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Iraq Army ‘to Intervene’ If Kurds’ Referendum Escalates: PM

Iraqi prime minister says Kurdistan’s independence referendum is illegal and unconstitutional, and he is prepared to use military force if it escalates.

Iran Wins Bronze at FIVB World Grand Champions Cup

Iran’s national volleyball team defeated France 3-2 (38-36, 25-23, 22-25, 25-27, 15-11) to take the bronze medal at the FIVB Volleyball Men’s World Grand Champions Cup.

Modern ‘Emam Reza’ Stadium Officially Opened in Iran’s Mashhad

A modern stadium named after Imam Reza (AS), the eighth Shiite Imam, was officially inaugurated on Saturday in the northeastern Iranian city of Mashhad.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on September 17

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Sunday, September 17, and picked headlines from 12 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Why Syrian President’s Letter to Iran Leader Is Important

American politicians have confessed in recent days that they are no longer capable of removing Bashar al-Assad, and as one of them said they have lost the war to Ayatollah Khamenei.

Future Wars in Mideast Probably on Water: Iranian Diplomat

Iran’s deputy foreign minister says the water crisis in the Middle East is getting worse and more serious day by day so much so that “probably the future wars in this region would be on water.”

Iranian Delegation Visits Rohingya Refugee Camp in Bangladesh

The Iranian diplomatic delegation, led by Deputy Foreign Minister for Asia and Pacific Affairs Ebrahim Rahimpour, visited the Rohingya refugee camp in the border areas of Bangladesh and Myanmar on Saturday.

Iran President Calls on Europe to Press US for Nuclear Deal Commitment

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani called on the European Union to remain fully committed to the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) and also compel the US to live up to its commitments under the nuclear agreement by sending a “decisive message.”

Iran Joins Countries Having Flight Simulator Technology

Iran has unveiled a special flight simulation instrument, turning into the sixth country in the world having such technology.

China Seeking to Buy Copyright of 23 Iranian Books

An Iranian publisher says the Chinese are willing to buy the copyright of 23 books proposed by Iran at the Beijing International Book Fair.

FC Barcelona’s Head Coach Amazingly Resembles Iranian Singer

The close resemblance of Barcelona's head coach to a famous Iranian pop singer has went viral in Iran.

Iran, P5+1 Foreign Ministers to Hold Meeting This Week

A senior Iranian diplomat has confirmed that the foreign ministers of Iran and the P5+1 group of countries will discuss the nuclear deal between Tehran and world powers in a meeting on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York later this week.

Iran President to Leave Tehran for New York on Sunday

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani will depart for the US city of New York on Sunday to attend the United Nations General Assembly due to be held in coming days.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on September 16

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Saturday, September 16, and picked headlines from 15 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

British Priest Translates Renowned Muslim Book into English

A Christian priest from Britain has translated 169 sermons by Imam Ali (AS), the son-in-law of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), into English.

Kurdish Independence Referendum Plot by US, Israel: Iranian Cleric

Tehran's Provisional Friday Prayers Leader Ayatollah Ahmad Khatami warned against the consequences of the Iraqi Kurdistan Region’s plan to hold an independence referendum later this month, saying the vote is part of a plot to create another Israel in the Middle East.

Iran to Export 30,000 Tonnes of Trout This Year: Official

A senior Iranian official says the Islamic Republic aims at exporting 30,000 tonnes of trout to the neighboring countries by the end of the current Iranian year (mid-March 2018).

Iranian MPs Blast Muslim Countries’ Silence on Violence against Rohingyas

Several Iranian lawmakers have criticized Muslim countries for remaining silent over the crackdown on Muslims in Myanmar.

Iran Has Infiltrated into US Command Centres: IRGC General

A top Iranian commander says the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has infiltrated into the United States’ command and control centres in recent years.

Iran, Russia, Turkey Hold Trilateral Meeting on Syria

Delegations of Iran, Russia, and Turkey to the Astana Talks on Syria held a trilateral meeting on Friday in the Kazakh capital.

Kuku Sib Zamini; A Simple, Popular Iranian Dish

Iranians make many different types of kuku – an egg-based dish – with a variety of flavorings. Some variations include Kuku Sabzi (herb Kuku) and Kuku Sib-Zamini (potato Kuku).

Iran to Surpass US to Become World’s Top Pistachio Producer Again

An Iranian official says the country is expected to produce 310,000 tonnes of pistachio in the current Iranian calendar year, surpassing the United Stated to once again become the world’s biggest pistachio producer.

Exhibition of Islamic-Iranian Stationery Underway in Tehran

While the new school year will open next week in Iran, the fifth edition of Tehran’s Islamic-Iranian Stationery Exhibition is being held in the Iranian capital of Tehran.

Iranian, Turkish Top Officers Discuss Kurdistan Referendum

The top officers of Iran and Turkey in a phone call highlighted the negative consequences of a planned referendum on the independence of the Iraqi Kurdistan region.

Iran Condemns Deadly Terrorist Attacks in Iraq

Iranian foreign ministry spokesman has strongly denounced the Thursday’s terrorist attacks in Iraq which left dozens dead or wounded.