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Iran’s army ready to smash ISIL moves: Commander

The enemy’s plots will be foiled before it reaches the borders, and IS should know that its merest mistake will face Iran’s crushing response, Brigadier General Pourdastan said.

The rise and fall of ISIS, causes and circumstances

A renowned Arab journalist has said that Paris attacks are likely to be just the tip of an iceberg, and not a passing episode, adding that elimination of terrorism needs something more than security and military approaches.

Iran’s FM on diplomacy, domestic politics and future (PART TWO)

If regional countries are in pursuit of peaceful relations and want to live in peace and avoid interfering in other countries’ affairs, Iran’s policy is completely in keeping with that goal, Zarif said.

ISIS threats to attack international targets should be taken seriously

An Iranian expert has said that ISIS has struck fear into the hearts of people in the world, adding that in the fight against ISIS the international community first needs to cut the terror group’s economic lifeline.

MP: Boycotting the press was an auspicious phenomenon

Tehran MP Ali Motahari has said that by boycotting the press exhibition the principlist media have acknowledged that protest and opposition are not off-limits in the Islamic Republic.

A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on Nov. 16

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of newspapers on Monday and picked headlines from 23 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Highlights of Ettela’at newspaper on Nov. 16

A special look at the headlines Ettela’at newspaper covered on Nov. 16.

Bushehr power plant to be handed to Iranian operator permanently: Official

Since two years ago, works in the nuclear facility have been done by the Iranian operator and the Russians have only supervised the activities of the Iranian experts,” Kamalvandi noted.

Iran nixed Assad ouster clause in Vienna: Deputy FM

Only Assad himself can decide on his participation or non-participation in the elections and it is only the people of Syria who can say whether they will vote for him or not, the Iranian diplomat said.

France, Lebanon terror raids alert to Iran, too: Intelligence minister

The Iranian minister referred to “foreign infiltration” and “Takfiri terrorists” as the most important soft and hard threats against the country.

Farmers clearing once brimful water canals (PHOTOS)

The tradition has not drifted into oblivion, the region has been in the grip of an 18-year dry spell though.

Tourism chief: We should not be afraid of foreign tourists

Iran’s tourism chief has said that tourism in Iran has grown three times the world average, adding that the country needs even more growth if it seeks to achieve its 2025 objectives.

Iranian VP decries double standards in dealing with terrorism

Jahangiri said as part of a first phase of the overall fight against terrorism an intellectual front is being formed and scholars play an important role on that front.

Coverage of Paris terror attacks in the Iranian press

The Iranian dailies have given extensive front-page coverage to the deadly coordinated Paris attacks.

A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on Nov. 15

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of newspapers on Sunday 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. 15

A special look at the headlines Ettela’at newspaper covered on Nov. 15.

Zarif, Kerry discuss hold meeting on JCPOA in Vienna

The meeting also focused on the execution of an official document to redesign Arak’s heavy-water nuclear reactor, Zarif said.

Iranians express solidarity with France over Paris attacks

In a message to the French president, President Rouhani has condemned Paris attacks and expressed condolences to the families of the victims and the French government.

Iran’s president, Italian PM urge joint efforts against terrorism

In a phone conversation with the Italian prime minister, President Rouhani has called for concerted efforts to fight terrorism in the world.

The insane genius

A genius man who has killed his mom is receiving medical treatment for mental illness.

Iranians show solidarity with French (PHOTOS)

Candles were lit and flowers were laid outside the French embassy in Tehran in honor of those killed in terrorist attacks in Paris.

Larijani condoles with France, Lebanon on deaths caused by terror attacks

Iran has always condemned terrorist attacks in any form and in any region, Ali Larijani said.

Iran’s FM on diplomacy, domestic politics and future (PART ONE)

Those who were not part of the negotiations knew little about the atmosphere and details of the talks and were thus concerned about the outcome of the process, Zarif said.

A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on Nov. 14

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of newspapers on Saturday 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. 14

A special look at the headlines Ettela’at newspaper covered on Nov. 14.