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Saudi-Based Takfirism Main Threat to Region: Iran’s FM

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif slammed extremist ideologies originating from Saudi Arabia as the major threat that the Middle East is facing.

West’s Divisive War on Muslims Unending: Iranian Minister

Iran’s Interior Minister Abdolreza Rahmani Fazli called for Muslim unity to thwart the plots hatched by the West and the US, which he said are still waging wars against the Islamic world like the Crusades.

Rouhani foresees ‘economic boom’ next year

President Hassan Rouhani foresees an 'economic boom' in the post-sanctions era, which, he predicted, would begin in days to come.

Iranian lawmakers denounce anti-Iran Saudi policies

Iranian parliamentarians have harshly criticized Saudi Arabia for adopting hostile policies toward Iran, including Riyadh’s recent aerial attack on Tehran’s mission in Yemen.

Iran welcomes amicable relations with Canada

Iran would welcome reinforcing relations with Canada, spokesman for the Foreign Ministry said here on Monday.

Iran opens $6 billion gas operations

Iran brings online two more operations in its biggest gas field, marking the opening of the first such project all carried out by domestic entities in the face of Western sanctions.

A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on Jan 11

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of newspapers on Monday and picked headlines from 14 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

S Arabia’s policies adopted under Israel’s influence: Iran official

The policies adopted by Riyadh are under the influence of Israel, which seeks to see tension between Saudi Arabia and Iran, a senior Iranian military official says, amid strained relations between the two Muslim countries.

Iran missile system not related to JCPOA

Foreign Ministry Spokesman Hossein Jaberi-Ansari said inauguration of missile systems is part of Iran's defensive program and is not related to Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).

Abbasian Historical House (PHOTOS)

The construction of Abbasian Historical Complex in Kashan, Isfahan, an Iranian central province, had been started by attempts of Haj Mohammed Ibrahim Tajer Kashi around 1245 to 1248 AH (1829-1831AD).

Iran, only developing country producing rare bloods systematically

Head of Iranian Blood Transfusion Organization's Immune-Hematology Laboratory said Sunday that 22 advanced world countries have national rare blood production programs, but Iran is the only developing country with such a program.

Saudi Arabia actively sponsors terrorism, Zarif says

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says some in Saudi Arabia are determined to drag the entire Middle East into confrontation.

Iranian Ninja bags KIN’s Honorary Diploma

Marjan Riahi’s documentary Iranian Ninja has won the Diploma of Honor at KIN International Women’s Film Festival in Armenia.

Iran Not to Let Saudi-Triggered Tensions Ruin Syria Peace Efforts: FM

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif reaffirmed the country’s “responsible and constructive” attitude toward regional crises, pledging that Tehran will not allow the tensions provoked by Saudi Arabia to undermine the efforts for the settlement of the crisis in Syria.

Frozen Sardabeh waterfall (PHOTOS)

Located 24 km from Ardebil in eastern slope of Sabalan Mountain, Sardabeh waterfall has near 15 meters height with strong smell of sulfur and...

Saudi airstrike on Iran embassy in Yemen premeditated act of war: Lawmaker

Saudi Arabia’s airstrike targeting the Iranian embassy in Yemen’s capital, Sana’a, was a premeditated state-sponsored act of war which runs counter to all international regulations, says a senior Iranian lawmaker.

Spokesman: Iran seeks de-escalation of tensions

Iran seeks de-escalation of tensions in the region including decrease of tensions with Riyadh, Foreign Ministry Spokesman Hossein Jaber-Ansari said on Sunday.

Mid-East’s second largest shopping mall shines in Isfahan

On the outskirts of Iran’s historic city of Isfahan, one of the largest shopping malls in the Middle East has taken shape.

Speaker warns Congress on adopting anti-Iranian measures

If US Congress continue adopting anti-Iranian measures, Iran will take reciprocal actions, Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani said on Sunday.

A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on Jan 10

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

Saveh Grand Mosque (PHOTOS)

Magnificent Grand Mosque of Saveh contains history of a millennium. This Seljuk-era monument was built in the 12th century and is located in Markazi Province.   The...

Saudis doomed to lose war of embassies: Spokesman

Foreign Ministry Spokesman Hossein Jaberi Ansari said Saudi Arabia's policy of 'war of emabssies' by cutting its ties with Iran and pressuring other countries in doing so will not bear any benefit to the Riyadh regime.

President Rouhani to open South Pars phases 15, 16 on Monday

Implemented development plans of South Pars oil and gas field will be opened by President Hassan Rouhani on Monday as his government's top prioritized energy project.

Iran to invest in new overseas refinery project, now in Spain

Iran said on Saturday that it plans to participate in the construction of an oil refinery in Spain in what appears to be a long-term strategy to guarantee its own sales to Madrid.

Iran been patient so far vis-à-vis negative Saudi acts: Zarif

Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says the Islamic Republic has so far exercised patience with regard to negative measures adopted by Saudi Arabia as Riyadh steps up its hostile policies against Tehran.