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Tel Aviv Quietly Withdraws Ambassador from Cairo

The Israeli regime has quietly withdrawn its ambassador from Egypt several weeks ago amid fears about his safety.

Iran Should Resume Ties with Saudis for Hajj Pilgrimage

While being opposed to Saudi Arabia’s regional policies, Iran has to resume its relations with this country so that Iranians can attend Hajj, the annual pilgrimage of Muslim people, an Iranian MP said.

Common Enemies of Islam, Arab World Hatching Plots against Iran: President

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says the common enemies of Islam and the regional Arab countries have been propagating Iranophobia while Tehran’s power has always served peace.

Nuclear Deal Prevents Trump from Increasing Pressure on Iran

The 2015 Iran nuclear deal has significantly weakened the hand of new hawkish US President Donald Trump in pushing its anti-Iran policies, a nuclear negotiator said.

Spokesman Condemns Washington’s Meddling in Iran’s Domestic Affairs

Tehran has strongly condemned as "spiteful" a recent statement by Washington on the 2009 post-election unrest in Iran.

Herbal Healthcare and Great Potentials for Growth in Iran

Development of traditional medicine and medicinal herbs can contribute vastly to the economics of health and medical care in the country, said advisor to health minister Dr Mahmoud Khodadoost, on Monday.

Iranian FM to Take Part in Munich Security Conference

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif will attend the 53rd security conference in German city of Munich.

MP Rejects Arab Parliament Chairman’s Anti-Iran Remarks

An Iranian lawmaker lashed out at the baseless claims made by the Chairman of Arab Parliament about Iran’s trio Persian Gulf islands, saying historical documents prove Abu Musa, Greater and Lesser Tunb islands all belong to the Islamic Republic.

Fox News Says Iran’s General Soleimani Is Visiting Russia

Fox News in a report claimed that the Commander of IRGC Quds Force Major General Qassem Soleimani has arrived in the Russian capital of Moscow on Tuesday and is going to stay there for a few days in what the US media outlet said is a violation of sanctions.

Iran, Main Topic of US Officials’ Foreign Visits, Talks

Although the new US government claims the official visits of its top officials to a number of Middle Eastern states were aimed at discussing regional issues, expansion of mutual ties, and the fight against terrorism, it is crystal clear that Iran has been the main focus of these regional visits and talks.

Italian Company Offers to Repair Iranian Historical Palace for Free

The managing director of an Italian company has promised to repair Masoudieh Palace, one of the oldest mansions in Tehran, for free in case it is commissioned to repair and utilize a number of Iranian caravanserais.

Iranian MP Warns against Efforts to Spoil Presidential Election’s Atmosphere

A senior reformist lawmaker has cautioned against efforts aimed at charging the atmosphere of Iran’s upcoming presidential election with dispiritedness and lethargy to prevent the continuation of a trend started in the country in 2013.

Erdogan’s Anti-Iran Remarks Made Out of Emotion: Spokesman

Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman dismissed the recent comments by Turkish president who accused Iran of interference in the region, saying Erdogan seems to have made the remarks out of emotion.

Astana Talks on Syria Peace Postponed to Thursday

Amid Iranian and Turkish presidents’ consultations with regional powers, Kazakh Foreign Ministry confirmed that the beginning of the second round of talks on the settlement of Syrian crisis in Astana has been postponed until February 16.

Austrian University Urged to Call Off Speech by Israeli Genocide Advocate

More than 350 activists and scholars from universities around the world, and a Jewish group in Germany, have called on the University of Vienna’s law faculty to cancel a lecture by the Israeli regime’s justice minister Ayelet Shaked.

5,000 Chinese Terrorists Arrive in Syria through Turkey

Syria’s Ambassador to China says approximately 5,000 fighters from the restive northwest Chinese region of Xinjiang are fighting alongside militants in Syria having arrived in the Arab country through Turkey.

Kuwait Says Iran Will Take Action against Those Who Insulted Their Emir

Kuwaiti Deputy Foreign Minister Khaled al-Jarallah said Iran is against those who insulted the Emir of Kuwait, and will take action against these people.

Armenians Proud of Living in Islamic Republic of Iran: Syrian MP

Nora Airisian, who represents Armenians in the Syrian parliament, says the Armenian community living in Iran are proud of their peaceful coexistence with Iranians.

Idea of National Reconciliation Is Meaningless: Iran’s Leader

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei on Wednesday rejected the ‘meaningless’ idea of ‘national reconciliation’ proposed by certain reformist figures, saying there is no need for such reconciliation as Iranian people don’t have any problem with each other.

Iran’s President Felicitates Serbia on National Day

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani offered his congratulations to the Serbian people and government over the Balkan country’s Statehood Day.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on February 15

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

Iran Can Link Europe to Indian Ocean, East Asia: Rouhani

Iranian President highlighted the opportunities for enhanced cooperation between Iran and Europe, particularly Luxembourg, and stressed that Tehran can link Europe to the Indian...

Russian Official Calls Off Iran Visit Due to ‘Technical Reasons’

Russian Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Rogozin cancelled his planned visit to Tehran for “technical reasons”; however, it is said the trip was called off because the Iranian side has disclosed the details of his agenda during the visit.

Erdoğan Arrives in Doha, Last Stop of Persian Gulf States Tour

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan arrived in Qatari capital of Doha on Tuesday night and is set to meet Qatar Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani on the last day of his four-day visit to Persian Gulf states.

Iranian President Congratulates Turkmen Counterpart on Re-Election

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani in message on Tuesday congratulated Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov for his reelection as the president of the Central Asian state.