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Depths of History in World’s Biggest Urban Caravanserai

The 135-year-old Caravanserai of Sa’d al-Saltaneh is the world’s biggest urban caravanserai located in Iranian city of Qazvin.

Iran’s President Is Temporary Chairman of Expediency Council after Rafsanjani’s Demise

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.

Iran’s Futsal Nominated for Best National Team of the World

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.

Turkish Parliament’s Expensive Microphone Goes Missing after Brawl

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.

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

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.

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

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.

US President Extends National Emergency on Iran

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.

Kuwait Has Yet to Relay GCC’s Message to Iran

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.

Tehran-Islamabad Direct Flight to Be Launched Soon: Envoy

Iranian Ambassador to Islamabad Mehdi Honardoost said Iran and Pakistan have agreed to establish direct flights between the two nations in the near future.

Iraq Mediating between Iran and Saudi Arabia: FM

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.

Iranian, Albanian FMs Dicsuss Expansion of Bilateral Ties

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

Russian Diplomats Learning from Their Iranian Counterparts: Deputy FM

A Russian deputy foreign minister and former lead negotiator in the Iran nuclear talks has praised Iranian diplomatic panache, saying Russian diplomats are learning from their Iranian counterparts how to break free from stringent sanctions.

$11.3bn Foreign Investment Made in Iran after JCPOA

An Iranian Minister says Iran has attracted $11.3 billion of international investment after the nuclear deal between Tehran and world powers.

IRGC General Upbeat about Trump’s Picks for CIA Chief, Defence Secretary

A former IRGC commander says Iran is not concerned about the US President-elect Donald Trump’s nominees for the defence secretary and Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) director.

Iran’s Medical Tourism Revenues Have Doubled in Past Year

Iran’s revenues from medical tourism have seen a more than two-fold increase over the past 12 months, an Iranian official noted.

Russia Denies Reports of Its Ambassador’s Assassination in Yemen

Russia has dismissed reports by Saudi media outletd that claimed Russian Ambassador to Yemen has been shot and killed in the capital city, Sana’a.

Overdue Book Returned to San Francisco Library after 100 Years

A long lost library book, ironically titled Forty Minutes Late, finally made its way back to its rightful home after a century.

Iran and Azerbaijan to Launch Joint Pharmaceutical Plant

Iran and Azerbaijan will establish a joint pharmaceutical plant in a ceremony due to be held on Monday.

Iraqi Forces One Step Closer to Liberation of Mosul

Iraqi Special Forces have pushed forward to reach a second bridge that links eastern Mosul to the city’s west, which is still fully controlled by the ISIS terrorist group, a military statement said on Friday.

Int’l Fajr Music Festival Kicks Off in Tehran

The 32nd Fajr International Music Festival kicked off in Tehran on Friday with virtuosos from European and Asian countries performing in the event.

Kofi Annan Calls on Iran to Retain Rafsanjani’s Pragmatic Approach

Kofi Annan, the former UN Secretary General in a message offered his condolences over the demise of former Iranian president Ayatollah Hashemi Rafsanjani and called on Iran to continue his pragmatic approach to regional affairs.

Muslim World Deprived of an Astute Politician: Nigerian President

Iran lost a great revolutionary figure and the Muslim world an astute politician, said the Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari in a letter to his Iranian counterpart on death of Iran’s ex-president Ayatollah Hashemi Rafsanjani.

Iran to Host Conference on Iran-Arab Cultural Dialogue

The first edition of Iran-Arab World Cultural Dialogue Conference will be held in Tehran and Mashhad.

Miankaleh: A Heavenly Sanctuary in Iran

Miankaleh is a natural wildlife refuge in northern Iran with more than 260 bird species.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on January 14

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Saturday and picked headlines from 26 them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.
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