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Crisis

Liberation of Syria’s Aleppo Is Now Imminent

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The reports coming from the ground in Syria strongly show that the ongoing battle to retake the rebel-held city of Aleppo is in its last hours, unless something unexpected happens.
Human Rights

Saudi Court Sentences 15 to Death on Espionage Charges

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A court in Saudi Arabia has sentenced 15 Shiite Saudi citizens to death on charges of spying for Iran.
Americas

Donald Trump’s Tie Is Held Together with Scotch Tape!

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The US President-elect Donald Trump made a major fashion faux pas when he, or an assistant, apparently Scotch-taped the back of his favourite red power tie.
Foreign Policy

ISA Extension No Snapback of Sanctions: Iranian Diplomat

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A senior Iranian diplomat says the extension of the Iran Sanctions Act (ISA) does not necessarily mean that the US government has violated its Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) commitments towards Iran yet.
Foreign Policy

Iran and Russia Standing by Each Other in Fight against Terror: Deputy FM

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In a recent meeting in Tehran, Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Arab and African Affairs and Russian President Vladimir Putin’s envoy to Tehran discussed Iran-Russia cooperation in the ongoing fight against terrorism and the latest developments in the Middle East.
Foreign Policy

US Extension of Anti-Iran Sanctions Will Receive Iran’s Firm Reaction: Rouhani

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Iranian President referred to the possible move by the United States to extend the Iran Sanctions Act (ISA) as a violation of nuclear deal it signed with Iran, and vowed to retaliate.
IFP Exclusive

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on December 6

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IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Tuesday and picked headlines from 20 them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.
Economy

Iran, Airbus to jointly produce plane parts

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Iran says it will soon launch a cooperation scheme with France’s aviation giant Airbus over the production of spare parts for planes – a move that could help the company get a stronger foothold in the Iranian market once a much-awaited agreement to sell planes to the country becomes effective.
Art

Iranian Artist’s Surreal Artwork on Boston Walls

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Mahdi Qadyanloo, an Iranian surrealist artist with more than 100 murals in different cities, has completed a painting on a wall in the US city of Boston.
IFP Coverage

Chopper Crashes in Lake in Tehran, 2 Killed

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A Bell 205 helicopter crashed in a lake west of Tehran on Tuesday, but all crew members have survived the accident.
Crisis

WikiLeaks Reveals Sinister Relations between Erdogan’s Family and ISIS

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The connection of the Turkish president Recep Tayyip Erdoğan΄s family with the oil smuggling of the ISIS terrorist group has been revealed after WikiLeaks leaked emails from the Turkish energy minister, and Erdoğan΄s son-in-law, Berat Albayrak.
Asia

Zero-Sum Solution to Syrian Crisis Will Not Work: Zarif

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Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif rejected the possibility of a win-lose approach for resolving the crisis in Syria, saying an effectual initiative should include all sides.
Economy

People Say JCPOA Had No Positive Effect on Iran’s Economy

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Three quarters of Iranians believe that Iran’s economy didn’t improve after the nuclear deal between Tehran and world powers.
Education

Iran’s President Challenged by Students’ Harsh Criticisms

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In a ceremony to mark Student Day, Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani met the students of University of Tehran and talked to them on various issues including freedom of speech, Trump’s election, and outcomes of nuclear deal.
Education

Iranian University Students Mark National Student Day

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Student Day is the anniversary of the murder of three students of University of Tehran on December 7, 1953 by Iranian police in the Pahlavi era. Students in all Iranian universities mark the day every year.
Media Wire

Iran, Airbus to Cooperate in Building Aircraft Parts: Official

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Head of Iran’s National Space Center Manouchehr Manteqi said the French plane manufacturer Airbus plans to cooperate with the Islamic Republic in joint projects to produce aircraft parts in the near future.
Foreign Policy

Kremlin confirms Putin wrote confidential letter to Rouhani

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The Kremlin says Russian President Vladimir Putin’s point man on Syria has delivered a “confidential” letter penned by the Russian head of state to Iranian President Hassan Rouhani.
Cultural Heritage

Iran’s 1st Oil Museum to Open Up in Abadan by December 20

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An Iranian oil official says Iran's first Petroleum Museum will be opened in Abadan, southwest of Iran, by December 20.
Economy

United States Is a Major Destination of Iran’s Handwoven Carpets

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An Iranian businessman says that Americans purchase 10% of handmade carpets exported by Iran.
Foreign Policy

Putin’s Envoy Had A Message for Tehran: Spokesman

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Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi said a special envoy of the Russian president who visited Tehran recently delivered a message from Moscow to the Iranian political leaders.
Economy

Illegal Immigrants Dominate Iran’s Job Market

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A number of Iranian Parliament Members have openly criticized the excessive presence of illegal refugees and immigrants in Iran’s job market.
Cinema

‘Salaam Mumbai’ Sets New Box Office Record in Iran

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The long-awaited joint production of Iran cinema and Bollywood was finally released in Iran on December 1 and so far has set new records at the box office.
Africa

Fake US Embassy in Ghana Shut Down after 10 Years

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A fake embassy in Ghana flew the American flag, hung a photo of President Obama and issued US visas for more than a decade.
Crisis

Booby-Trapped Quran Copies Found in Mosul

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Security sources in Iraq said they have found a number of Quran copies with bombs inside them in a village recently liberated from ISIS’ control.
Foreign Policy

US Not Empowered to Violate Nuclear Deal: Iran

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Iran says the United States is not empowered to violate the nuclear agreement reached between the Islamic Republic and six world countries last year.
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