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‘Victims of ISIS’: Man hunted for rescuing Yazidi slaves shares his story with RT

Abu Shuja is a Yazidi man who has single-handedly orchestrated the daring rescues of Yazidi people from ISIS.

Saffron harvest season in northeastern Iran (PHOTOS)

It is harvest season in the northeastern province of Khorasan Razavi where saffron farmers are working hard to collect their crop.

Iran seeking to unveil aspects of Mina tragedy: Larijani

Speaker Ali Larijani has said that Iran is trying to learn more about the Mina tragedy through different channels and is determined to pursue the case of missing Iranian pilgrims.

Iran strongly rejects reports on agreement on Assad removal

A senior Iranian official has strongly rejected reports that the Islamic Republic has agreed to a plan for the removal from power of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad in six months.

Iran FM urges ‘non-interference’ in Syria’s internal affairs

Iran has called for an end to meddling in Syria’s domestic affairs, saying the issue of foreign interference will be raised in the upcoming peace summit in Vienna, Press TV reports.

Iran ready to fully back Iraq’s anti-terror fight: Minister

The presence of criminal terrorist groups in any country is dangerous and will lead to regional instability, Vaezi said at a meeting with Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi.

A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on Oct. 29

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of newspapers on Thursday and picked headlines from 22 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Iran’s Foreign Ministry appoints new spokesperson

Iran's Foreign Ministry has appointed Sadegh Hossein Jaberi Ansari as a replacement for Spokeswoman Marzieh Afkham.

Saudi participation in Syria talks “illegitimate”: Iran’s top commander

Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces Major General Hassan Firouzabadi has said that the Saudi regime’s participation in the multilateral Syria talks in Vienna is suspicious and illegitimate.

Iran slams human rights report as baseless

The Secretary of Iran's High Council for Human Rights Mohammad Javad Larijani has blasted a report by a UN Special Rapporteur on Human Rights situation in Iran.

Iran set to take steps toward all-out cooperation with Pakistan: Official

The change of governments in Pakistan won’t interfere with the strategy of the Islamic Republic to expand all-out ties with Pakistan, Shamkhani said.

Spokeswoman: Zarif will attend Syria talks in Vienna

Iran has said that Foreign Minister Zarif will go to Vienna for the talks on the future of Syria.

Strong bonds between Iranian old man and cats (PHOTOS)

Images of an Iranian retiree who takes care of street cats.

Camera traps capture another sand cat in Isfahan’s Nain

An official at Isfahan provincial Environment Department has said the recent image of a sand cat captured by camera traps in Nain has paved the way for research on the conditions of wildcats in the province.

Iran protests German use of fake name for Persian Gulf

Iran has protested at the use by the German top diplomat of a fake name for the Persian Gulf at a press conference in Riyadh.

Iran hopes JCPOA implementation completes faultlessly: Velayati

Velayati has expressed hope that like Iran, the other parties will properly and completely implement the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action.

A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on Oct. 28

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of newspapers on Wednesday and picked headlines from 20 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Iran calls on US to stop nurturing terrorists in Syria

US financial and military support for the so-called moderate terrorists has caused numerous problems and complicated conditions in the region, Afkham said.

NAM reiterates UN structural reforms

Iran’s ambassador to the UN has said that NAM urges the Special Committee on the UN Charter to review the legal nature of the implementation of Chapter IV.

A woman shines in a male-dominated job

When my works are sent to experts for evaluation, they find it difficult to believe that such works have been created by a woman, she says.

Environment-friendly distribution of votive food in northern Iran (PHOTOS)

Presentation of votive food on trays during mourning ceremonies is an old-age tradition in the village.

A nice grandma and the story of her dolls

An Iranian grandma has a name and a story for every doll she makes; she has put her dolls on display at an exhibition.

A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on Oct. 27

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

Excavations uncover ancient gate in Persepolis

The most important findings of the excavations are 30 glazed bricks adorned with images of winged animals which incorporate the mythic beasts of the Elamite and Achemenid eras.

Iran will reveal its modern missile bases in due time

The IRGC’s second-in-command has said that Iran will show its modern missile bases to the world at an appropriate time.