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The 30th edition of Islamic Unity Conference was kicked off on Thursday by President Hasan Rouhani in Tehran with religious thinkers and elites from more than 50 countries across the world in attendance.
IFP Exclusive

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on December 15

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

Iran’s Speaker Congratulates Muslim Counterparts on Prophet Muhammad’s Birthday

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Speaker of Iranian Parliament Ali Larijani in separate messages felicitated his counterparts from Muslim countries on the birthday anniversary of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).
Foreign Policy

Iranian Speaker Urges Palestine’s Backing for Syria

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Iran’s Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani called on Palestinian groups not to abandon support for Syria, because it will only serve the interests of Israel.
Foreign Policy

Iranian FM Discusses Aleppo Situation with Russian, Turkish Counterparts

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Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif on Wednesday held talks with his Russian and Turkish counterparts, Sergei Lavrov and Mevlut Cavusoglu, on the latest developments in the northwestern Syrian province of Aleppo after it was liberated from the grip of Takfiri terrorists.
Foreign Policy

Iran’s President Lauds Aleppo Liberation, Urges Support for Anti-Terror Campaign

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Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has congratulated his Syrian counterpart Bashar al-Assad on the liberation of Aleppo, saying it is the Islamic Republic's duty to support the "flag-bearers" of the fight against terrorism.
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