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Iran News

Iran Front Page offers a handpicked set of the latest news and views from Iran and the Middle East

CIA Appoints ‘Ayatollah Mike’ as New Chief of Iran Operations

Michael D’Andrea, a CIA agent who oversaw the hunt for Osama bin Laden, has been named as the new chief of Iran operations at the US Central Intelligence Agency.

20 Killed, 35 Wounded in Fresh Kabul Bombings

At least 20 people have been killed and 35 wounded after three explosions hit a funeral ceremony in Afghanistan's capital, Kabul, according to the health ministry.

“Imam Khomeini Refused Offer to Teach in UK”

Imam Khomeini, the late founder of the Islamic Republic, was so interested in the classes of one of his teachers that he turned down an offer by top British officials to go to the UK and teach philosophy classes there.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on June 3

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Saturday and picked headlines from 13 them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Hackers Use Bahrain FM’s Twitter Account to Share Anti-Saudi Posts

The verified twitter account of Bahrain’s foreign minister was temporarily hacked by an anonymous group named Al-Mokhtar Brigade, who posted tweets against the Saudi and Bahraini regimes’ crimes.

Free Gas Export to Turkey Sparks Controversy in Iran

Iran’s free gas export to Turkey has given rise to a considerable controversy in the country with some calling it a great loss inflicted on the national treasury for which the incumbent government is to blame, and some saying that Ankara has already paid for the gas it is receiving from Tehran for free.

Rouhani Asked to Pay More Attention to Environmental Woes

An Iranian environmental official has put forward people’s demands from the re-elected government of Hassan Rouhani with regard to the environment.

Iran Fully Supports Afghanistan’s Fight against Terror: Speaker

Iranian Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani has censured the recent bloody terrorist attack in the Afghan capital of Kabul, pledging full support for Afghanistan’s fight against terrorism.

Iran Standing by Afghanistan after Kabul Attack: Rouhani

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani expressed the country’s solidarity with Afghanistan after a fatal bombing in Kabul, and reaffirmed Iranian commitment to fierce war against terrorism and extremism.

Iraq Appreciates Iran for Meeting Its Health Needs

Iraq’s health minister has thanked Tehran for meeting Baghdad’s needs in the health and medical treatment sectors in the earliest time.

“Jack Lew’s Anti-Iran Remarks Make Airbus, Boeing Worried”

Iran says recent the remarks by a former American official about sanctions on Tehran have worried the giant plane manufacturers Airbus and Boeing, which have made big plane sale deals with the Islamic Republic.

Car Bomb Hits Shiite-Majority City in Saudi Arabia

A car bomb has exploded in the predominantly Shia city of Qatif in Saudi Arabia's Eastern Province, with initial reports of casualties.

Muslim Seminary Student Saves Suicidal Girl’s Life

A Muslim seminary student has talked a young girl out of committing suicide in Tabriz, a city in northwestern Iran.

ISIS Terrorists’ Nightmare Spotted on Syria-Iraq Border

A recently-released video shows “Abu Azreal”, the famous commander of Iraq’s Popular Mobilisation Units (PMU), on the border between Syria and Iraq.

Iranian MPs Thank Police for Providing Elections’ Security

A number of Iranian lawmakers have expressed their gratitude towards Iran’s police forces for their efforts to ensure the security at the time of the country’s May 19 elections.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on June 1

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

Iran Denies Claim on Saudi Plane’s Airspace Violation

Iranian Foreign Ministry categorically rejected an Iranian MP’s claim that a Saudi aircraft transporting military officials recently violated the Iranian airspace, saying a change in the flight path for foreign planes is a very ordinary issue handled by the Air Defence.

Press TV’s Cameraman Missing after Kabul Bombing

Press TV's cameraman has gone missing in Afghanistan after a massive bomb blast in Kabul claimed the lives of at least 90 people and injured hundreds of others.

Analyst Warns about Post-Election Division in Iran Society

A political analyst says advocates of different political camps in Iran should set their differences aside to pave the way for the new administration to work towards boosting national development.

Taliban Condemns ISIS Terrorist Attack on Kabul

Afghanistan’s Taliban militant group has denied having any role in the Wednesday terrorist blast in Kabul, which was later claimed by the ISIS terrorist group.

Two Killed in Riyadh School Shooting

Two people were killed and one wounded by a "disgruntled employee" who opened fire at a private school in Saudi Arabia on Wednesday.

US Official Stumped for 20 Seconds When Asked about Democracy in Iran, Saudi Arabia

The US Acting Assistant Secretary of State Stuart Jones gave one of the most awkward press conference responses ever witnessed to a question about democracy in Iran and Saudi Arabia.

Iran FM Rejects ‘Shameful’ Claim about Deal with US on General Soleimani

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif dismissed the ‘shameful’ claims that Rouhani’s government has vowed to hand over General Soleimani to US in exchange for the removal of banking restrictions.

“Iranians Said No to Increased Handouts despite Financial Woes”

Iran’s first vice-president hailed the ‘historic’ move by Iranian voters to say “No” to the campaign promises of paying more cash subsidies in spite of their economic problems.

Iranian Sailors Stranded at Sea Back Home after 3 Months

Six Iranian sailors who were stranded at the Indian Ocean for three months finally returned home safe and sound.