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Iraqi Kurdistan’s PM in Tehran to Mend Ties: Envoy

The Iraqi Kurdistan region's prime minister has arrived in Tehran to warm up Erbil’s frosted ties with the Islamic Republic, according to what the Kurdish envoy says.

Nuclear Deal Base for Boosting Cooperation with Europe: Rouhani

Iran’s president says showing commitment to the Iran nuclear deal can be a base to establish closer cooperation between Iran and the European Union, and this will in turn ensure peace and security in the region and the world.

Iran to Work Closely with Ghana, Cyprus on All Fronts

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says the country is willing to promote its relations and cooperation with Ghana and Cyprus in all economic, scientific and cultural areas.

Iranian City of Khalkhal Blanketed in Snow

The city of Khalkhal in Iran’s northwestern Ardabil province is covered with snow while many other parts of Iran are spending an unprecedentedly dry winter.

Iran Set to Boost Ties with Latin American Countries

Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani says the Islamic Republic is determined to further enhance its relations with Latin American countries, particularly Cuba and Chile.

Iraqi Kurdistan’s PM to Visit Tehran Sunday

Reports say Prime Minister of the Iraqi Kurdistan region, Nechirvan Barzani, will travel to the Iranian capital on Sunday.

Iranian, Russian, Turkish Diplomats Meet in Sochi

Top negotiators of Iran, Russia, and Turkey have held a trilateral meeting in the Russian city of Sochi to prepare the grounds for the Syrian National Dialogue Congress.

Trump’s Re-Election Even Hard to Imagine: US Author

American author and journalist Barbara Slavin says it is even hard to imagine that Trump would be re-elected as he has aroused so much opposition from so many Americans.

Iran, Russia Discuss Syria Peace Process in Sochi

Hossein Jaberi Ansari, a senior assistant to Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif, has held talks with Alexander Lavrentiev, the Russian president's special envoy for Syria.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on January 20

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Saturday, January 20, and picked headlines from 12 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Dangerous Level of Air Pollution Shuts Schools in Iran’s Khuzestan

Kindergartens and schools in 15 cities of Iran’s southwestern province of Khuzestan will be closed down on Saturday because of heavy dust pollution.

Mercedes Benz to Produce E-Class Cars in Iran

Mercedes-Benz, a division of Daimler AG, will resume production of cars in Iran from the beginning of the new Persian year in March, ISNA news agency has reported.

Iranian Deputy FM in Berlin for Bilateral Talks

Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister in Political Affairs Seyyed Abbas Araqchi has discussed issues of mutual interest with German officials during his two-day trip to Berlin.

Iranian, Russian Diplomats Discuss Regional Issues in Moscow

Hossein Jaberi Ansari, a senior assistant to Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif in political affairs, has held talks with Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Bogdanov, who is also Vladimir Putin's especial envoy for the Middle East.

Photo of Iranian Man Supplicating for Rain Goes Viral

Water shortage in Iran has become so acute that people in some cities have held public prayer sessions for rain. Meanwhile, the photo of a man supplicating for rain has received more attention.  

Iran Approves Strategic Plan for Passive Defence of Genetic Resources

The Strategic Plan for Passive Defence of Genetic Resources of Iran was approved in a bid to protect the country's biological and genetic resources.

Iran Standing Firm against Israeli Regime: Gen. Soleimani

The commander of the Quds Force of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) says Iran is standing up to the Zionist regime of Israel with dignity and power.

Hamas Chief Appreciates Iran’s Support for Palestine

Hamas' Political Bureau Chief Ismail Haniyeh has sent a letter to the Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei to appreciate the support of the Iranian nation for the resistance movement and also thank the Leader guidelines in this regard.

These Unique Nano Buildings Can Protect You during Earthquake

An Iranian expert has been the first inventor in the world to develop quake-resistant easy-to-erect buildings made of light, inexpensive nano-materials.

Iran’s Tabriz to Host Car Rally for Women from Muslim Countries

The Iranian city of Tabriz, the capital of Islamic tourism in 2018, is to host a car rally attended by women from Muslim countries in the coming months.

Israel Seeks to Create Chaos in Lebanon for Own Interests: Iran President

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani hailed Lebanon for weathering problems and foiling hostile plots, saying the Zionist regime of Israel benefits from tensions in the Arab country.

52 People Killed in Kazakhstan Bus Fire (+Video)

At least 52 people from Uzbekistan are feared dead after an 'Ikarus' bus caught fire near the Kazakh village of Kalybai on Thursday.

OIC Lawmakers Blast Trump’s al-Quds Bid as Threat to World Peace

Muslim parliamentarians have condemned US President Donald Trump's recognition of Jerusalem al-Quds as Israel’s capital as a threat to the global peace and a violation of the Palestinian nation’s rights.

Iran to Display Its Handicrafts in Japan Gift Show

Iranian artists are set to take part in the Gift Show 2018 in the Japanese capital Tokyo.

Iran Gov’t Resolved to Implement Clean Air Law

The Clean Air Act will be enforced as soon as the regulations are prepared and approved by the Cabinet, the head of the Department of Environment declared.