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Iran stands by Turkey in anti-terror fight: VP

Iranian First Vice President Es'haq Jahangiri has strongly condemned the recent “heinous and inhuman” bomb attack in Turkey, saying Tehran will stand by Ankara in the fight against terrorism.

Ayatollah Khamenei urges independent states to unite against foreign interference

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says the only way for independent states to counter interference by world powers is for them to close ranks.

Iran Turns Threats into Opportunities: IRGC Commander

Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Major General Mohammad Ali Jafari underlined that enemies’ plots to undermine Iran’s Islamic Establishment have not only been thwarted but also turned into opportunities for the country.

Removing Syrian President from Power Demand of Israelis: Iranian Commander

The chief of staff of the Iranian Armed Forces censured the stance of the Saudi-backed opposition groups in the ongoing UN-brokered peace talks on Syria, saying that the removal of President Bashar al-Assad from power is a demand of Israel.

Russia military withdrawal from Syria positive sign: Zarif

Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has hailed as a “positive sign” Russia’s decision to begin withdrawing its troops from conflict-stricken Syria, where a ceasefire extends into a third week.

What to Do with US Breach of Promise, Iranian Analyst Examines

Mohammad Kazem Anbarlouei, a critic of the recent nuclear deal (known as JCPOA) finalized by Tehran and world powers, and a journalist opposed to...

Jame Mosque of Nain , Iran’s Third Oldest

Jame Mosque of Nain has a single brick-made minaret and a 700-year-old wood carving marquetry pulpit which are built without using a single nail!

Who Will Muslim Americans Vote for in the US Presidential Election?

Foad Shams: Muslims in America are in a small minority (3.3m among 318m American citizens), but today, the issues regarding their rights are some of the most important topics of the US elections.

A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on March 15

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of newspapers on Tuesday and picked headlines from 23 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Iran Always Defends Sunnis against Terrorism: General Soleimani

Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Quds Force Major General Qassem Soleimani underlined Iran’s peace-seeking nature, saying that the Islamic Republic has never been after adventurist policies in any country, particularly in Sunni Muslim states that have always been under Iran’s protection against terrorism and extremism.

Zarif calls for Iran-Australia cooperation against extremism

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has called for boosting bilateral cooperation with Australia in the battle against terrorism and extremism.

Saudi anti-Hezbollah bids provocative, rash: Iran

A senior Iranian official criticizes as “impulsive and provocative” the Saudi-led move by blocs of Arab states to brand Lebanon’s resistance movement, Hezbollah, a terrorist organization.

Iran’s UN Mission: Missile Test Part of Efforts to Boost Defense Capabilities

Permanent Mission of the Islamic Republic of Iran to the United Nations in New York in a statement underlined that the country’s recent missile test was part of Tehran’s effort to boost capability to defend against any aggression.

Iran missile tests don’t violate nuclear agreement, EU says

European Union foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini says Iran’s recent ballistic missile tests do not violate its nuclear deal with the world powers.

Syria Says Putin, Assad Agree to Reduce Russian Air Force Presence

Syria and Russia have agreed to reduce the presence of Russia's air force in Syria after it helped the Syrian army make military gains, the Syrian presidency said in a statement on Monday.

41,000 More Flights Passing through Iranian Airspace, Compared with Last Year

During the past eleven months, 286,904 flights have been registered as passing through Iranian airspace, which is 41,000 more than during the same period the year before.

Artists Renovate Urban Spaces

The Tehran Beautification Organization is hosting the annual Baharestan event, showcasing some of Tehran's urban arts in springtime.

Iran FM defends right to use missiles for defense

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has defended the country's right to use ballistic missiles, saying Iran's missiles are a means of defense.

Iranian surgeons learned much during imposed war, says health official

The scientific level of Iranian general surgeons improved dramatically during the Iraqi imposed war (1980-88), says the head of Iranian Association of General Surgeons (IAGS).

The Guardian Council Approves Equal Blood Money [Criminal Restitution] for Men and Women

The Guardian Council has ratified a bill on third party insurance coverage which states that equal blood money shall be paid for both men and women.

Iran, Vietnam to Raise Bilateral Trade to $2bln: Rouhani

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani on Monday hailed the existing potentials for expansion of trade ties between Tehran and Hanoi, and declared a decision by the two sides to boost the annual bilateral trade to $2 billion in five years.

Iran’s Defense Might Non-Negotiable: MP

A senior member of the Iranian parliament’s National Security and Foreign Policy Commission said the Islamic Republic’s defense power can never be subject to any negotiation with the West or others.

Tehran bourse roars to 2-year high

Tehran’s benchmark TEPIX index rises above the 80,000-point mark for the first time in two years, driven by continued optimism about prospects of an economic growth following the lifting of sanctions.

Air Defense Fully Ready to Protect Iran: Commander

Iran’s Air Defense commander reaffirmed on Monday that his forces are well prepared to take action for safeguarding the country.

A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on March 14

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