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Saudi Arabia to collapse over ‘sectarian’ policies: Iran cmdr.

A senior Iranian commander says Saudi Arabia will collapse in the near future, unless it ends its sectarian policies in the region.

A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on Jan 7

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

Saudi execution of Nimr looks like act of terror: Minister

Iran's health minister says Saudi Arabia's recent execution of top cleric Sheikh Nimr al-Nimr resembles terrorist acts being carried out in the Middle East.

Iran ready to provide Lebanon medical needs: Health minister

Iran has the potential to provide Lebanon with its medical needs, Iran's visiting Health Minister Hassan Qazizadeh Hashemi has said.

Hasty, Provocative Decisions to Worsen Regional Tensions: Iran’s Rouhani

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani referred to Saudi Arabia’s “hasty” decisions as detrimental to regional security, saying such moves would only exacerbate the tensions in the Middle East.

Woman stuck in snow gives birth (PHOTOS)

A heavily pregnant woman gives birth in the process of being rescued by relief workers with the Red Crescent Society of Iran.

Iran’s Shamkhani: Execution of Shiite Cleric Unveils Riyadh’s Sectarian Policy

A senior Iranian security official on Wednesday deplored the execution of a prominent Shiite cleric by Saudi Arabia, and said that the move demonstrated Riyadh’s sectarianism.

Iran, Kuwait diplomatic ties untouched: Envoy

Iranian ambassador in Kuwait has rejected media reports over reduction or severance of the diplomatic ties between Tehran and Kuwait.

All missing Iranian Hajj pilgrims identified: Iran

All Iranian pilgrims listed as “missing” in last year's deadly crush during Hajj rituals in Mina, near the holy Saudi city of Mecca, have been identified, the head of Iran’s Hajj and Pilgrimage Organization says.

President calls for punishment of Saudi Embassy attackers

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani, in a letter to Iran's Judiciary Chief Ayatollah Sadeq Amoli-Larijani, called for punishment of those who attacked Saudi Embassy and Consulate in Tehran and Mashad.

Training instead of jail, an unusual sentence for an environment offender

A man who has been convicted of poaching has been sentenced to receiving environment training instead of imprisonment in Golestan Province.

Orthodox Christians observe Christmas in Iran (PHOTOS)

Iranian Christians have observed Christmas Day on January 6.

Double-sided Persian rug (PHOTOS)

The rug has been put on display in some Asian and European countries.

Saudi Arabia needs to stop fueling tension in Mideast, Iran says

Zarif told a press conference with his Iraqi counterpart the Saudis have moved against measures taken by Iran to contribute to the restoration of peace and unity in the region.

PART THREE: On the Iran nuclear deal

A French Senator has rejected as “unconstructive” a possible breach of the Iran nuclear deal by its signatories, including the United States.

A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on Jan 6

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

Golestan Palace in the course of time (PHOTOS)

Golestan Palace in the Iranian capital is the place where Iranians can trace history back to the Qajar Dynasty.

Iran denies reports of Kuwait downgrading ties

The Kuwaiti ambassador traveled to his country only for consultation, an informed source at Iran’s Foreign Ministry said.

Iran supports peace, stability in Afghanistan: Rouhani

Iran favors a secure, stable and united Afghanistan, President Rouhani told the visiting Chief Executive of Afghanistan Abdullah Abdullah.

Saudi Arabia is seeking confrontation with Iran

The Foreign Ministry spokesman has said that JCPOA and relations with regional and international powers are national issues which should be excluded from partisan and factional bickering.

IRGC’s second missile town unveiled

The IRGC has announced that it has set up big underground facilities in most cities which are safe from the enemy crosshairs and will be used if necessary.

Iran considers Afghanistan’s security its own: Leader

Ayatollah Khamenei said unity among various ethnic groups in Afghanistan is the most important solution to the problems the country is facing.

Cutting Iran ties can’t hide Saudi crime: President Rouhani

Criticism should not be responded to with beheading,” President Rouhani said at a meeting with the Danish foreign minister.

Darougheh House in Mashhad

Darougheh House, which dates back to the Qajar era, has been registered as a national heritage site.

Iran won’t be checkmated by the Saudis

A closer look at Iran's foreign policy over the past three decades shows one delicate point: adventurism has no place in Iran's foreign policy, reads an article on Asr-e Iran website.