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Saudi government responsible for Mina tragedy: Ayatollah Rafsanjani

Ayatollah Rafsanjani has said that Saudi officials in charge of [maintaining] order in Hajj rituals are responsible for the incident near Mecca and should be answerable to the Islamic world.

Iran’s President Rouhani orders task force to address Mina disaster

Among its objectives, the task force would have to send over aid teams, if needed, and dispatch aircraft to Saudi Arabia in order to assist the pilgrims and the wounded.

Iran declares 3-day national mourning over Mecca deaths

The Saudi government should meet its obligations in compliance with the rule of righteousness and fairness, the leader said.

Iran always supported Syria during four years of conflict

Afkham also noted that incorrect and bigoted policies towards the crisis in Syria are even affecting the efforts of the UN and other organizations.

Number of Iranian victims of Saudi stampede rises to 47

The head of the Hajj and Pilgrimage Organization said that the Saudi officials had blocked two ways leading to the stoning point, thus causing the stampede.

FM spokeswoman condemns Sana’a bombing

She said the innocent people of Yemen are falling victim to attacks by both terrorists and the Saudi-led coalition.

Street theater in Tehran (PHOTOS)

A play which shows the long wait of a mother whose son has been martyred at war is on stage at Tehran’s Daneshjou Park for ten nights.

An economist: Mr. Zarif is in the right

An Iranian economist has said that the country has to go right back to where it started from during Ahmadinejad's presidency and make up for what it lost if it seeks to secure economic growth.

Back to school in photos

More than 13 million students went to schools across Iran on September 23.

US policies, Israel crimes key problems for Muslims: Leader

Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has released a message to Hajj pilgrims stressing the importance of the annual ritual.

Highlights of Ettela’at newspaper on July 28

A special look at the headlines Ettela’at newspaper covered on July 28.

Asiatic cheetah on the prowl

Kooshki was handed over as a gift by a hunter to the Environment Protection Organization when he was a cub.

Highlights of Ettela’at newspaper on September 17

A special look at the headlines Ettela’at newspaper covered on September 17.

Highlights of Ettela’at newspaper on September 14

A special look at the headlines Ettela’at newspaper covered on September 14.

Highlights of Ettela’at newspaper on September 15

A special look at the headlines Ettela’at newspaper covered on September 15.

A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on September 23

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of newspapers on Wednesday 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 September 23

A special look at the headlines Ettela’at newspaper covered on September 23.

President Rouhani on hand for opening of subway line (PHOTOS)

Line 3 of the capital's subway is now the longest metro line in the entire Middle East.

Jalaleddin Castle in northeastern Iran (PHOTOS)

The centuries-old castle is perched on a hill in North Khorasan Province.

Iran urges IAEA to expedite assessment of Parchin samples

Kamalvandi said that Tehran has insisted that evaluation of the samples be carried out faster to speed up what should be done under a Road-map signed with the UN nuclear watchdog.

Zarif: Iranians should feel changes according to UN Resolution 2231

He urged the Western countries and those interacting with Iran to strengthen the foundations of JCPOA through their performance and their measures.

Rafsanjani: JCPOA a victory for revolution, Iranian nation

War veterans have every right to opine about the country's major developments and should not be disheartened by the hue and cry of a loud minority, said Ayatollah Rafsanjani.

Iran considers ties with China strategic: Economy Minister

Iran’s economy chief has said that existing limitations in Iran-China economic and trade ties will be removed in the near future.

Iran president condemns raid on diplomatic missions in Yemen

President Rouhani has praised Oman for its constructive role in regional developments, saying that Iran and Oman must cooperate to help end regional crises.

Top commander dismisses US threats as hot air

The chief of staff of the armed forces has shown reaction to military threats by Republicans against Iran, saying that they are seeking to revive President Bush’s belligerent presidency.