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Saudi FM’s Snap Visit to Iraq Raises Eyebrows

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A surprise visit to Iraq by the Saudi foreign minister has raised questions over the top diplomat’s real intention of making such a trip.
Crisis

Al-Qaeda’s Second-in-Command Killed in Syria Drone Strike

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Al-Qaeda’s number two man, Abu al-Khayr al-Masri, has been reportedly killed in a drone strike in the vicinity of Idlib, Syria, according to reports.
Foreign Policy

UAE Must Be Sued for Occupation of Iranian Islands: MP

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An Iranian lawmaker urged the Foreign Ministry to bring the UAE to the International Court of Justice in The Hague for occupying Ariana and Zarkooh, two Iranian islands in the Persian Gulf.
Cinema

High-Ranking Iranian Officials Congratulate Farhadi on Academy Award

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Several Iranian officials including First Vice-President, Foreign Minister, and Minister of Culture have offered their felicitation to Iranian filmmaker Asghar Farhadi after his latest film The Salesman won Iran the second Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film.
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What Prompts Saudi FM to Make Landmark Visit to Iraq

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Sabah Zanganeh, a senior Middle East expert, has discussed the reasons behind Saudi foreign minister’s surprise visit to Iraq.
Media Wire

Iran’s Nemati Selected as World’s Best Para Archer in 2016

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Iran’s Zahra Nemati and USA’s Andre Shelby were named women’s and men’s Para archers of 2016 by World Archery at a gala held in Las Vegas, USA, as part of the annual Vegas Shoot on 10 February.
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A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on February 27

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IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Monday and picked headlines from 17 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.
Asia

North Korean Leader Executes 5 Officials with Anti-Aircraft Guns

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North Korea has reportedly executed five senior security officials with anti-aircraft guns because they made false reports that "enraged" leader Kim Jong Un.
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Formation of Regional Anti-Iran Alliance Unlikely: Diplomat

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Iranian ambassador to Kuwait says it is unlikely that a regional alliance will be formed against the Islamic Republic of Iran.
Foreign Policy

Iran’s President Congratulates Kuwait on National Day

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Iranian President Hassan Rouhani in a message to Emir of Kuwait Sheikh Sabah Al Ahmed Al Jaber Al Sabah congratulated him on the occasion of his country's National Day anniversary.
Cinema

London Mayor, US State Dept. Congratulate Farhadi on Oscar

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Sadiq Khan, the Mayor of London, and the US Department of State, in separate messages, congratulated Iranian filmmaker Asghar Farhadi on winning his second Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film.
Foreign Policy

Iran Condemns Terror Attacks in Syria’s Homs

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The Iranian Foreign Ministry on Sunday strongly condemned the recent terrorist attacks in Syrian city of Homs in which over 40 people lost their lives.
Foreign Policy

Iran Calls on Azerbaijan, Armenia to Show Self-Restraint

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Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi invited the Republic of Azerbaijan and Armenia to show restraint over escalation of clashes in Nagorno-Karabakh region.
Cinema

Iran’s ‘The Salesman’ Receives Oscar for Best Foreign Language Film

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The Salesman, the latest film by Iranian filmmaker Asghar Farhadi, won Iran the 2017 Academy Award for best foreign-language film.
Foreign Policy

Iran’s Parliament Passes Bill in Response to Trump’s Travel Ban

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Iranian lawmakers have added a new article to the proposed budget bill for the next fiscal year (starting March 21, 2017) to attract investment by the country’s nationals living in the United States.
Americas

‘The Salesman’ Deserves Academy Award: Jafar Panahi

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Jafar Panahi, the renowned Iranian filmmaker and a member of the Academy, says Asghar Farhadi’s “The Salesman” deserves to be awarded an Oscar for Best Foreign Language Film regardless of who calls the shots in the US political arena.
Iran in Pictures

Winter in Iran’s Marivan

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The city of Marivan in western Iranian province Kordestan has been blanketed by heavy snow in recent weeks.
Americas

Civil War: Northern vs Southern White House

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The resignation of Trump’s former national security advisor, Michael Flynn, has laid bare a fierce clash between the centres of power and factions in the White House and the Republican Party.
Americas

Trump’s Impact on English Reflected in Latest Oxford Dictionary

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Oxford has added several new words to the latest versions of its dictionaries to reflect US President Donald Trump’s impact on English language.
IFP Exclusive

Reformists Warned against Struggle with Establishment

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A reformist analyst has urged Iranian reformists to refrain from adopting aggressive approaches towards the Establishment, by redefining their relationship as well as their role and position with and within it, respectively.  
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Yemeni Army Unveils Four New Drones

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Although Yemen’s army has been engaged in a war waged by the Saudi-led coalition for the past two years, it has managed to maintain its military capabilities and even develop four new types of drones to enhance its power.
Education

Mothers Are Not Fulltime Nurses

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In a recent meeting in Tehran, Iranian researchers and psychologists discussed mothers’ problems in the Islamic Republic of Iran.
Foreign Policy

Iranian FM Calls for Global Attention to Human Tragedy in Yemen

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Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif voiced his deep concern over the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Yemen caused by a Saudi onslaught on civilians in the Arabian Peninsula country, calling on the international community to end the protracted war.
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A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on February 26

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

Iran’s Ex-President Ahmadinejad Writes Lengthy Letter to Trump

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Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, the former president of Iran, in a letter to the US President voiced strong support for Donald Trump's stances against Washington's "corrupt" political structure and media.
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