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Iran’s FM Discusses Syria Crisis with EU Diplomats

IFP Media Wire -
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif talked to top Dutch and EU diplomats by phone to coordinate efforts for resolving a crisis that has gripped Syria for more than five years.
Music

Bob Dylan: Shakespeare of Songwriters or a Popular Artist?

IFP Editorial Staff -
The awarding of Nobel Prize to the American songwriter Bob Dylan has been criticized by many literati, writers and poets who argue the Swedish Academy has unfairly categorized musicians and songwriters under the title of literary figures. However, the decision has its own proponents.
Media

Iran’s Ministry of Culture Holds First Electronic Election

IFP Editorial Staff -
In one of the first electronic polls in Iran, the managing directors of Iranian news and media outlets elected their representative.
Economy

Siemens to Seal Major Rail Deal with Iran

IFP Media Wire -
German engineering giant Siemens says it is preparing to sign a major deal with Iran to develop the country’s railway system.
Foreign Policy

Iran Vows Support for Iraq Terror Fight Amid Mosul Offensive

IFP Media Wire -
The Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman says the Islamic Republic supports the Iraqi government in its fight against terrorism amid an offensive to drive out Daesh terrorists from Iraq’s northern city of Mosul.
Middle East

Iran and Shiites, Real Winners of Mosul Liberation: Retired US General

IFP Editorial Staff -
A retired American General says the ongoing operation to retake the ISIS-held Iraqi city of Mosul will lead to Iran’s victory.
Foreign Policy

Iran Wants Broader Ties with Africa: Rouhani

IFP Media Wire -
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says the expansion of relations with African countries is among the Islamic Republic’s central policies.
Crisis

ISIS Leader Flees to Raqqa, but His Wife Is Arrested in Mosul

IFP Editorial Staff -
Reports indicate that the ISIS leader al-Baghdadi has survived an airstrike in Iraq and escaped to Syria, but his wife has been arrested by Iraqi security forces.
Media

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on October 17

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

Russia Moves Million-Ton Iceberg

IFP Editorial Staff -
Rosneft and its research partners have practiced towing icebergs, including one estimated to weigh a million ton.
Energy

Minister: Iran’s Gas Extraction from Joint Field to Be on Par with Qatar

IFP Media Wire -
Iran’s oil minister said completion of new development phases at the South Pars gas field will help the country to raise extraction of gas from the joint offshore field to a level equal to that of Qatar by next March.
Nuclear

Kerry’s Remarks about JCPOA Are Absolutely Wrong: Iran

IFP Editorial Staff -
Iran has rejected the claims made by US Secretary of State John Kerry who said Tehran’s support for resistance groups is impeding the removal of obstacles to the country’s international banking transactions.
Middle East

ISIS Leader al-Baghdadi Escapes Mosul Airstrike Minutes ahead of Attack

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ISIS leader Abubakr al-Baghdadi has reportedly escaped an airstrike in the Iraqi city of Mosul, which is under the fire of Iraqi troops in the Liberating Mosul Operation.
Agriculture

Pomegranate Harvest in Iranian Village of ‘Red Rubies’

Fatemeh Askarieh -
Fars News has published photos of the farmers in a village in Western Iran who have started harvesting pomegranate.
Crisis

ISIS Cuts Off People’s Access to Internet in Mosul

IFP Editorial Staff -
Members of the ISIS terrorist group has cut off internet connection in the Iraqi city of Mosul, as Iraqi army and popular forces have started an operation to take back the city.
Africa

Ivory Coast Sees Iran as “Key Partner” in Energy

IFP Media Wire -
Foreign Minister of Ivory Coast Abdullah Albert Toikeusse Mabri expressed the West African country’s willingness to develop partnership with Iran in the energy industry.
Middle East

ISIS Urges Its Elements to Withdraw from Mosul

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Amid the ongoing operation by the Iraqi army and popular forces to retake the northern Iraqi city of Mosul from the ISIS terrorist group, the Takfiri [extremist] elements have been urged to leave the city as soon as possible.
Foreign Policy

Commander Hits Back at Kerry for Anti-Iran Allegations

IFP Media Wire -
A top Iranian military official hit back at US Secretary of State John Kerry for accusing Iran of adopting threatening regional policies, saying Washington itself is notorious for wreaking havoc in the Middle East region and killing thousands of people.
Middle East

Time Has Come for Victory in Mosul: Iraqi PM

IFP Media Wire -
Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi has announced the start of operations to liberate the town of Mosul from Daesh terrorists.
Art

Iranian Artworks to Be Displayed in Christie’s Auction in Dubai

Fatemeh Askarieh -
Christieʼs 250th anniversary celebrations continue this season in Dubai with sales of Modern and Contemporary Art (18 October).
Foreign Policy

Tehran Taking Positive Steps Towards Utilizing JCPOA Benefits: Follow-up Committee

IFP Media Wire -
The head of the JCPOA follow-up committee says Tehran has made positive steps towards better utilization of the deal benefits but procrastination and reluctance of certain parties are hindering the progress.
Energy

Iran to Begin Offering Int’l Tender for Oil, Gas Projects Monday: Report

IFP Media Wire -
Iran will on Monday start offering an international tender for oil and gas projects in the country for the first time since the removal of anti-Tehran sanctions.
Cinema

‘Starless Dreams’ Wins Best Documentary Award at BFI London

IFP Media Wire -
‘Starless Dreams’ by Mehrdad Oskouei received the best documentary award in the 60th BFI London Film Festival hosted by UK.
Cultural Heritage

Iran, Italy Start Restoration Work in Pasargadae

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A team of Iranian and Italian experts have kicked off the restoration of Pasargadae in Iran’s Fars province.
Nuclear

Implementation Process of Iran Nuclear Deal Still Slow: CBI Chief

IFP Media Wire -
Governor of Central Bank of Iran (CBI) Valiollah Seif slammed Washington for its failure to completely fulfill its obligations under the nuclear deal between Tehran and world powers, also known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).
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