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Africa

Ivory Coast Sees Iran as “Key Partner” in Energy

IFP Media Wire -
Foreign Minister of Ivory Coast Abdullah Albert Toikeusse Mabri expressed the West African country’s willingness to develop partnership with Iran in the energy industry.
Middle East

ISIS Urges Its Elements to Withdraw from Mosul

IFP Editorial Staff -
Amid the ongoing operation by the Iraqi army and popular forces to retake the northern Iraqi city of Mosul from the ISIS terrorist group, the Takfiri [extremist] elements have been urged to leave the city as soon as possible.
Foreign Policy

Commander Hits Back at Kerry for Anti-Iran Allegations

IFP Media Wire -
A top Iranian military official hit back at US Secretary of State John Kerry for accusing Iran of adopting threatening regional policies, saying Washington itself is notorious for wreaking havoc in the Middle East region and killing thousands of people.
Middle East

Time Has Come for Victory in Mosul: Iraqi PM

IFP Media Wire -
Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi has announced the start of operations to liberate the town of Mosul from Daesh terrorists.
Art

Iranian Artworks to Be Displayed in Christie’s Auction in Dubai

Fatemeh Askarieh -
Christieʼs 250th anniversary celebrations continue this season in Dubai with sales of Modern and Contemporary Art (18 October).
Foreign Policy

Tehran Taking Positive Steps Towards Utilizing JCPOA Benefits: Follow-up Committee

IFP Media Wire -
The head of the JCPOA follow-up committee says Tehran has made positive steps towards better utilization of the deal benefits but procrastination and reluctance of certain parties are hindering the progress.
Energy

Iran to Begin Offering Int’l Tender for Oil, Gas Projects Monday: Report

IFP Media Wire -
Iran will on Monday start offering an international tender for oil and gas projects in the country for the first time since the removal of anti-Tehran sanctions.
Cinema

‘Starless Dreams’ Wins Best Documentary Award at BFI London

IFP Media Wire -
‘Starless Dreams’ by Mehrdad Oskouei received the best documentary award in the 60th BFI London Film Festival hosted by UK.
Cultural Heritage

Iran, Italy Start Restoration Work in Pasargadae

IFP Editorial Staff -
A team of Iranian and Italian experts have kicked off the restoration of Pasargadae in Iran’s Fars province.
Nuclear

Implementation Process of Iran Nuclear Deal Still Slow: CBI Chief

IFP Media Wire -
Governor of Central Bank of Iran (CBI) Valiollah Seif slammed Washington for its failure to completely fulfill its obligations under the nuclear deal between Tehran and world powers, also known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).
Media

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on October 16

IFP Editorial Staff -
IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Sunday and picked headlines from 22 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.
Foreign Policy

Syria Talks in Lausanne End without Breakthrough

IFP Media Wire -
Syria talks convened by US Secretary of State John Kerry in the Swiss city of Lausanne on Saturday evening failed to agree on a common strategy with Russia to end the conflict in Syria, now in its sixth year.
Incidents

Illegal Afghan Immigrant Sexually Assaults Iranian Woman

IFP Editorial Staff -
An illegal Afghan immigrant was arrested on charge of sexual offence against an Iranian woman.
Healthcare

Iranian Doctor Warns about Dire Health Conditions of Yemenis

IFP Editorial Staff -
An Iranian medical official said Yemeni people are in dire health situation and the Saudi-led coalition has blocked the path for Iranian doctors who want to help the war-hit people.
Foreign Policy

Iran’s President Offers Condolences to Thailand on King’s Death

IFP Media Wire -
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani offered condolences to the Thai people and government on the passing of King Bhumibol Adulyadej.
Middle East

Saudi-Led Coalition Claims It ‘Wrongly Targeted’ Yemen Funeral

IFP Media Wire -
The Saudi-led coalition battling Houthis in Yemen said Saturday that one of its warplanes had "wrongly targeted" a funeral in the capital Sana'a, killing more than 140 people, and announced disciplinary proceedings.
Middle East

Suicide Bombing in Northern Baghdad Kills 35

IFP Media Wire -
Suicide bombing targeting a funeral gathering in northern Baghdad Saturday killed at least 35 people and left another 63 wounded, Iraqi police and hospital officials said.
Local

Leader Outlines General Policies on Iran Elections

IFP Media Wire -
Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei on Saturday outlined the general policies on elections in Iran, from the preliminary stages of qualifying the candidates to the announcement of the ultimate results.
Africa

Nigerian President under Fire for Saying His Wife ‘Belongs in Kitchen’

IFP Editorial Staff -
Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari has been widely criticised for saying his wife, Aisha, belongs in his kitchen and living room, in response to the first lady’s public criticism of the president’s appointments.
Nuclear

US Secretary of Energy: Iran’s Missile Program Was Never Part of Negotiations

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The US Secretary of Energy says the talks between Iran and world powers, which led to the finalization of a nuclear deal known as JCPOA, was just focused on Tehran’s nuclear energy program, not its missile capabilities.
Foreign Policy

Iran Agrees to Attend Syria Talks in Lausanne after Conditions Accepted

IFP Media Wire -
Iran accepted an invitation to partake in a meeting in Switzerland for talks on the settlement of crisis in Syria after parties to the meeting agreed to some of the conditions set by Tehran for its involvement in the talks.
Literature

Giving Nobel Prize in Literature to Bob Dylan Is Like ‘Pinning Medal on Everest’

IFP Editorial Staff -
The Swedish Academy award American singer and song-writer Bob Dylan the Nobel Prize in Literature; however, the prize has become controversial.
Middle East

Al Saud Bans Its Citizens from Visiting Iran and 5 Other States

IFP Editorial Staff -
The government of Saudi Arabia has announced a ban that prevents Saudi citizens from visiting six countries. The decision was made by the Directorate General...
Foreign Policy

Secrets behind Zarif’s Gift to Kerry during Iran Talks

IFP Editorial Staff -
An Iranian official disclosed the untold story behind a special gift given by Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif to his US counterpart John Kerry during the nuclear talks.
Media

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on October 15

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