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“Schools Destroyed in Iran Earthquake to Be Reconstructed Soon”

Iran’s education minister says a special budget will be allocated for the immediate reconstruction of at least 22 schools which were totally destroyed in quake-stricken areas in western Iran.

Hariri’s Interview Just Like Confession under Torture: Analyst

A senior political commentator says Lebanese Prime Minister Saad Hariri’s recent interview in Saudi Arabia was like making confessions under torture.

How Much Iraqis Spend to Host Arba’een Pilgrims

Millions of Shiite pilgrims from around the world annually visit Iraq on Arba’een, the world’s largest religious gathering which marks the fortieth day after the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein (AS).

Iran, Singapore to Expand Ties in Investment, Tourism

Iran and Singapore have agreed to expand their ties in attracting further foreign investments and tourists.

Iraq to Postpone Saudi Crown Prince’s Visit to Baghdad: Report

A source close to the Iraqi prime minister says Baghdad is not ready to host Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and has decided to postpone his planned visit to the country.

Iran’s Velayati Dismisses Hariri’s Remarks about Their Meeting in Beirut

Ali Akbar Velayati, an international adviser to Leader of the Islamic Revolution, dismissed as false claims made by Lebanon’s resigned prime minister Saad al-Hariri about their recent meeting in the Arab country.

Iranian Food Recipes: Celery Stew with Rice

Celery stew is one of the original Iranian stews made from chopped lamb or veal, celery, mint and parsley.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on November 14

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Tuesday, November 14, and picked headlines from 21 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Iran FM Pens Letter to UN Chief over Yemen Crisis

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has warned about the deteriorating and worrisome situation in Yemen, urging the international community to play a more effective and decisive role to end the “senseless” Saudi war on the impoverished country.

Iranian Army, IRGC Working Together to Rescue Quake-Hit People

Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) said his forces are working in close cooperation with the Army to help victims of a massive earthquake in western Iran that has killed nearly 400 people.

Two Babies Born in Makeshift Hospital amid Iran Earthquake

Two babies have been born and a brain surgery performed in the Iranian Army’s makeshift hospitals in Kermanshah province since Sunday night when a magnitude 7.3 earthquake hit the country’s western areas.

Iran Plans to Join Int’l Counter-Terrorism Convention

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has presented a bill to the parliament which, if approved, allows the government to join International Convention for the Suppression of the Financing of Terrorism (ICSFT).

IAEA Report Contradicts US Claims on Iran Nuclear Deal

Tehran’s ambassador to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has said that the agency’s ninth report directly contradicts Washington’s claims about Iran’s nuclear deal.

Iran President Visits Quake-Hit Areas, Promises Help in Reconstruction

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani on Tuesday morning arrived in Kermanshah Province to visit the areas struck by the Sunday night's deadly earthquake, which has so far killed 430 people and wounded over 7,000.

US Condoles with Iran over Deadly Earthquake

The US Department of State has offered its condolences to the Iranian and Iraqi people affected by the tragic earthquake that has so far killed 430 and wounded 7370 people.

“Iran FM’s Visit to Central Asia Had Major Achievements”

Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has described Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif's recent visits to Tajikistan and Uzbekistan as successful ones, saying they were made at the right time and yielded good results.

Iran Declares One Day of Mourning after Quake Tragedy

Iranian government has announced Tuesday a day of public mourning following the deadly quake in the western provinces of the country.

Iranian People Queue Up to Donate Blood for Quake Victims

Dozens of people in various Iranian cities, particularly Tehran and Shiraz, have queued up to donate their blood for those injured in the Sunday night’s earthquake.

Condolences Pour in for Iran Deadly Earthquake

Heads of several states and other high-ranking officials from all around the globe have sent messages of condolences to Iran over the Sunday night’s deadly quake which has so far killed over 380 people and wounded nearly 6,000.

EU Serious in Promotion of Agriculture Ties with Iran

The European Union's Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development Phil Hogan says the EU is determined to expand its ties with Iran in all fields, particularly agriculture and food products.

Posters of Saudi Crown Prince Burned Down in Lebanon

Unidentified people have burned down posters of Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia Mohammed bin Salman in the northern provinces of Lebanon.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on November 13

The strong earthquake that hit Iran-Iraq border was a top story in several Iranian newspapers today. Since the magnitude 7.3 quake took place late...

India’s First Wheat Cargo Arrives in Afghanistan via Iran

Afghanistan says it has received an inaugural consignment of wheat from India through a project which has opened a new trade and transit route in the region.

Iran Leader Thanks Iraq for Organizing Arba’een Pilgrimage

Iran’s Leader has praised the authorities who organized the “glorious and marvellous” Arba’een ceremonies, particularly the Iraqi government and security forces.

Iran Hopeful Hariri Would Return to Lebanon: Spokesman

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi says the recent televised speech by Lebanese Prime Minister Saad Hariri raised a glimmer of hope that he would return to his country and pursue his resignation there.