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Iran FM Says His Phone Tapped during Nuclear Talks

Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says his cell phone grew as hot as an iron during the negotiations with six world powers on Tehran’s nuclear program which resulted in the conclusion of the Iran nuclear deal.

Iran Rejects US National Intelligence Director’s Baseless Claims

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has dismissed the groundless allegations raised by US National Intelligence Director Dan Coats about the danger of Iran’s regional influence.

World Must Stop Israel’s Destabilizing Moves: Iran

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has rejected the German government’s stance on Tehran’s role in escalation of tension with the Zionist regime, saying Tel Aviv is the one that must be blamed for destabilizing the Middle East.

Russia Blasts US’ Unilateral Demands on Iran Nuclear Deal

Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov has harshly criticized the US for ignoring the basic principles of international law as regards the Iran nuclear deal.

Iraqi PM Praises Iran for Participation in Iraq’s Reconstruction

Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi, in a meeting with Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif, has lauded the Iranians’ interest in cooperating with Iraq in reconstructing the war-torn country.

17 People Killed in Shooting at Florida High School (+Video)

At least 17 people have been killed after a 19-year-old former student opened fire at a South Florida high school on Wednesday afternoon, officials said.

Bodies of Iranian Seafarers Killed in Tanker Tragedy Repatriated

The bodies of three crew members of Iran’s Sanchi oil tanker, retrieved from the blazing vessel before its sinking, were repatriated.

IRGC Chief-Commander Praises Shiite-Sunni Unity in Iran

The chief commander of Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has hailed the peaceful coexistence among Iranian Shia and Sunni Muslims, saying all plots hatched by enemies to undermine national unity and solidarity in the country have been thwarted.

Street Diving Site Launched in Tehran

A site for street diving on a big air bag has been launched in Tehran, the capital of Iran, thanks to efforts by Iran’s Fast Forward team captain and world famous stunt professional Amir Badri.

Iran, Europe Confer on Promotion of Bilateral Ties

Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Morteza Sarmadi has held talks with David McAllister, the Chair of the Foreign Affairs Committee of the European Parliament, in Tehran.

Iran FM, Kuwaiti Emir Discuss Regional Issues

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has discussed issues of mutual interest with Kuwait’s Emir Sheikh Sabah al-Ahmad al-Jaber al-Sabah in Kuwait City.

Saudi Tribesmen Not Allowed to See Their Wives’ Faces

Men in a number of tribes in southern Saudi Arabia are banned forever from seeing the faces of their female family members including their wives.

Kazakhstan Cultivating Persian Rice to Meet Iran’s Needs

Kazakhstan says it plans to increase the production of a special variety of Iranian rice by ten times this year to meet growing demands from Iran.

Iran’s Police Makes 90 Arrests to Control Forex Market (+Video)

Ten exchange facilities have been closed down and 90 foreign currency dealers arrested in a police raid in Tehran aimed at controlling the surging forex rates mainly caused by non-economic factors.

Kashan Home to World’s Most Beautiful Iranian Bathhouse

Sultan Amir-Ahmad Bathhouse, also known as the Qassemi Bathhouse, is a traditional Iranian public bathhouse in Kashan, Isfahan province.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on February 14

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Tuesday, February 14, and picked headlines from 22 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

IRGC Chief Praises Film about Fight against ISIS

IRGC Chief-Commander Major General Mohammad-Ali Jafari has lauded an Iranian film about Tehran’s role in the fight against terrorism in Syria, praising its director for his allegiance to the Islamic Republic.

Iran’s Persepolis Creams Uzbekistan’s Nasaf in AFC Champions League

Iran’s Persian Gulf Pro League professional soccer club Persepolis has clinched an emphatic win against Football Club Nasaf of Uzbekistan in the group stage of the 2018 Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Champions League.

Russia Luring Iranian Airlines to Buy Sukhoi Superjet

Amid the controversies over the delivery of Boeing and Airbus passenger planes to Iran, a Russian-built Sukhoi Superjet 100 has landed at Tehran's Mehrabad Airport with a team of engineers on board to make Iran interested in purchasing the airliner.

Austria Ready to Provide Finance for Iran’s Mountain Tourism

Austria says it is prepared to provide finance for the development of mountain tourism in Iran given its great capacity to attract foreign tourists.

Iran FM, EU’s Mogherini Discuss US Stonewalling on Nuclear Deal

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has held talks with EU Foreign Policy Chief Federica Mogherini in Kuwait.

Iran, Kuwait FMs Discuss Regional Developments

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and his Kuwaiti counterpart Sheikh Sabah Al Khalid Al Sabah met on the sidelines of the Conference for Iraq’s Reconstruction underway in Kuwait.

Iranian Woman Breaks Mideast’s Long-Distance Swimming Record

An Iranian woman has broken the Middle East’s record for long-distance swimming, vowing to break her new record next year.

US Prisoners in Iran Convicted of Espionage: Lawmaker

An Iranian MP says the American inmates in Iranian jails are convicted of spying for Washington but the Iranians in the American prisons are innocent and jailed only as part of efforts to put pressure on Tehran.

“Enemies Used Reptiles to Spy on Iran’s Nuclear Facilities”

A former chief of staff of Iran’s Armed Forces says the enemy may use reptiles as well as individuals under the guise of tourists and scientists for espionage.