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Iran urges independent presidential vote in Lebanon

Ali-Akbar Velayati says only the Lebanese people should elect the country’s new president and foreign sides should not interfere in the election.

Iran denies link to Kenyans detained over spying, terror charges

Iran’s embassy in Nairobi, in a statement, said Iran is ready to cooperate with the Kenya in fighting terrorism.

Baseless claims can’t justify killing Yemeni civilians: Spokesman

Spokesman Hossein Jaber Ansari said some officials in neighboring Arab countries do not know any other excuse other than blaming Iran for justify their destructive policies.

Iran deplores UN inaction to end siege on Yemen

Hossein Amir Abdollahian criticized the UN for its inability to take effective steps to end the ongoing blockade of Yemen.

US war on ISIL not real: Larijani

The US fight against Takfiri groups is not real but is a game the US plays to serve its own interests, Larijani stressed.

An alley roofed with umbrellas (PHOTOS)

The decoration of a small alley in Tehran gives an umbrella sense to the expression: having a roof over one's head.

Arba’een to be registered as UNESCO intangible heritage

The ICHHTO chief has said that registration of Arba’een at UNESCO as an intangible cultural heritage helps protect and pass on the ritual and its spiritual values to future generations.

Arba’een mass march manifestation of devotion and faith: Leader

The combination of devotion and faith and wisdom and affection is among the unique features of the school of Prophet Muhammad’s Household, Ayatollah Khamenei said.

JCPOA waiting for a white vote out of a gray report

The report Amano is to release within days is only a first step. The next stage – a decision by the Board of Governors – is very important and sensitive.

A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on Nov. 30

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

Highlights of Ettela’at newspaper on Nov. 30

A special look at the headlines Ettela’at newspaper covered on Nov. 30.

Fiat in talks for car manufacturing in Iran

The minister of industries, mines and trade has said that Iran is planning to produce 3 million automobiles in less than 10 years, one-third of which will be exported.

Arba’een Walk (PHOTOS)

In keeping with an old tradition, many walk hundreds of kilometers to get to the Iraqi holy city of Karbala where the third Shiite imam is laid to rest.

President: Iran to honor JCPOA if other side fulfills commitments

President Rouhani has said that termination of the anti-Iran sanctions under JCPOA will immediately raise Iran-EU economic cooperation to the appropriate level.

Iran: Syria left its mark in history

The Supreme Leader’s advisor says that Iran is certain that victory will be the Syrian people’s and resistance’s. Tag: Syria

Claims about past Iranian nuclear activities void of credibility: Zarif

FM Zarif has said, “We are certain that the past and present issues should be firmly closed in the Board of Governors’ resolution, which would likely be released over the next two to three weeks.”

Official: IAEA Board of Governors’ decision counts, not Amano’s remarks

AEOI spokesman Behrouz Kamalvandi has said that the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action is a bilateral agreement, expressing hope that both sides will properly heed their commitments.

Kaboud-Val Waterfall in northern Iran (PHOTOS)

Kaboud-val, which is six meters in height, is Iran's largest full-moss waterfall.

Iranian professor wins OPCW Award

Mahdi Balali-Mood, a ceaseless educator on the medical aspects of chemical weapons, has been awarded the second annual Hague Award of the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons.

We’ll render unsighted those who set their sights on Iran’s foundations

The secretary of the Expediency Council has said that the West seeks to shatter Muslim unity, adding that Iran’s stance is clear: geographical borders should not be changed and no country in the region should be disintegrated.

Tehran Museum of Music (PHOTOS)

The museum opened its door to the public in 2009 to preserve the country’s national heritage.

A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on Nov. 29

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of newspapers on Sunday and picked headlines from 24 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Highlights of Ettela’at newspaper on Nov. 29

A special look at the headlines Ettela’at newspaper covered on Nov. 29.

Closing Iran’s PMD Case Up to IAEA Board of Governors: Envoy

Amano is planned to release a report on the Iranian nuclear program next week, and the agency’s Board of Governors will make a final decision in a meeting on December 15.

‘International firms ready to accept Iran Petroleum Contract’

Javadi said international companies active in the oil industry are ready to cooperate with Iran within the framework of deals based on the new Iran Petroleum Contract.