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Iran, Turkey, Russia Urge Conflicting Sides to Stick to Syria Truce

The Islamic Republic of Iran, the Russian Federation, and the Republic of Turkey in a joint statement have strongly urged the warring sides in Syria to refrain from violating the Syrian ceasefire and the UN Security Council Resolution 2401.

Arab League Calls for Int’l Probe into Israel’s Crimes against Gazans

The Arab League (AL) has condemned Tel Aviv’s “crimes against humanity” in Gaza, demanding that the United Nations and the International Criminal Court (ICC) launch investigations into Israel’s recent killings of unarmed Palestinian protesters.

Iran President Congratulates Senegal on National Day

Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani has felicitated the Senegalese nation and government on the African country’s Independence Day, which is annually celebrated on April 4.

“Arab States Seeking to Bring Syria Back to Arab League”

Reports suggest that some Arab countries backed by the US and Saudi Arabia are trying to bring Syria back to the Arab League, a move which could be seen as part of the “soft policy” adopted by Washington and its regional allies.

Idlib, Key Focus of Talks among Presidents of Iran, Turkey, Russia

The presidents of Iran, Turkey and Russia, the three guarantors of the peace process in Syria, gather under the same roof in Ankara on Wednesday for their second tripartite summit in less than six months, aiming to facilitate political settlement of the seven-year conflict.

“Iran to Keep Working with Russia until Eradication of Terrorists”

Defense Minister Brigadier General Amir Hatami says Iran is set to keep up its counter-terrorism cooperation with Russia until Syria and the entire region are fully cleansed of terrorist outfits.

Iran Says “Illegal” Foreign Military Presence in Syria Must Be Stopped

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has slammed unauthorized military presence of foreign forces in Syria, calling for an end to such “illegal” intervention.

Angry at YouTube’s Unfair Policies, Iranian Vegan Wounds 3, Kills Herself

An Iranian-American woman named Nasim Aghdam, a vegan and animal rights activist with lots of followers on Instagram, has been identified as the person who opened fire on the YouTube headquarters in California, perhaps in protest at being censored by the video-sharing company.

Iran Urges Muslim World to Condemn Israel’s Crimes in Gaza

Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif, in a phone conversation with the head of the political bureau of the Palestinian resistance movement Hamas, reiterated Tehran’s full support for the people of Palestine.

3,000 Women Serving as Local Executives across Iran

About 3,000 Iranian women are serving as rural executives across the country with Khorasan Razavi province in the northeast and Sistan and Baluchestan province in the southeast having the highest number of female local government heads.

Winnie Mandela’s Demise Tragic Loss to Entire World: Iran

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has condoled with the South African nation and government and fans of Nelson Mandela’s thoughts on the passing of his ex-wife, Winnie Mandela.

Operation to Find Victims of Iranian Plane Crash Still Underway

An Iranian official says the search for victims of the February plane crash in south-western Iran is continuing non-stop in areas near the peak of the Dena Mountain.

Iran Blasts US for Non-Compliance with NPT

Iran’s ambassador to the United Nations slammed the US government for the lack of commitment to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT).

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on April 3

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Tuesday, April 3, and picked headlines from 17 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Iran’s Defence Minister in Russia to Attend Security Conference

Iran’s defence minister has arrived in the Russian capital, Moscow, to attend the 7th International Moscow Security Conference.

Iran FM Condoles with KRG PM over His Brother’s Death

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has offered his condolences to Iraqi Kurdistan’s Prime Minister Nechirvan Barzani following the death of his brother Dilovan Barzani on Monday.

Iran Won’t Compromise on Cause of Palestine: FM Zarif

Iran’s foreign minister says the country will not compromise on the issue of Palestine and regards the Palestinian cause as its own.

Over 3,000 Yazidi Women Abducted by ISIS Still Missing

An Iraqi parliamentarian says the fate of about 3,100 Yazidi women and girls abducted by the ISIS terrorist group in 2014 is still unknown.

Rallies Held to Condemn Saudi-Paid Mercenary’s Abuse of Yemeni Woman

Yemenis from all walks of life have held rallies and issued separate statements vehemently condemning the abuse of a Yemeni woman by a Sudanese mercenary in western al-Hudaydah province.

Fire at Iranian Tea House Kills 11, Injures 6 (+Video)

A fire started by a former employee destroyed a tea house on Tuesday and killed and wounded dozens of people in the city of Ahvaz in Khuzestan province, southwestern Iran.

Iran FM to Visit Turkey, Azerbaijan, Nakhchivan

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif will pay official visits to Turkey, Azerbaijan and Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic, according to the ministry’s spokesman.

Iran Calls for Restraint in Latest Kashmir Escalation

Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman has expressed regret over the recent unrest in Kashmir that left a number of people dead and injured, urging the conflicting sides to show restraint.

Iranians Go on Outdoor Picnics to Celebrate Nature Day

Iranian people have gone for a picnic at parks or in the countryside on Monday to mark Sizdah-bedar, an ancient festival in celebration of the 13th day of spring, which is an official holiday in Iran known as the Nature Day in the calendar.

Iran’s Beauties in Photos: Handicrafts Market in Bandar Torkaman

A popular bazaar of handicrafts is held every Monday in the port city of Bandar Torkaman, north-eastern Iran.

“Tel Aviv Terrorists Know No Language but Aggression”

Ali Larijani, the head of the Parliamentary Union of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, has severely slammed Israeli regime for its aggressions against the recent peaceful protest by the Palestinians.