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Deputy FM confirms Iran increased military advisors in Syria

Iran has no combatant forces in Syria, but its military advisors assist the Syrian central government in its campaign against terrorism, Amir Abdollahian said.

Enemy intelligence services plotting to divide Muslims: Iran

Because the enemy cannot harm Islam through war, it tries to cause discord among Muslim countries through its intelligence services, Mahmoud Alavi said.

Efforts of two top diplomats praised on the same day

A bust of Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif was unveiled in a ceremony in Tehran in praise of his efforts on the diplomatic front.

To secure inflow of capital, corruption and restrictive rules should be eliminated: Official

The head of Iran’s Chamber of Commerce has said that an inflated government can do little to pave the way for a resistance-based economy to grow.

A public fridge in Tehran to offer free food to rough sleepers

Each week, 16 homeless addicts are admitted to a rehabilitation center with the financial help of the volunteers.

Ancient earthenware excavated in subway station in Isfahan (PHOTOS)

During construction work to install the ventilation ducts of a subway station, a number of ancient pottery vessels have been discovered in Isfahan.

Highlights of Ettela’at newspaper on October 20

A special look at the headlines Ettela’at newspaper covered on October 20.

A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on Oct. 20

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

Old laundry house in northwestern Iran (PHOTOS)

The laundry house which was built in 1966 now serves as a museum of anthropology.

Iran’s tourism sector to receive major boost in post-sanctions era: Official

Iran's tourism sector is a flourishing market for investors and the country anticipates an influx of tourists after sanctions are removed, Soltanifar said.

Destructive Saudi policies lead nowhere: Iranian diplomat

Saudi Arabia is unfortunately the only country that is still looking at regional developments through a win-lose lens and is insisting on the removal of others, Afkham said.

Iran to implement JCPOA in couple of weeks: Official

Iran will fulfill its commitments under JCPOA in a couple of weeks, Araghchi said.

All parties determined to honor JCPOA commitments: Araghchi

The first meeting on the implementation of JCPOA was held in a very constructive atmosphere and focused on the annex four and reciprocal commitments, Araghchi said.

Mina tragedy must not be forgotten: Leader

The Supreme Leader says that the Saudi government is responsible for the deaths of Muslims in the Mina tragedy, and that Muslim nations should have expressed their protest with one voice on the heels of the incident.

Three players and three scenarios for the region

A senior Iranian official has presented three likely scenarios Iran, the US and Israel will consider for the region following the finalization of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action.

A Saudi woman details life in Iran

A Saudi woman who has lived in Iran for the past ten months says, “Iranians are very hospitable and are able to separate between politics and people in a way that I think is really unique to the Middle East".

Discovery of 30 dead sharks on board boat (PHOTOS)

The owner of the launch, which is now impounded, will have to pay almost $10,000 for each of the sharks it was smuggling.

Caspian seals rescued from the trawl (PHOTOS)

Russia allows as many as 10,000 seals to be hunted on a yearly basis.

Who replaces FM spokeswoman who will soon become ambassador to Malaysia?

Mohammad Hassan Sheikholeslami, Ph.D., has penned a number of articles on public and media diplomacy as well as on the foreign policy of the Islamic Republic of Iran.

A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on Oct. 19

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of newspapers on Monday and picked headlines from 20 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Top MP outlines parliamentary review of JCPOA

Speaker Ali Larijani has said that MPs tried to pass a law on the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action so that parliament can play an active role in the passage of the Iran nuclear deal.

German FM Frank-Walter Steinmiere’s second day in Tehran (PHOTOS)

Day two of an Iran trip took the German top diplomat to the Expediency Council and the University of Tehran.

Historical cemetery of Armenians in Tehran

The graveyard dates back to the Zand era when a number of Armenian stonecutters took up residence in Tehran.

Iran welcomes German investment in industry sector

Industry Minister Nematzadeh has said that Iran, Afghanistan and Germany can make profitable investment in different mining and industrial sectors.

Flooding sweeps through northern provinces (PHOTOS)

Waterlogged streets disrupted the daily commute.