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African- American stars boycott Oscar in protest against racial discrimination

Following the publication of list of the Oscar Award nominees, a number of African –American stars boycotted the academy Award attendance to express their dissatisfaction for absence of diversity of nominees.

Spokesman: Big economic delegation accompanying President in Europe visit

Foreign Ministry Spokesman Hossein Jaberi Ansari said a big economic delegation is accompanying President Hassan Rouhani in his Europe visit.

No place for terrorists in Syria peace talks: Iranian diplomat

An Iranian deputy foreign minister took a swipe at Saudi Arabia for its attempts to make room for the notorious groups in Syria peace talks, stressing that the criminal terrorists will not be allowed to enter Syria’s political structure in disguise.

A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on Jan 25

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

Iran’s President Rouhani begins three-leg Europe tour

Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani has left for Italy on the first leg of his trip to three European destinations following the implementation of a nuclear agreement between Iran and six world powers.

Iran, US hold talks on direct flights

Farhad Parvaresh, Chairman and Managing Director of Iran Air, referred to the resumption of refueling at airports in Western Europe following the lifting of international sanctions.

Enemy role possible in Saudi embassy attack: Iran

Iran’s Judiciary spokesman says the country’s enemies may have been involved in orchestrating an attack carried out against the Saudi Arabian embassy in the capital, Tehran, earlier in the month.

Ayatollah Khamenei hails IRGC’s arrest of trespassing US sailors

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has commended as timely and praiseworthy the “brave” move by the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) forces in arresting US Marines who trespassed into Iran’s territorial waters.

Iran, US Mulling Establishment of Direct Flights: Minister

Iranian Minister of Road and Urban Development Abbas Akhondi on Sunday said Iran and the United States are in talks for launching direct flights between the two countries in the wake of the recent removal of anti-Iran sanctions.

Wife of martyred nuclear scientist hails negotiars’ efforts

The wife of the martyr nuclear scientist Majid Shahriari here on Sunday appreciated the efforts made by Iranian negotiators who concluded a nuclear deal between Iran and the Group 5+1.

Larijani: Diplomatic doors still open to Saudi Arabia

Holding talks is the best and only way to solve the regional problems, Iran's Majlis Speaker Ali Larijani said here Sunday.

A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on Jan 24

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of newspapers on Sunday and picked headlines from 19 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Iran eyes buying over 100 Boeing jets

Iran seeks to buy more than 100 aircraft from US aircraft maker Boeing as part of a plan to renovate its commercial aviation fleet, an official says.

Commander: Any aggression to receive a crippling response

A senior military commander said Iran's armed forces will give a devastating response to any possible aggression against the country.

Abdullah Thanks Iran for Letting Afghan Children Get Schooling

Afghanistan's Chief Executive Officer Abdullah Abdullah praised Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei for an order to provide Afghan children residing in Iran with the opportunity to receive education.

Japan to extend oil deals with Iran

The media in Tehran said on Saturday that Japan plans to extend a contract to purchase crude oil from Iran.

Supreme Leader: Iran gov’t, nation keen on enhanced ties with China

Supreme Leader of Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei said on Saturday that Iranian government and nation have been seeking expansion of relations with independent and reliable states such as China.

The next poster of Fajr Festival might be designed by Stefan Bondy

Swiss Ambassador to Tehran during the opening ceremony of Stefan Bondy exhibition in Tehran said as I had promised in Iranian Artists’ House, I...

Afghan man cuts off his wife’s nose

An Afghan man fled his home in Faryab Province to join Taliban after cutting off his wife’s nose during a family quarrel. The young woman...

Saudis and Zionists try to Undermine Nuclear Agreement

Hussein Sheikholeslam, advisor to Iranian Parliament Speaker warned against joint plot by Saudis and Israelis to prevent implementation of Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) saying that we should closely watch implementation of this document so that US not interpret it on its own terms.

Airbus Officials to Discuss Plane Sale to Iran Sunday

Officials with the European aircraft manufacturer Airbus will arrive in the Iranian capital on Sunday to talk about the sale of passenger aircrafts, but the American counterpart Boeing will not send any representatives due to visa problems, an Iranian official said on Saturday.

Axis of Resistance Dealt Fatal Blows to Takfiris, Hezbollah Official Says

The Lebanese Hezbollah Resistance Movement’s second-in-command, Sheikh Naim Qassem, highlighted the recent advances of the movement against Takfiri (extremist) currents in the region, stressing the Axis of Resistance has dealt “fatal blows” to these groups.

President Xi’s visit to Iran historic event: Rouhani

Iran's President Hassan Rouhani says Chinese President Xi Jinping's official visit to Iran marks a "historic" event in relations between Tehran and Beijing.

A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on Jan 23

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of newspapers on Saturday and picked headlines from 18 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Iran main taker company envisages bourse listing

Iran’s largest oil tanker company says it is envisioning an international listing of its shares just as it prepares for its first sail to the European Union since 2012.