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Iran’s Judiciary Chief Lashes Out at Growing Islamophobia in Western Countries

Iranian Judiciary Chief Ayatollah Sadeq Amoli Larijani slammed attacks on Muslims and Islamic sites in the West, underlining the need for Western governments to ensure security for followers of the religion.

Iran Was Only Country that Helped Iraq in Fight against ISIS: Iraqi VP

Iraqi Vice President Nouri al-Maliki has hailed Iran’s support for his country in the fight against terrorist groups, saying the Islamic Republic alone came to the help of Iraq in the war on Daesh Takfiri militants.

World Bank Says Iran’s Foreign Debts Have Decreased by 64%

The World Bank says Iran’s foreign debts have significantly dropped since 2011 when the country faced a series of US-led sanctions.

Iran Strongly Condemns Terrorist Attack in Baghdad

Iran has strongly condemned a terrorist car bomb attack in the north of the Iraqi capital of Baghdad, urging collective measures to firmly fight terrorism across the world.

Tourist Destinations in Iran You Should Visit before You Die

Iran has several natural tourist destination with exotic views that you should visit before you leave this world.

Iran Detains 21 Foreign Fishermen for Fishing Rare Species in Persian Gulf (+Video)

Iranian forces have arrested 21 crew members of three fishing boats belonging to Arab states of Persian Gulf after reportedly trespassing on Iran’s territorial waters and trying to fish rare species near Kish Island.

New Advancements in Brain-Controlled Systems

Iranian researchers have managed to develop a wheelchair and also a game for hyperactive children which are both controlled by brain signals instead of hands.

Turkmenistan to Be Fined for Cutting Gas Supply to Iran: Official

Turkmenistan to Be Fined for Cutting Gas Supply to Iran: Official

Iran Holds Talks with Italy for Financing Two Rail Projects

Iranian Railroad Company’s Director General for International Affairs Abbas Nazari said Tehran and Rome are in negotiations over Italy’s investment in two rail projects in the Islamic Republic worth 4 billion euros.

Iran to Respect Outcome of Astana Talks on Syria

Iran has vowed all-out efforts to help restore peace to violence-torn Syria, saying the Islamic Republic will attend the upcoming crisis resolution talks between Damascus and the opposition in Astana, Kazakhstan, “without any preconditions.”

US Invasion of Iraq on False WMD Intelligence Was a Disaster: Trump

The US President-elect Donald J. Trump says the George W. Bush administration’s move to invade Iraq on false intelligence about Saddam Hussein’s possession of Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMDs) was like a disaster.

113 Killed and Wounded in ISIS’ Triple Attacks in Baghdad

At least 113 were killed and injured Monday in three separate bombings in different parts of Iraqi capital city of Baghdad, media reports said.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on January 2

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Monday and picked headlines from 23 them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Nusra Front Commander Killed in Drone Attack in Syria

A leading figure of the Takfiri Jabhat Fateh al-Sham terrorist group, formerly known as al-Nusra Front, was killed in a drone attack in Syria.

Iran Slams Turkmenistan for Going Back on Its Word and Cutting Gas Supply

An Iranian energy official denounced Turkmenistan for going back on its word and cutting off gas supplies to Iran abruptly, saying, however, that Iran’s ability to feed the countrywide gas grid remains unaffected by such “immoral” measure by the Ashgabat government.

1,300 Civilians Flee from Terrorist-Held Region in Syria

Nearly 1,300 civilians have managed to escape from several villages in Wadi al-Bardi region in Western Ghouta, which are still under the control of Fatah al-Sham Front (previously known as the al-Nusra Front), local sources disclosed.

Iranian President Vows to Continue Fight against Terrorism

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says terrorism is on the verge of ultimate defeat in the Middle East, stressing the complementary role of diplomacy and resistance in defeating terrorists.

Iran Denies Receiving Saudi Invitation for Hajj Talks

Head of Iran’s Hajj and Pilgrimage Organization Hamid Mohammadi denied reports that Saudi Arabia has invited the Islamic Republic’s delegation to discuss resumption of Hajj pilgrimages by Iranians.

Iranian MPs Call for Attention to Demands of Political Prisoners

A number of Iranian lawmakers and a member of Tehran’s City Council have called on the Iranian Judiciary to address the demands of a number of political prisoners, particularly Arash Sadeqi who has been reportedly on hunger strike for nearly 70 days.

No Iranian National Reported among Victims of Istanbul Attack: Official

Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Consular, Parliamentary and Expatriates’ Affairs Hassan Qashqavi said no Iranian nationals are reported to have been among victims of a Sunday terrorist attack in Istanbul, Turkey.

Radical Salafism Will Win If Saudi Arabia Is Not Stopped: British Academic

Michael Axworthy, a British academic who has also worked at the British Foreign & Commonwealth Office, believes that if Saudi Arabia is not warned against its activities in the Middle East, the Saudi-backed radical ideologies of Wahhabism and Salafism would finally win.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on January 1

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Sunday and picked headlines from 22 them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Iranian and Russian Presidents Welcome Syria Truce, Call for Further Anti-Terror Moves

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin underlined that the battle against terrorism and terrorist groups in Syria should continue.

ISIS Plotting Chemical Attack on Britain: Minister

The ISIS terrorist group is plotting to carry out “mass casualty” chemical weapons attacks against Britain, the minister responsible for national security has warned.

Traditional Needlework in Southeastern Iran

Needlework is an Iranian art which is very common among the people of Sistan and Baluchestan province in southeastern Iran.