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IRGC General Says Saudi Arabia Is Iran’s Enemy

Secretary of Iran's Expediency Council (EC) and a senior IRGC General Mohsen Rezaei described Riyadh as Tehran's enemy.

Dust Pollution in Western Iran Reaches ‘Dangerous’ Levels

The air pollution caused by dust and particles in Iran’s western provinces, including Khuzestan, has reached “dangerous” levels. The disruptive dust storms have pushed pollution...

Soft War Aimed at Making Iranians Indifferent, Leader Warns

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei cautioned that a key objective in the soft war the enemies have waged against Iran is to dissuade people from pursuing the values and undermine their beliefs.

Iran Arrests Terrorists on Eastern, Western Borders, Police Chief Says

Iranian security and intelligence forces have arrested the members of a number of terrorist groups in the country’s eastern and western border regions, Iran’s police chief says.

No Country Can Set Conditions for ‘Independent’ Iran: Zarif

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says no foreign state can impose conditions on an “independent” country like Iran.

US Hands Internet Control to ICANN

In an historic decision, the US government finally decided to hand over its control over the Internet.

Iran’s Saffron Fuelling Growth of German Food Business

While Iran produces about 90 percent of the world's saffron, small German companies are growing by importing Iran’s saffron and exporting it as luxury goods to Persian Gulf littoral states.

Iran Eyes Cooperation with Europe in Train Car Production

Iran has the capacity for local production of train cars, Deputy Industry Minister Mojtaba Khosrotaj told Tasnim on Saturday, when asked about the latest...

US Police Brutality Result of Israeli Training: Kevin Barrett

An American political commentator in Madison said US police brutality disproportionately targets minorities, especially African-Americans, adding that blacks are treated the way Israel oppresses Palestinians as American law enforcement officers receive their training in Tel Aviv.

Iran JCPOA Commitments Carried Out to the Letter: IAEA

The head of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) says that Iran has carried out its commitments to the historic nuclear deal known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action

US Trying to Catch Up with Iran in Stealth, Bomber Drone Technology: Commander

Iran is ranked among the world’s top four countries in drone technology, a senior IRGC commander said, adding that Americans are attempting to catch up with Iran in gaining the technology to develop stealth and bomber Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs).

Iran Comes Third at FIFA Futsal World Cup

Iran claimed third place at FIFA Futsal World Cup 2016 after a 4-3 penalty shootout win over Portugal following a 2-2 draw in Cali, Colombia on Saturday.

EU Urged to Stop Repeating Unusual Stances about Iran’s Judiciary

Iran has called on the European Union to refrain from making unconventional statements about Iran’s judiciary system.

China Is Banned from Buying Donkeys!

China's demand for donkey products, used in traditional remedies, is proving problematic for African suppliers and causing economic and environmental problems.

Iran, Pakistan Hold Joint Naval Drill

An Iranian fleet of warships that has berthed at Pakistan’s southern port city of Karachi attended a joint naval relief and rescue drill with Pakistani naval forces on Saturday.

Diplomat: Iran Favors Visa-Free Regime with Iraq

An Iranian deputy foreign minister expressed Tehran’s willingness to ease visa requirements for incoming tourists from Iraq if Baghdad’s government would agree to do so for Iranians traveling to the Arab country.

US Trying to Catch Up with Iran in Stealth, Bomber Drone Technology: Commander

Iran is ranked among the world’s top four countries in drone technology, a senior IRGC commander said, adding that Americans are attempting to catch up with Iran in gaining the technology to develop stealth and bomber Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs).

IRGC Releases First Photo of Captured American Drone

The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Aerospace Force on Saturday released the first photo of a US drone captured by Iran.

Karate Champion in Uniform of Street Sweepers

Yadollah Javanian is an Iranian street sweeper who has won national karate medal and speaks English fluently.

Two Kurdish Dissident Groups to Stop Armed Clashes in Iranian Kurdistan

Kurdish media have reported that the PDK and the PDKI, two major armed dissident groups, have decided to stop their armed conflicts in Iranian Kurdistan.

IRGC Develops New Long-Range Bomber Drone

The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has manufactured a new combat drone capable of bombing targets with pin-point accuracy at long distances, the IRGC Aerospace Force commander announced.

9/11 Widow First to Sue Saudis under New Law

A woman widowed when her husband was killed at the Pentagon on September 11, 2001, sued Saudi Arabia just two days after the US Congress enacted legislation allowing Americans to sue foreign governments accused of playing a role in terrorist attacks on US soil.

Commander: Iranian Version of S-300 Outdoes Russian Model in Range

Iran’s Air Defense commander said the range of Bavar-373, known as Iran’s homegrown version of Russian-made S-300 missile system, has been extended compared to the Russian gear.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on October 1

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

Iran Rejects Any Preconditions for Ties with Germany

Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman described support for Palestinians as Tehran’s unchanging policy, and dismissed any preconditions for relations with the other countries, including Germany, whose vice chancellor has called for recognition of the Israeli regime by Iran.