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Compassionate People and Dollars in the Street

Parviz Parastouyi shared a story of a strange event on his Instagram page, writing about a day when he was taking a family member’s dollars to the bank.

Iran’s FM Warns of Far-Reaching Effects of Insecurity

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif dismissed the notion that some countries could enjoy security at the expense of insecurity for the others, stressing that security has become a “globalized” issue in the contemporary era.

Iran’s Missile Power Non-Negotiable: General

A senior Iranian military official underlined that the country’s defensive programs, including its missile capabilities, would never be subject to any negotiation.

Iran urges facilitation of banking operations, trade exchanges

Iran calls for the facilitation of its banking transactions and trade exchanges with world countries following the January removal of sanctions against Tehran, the chief of staff of President Hassan Rouhani says.

Russia to ship first S-300 system to Iran in August-September

Moscow says it is set to deliver Russian-made surface-to-air S-300 missile defense systems to Iran before the end of this year.

Iraqi FM’s Hezbollah Remarks Anger Saudi Delegation

Iraqi Foreign Minister Ibrahim al-Jaafari defended the Lebanese Resistance Movement, Hezbollah, in a speech before the Arab League, prompting the Saudi delegation to withdraw from the meeting.

Extremism cannot be confined to a single locality: Iran FM

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says extremism and insecurity cannot be contained in a single locality, country or continent.

British Airways to resume flights to Iran

Iran’s media said on Thursday that an agreement has been signed with Britain that would allow the country’s flag carrier airline British Airways to resume flights to Iran after a hiatus of six years.

Leader Lauds Security of Iran’s Elections despite Regional Insecurity

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei praised the tranquility and peace in which Iran’s elections were held recently, saying that while other Middle Eastern nations are experiencing insecurity, the polls were held in full security.

Commander Calls Iranian People’s Security IRGC’s Red Line

Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps Aerospace Force Brigadier General Amir Ali Hajizadeh underlined that the IRGC will never stop its efforts to preserve security of the Iranian nation, describing it as a “red line”.

An Iranology Exhibition Held in Algeria

An exhibition entitled Iranian Civilization - Past and Future was held in the Foreign Language Centre of Algeria University, with the goal of spreading and reinforcing cultural and scientific relations between Iran and Algeria.

Lufthansa inks deal to repair planes in Iran

Germany's Lufthansa aviation giant is set to establish a repair and maintenance service unit in Iran. The company is reported to have sealed a deal with Iran Air to the same effect which also envisages cooperation in several other key areas.

IRGC Commanders in Sarcastic Photo with “Homegrown” Missile

A photograph published earlier today showing a number of Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) commanders and journalists standing in front of an indigenous ballistic missile has been sarcastically compared with a recent photo of a number of Iranian officials jubilantly standing in front of an airplane made by the French giant plane-maker Airbus displayed in Tehran.

A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on March 10

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

Israel poses threat to global peace: Iran IAEA envoy

Iran says the Israeli regime’s arsenal of nuclear warheads is “a real threat” against regional and international peace and security.

Russia Determined to Implement Military Deals with Iran: Velayati

Head of the Strategic Research Center of Iran’s Expediency Council Ali Akbar Velayati said there is no “serious obstacle” in the way to transfer Russia’s S-300 air defense missile systems to Iran, adding that Moscow is determined to carry out its military deals with Tehran.

Britain’s Biggest-Ever Trade Mission to Visit Iran in May

A huge delegation of British businessmen is planned to travel to Iran in May in a bid to explore business opportunities in the Islamic Republic following the termination of anti-Tehran sanctions.

Iran Does What Arabs Should Do for Themselves: Lebanese Politician

Wiam Wahhab, a prominent Lebanese politician and the leader of the Lebanese Unification Movement (Arab Tawhid Party) referred to Iran’s influence in the Middle East as what “protects” the image of Arabs, stressing that Tehran is doing what Arab states have failed to do for themselves.

Iran Oil Export Up at 1.8 mb/d: NIOC Chief

Managing Director of the National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC) Rokneddin Javadi said that Iran has increased its crude oil export to 1.8 million barrels a day.

IRGC test-fires 2 Qadr H missiles

Iran's Revolution Guards test-fired two ballistic Qadr H missiles on Wednesday morning, from northern Iran and hit targets in the southeast of the country.    

Two prominent Ayatollahs blame Arab governments for breeding Daesh and praise Hezbollah

Two prominent Ayatollahs react to naming the Lebanese Hezbollah as terrorist organization by Persian Gulf Cooperation Council.

Iran needs nine atomic power plants in next decade

Spokesman of Iran Atomic Energy Organization Behrouz Kamalvandi said the country is in need of nine atomic power plants in the next 10 years given that in 2025 it should generate at least 100 thousand megawatt electricity.

Iran exports 32 tons of heavy water to US

Iran on Tuesday announced that it had exported 32 tons of heavy water to the United States in what could be a landmark progress in the commercialization of the country’s nuclear energy program.

Zarif confers with crown prince of Brunei

Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif conferred with Crown Prince of Brunei al-Muhtadee Billah on bilateral ties and international developments.

22 people indicted over Saudi embassy attack: Iran

Around two dozen people have been officially charged over attacks against Saudi property on Iranian soil, a top Judiciary official says.