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A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on November 29

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Tuesday and picked headlines from 19 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

South Korean President Offers to Resign after Corruption Scandal

The disgraced South Korean president, Park Geun-hye, has offered to resign and called on parliament to arrange her exit amid a corruption and cronyism scandal that has all but destroyed her administration.

Iran Takes Part in Asian Parliamentary Assembly in Cambodia

An Iranian parliamentary delegation is attending the 9th Plenary Session of Asian Parliamentary Assembly (APA) which is underway in Cambodia.

Iran Convinces OPEC States to Return to Negotiating Table: MP

A senior Iranian lawmaker says Iran has managed to bring OPEC members back to the negotiating table.

Iran Ready to Respond to US if Sanctions Renewed: Salehi

Iran is ready to respond if the US violates the landmark nuclear agreement signed between Tehran and the group of six countries known as the P5+1 by renewing sanctions against the Islamic Republic, says the top Iranian nuclear official.

Iran’s Ancient Water System, Masterpiece of Creative Genius: UNESCO

Shushtar Historical Hydraulic System is an island city in Iran's Khuzestan Province with a complex irrigation system. It was registered on UNESCO's list of World Heritage Sites in 2009.

Iranian, Russian Presidents Discuss Regional Issues, Bilateral Ties

Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin discussed a range of issues in a telephone conversation, calling for enhanced economic relations and continued cooperation in the fight against terrorism in Syria.

Iran-Russia Visa-Free Deal Not Signed Yet: Spokesman

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi described reports that Iran and Russia have cancelled visa requirements between the two countries as untrue, saying a deal on visa-free package tours is yet to be signed.

Washington Claims Iranian Vessel Has Pointed Weapon at US Chopper

Two US defence officials have claimed that an Iranian vessel has pointed its weapon at a US military helicopter in the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday, in what they describe an “unsafe and unprofessional” move.

Lawmakers Urge Gov’t to Counteract Washington`s Deceitfulness

In response to the US extension of sanctions against Iran, Iranian MPs insist on counteracting the violation of JCPOA.

Australia’s Most Wanted Terrorist and ISIS Fighter Detained in Turkey

Melbourne-born ISIS fighter Neil Prakash, 25, has been detained in Turkey after being arrested trying to leave Syria using false identity papers.

Kuwait Cabinet Steps Down after Parliament Polls

The Kuwaiti cabinet on Monday submitted its resignation to the emir of the oil-rich Persian Gulf state following snap parliamentary polls, an official statement said.

Castro’s Revolutionary Struggles Deathless: Iran FM

Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has attended a commemoration ceremony held in Tehran in honor of Fidel Castro, penning a memorial note in praise of Cuba’s late revolutionary leader.

Iranian Speaker Hails Castro as 20th Century’s Unforgettable Figure

Iranian Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani offered condolences to his Cuban counterpart over the death of Fidel Castro, describing the Cuban revolutionary leader as an unforgettable figure in the political history of the 20th century.

Iranian, Mauritanian Officials Discuss Parliamentary Ties

Officials from Iran and Mauritania weighed plans for stronger relations between the two countries through closer parliamentary interaction, and discussed the latest developments in the Muslim world as well.

Leader Urges Iranian Navy’s Stronger Presence in High Seas

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei called for enhancement of the Iranian naval forces’ presence in international waters and expanding the Navy’s power in balance with the merit of the Islamic Establishment.

Iran’s Railway Chief Resigns over Deadly Train Collision

Head of Iran’s railway resigned in a televised interview after a train crash that killed 49 people in Semnan province on Friday, offering an apology to the nation for the deadly incident.

5 Dead in Chopper Crash in Caspian Sea

A helicopter belonging to the IRGC and used by National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC) crashed in the Caspian Sea early on Sunday.

Cartoon: Fidel Castro Dies after Years of Defying US

Prominent Iranian cartoonist Bozorgmehr Hosseinpour has portrayed the late leader of Cuban Revolution Fidel Castro in his latest cartoon.

Iran Hopeful about OPEC Deal on Output Cuts

Iran has voiced optimism that a deal is possible among member states of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) to freeze production to help stabilize the prices.

Nearly 500,000 kids living under siege in Syria: UNICEF

The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) estimates that almost half a million kids are living in 16 besieged areas across Syria, which has been gripped by a deadly foreign-sponsored militancy for over five years.

Israeli Rabbi Allows Citizens to Burn Arabs!

Amid the raging wildfire in Haifa, a senior Israeli rabbi has permitted citizens to stop, burn, and even shoot Arab arsonists.

How Margret Thatcher Paid Millions to Keep SAS Iran Embassy Siege Secrets

The newly released Home Office file showed how the Iron Lady was made to act to avoid a court case that would threaten to expose the secrets of the SAS and allow soldiers to be sued for doing their duty.

Germany OK’s €1.2bn Loan for Iran Rail Plan

Germany has reportedly agreed to provide Iran with a €1.2 billion ($1.27 billion) credit line to help finance a key rail project in what is seen as the biggest foreign financing the country has been able to secure after the removal of sanctions.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on November 27

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Sunday and picked headlines from 24 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.