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Only Terrorists Have Remained in Aleppo: Kremlin

A spokesman for the Russian government announced that all armed groups remaining in Syria’s Aleppo are terrorists.

Prison Sentence Changed to 1,000 Hours of Work on Environment

A young Iranian criminal who had been sentenced to prison will serve his term by cleaning up the environment from now on.

People Take Part in Desert Greening in Southern Iran

The inhabitants of Hormozgan desert, southern Iran, have participated in programs to revive the deserts.

Iranian Ministries Sign MoU to Fight Smuggling of Goods

Iran’s Ministry of Industry, Mine, and Trade has inked a document of cooperation with the Ministry of Interior to put an end to the smuggling of goods.

Israeli Settlement Expansion Blatant Violation of International Law: Iran

The Iranian Foreign Ministry has strongly condemned a recent Israeli bill to legalize some 4,000 settler units in the occupied West Bank, saying the Tel Aviv regime’s settlements are a “mass and blatant violation” of international law.

Iran Denounces UN Resolution against Syria as ‘One-Sided’

Iran’s Deputy Ambassador to the United Nations Gholam Hossein Dehqani took a swipe at a resolution drafted by Canada against Syria, saying it is unilateral and has nothing to do with "the reality on the ground” in the Arab country.

Iran’s Nuclear Ship Needs a New Captain: Senior Conservative Journalist

The managing editor of leading conservative newspaper Kayhan has reviewed the course of Iran’s nuclear talks with world powers, and highlighted the numerous mistakes made by Rouhani’s government and his nuclear team.

Iran Condoles with Pakistan over Plane Crash

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi offered condolences to Pakistan over a plane crash that killed all 48 people on board on Wednesday.

Iranian President Urges Closer Cooperation among OPEC Members

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani called for continued consultations and closer cooperation among the member states of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) to stabilise the oil market.

Muslim Girls in Germany Forced to Take Swimming Lessons alongside Boys

Germany’s highest court has ruled that Muslim girls must take part in swimming lessons alongside boys.

Village Life in Southwestern Iran

Zizi is a village lying 50 kilometres west of the city of Yasuj, Kohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad Province, in southwest of Iran where most people are farmers and sheep farmers.

Djibouti, a Military Base for All Countries in the World!

Djibouti says the country is prepared to welcome Arab and Western armies to build military bases in its territories.

GCC Must Stop Interfering in Iran Affairs: Foreign Ministry

Iran says the [Persian] Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) must stop leveling groundless allegations against Tehran, saying such claims would not change the reality about the Islamic Republic’s sovereignty over its three islands in the Persian Gulf.

Insulting Remarks by Trump’s National Security Advisor Provokes Muslims’ Outrage

A video of the remarks made by the US National Security Advisor-designate Michael T. Flynn against Muslim sanctities, particularly Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and the Holy Quran, has sparked the anger of Muslim people around the world.

Conservative Journalist Hails Rouhani’s ‘Late’ Confession to US Deceitfulness

Following the US Senate’s extension of Iran Sanctions Act (ISA), Iranian president harshly criticized Washington’s deceitfulness. His remarks have been hailed by the editor-in-chief of a leading conservative newspaper in Iran.

Cooperation with Saudi Arabia to Put Erdoğan in Trouble: Iranian MP

An Iranian Member of Parliament says Turkey’s collaboration with Saudi Arabia will catch out President Erdoğan in the future.

Supervisory Board Approves Measures against US Anti-Iran Bill

A supervisory committee tasked with monitoring the implementation of Iran’s nuclear agreement has ratified measures in response to a recent US Senate vote on a piece of anti-Iran legislation, denouncing the move as a breach of the accord.

​Shell Deal with Iran Seen as Message to US

Iran on Wednesday awarded a basic agreement to global energy giant Royal Dutch Shell to study three mega oil and gas projects – an agreement that was hailed in Tehran for not only its technical and economic benefits for Iran but also the political message that it sent to the world and specifically the United States.

Iran Seeks to Host 2020 FIFA Futsal World Cup

Iran is fully-ready to earn the right to host 2020 FIFA Futsal World Cup, Minister of Sports and Youth Affairs Masoud Soltanifar said.

Iran Dismisses British PM’s Ill-Advised, Divisive Remarks

Iran’s Foreign Ministry rejected British Prime Minister Theresa May’s allegation that Iran has aggressive behavior in the region, saying London appears to have opted for old divisive polices again to appease certain Persian Gulf Arab states and sell them arms.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on December 8

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

Germany Urges Israel Not to Legalize Construction in Palestinian Lands

Germany has urged the Israeli regime to nullify the bill that legalises the construction of settlements in Palestinian territories.

Iran’s Leader Appoints New Commander of IRGC’s Basij Force

Leader of the Islamic Revolution has appointed a new commander for the Basij [Voluntary] Force of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC).

Bishop Helps Release of 226 Christian Women from ISIS’ Captivity

Deep inside Syria, a bishop worked secretly to save the lives of more than 200 members of his flock from the ISIS terrorist group.

Pakistani Plane Crashes with 47 Passengers on Board

A Pakistani plane carrying 47 people crashed Wednesday on a domestic flight from the mountainous northern city of Chitral to Islamabad, aviation authorities said.