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US ban on Muslim arrivals greatest gift to terrorists: Zarif
Iran says the US’s decision to restrict arrivals from the Islamic Republic shows the baselessness of the Washington’s claims of only having issues with the government in Tehran, adding that the move is the greatest gift to terrorists and their supporters.

Swiss envoy in Tehran summoned over US ban on Iranian travelers
Iran’s Foreign Ministry on Sunday summoned the ambassador of Switzerland, which represents the US interests in the Islamic Republic, to protest the American president’s recent order barring all Iranians from entering the US for 90 days.

Martyred firefighters’ funerals slated for Jan. 30
Funeral procession of firefighters, martyred in Plasco Buidling fire and collapse, will be held on Monday, January 30.

 
France’s Hollande warns Trump to respect Iran nuclear deal
French President Francois Hollande says he has warned US President Donald Trump to respect Iran’s historic nuclear deal with the P5+1 group of countries.

35th edition of Fajr Film Festival opens in Tehran
The 35th edition of Fajr Film Festival opened in the presence of Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance Reza Salehi-Amiri at Tehran’s Milad Tower on Saturday evening.

 
Iran warns citizens of US trip
Iran’s Foreign Ministry strongly advised the Iranian US-bound passengers to make sure they will not face disturbance on their way to America, after an executive order by US president banned all Iranian citizens from entering the US for 90 days.

 
Iran, Iraq, Yemen censure US president’s travel ban on Muslims
US President Donald Trump’s controversial Muslim ban has been met with criticism from Iran, Iraq and Yemen, whose nationals have been targeted by the restrictive measure.

 
IRGC can make ballistic missiles capable of hitting moving targets: Commander
Lieutenant Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Brigadier General Hossein Salami highlighted Iran’s latest missile achievements, saying the Islamic Republic is among few countries that has the knowhow to produce missiles capable of hitting moving targets.

 
Iran’s Presidential Aide: Trump’s travel ban clear violation of human rights
Iran’s Presidential Advisor for Legal Affairs Elham Aminzadeh lambasted a decision by US President Donald Trump to ban Iranian citizens from traveling to the United States, describing it as a violation of human rights.

 
Iran may cancel $7bn gas pipeline deal with Pakistan: Iranian media
Iran may cancel high-profile gas pipeline project with Pakistan due to stunted progress on construction work, the head of National Gas Company Hamid Reza Araqi told Iran’s Mehr news agency.