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Beauty of Autumn in Iran’s Qazvin Province

Located in northwest of Iran, Qazvin Province is home to beautiful forests and picturesque gardens. Qazvin’s trees are worth seeing in autumn.

British Politicians Terrified of Making Anti-Israeli Comments

Baroness Jennifere Tonge, a British politician who has recently been suspended from her party because of alleged anti-Semitic comments, says British politicians are terrified of making anti-Israeli statements.

Saudi Arabia Steered By Raw, Adventurous Youths: Rafsanjani

Chairman of Iran’s Expediency Council Ayatollah Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani says Saudi Arabia, as the annual host of millions of people in Hajj pilgrimage, should not kill Yemeni children and women.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on November 2

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.  

Iranian Cheetah Is Not Alone!

The tragic extinction of various species is not limited to Iran and the Iranian (Asiatic) cheetah. There are many animals out there in the nature that are endangered as studies of Zoological Society of London (ZSL) show that animals' population could drop to 67% by 2020. 

Iran urges global action against Israeli crimes

Iran’s deputy permanent representative to the UN says the Israeli regime poses a serious threat to global peace and security, urging international action to end Tel Aviv’s crimes against Palestinians.

Rangers Seize Several Taxidermied Animals from Hunters

Rangers in Semnan Province, central Iran, arrested a number of hunters with a large number of taxidermied animals.

Iran’s Parliament Bans Carrying, Selling, Making Cold Weapons

In a law passed by the Iranian Parliament on Wednesday, no on in Iran will be allowed to carry, sell, and manufacture any type of cold weapons.

We Don’t Want War With Turkey But Are Ready for It if They Want: Iraq

Baghdad says it will dismantle Turkey if it invades Iraq after Ankara deploys tanks and heavy artillery on its border.

Dire Consequences of Turkey’s Claim on Mosul

Iranian Parliament members have sharply criticized Turkish President Erdogan’s claim on Mosul and Aleppo with regard to the current crisis in Iraq and Syria.

Rouhani’s Picks for 3 Ministries Win Lawmakers’ Confidence Vote

Iran's Parliament has given votes of confidence to three candidates proposed by President Hassan Rouhani to lead the ministries of sports and youth affairs; culture and Islamic guidance; and education.

Badr Organization Announces Liberation of 5 Villages near Mosul

The Badr Organization announced on Sunday that it had liberated five villages west of the city of Mosul from the control of the Islamic State.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on November 1

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Tuesday and picked headlines from 25 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Iran, Austria Discuss Closer Consular Cooperation

High-ranking officials from Iran and Austria held talks on ways to boost cooperation between the two countries in consular affairs.

Russia Hands Over to UNSC “White paper” on US-Led Coalition’s Crimes in Syria

Russia circulated in the UN Security Council a “White paper” on Syria, which reveals the crimes committed by the US-led coalition and opposition groups in the war-torn Syria.

Iranian Football Coach Warns against Underestimating Syria

Javad Nekounam, the assistant coach of Iran’s National Football Team, has seriously warned his team and the Iranian football society against underestimating Syria in the upcoming FIFA World Cup qualifying match.

Bodies of Syrian Refugee Mother and Her Two Children Found in Freezer in Denmark

The bodies of three Syrian refugees have been discovered by Danish police in a freezer, local police said in a statement.

Saudi Head of OIC Steps Down after Sisi Jibe

The Saudi Arabian head of the multinational Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) has resigned after a controversial jibe at Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi.

General Derides Anti-Iran Comments by Regional ‘Political Dwarfs’

A top Iranian military official dismissed comments made by an Emirati official about the need for arming Persian Gulf states to counter Iran, saying the political dwarfs look for criminal acts to attract attention.

Palestinians Choose Cristiano Ronaldo as Character of the Year

According to a report by Varzesh 3, as translated by IFP, the Real Madrid C.F. fan club in Palestine in cooperation with Lady of...

Holidays in Iran: Readers’ Travel Tips

The Guardian has recommended its readers to visit a number of Iranian hill villages, palaces and guesthouses, plus unusual events such as ancient athletics and ritual mourning.

Iran Sees Election of Lebanese President as “Triumph of Democracy”

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani hailed the election of Michel Aoun as Lebanon’s new president and described it as a victory for democracy in the east Mediterranean country.

Iran Resolved to Enhance Ties With Niger: Zarif

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says the Islamic Republic is determined to develop relations with African countries, particularly Niger.

Subsidies to Stop in Kuwait by 2020

The government of Kuwait has decided to stop paying subsidies to Kuwaiti people by 2020 in an effort to cut expenses to meet the financial challenge caused by lower oil income.

Iran in Possession of World’s Biggest Floating Oil Inventory

Iran has the world's greatest floating crude oil storage which amounts to over 35 million barrels.