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Iranian and Russian Scientists Discover Meteorite in Lut Desert

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In a joint research project between the universities of Kerman in Iran and the Urals in Russia, a team of scientists headed to the Lut Desert to collect fragments of meteorite-like material, situated at the empty site.
Government

Iran’s Roads Minister to Be Impeached in Coming Days

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Speaker of Iran’s Parliament Ali Larijani declared that Minister of Roads and Urban Development Abbas Akhoundi will be impeached this weekend.
Foreign Policy

Iran to Send Pilgrims to Hajj If Saudis Pay Blood Money: Minister

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Iranian Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance says if Saudi Arabia pays the blood money of Iranian pilgrims killed in Mina tragedy in 2015, the Islamic Republic may resume sending its pilgrims to the annual Hajj pilgrimage.
Views

Iran’s President Starts Tour of Oman and Kuwait to Promote Cooperation with Arab States

IFP Media Wire -
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani started state visits to Oman and Kuwait on Wednesday at the invitation of their leaders in what appears to be a response to a recent message from the Persian Gulf Cooperation Council (PGCC) for closer ties with Tehran via dialogue.
Editor's Choice

Which One Will Win: Erdogan or Democracy?

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Almost two months to Turkey referendum on boosting presidential powers, fear and anxiety have already spread among the supporters of democracy who find the future of Turkey at stake, as the reform to be adopted by the vote may mark the beginning of a dictatorship.
Europe

Foreign Investment Expected to Boost Iranian Industries: MP

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An Iranian Member of Parliament says the Islamic Republic’s international relations should lead to the promotion of its industries and exports.
Americas

Trump Should Talk with Putin to Resolve Global Issues: Japanese PM

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In his talks with US President, Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has stressed the importance of Trump’s dialogue with Russian President Putin in resolving global challenges such as Syria, Iran, and Ukraine.
Crisis

ISIS Beheads Its Swordsmith with His Own Sword!

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The man who crafted swords for the ISIS terrorist group was beheaded using the sword he himself had made.
Asia

North Korean Leader’s Half-Brother Reportedly Killed in Malaysia

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The estranged half-brother of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has been killed in Malaysia, a South Korean government source said on Tuesday.
Americas

10,000 Expected to Attend Open-Air Screening of Iranian Film in London

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Iranian filmmaker Asghar Farhadi’s latest drama ‘The Salesman’ will be screened hours before the Academy Awards ceremony for thousands of people in central London in a move organised by London mayor as a protest against US President’s visa ban, which prompted Farhadi to boycott the Oscars.
IFP Exclusive

Two Arrested over Plasco Building Fire

IFP Editorial Staff -
Spokesman for the Iranian Judiciary says two people have been arrested on suspicion of starting the fire of Plasco building, which led to its collapse on January 19 and killed several people.
IFP Coverage

Turkish President Receives Bahrain’s Highest National Order

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Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, who is paying an official visit to Bahrain, attended a ceremony during which he was decorated with Bahrain’s highest national order, Sheikh Isa bin Salman al-Khalifa Medal.
IFP Exclusive

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on February 14

IFP Editorial Staff -
IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Tuesday and picked headlines from 24 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.
IFP Exclusive

Iranian Cities and Villages Blanketed with Heavy Snow

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Heavy snowfall and rainfall affected some 28 provinces, mainly in northern and western parts of Iran, on Monday with temperatures plunging to below zero.
Foreign Policy

Iran’s President to Visit Oman and Kuwait on Wednesday

IFP Media Wire -
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani plans to pay visits to the neighboring countries of Oman and Kuwait on Wednesday and hold talks on various issues, including ways to promote Tehran’s relations with the Arab countries.
Views

Iran Urges West to Make Amends for Shortfalls in Nuclear Deal Implementation

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A senior Iranian official says Western countries must make amends for their lost ground in the implementation of the landmark nuclear agreement signed between the Islamic Republic and six global powers in 2015.
Americas

Trump’s National Security Advisor Flynn Resigns

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US President Donald Trump's national security adviser, Michael Flynn, resigned on Monday night amid a raging controversy about his contacts with Russian officials before Trump took office, a White House official said.
IFP Exclusive

Americans First to Arrive in Iran’s Kermanshah for Wrestling World Cup

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The US wrestling team arrived in Western Iranian city of Kermanshah to attend the upcoming World Cup due to begin on February 16.
Americas

Trump’s Behaviour Can Cripple US Ruling System: Iranian MP

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An Iranian lawmaker says US President Trump’s unwise decisions and racist moves, which have caused great uproar in the US and the world, will eventually cripple the country’s ruling system in case he continues his current behaviour.
Europe

Controversy over Iran-Sweden Deals Signed in Ambassador’s ‘House’

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A ceremony in Swedish ambassador’s house in Tehran sparked controversy after it was reported that several deals have been signed between Tehran and Stockholm while Swedish Prime Minister and Iranian ministers were in attendance.
IFP Exclusive

Plasco Shop Owners Resettled in New Commercial Centre

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The shop owners of Plasco, the first modern commercial centre in Iran which collapsed last month, will continue their business in another shopping centre in Tehran.
IFP Coverage

Blues Punish Complacent Reds

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The Iran Pro League table-topper Persepolis should have stopped living in the past in Sunday’s eagerly-awaited derby against traditional archrival Esteghlal in Azadi Stadium, west of Tehran.
Views

Naval Forces Repel Pirate Attack on Iranian Vessel in Bab-el-Mandeb

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Iran’s naval forces saved one of the country’s trade vessels from a massive pirate attack in the Bab-el-Mandeb Strait, which links the Gulf of Aden to the Red Sea.
Views

Hollywood Producer Supports Iranian Filmmaker’s Oscar Boycott

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American film producer and film studio executive Harvey Weinstein is another Hollywood figure who has opposed US President Donald Trump’s immigration ban and backed Iran’s acclaimed filmmaker Asghar Farhadi and his decision not to attend the Oscar ceremony.
Views

President Rouhani Praises Iranian Archers’ Success in Las Vegas World Cup

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President Hassan Rouhani has praised Iranian male and female athletes for their outstanding performance during the Las Vegas 2017 Indoor Archery World Cup Stage 4 in the United States.
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