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Iraq Allowed to Strike ISIS Targets in Syrian Territory: PM

Iraqi prime minister says the Syrian government has allowed Iraqi forces to launch airstrikes on ISIS targets all over the Syrian territory.

MP Slams UN Report on Iran’s Human Rights Conditions

An Iranian lawmaker condemned a recent report by the UN special rapporteur on human rights conditions in Iran, and described it as a way to blackmail the Islamic Republic.

Ayatollah Khamenei Downplays US Claims on Iran Elections

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has downplayed the US criticism of elections in Iran as a result of Washington’s fury over Tehran’s growing influence among nations.

Religious Minorities Can Improve Iran’s Global Image: Minister

Iran's Intelligence Minister Mahmoud Alawi emphasized the constructive role that leaders of religious minorities living in Iran can play in their interaction in the country's society and letting the world know about the realities on the ground in Iran.

Iranian FM Holds Talks with Emir of Qatar in Doha

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has met and held talks with the Qatari emir on bilateral relations as well as regional developments.

Iran Blasts Kabul Terror Attack

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi strongly condemned a deadly attack on a hospital in the Afghan capital of Kabul on Wednesday, which was claimed by the Daesh (ISIS or ISIL) terror group.

ISIS Leader May Have Escaped Iraq’s Mosul

The ISIS terrorist group’s leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi has once again slipped through the fingertips of Iraqi forces and allied troops controlling the area around Mosul, Iraq.

ISIS Leader Can Apply for US Visa, Iranian PhD Students Can’t!

The revised version of Trump’s travel ban blocks visitors from six countries of Syria, Libya, Yemen, Somalia, Iran, and Sudan, but it exempts Iraq, the homeland of several renowned terrorists and extremists who are now allowed to apply for the US visa!

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on March 9

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Thursday and picked headlines from 13 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Iran, Tajikistan Keen to Boost Mutual Cooperation

Ala’eddin Boroujerdi, a senior member of Iran’s Parliament, told Tajik Ambassador to Iran Nematullo Emomzoda that age-old cultural and civilizational ties between Tehran and...

Trump’s First Positive Move towards Iran Deal Implementation

A recent move by the US Treasury Department to allow US nationals to open accounts at Iranian banks could be perceived as US President Trump’s first positive move towards implementing the nuclear deal with Tehran.

70 Foreign Envoys Plant Trees near Tehran (+Photos)

Foreign ambassadors and diplomats in Iran were invited by the Mayor of Tehran to take part in Iran’s National Arbour Day ceremony by planting tree saplings.

Saudi Arabia Should Drop Delusional Policies: Iranian FM

Iran’s foreign minister says Saudi Arabia ought to stop creating tension in the region and opt for interaction and dialogue.

Man United Describes Iranian Striker as Rostov’s Star Player

Manchester United site has warned the Red Devils of Iranian striker Sardar Azmoun’s threat.

Trump Needs to Shift Public Opinion on Iran Deal: MP

An Iranian MP says Trump’s campaign remarks have put the US administration under heavy pressure of public opinion to scrap the nuclear deal with Iran, but he has no choice but to pursue its implementation.

Iranian MPs Call for Caution in Dealing with FATF

A number of Iranian lawmakers have criticized the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) for its anti-Iran statement, and called on Iranian officials to be extremely cautious about the privileges they grant the organization.

Visiting Iran’s Beauties Changes German Engineer’s Life

After visiting Iran as a way to relieve the sorrow of his wife’s death, a German engineer left his prestigious job to be a full-time traveller.

Iran’s Leader Urges Gov’t to Stop Importing Fruits

Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, the Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution, highlighted the great quality of Iranian fruits and called on officials to stop importing fruits unless in very necessary cases.

IRGC Denies US Claims about Naval Incident in Persian Gulf

A commander with Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) says an American warship recently drew its warning by sailing “unprofessionally” close to the force’s vessels near Iranian territorial waters.

Secrets behind Saudi Arabia’s Plan to Expel 5m Immigrants

Political experts believe that Saudi Arabia’s plan to expel 5 million foreign residents is a policy to ease the regional crises Riyadh is faced with.

Iranian FM to Visit Qatar on Wednesday: Spokesman

Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif will leave Tehran for Doha on Wednesday afternoon to meet Qatari officials, the Foreign Ministry Spokesman announced.

4 New Countries to Join UNESCO’s Nowruz Dossier

China, Mongolia, Tanzania and Kenya has voiced their interest in joining the Persian New Year (Nowruz) dossier, a multi-national Intangible Cultural Heritage registered in the UN Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organisation.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on March 8

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

Penelope Cruz, Javier Bardem to Appear in Asghar Farhadi’s Film

The two-time Oscar winning filmmaker Asghar Farhadi announced that Spanish stars Penelope Cruz and Javier Bardem will play in his next film due to be produced in Spain as of September.

Trump Answers Ahmadinejad’s Letter in Messaging App!

US President Donald Trump has replied to a lengthy letter former Iranian president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad wrote to him a few days ago!