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Developments following a controversial shoot-down

Russia cuts scientific ties with Turkey; Turkish submarines shadow Russian cruiser; and President Erdogan does not say whether he will apologize or not.

Iran’s top commander lauds Russian president for launching anti-ISIL campaign

An Iranian commander has said that President Putin’s decision to take on ISIL showed that the Russian leader has recognized the threats of terrorism nurtured by imperialism, Zionism and reactionaries.

Iran cleric: World needs spirituality to fill the void

An Iranian cleric has said that Islam stands up to injustice and that those who commit crimes in the name of Islam have nothing to do with religion.

All that unfolded on Ashura on one canvas (PHOTOS)

My goal was to make those who set their eyes on this painting ponder, says the painter.

Iran’s coastal south (PHOTOS)

Bushehr on the Persian Gulf is the 17th largest Iranian province.

A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on Dec. 1

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

Highlights of Ettela’at newspaper on Dec. 1

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

Iran urges independent presidential vote in Lebanon

Ali-Akbar Velayati says only the Lebanese people should elect the country’s new president and foreign sides should not interfere in the election.

Iran denies link to Kenyans detained over spying, terror charges

Iran’s embassy in Nairobi, in a statement, said Iran is ready to cooperate with the Kenya in fighting terrorism.

Baseless claims can’t justify killing Yemeni civilians: Spokesman

Spokesman Hossein Jaber Ansari said some officials in neighboring Arab countries do not know any other excuse other than blaming Iran for justify their destructive policies.

Iran deplores UN inaction to end siege on Yemen

Hossein Amir Abdollahian criticized the UN for its inability to take effective steps to end the ongoing blockade of Yemen.

US war on ISIL not real: Larijani

The US fight against Takfiri groups is not real but is a game the US plays to serve its own interests, Larijani stressed.

An alley roofed with umbrellas (PHOTOS)

The decoration of a small alley in Tehran gives an umbrella sense to the expression: having a roof over one's head.

Arba’een to be registered as UNESCO intangible heritage

The ICHHTO chief has said that registration of Arba’een at UNESCO as an intangible cultural heritage helps protect and pass on the ritual and its spiritual values to future generations.

Arba’een mass march manifestation of devotion and faith: Leader

The combination of devotion and faith and wisdom and affection is among the unique features of the school of Prophet Muhammad’s Household, Ayatollah Khamenei said.

JCPOA waiting for a white vote out of a gray report

The report Amano is to release within days is only a first step. The next stage – a decision by the Board of Governors – is very important and sensitive.

A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on Nov. 30

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of newspapers on Monday and picked headlines from 18 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Highlights of Ettela’at newspaper on Nov. 30

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

Fiat in talks for car manufacturing in Iran

The minister of industries, mines and trade has said that Iran is planning to produce 3 million automobiles in less than 10 years, one-third of which will be exported.

Arba’een Walk (PHOTOS)

In keeping with an old tradition, many walk hundreds of kilometers to get to the Iraqi holy city of Karbala where the third Shiite imam is laid to rest.

President: Iran to honor JCPOA if other side fulfills commitments

President Rouhani has said that termination of the anti-Iran sanctions under JCPOA will immediately raise Iran-EU economic cooperation to the appropriate level.

Iran: Syria left its mark in history

The Supreme Leader’s advisor says that Iran is certain that victory will be the Syrian people’s and resistance’s. Tag: Syria

Claims about past Iranian nuclear activities void of credibility: Zarif

FM Zarif has said, “We are certain that the past and present issues should be firmly closed in the Board of Governors’ resolution, which would likely be released over the next two to three weeks.”

Official: IAEA Board of Governors’ decision counts, not Amano’s remarks

AEOI spokesman Behrouz Kamalvandi has said that the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action is a bilateral agreement, expressing hope that both sides will properly heed their commitments.

Kaboud-Val Waterfall in northern Iran (PHOTOS)

Kaboud-val, which is six meters in height, is Iran's largest full-moss waterfall.