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Iran Summons Swiss Envoy to Protest US Claims on Missiles 

Iran's foreign ministry has summoned the Swiss ambassador to Tehran on Tuesday to protest against the baseless claims made by the US ambassador to the United Nations regarding Iran’s supply of missiles to Yemen.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on December 19

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Tuesday, December 19, and picked headlines from 14 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Israel Violated UNSC Resolution on 33-Day War 11,000 Times: Aoun

Lebanese President Michel Aoun said Monday that the Israeli regime has so far violated the UN Security Council resolution 1701 and the Lebanese border 11,000 times.

Iran Parliament Okays $50bn in Financing for Next Year’s Budget Bill

Iranian parliamentarians have given the go-ahead to “financing” sources of income proposed by the government in next fiscal year’s budget bill.

China to Fund Construction of 5 Hospitals in Iran

Iran and China have signed a framework agreement to establish five hospitals in Iran with a $2-billion investment provided by Chinese banks.

FM Zarif Dismisses Claims about Iran’s Bid to Revive Persian Empire

Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has rejected accusations that Iran was in a quest to resurrect the Persian Empire, saying the accusations are in line with the Iranophobia project.

PUIC Rejects US Recognition of Jerusalem al-Quds as Israel’s Capital

The Parliamentary Union of the Organization of the Islamic Cooperation Member States' (PUIC) Presidential Troika has wrapped up its meeting in Tehran by issuing a final statement in support of Palestine.

“Over 3,500 Palestinians Wounded by Israelis in Anti-US Protests”

Around 3,500 Palestinians have been wounded by Israeli forces ever since demonstrations began in protest at the US recognition of Jerusalem al-Quds as Israel’s capital.

Iran Raps US Veto of UNSC Resolution on Trump’s Jerusalem Decision

Iran has lashed out at the US for vetoing a UN Security Council resolution regarding Trump’s recent decision on Jerusalem al-Quds, calling it a move against international peace and security that violates the rights of the Palestinian people.

FM Zarif to Attend Iran-Turkey-Azerbaijan Trilateral Meeting in Baku

Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif will depart for the Azerbaijani capital of Baku on Tuesday to take part in a trilateral meeting between Iran, Turkey and Azerbaijan.

Iran Vows to Continue Supporting Syria

TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The Islamic Republic of Iran will keep up its advisory assistance to the Syrian government until full elimination of terror threats gripping the Arab country, Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) Ali Shamkhani said.

Famous Icelandic Composer Amazed by Iran’s Beauties

Young Icelandic music producer, Ólafur Arnalds, who recently gave live performances in Iran, has praised the country and its beauties in several tweets and Instagram posts.

Saudis Dissatisfied with Iran-Oman Deal to Lift Visa: MP

An Iranian lawmaker says Saudi Arabia is dissatisfied with a deal between Iran and Oman to remove visa requirement as part of a plan to expand bilateral ties.

Iran’s Beauties in Photos: Fiery Mount of Ramhormoz

Tashkooh or Fiery Mount is a mountain located in the east of Ramhormoz in Khuzestan province, southwestern Iran.

Iran Probing into Haley’s Claim about Yemeni Missile

Iran’s defence chief has urged that parts of the missile which the US claims was supplied by Iran to Yemen should be handed over to Tehran for further investigation.

Saudis Slam New York Times for Publishing Iran FM’s Op-Ed

A diplomat at Saudi Arabia's embassy in the United States has bitterly recounted how leading US daily The New York Times rejected an offer by the Saudi ambassador to Washington to publish an opinion piece in the paper but accepted an op-ed by Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif shortly afterwards.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on December 18

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Monday, December 18, and picked headlines from 11 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

TV Interview Left Unfinished after Israel Kills Disabled Palestinian

The martyrdom of a disabled Palestinian veteran by Israeli forces in Gaza Strip has left a TV interview with him unfinished.

Iran, Qatar to Boost Banking Relations

Iran and Qatar are making arrangements to enhance their banking relations and remove obstacles to the promotion of mutual banking cooperation.

Remnants of Ancient Human Unearthed in Central Iran

Iranian archaeologists have discovered the remnants of the body of a 10-year-old child dating back to 2,800 years ago in the central province of Hamadan.

Iran to Host Meeting of OIC Parliaments on Palestine

The Palestinian Committee of the Parliamentary Union of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation Member States (PUOICM) will hold an emergency meeting in the Iranian capital Tehran.

Iranian “Queen of Snakes” Breaks Record of Kissing Forked Tongues

An Iranian woman named Faezeh Gholami says she has kissed the forked tongue of a snake for eleven times to set a record. The daredevil woman says she did this dangerous thing to become known as “Iran’s Queen of Snakes”.

Iran Condemns ISIS Terrorist Attack on Quetta Church

Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has strongly denounced a recent terrorist attack on a church in the city of Quetta in Pakistan, dismissing it as a merciless and blind act against innocent people.

Iran Strongly Condemns Saudi Attacks on Yemen

Iran’s foreign ministry spokesman has vehemently censured the recent Saudi airstrikes on the impoverished Yemeni people that have been launched using US-made weapons.

Iran Leader’s Aide Slams France for Turning into US “Pet”

Ali Akbar Velayati, an international adviser to Leader of the Islamic Revolution, has lashed out at the French President for his anti-Iran stances, saying Emmanuel Macron follows the dictates of Washington.