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Riyadh to Allow Hariri to Pay Short Visit to Beirut: Report

Media reports say that Riyadh is going to allow Saad Hariri, the Lebanese premier who declared his resignation in Saudi Arabia, to have a short visit to Beirut before leaving for Europe, where he is supposed to live for the rest of his life.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on November 11

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

Iran to Establish University in Syria’s Idlib

Iran and Syria have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to establish a branch of Islamic Azad University in the Syrian city of Idlib.

Hariri under Pressure throughout Resignation Video: Expert

A body language expert says former Lebanese Prime Minister Saad Hariri was visibly in distress throughout a video reading out his resignation letter.

Concept of “Moderate” Islam Originates in West: Turkey’s Erdogan

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has lashed out at Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman for pledging to make Saudi Arabia a bastion of “moderate Islam”, saying the concept is a false one originated from the West.

Iran Warns about Saudi Arabia’s “Divisive” Policies

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has warned about the destructive consequences of Saudi Arabia’s “divisive and half-baked” policies for the entire region.

IRGC Fighter Jet Crashes in Southern Iran; Pilot Killed

A Sukhoi-22 fighter jet belonging to the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has crashed in southern Iran near the city of Sarvestan, Fars Province.

‘Iran Ultimate Winner in Region as It Has Boots on the Ground’

Ali Hussein Bakeer, a Turkish analyst close to Muslim Brotherhood with anti-Iran tendencies, has weighed in on the current situation in the United States and the Arab-Sunni Front to confront Iran.

Children in Terror-Hit Lands Born with Explosive Belts

An Iranian political analyst has warned that children with a sense of revenge are likely to be born if terrorism is not uprooted.

Iran FM Zarif to Visit Philippines Saturday

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif will visit the Philippine capital of Manila on Saturday, November 11.

Iran, Uzbekistan Agree on Roadmap for Mutual Cooperation

Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and his Uzbek counterpart Abdulaziz Kamilov agreed on a roadmap for expansion of bilateral ties in various fields.

“Non-Interference in Saudi Domestic Developments in Iran’s Interests”

A political analyst says Iran should not intervene in Saudi Arabia’s internal developments at this juncture when the country is passing through its transition period.

Riyadh Brazenly Meddling in Lebanon’s Internal Affairs: Iranian Cleric

A senior Iranian cleric says Saudi Arabia is so shameless that it interferes in Lebanon’s domestic affairs by forcing its premier to resign.

Era of Unilateral Security Has Come to End: Iran’s Zarif

Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says the era of unilateral security and living in ivory towers and ensuring security based on military power has come to an end since a long time ago.

EU’s Mogherini, Iran’s Zarif Meet in Uzbekistan

EU Foreign Policy Chief Federica Mogherini and Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif have held talks in the Uzbek city of Samarkand.

Iran’s Ex-FM Receives Japanese Emperor’s Highest Accolade

Iran’s former diplomacy chief was recently accorded the Japanese emperor’s most prestigious decoration.

Lebanon Country of Democracy, Elections, Not Allegiance: Minister

The Lebanese interior minister has blasted reports claiming that Bahaa Hariri, Saad's older brother, might take the helm instead of him, saying that such allegations mirror a mentality of ignorance and retardation.

Iran FM, Uzbek President Discuss Promotion of Ties

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has discussed issues of mutual interest with Uzbekistan’s President Shavkat Mirziyoyev.

Iran’s Gondishapur University Inscribed as World Heritage Site

The 1,750-year-old Academy of Gondishapur, also known as Jondishapur University,in the southern Iranian city of Dezful has been registered as a World Heritage by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization.

Iranian Writers Invited to Visit Italy

The Italian Writers’ Association has invited Iranian writers to visit the country and write new stories or complete their unfinished works there.

Is Iran Capable of Sending Missiles to Yemen?

An analyst says Yemen is under a total blockade and it is impossible to send even medicines to that country, let alone missiles.

Several American Figures Attending Arba’een Pilgrimage

This year a number of well-known Americans, including political and social personalities,have taken part in Arba’een pilgrimage, the world’s largest religious gathering, in Iraq.

Saudi King Salman to Transfer Power to His Son within Two Nights: Report

Saudi King Salman reportedly plans to relinquish power in favor of his son, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, who has recently launched a self-promotion campaign under the cover of tackling high-level corruption.

Iran Opens New Embassy Building in Tajikistan

The new building of the Islamic Republic of Iran’s embassy in the Tajik capital of Dushanbe was inaugurated in a Wednesday ceremony attended by the two countries’ foreign ministers.

UNESCO to Register Iranian Polo, Kamancheh as Intangible Cultural Heritage

UNESCO is to officially register an Iranian sport and a traditional Persian musical instrument on its list of intangible cultural heritage in a month’s time.