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Iran fights US appropriation of $1.7 billion

Iran has said that the US court ruling on appropriation of Iran’s funds violates a treaty between the US and Iran which bans expropriation of one country’s properties in the territory of the other.

Iran holding official welcoming ceremony for Mina stampede victims

President Rouhani along with a number of senior officials has attended the ceremony to pay tribute to the Iranian pilgrims who lost their lives in the Mina tragedy.

Iran rejects draft report by OIC Contact Group on Yemen

Unilateral approaches, support for the invasion of Yemen and attacks on the civilians and Yemen’s infrastructure will not bring about peace and stability to the country, Araghchi said.

Iran’s FM holds talks with Algerian, Syrian counterparts

Foreign Minister Zarif has exchanged views with the Algerian and Syrian top diplomats on bilateral ties as well as the latest developments in the Middle East.

A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on October 3

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.

Enemies resent Iran independence: Leader

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says the enemies of the Islamic Republic resent the independence of the Iranian nation.

A $700,000 dining table on display at Milad Tower

An Iranian artist has put on show a dining table at Tehran’s Milad Tower which is priced at $700,000. The table has paintings which feature different periods of Iran’s history.

A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on October 1

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.

Highlights of Ettela’at newspaper on October 1

A special look at the headlines Ettela’at newspaper covered on October 1.

Mohammadabad Caravanserai (PHOTOS)

The caravanserai was registered on the list of Iran’s national monuments on October 31, 1998.

Each and every Iranian pilgrim corpse must return home: Deputy FM

Determining the fate of the missing people and the transportation of “every single body” is a priority for Iran, Deputy Foreign Minister Amir-Abdollahian said.

Iran calls for ‘collective response’ toward global terrorism

Foreign Minister Zarif has warned that if the crisis in the region is left unchecked, none of the members of the global community will be left unscathed.

Iran’s possible reaction vis-à-vis Mina tragedy tough: Leader

Ayatollah Khamenei also lashed out at Riyadh for failing to ensure the safety of Hajj pilgrims.

A sailor who has sailed into unchartered waters

An Iranian woman has picked a job which has proved to be a whole new ball game for her: maritime sailing.

How a simple handshake stirs so much controversy

An MP representing Borujerd in the chamber lashes out at Zarif; one representing the capital dismisses his colleague's reaction as oversensitive and politically motivated.

School year officially starts for Afghan students in Iran (PHOTOS)

Photos of the reopening of a school for Afghan children after the Leader ordered that no Afghan migrant should be denied education in Iran.

Iran protests Saudi mismanagement to transfer Mina victims’ bodies

Saudi Arabia needs to take steps toward locating the missing people and treating the injured pilgrims, an Iranian Foreign Ministry official told the Saudi diplomat.

A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on September 30

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of newspapers on Wednesday and picked headlines from 28 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Highlights of Ettela’at newspaper on September 30

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

Illogical preconditions prolong Syrian crisis: Zarif

An end to the conflict and establishment of sustainable peace in Syria can be secured by the formation of an inclusive transitional government.

Abduction of Iran’s ex-envoy during stampede possible: Spokesman

The abduction of senior Iranian officials during the Mina incident is a serious possibility, Hossein Noushabadi said.

Iran, Slovenia stress expansion of bilateral ties

Zarif has welcomed Erjavec's statement on reopening the Slovenian embassy and the establishment of the Slovenian Chamber of Commerce in Tehran.

Official: Saudi officials had better change their Iran approach

The secretary of the Expediency Council has said that the past behavior of the Saudis toward Iran suggests that they are seeking to undermine Iran’s regional power.

Saudi Arabia blame game tarnishes own image: Iran

Afkham has dismissed as unconstructive Saudi Foreign Minister Adel Ahmed Al-Jubeir's allegations that Iran is exploiting the Mina tragedy for political gains.

Deadly stampede at Hajj pilgrimage suspicious: Leader aide

The Mina crush and its circumstances are suspicious because some of senior Iranian officials have been killed or gone missing in the incident, Ali Akbar Velayati said.