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Ayatollah Sistani’s Influence in Iraq from Le Monde’s Point of View

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Well-known French newspaper Le Monde has presented Ayatollah Sistani, one of the most important Shiite religious leaders, as a man whose absence will leave a massive void in the crisis-hit Iraq.
Cinema

How Iranian and Saudi Clerics View Cinema

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While Saudi muftis have referred to cinema as a harmful and evil phenomenon, a senior Iranian cleric says cinema is the best means to attract audiences and promote divine values and Islamic teachings.
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At Least 32 Killed after Turkish Cargo Plane Crashed in Kazakhstan

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At least 32 people have reportedly died in the crash of a Turkish cargo plane near the airport in the Kyrgyz capital, Bishkek.
Iran in Pictures

Winter Nature of Northwestern Iran

Fatemeh Askarieh -
Winter snow has covered all the trees, lakes, plains, and mountains near the city of Urmia in northwestern Iran.
Foreign Policy

Iran Denounces Bahrain’s Execution of Young Activists

IFP Media Wire -
Iran’s Foreign Ministry strongly condemned the Bahraini regime’s execution of three political activists, saying mounting pressure on the opposition will lead the Persian Gulf country into “political deadlock.”
Books

Tehran’s Longest Cave in Austria Caving Guidebook

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An Austrian caver has published the map of Burnik, the longest cave of Tehran, in an Austrian caving guidebook.
Foreign Policy

New Obligations for Iran Following JCPOA Joint Commission Meeting

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Iranian MPs have shown mixed reactions to the recent JCPOA Joint Commission meeting on January 10. Some of them have pointed to new obligations imposed on Iran, and some referred to the US retreatment from its previous positions.
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Rafsanjani’s Demise Leaves Massive Void among Reformists

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A reformist politician believes that after ex-president Ayatollah Hashemi Rafsanjani’s death no one has that much ability to co-ordinate all reformist and moderate movements.
Foreign Policy

Iran’s Global Image Promoted Thanks to Nuclear Deal: Deputy FM

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A senior Iranian official has highlighted the achievements of the 2015 nuclear deal both at home and abroad, saying the historic accord promoted Iran’s image in the international arena.
Foreign Policy

Sri Lanka Keen to Purchase Iran’s Crude Oil

IFP Media Wire -
Sri Lanka says it is still interested in purchasing crude oil as well as oil products from Iran.
Media Wire

Bahrain’s Execution of 3 Young Activists Stirs Public Outrage

IFP Media Wire -
Bahrain on Sunday executed three anti-regime activists over their alleged role in a 2014 bomb attack, amid widespread public anger against the death verdicts.
Europe

5-Month-Old Baby Shows How Ridiculous Are Spanish Laws!

IFP Editorial Staff -
A Moroccan baby was denied the permission to live in Spain because, according to local officials, she hadn’t applied for it in person!
Human Rights

MP Says Women’s Laws in Iran Are Inadequate

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Iran’s laws fail to sufficiently protect women’s rights in family issues including marriage and divorce, said an Iranian lawmaker.
IFP Exclusive

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on January 15

IFP Editorial Staff -
IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Sunday and picked headlines from 21 them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.
Cultural Heritage

Depths of History in World’s Biggest Urban Caravanserai

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The 135-year-old Caravanserai of Sa’d al-Saltaneh is the world’s biggest urban caravanserai located in Iranian city of Qazvin.
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Iran’s President Is Temporary Chairman of Expediency Council after Rafsanjani’s Demise

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Iran’s president will preside over the Expediency Council (EC) sessions until a new chairman is appointed by the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, an EC member said.
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Iran’s Futsal Nominated for Best National Team of the World

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Iran’s futsal team and the team’s goalkeeper have been nominated for the Best National Team of the World and Best Futsal Goalkeeper of the World, respectively.
IFP Coverage

Turkish Parliament’s Expensive Microphone Goes Missing after Brawl

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A microphone in the Turkish Parliament has gone missing after an angry fight broke out among members of Parliament during debates on constitutional amendments on January 11.
Healthcare

492,000 Kids in Deprived Iranian Province to Be Vaccinated against Polio

IFP Editorial Staff -
Under a vaccination program that began on January 14, 492,000 children under five years of age will be vaccinated against polio in Iran’s southeastern Sistan and Balouchestan Province.
IFP Coverage

Iran to Use Its New Airbus in Int’l Flights in 2 Months

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The Managing Director of Iran Air Farhad Parvaresh said the carrier’s newly purchased Airbus A321 will be used on international routes within two months.
Int'l Relations

US President Extends National Emergency on Iran

IFP Media Wire -
Outgoing US president, Barack Obama, declared the continuation of his country's national emergency against Iran, claiming that despite full commitment to its nuclear deal with the six world powers, the Islamic Republic still poses "an unusual and extraordinary threat" to the US.
Foreign Policy

Kuwait Has Yet to Relay GCC’s Message to Iran

IFP Media Wire -
The Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman says Kuwait has not delivered any specific message on part of the [Persian] Gulf Cooperation Council ([P]GCC) to the Islamic Republic yet.
Foreign Policy

Tehran-Islamabad Direct Flight to Be Launched Soon: Envoy

IFP Media Wire -
Iranian Ambassador to Islamabad Mehdi Honardoost said Iran and Pakistan have agreed to establish direct flights between the two nations in the near future.
Foreign Policy

Iraq Mediating between Iran and Saudi Arabia: FM

IFP Media Wire -
Iraqi Foreign Minister Ibrahim al-Jaafari says he has been carrying out certain mediatory measures since last year in order to help the improvement of relations between Iran and Saudi Arabia.
Foreign Policy

Iranian, Albanian FMs Dicsuss Expansion of Bilateral Ties

IFP Media Wire -
Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says Iran and Albania have many opportunities to further ties in all spheres.
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