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Mahram Tehran’s Former American Basketball Player Dies

Chris Williams, an American basketball player who used to play in Iran’s Mahram Tehran, passed away on March 15 at the age of 36.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on March 18

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Saturday and picked headlines from 12 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Iran Strongly Condemns Israeli Fighter Jets’ Invasion of Syrian Territory

Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman has denounced the obvious assault of the Zionist regime’s fighter jets on the Syrian territory, calling on the United Nations to condemn the Israeli invasion and do its utmost to prevent such violent crimes against peace and security.

Top Commander Lauds Iranian Missiles’ ‘Exceptional’ Target Accuracy

Iran’s top military official says few countries worldwide possess the technology of developing long-range missiles with a target accuracy of less than 10 metres, adding at present, Iran is capable of producing and using such armaments.

Iran’s Parliament Speaker Calls for Constructive Regional Cooperation in Nowruz Message

In separate congratulatory messages to his counterparts in ten regional countries on the occasion of Nowruz, Iranian Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani stressed the need for concerted action to combat common threats in the region and for cooperation on the basis of mutual respect.

Saudi Arabia Leading World’s Most Active Terrorist-Producing Factory: Iranian Official

The secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) slammed the Riyadh regime for its continued efforts to create and support Takfiri terrorist groups, saying the oil-rich kingdom uses petrodollars to lead “the world’s most active terrorist-producing factory”.

Iranians to Resume Hajj Pilgrimage as of This Year

Iran's Hajj and Pilgrimage Organization announced that the conditions for participation of Iranians in this year’s Hajj pilgrimage have been fulfilled following negotiations with Saudi officials after a hiatus in the wake of a diplomatic row with the kingdom.

Israel Announces Plans to Continue Military Attacks on Hezbollah in Syria

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said in brazen remarks that his regime will continue to conduct military attacks against Hezbollah targets inside Syria, a day after Tel Aviv had to admit airstrikes inside Syrian territory.

Nuclear Deal Boosts Foreign Investment in Iran: Larijani

Iran’s parliament speaker says the signature of a nuclear agreement between Tehran and the P5+1 group has led to a relative rise in foreign investment in the country.

Giant Eggs Coloured ahead of Nowruz

On the occasion of the Persian New Year or Nowruz, Tehran has been decorated with large eggs, coloured by visual artists.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on March 16

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

Iran, China to Develop Cultural Cooperation

As parts of efforts to promote Tehran-Beijing cultural relations, Iran has been selected as the special guest of Beijing International Book Fair, which will be held in the Chinese capital from August 23 to 27.

Israel’s Nukes Main Threat to World: Iran’s FM

Iranian foreign minister says the Israeli regime’s arsenal of nuclear weapons poses the main threat to the entire world.

Iranian Jewish MP Calls Netanyahu ‘Bloodsucking Criminal’

The Iranian lawmaker representing the country’s Jews has slammed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s rants against the Islamic Republic, saying he is “a bloodsucking” criminal who has a hand in the massacre of innocents and the occupation of Palestinian lands.

Trump’s Travel Ban Once Again Blocked

A federal judge in Hawaii has blocked US President Trump’s revised travel ban just hours before it was due to go into effect, marking another stinging blow to the administration.

Syria Gov’t, Opposition Keen to End Conflict: Analyst

A senior political commentator believes that all parties to the ongoing conflict in Syria, including the Assad government and the opposition groups, have the will to the end the six-year war.

Viral Video Shows How Attempt to Break World Record Leads to Seizure

A young Iranian man was trying to break the world record of underwater breath-holding in the middle of a live TV show, but he was not that much successful in doing it.

Iranian Researchers Gain Access to ALBA Facilities

Iranian government has prepared the ground for Iranian researchers and experimentalists to use the facilities of Spain’s ALBA Synchrotron, particularly its synchrotron [accelerator].

Former Chief of Iran’s State Broadcaster to Run for President

Former head of the Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB) Ezzatollah Zarghami announced on Wednesday that he would seek the presidency in the May election.

Arabs’ Efforts to Normalise Ties with Israel Doomed to Failure: Iran’s Speaker

Iranian Parliament speaker says the ongoing efforts by certain Arab countries to normalise their ties with the Israeli regime will finally backfire.

Tajiks Hold ‘Great Feast’ to Mark Persian New Year

People in Tajikistan celebrate Nowruz, the Persian New Year, by setting a special table with seven items beginning with the Persian /m/ sound.

UK Following US Steps in Breaking Promises to Iran: MP

An Iranian MP lashed out at Britain for failing to fulfil its commitments to Iran based on a uranium contract, saying London will keep breaking its promises to Iran for as long as it can.

Iranian People Celebrate Persian Fire Festival

Charshanbe Soori is a prelude to Nowruz (the Iranian New Year), and is celebrated with firework displays and the jumping over of fires. Mixed nuts and berries are also served during the celebration.

Iran May Send Pilgrims to This Year’s Hajj: FM Zarif

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said the country may send nationals to Saudi Arabia to participate in the Hajj rituals this year.

Iranian Speaker Blasts Saudi Invasion of Yemen as Genocide

Iranian Parliament speaker has slammed the Saudi invasion of Yemen as an all-out war against a nation, adding a genocide is taking place in the country.