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IRGC commander: 100,000 volunteer forces organized in Syria

At present, we see the beginning of new developments in Syria, thanks to efforts by Brigadier General Hamedani, Major General Jafari said.

Iran is prudent, smart in JCPOA implementation: SNSC Secretary

There is hope that through Iran's cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency the fabricated file of Past Military Dimension (PMD) will be closed, Shamkhani said.

Iran, Germany must boost anti-terror cooperation: Rouhani

Iran and Germany can cooperate to settle regional and international problems, President Rouhani said at a meeting with the German top diplomat.

Terrorists flout shave ban to flee

Moscow has warned regional nations that terrorists who flee Russian airstrikes are flouting a shave ban to go across the border into other countries.

Iran FM condemns terrorist attacks in Saudi Arabia

Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Marziyeh Afkham on Saturday strongly condemned the terrorist attack in east Saudi Arabia which claimed lives of many innocent civilians gathering together to mourn the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein (AS), the third Shia Imam.

Fall on colorful display in northern Iran (PHOTOS)

Colorful autumn in Deylaman in the northern Iranian province of Gilan.

The key to closer Tehran-Berlin ties

If the nuclear talks are viewed as the preliminary stage of normalization of ties between Iran and the rest of the world, after the Vienna accord a new window opened, ushering in economic talks.

A message of seriousness: Iran sanctions should be terminated

The German foreign minister has said that Zarif and his team stood their ground to represent Iran’s interests and help work out a solution acceptable to both sides.

Market for Muharram instruments

In the lunar month of Muharram each year, Shiite Muslims mourn the martyrdom of Imam Hussein (the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad).

Iran won’t allow Saudi Arabia to exclude it from regional equations: Zarif

We are not after eliminating Saudi Arabia, and won't allow Saudi Arabia to eliminate Iran from the region, Zarif said.

WTO accession, the first thing after JCPOA

A deputy minister of industries, mines and trade has said that if Iran fails to get the WTO membership, it will definitely face multiple challenges down the line.

A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on Oct. 17

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of newspapers on Saturday and picked headlines from 19 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Highlights of Ettela’at newspaper on October 17

A special look at the headlines Ettela’at newspaper covered on October 17.

Iranian teachers detained in UAE released

Ghashghavi said the nine teachers detained in the UAE were released on the back of efforts by Iran’s Foreign Ministry and the Iran ambassador to the Abu Dhabi.

Iran condemns terrorist bombing in Nigeria

The massacre of innocent women and men is an inhumane unjustifiable act, Afkham said.

Iran probes jumbo jet engine break-off

The mid-air horror ended after the aircraft with 426 passengers and crew on board safely landed at Tehran’s Mehrabad Airport .

Iran missile tests no violation of JCPOA: Top diplomat

None of Iran’s missiles have been designed to carry a nuclear warhead, and thus their production and test are not contrary to Resolution 2231, Araghchi stressed.

Tabriz, best Iranian city to live in

Two years ago, the World Health Organization named Tabriz as the healthiest and most hygienic city in Iran.

Highlights of Ettela’at newspaper on October 15

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

A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on Oct. 15

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

Former rough sleepers, special guests of a wedding in Tehran (PHOTOS)

Humans should be committed to lofty human objectives and should empathize with those who have been subjected to social harms, the bride said.

Armenian composer: I am glad I belong to the ranks of the insane

Armenian composer Loris Tjeknavorian says that he is an Iranian musician who has based his pieces on the Iranian traditional and religious music.

Iran objects to burial of Iranian victims in Saudi Arabia: Official

The head of Hajj and Pilgrimage Organization has said that the Saudi government will have to remain committed to its pledges to fully cooperate with Iran.

US influence in Middle East must be blocked: Iranian defense minster

Iran’s defense minister has praised the "iron resolve” of the Yemeni people who have been resisting Saudi attacks, and lauded Russia’s efforts in battling terrorist groups in Syria.

Leader neither approved nor disapproved of JCPOA

A former foreign minister has rejected the position attributed to the Supreme Leader on JCPOA and said that the Leader has left it to parliament and the Supreme National Security Council to decide the fate of the Iran nuclear deal.