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A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on July 11

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Thursday, July 11, 2019, and picked headlines from 9 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Iranian Researchers Develop Wound Dressing from Amniotic Membrane

A group of Iranian researchers have produced biological dressings from the amniotic membrane for skin wounds.

Iran, Russia Move to Broaden Scientific Cooperation

Iran has sent a big delegation of knowledge-based companies to Russia for an international industrial fair in Ekaterinburg for the purpose of promoting mutual cooperation in the field of science and technology.

Ancient Water Mills Still in Use in Eastern Iran

There are seven ancient water mills in the city of Boshrouyeh in South Khorasan Province, east of Iran, and interestingly, three of them are still working.

US Hiding Database of Iran POWs Killed in Iraq: Commander

A full database of the Iranian prisoners of war martyred in the Ba'athist Iraqi jails is at the Pentagon’s disposal, which refuses to share the information with the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), an Iranian commander has said.

US Yet to Issue Visa to Iran FM for New York Visit

The Iranian foreign minister says the United States has not yet issued a visa to him for a trip to that country to attend the meetings due to be held in New York on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly.

Iran Denies Attempting to Stop British Oil Tanker in Persian Gulf

Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps, the IRGC, has denied the UK's claim that Iranian speedboats tried to seize a British oil Tanker in the Persian Gulf in reaction to the recent seizure of an Iranian supertanker in Gibraltar.

US Suffered Another Failure at Mockery of IAEA Meeting: Iran

Iran has described the extraordinary meeting of the Board of Governors of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) as another defeat for the United States.

Iran, Belarus Hold Fifth Round of Political Consultations

The fifth round of political consultations between the Islamic Republic of Iran and the Republic of Belarus was held in Tehran on Wednesday at the level of deputy foreign ministers.

Iran, Belarus Slam US ‘Dangerous’ Approach to Int’l Treaties

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and Belarusian Deputy Foreign Minister Andrei Dapkiunas have criticized Washington’s destructive approach to international treaties.

Iran FM, Macron’s Top Aide Meet in Tehran

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has held talks with Emmanuel Bonne, a senior diplomatic advisor to French President Emmanuel Macron, amid Europeans’ efforts to convince Iran to remain committed to the 2015 nuclear deal.

Iran Nuclear Chief Tells ‘How to Avoid Conspicuous Catastrophe’

It is no secret to the reader that the United States and the Islamic Republic of Iran have been at odds with each other for the past forty years.

Iranian Carmaker Resumes Auto Production in Syria

Iran has returned a car assembly line in Syria to production, which makes an affordable model named the Sham after the country’s denomination during the seventh century Umayyad period.

‘Macron Trying to Secure Ceasefire in US’ Economic War on Iran’

French President Emmanuel Macron is looking for joint initiatives to secure a ceasefire in Washington's economic war against the Islamic Republic, his top diplomatic advisor said in Tehran.

Zarif Calls Trigger Mechanism ‘Nonstarter’ in Dealing with Iran

Iran’s foreign minister says the “trigger mechanism” cannot be enforced to reciprocate Iran’s moves with regard to the Iran nuclear deal, which is also known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).

Lagoon’s Revival Brings Back Smile to Faces of Local Fishermen

Incessant rainfall has pushed up water levels at Choghakhor lagoon in southwestern Iran, improving the environmental conditions there and reviving a vital source of income for locals.

5 Tip-Top Travel Health Tips

Heading abroad to explore cool and exotic places is incredibly exciting. However, it’s not without its risks – one of which being health problems.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on July 10

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Wednesday, July 10, 2019, and picked headlines from 12 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Chinese Bitcoin Miners Officially Ask for Permission to Work in Iran

Chinese cryptocurrency miners have officially requested to set up shop in Iran, taking advantage of cheap energy to power and cool their electricity-intensive servers.

‘Britons Initiated Insecurity’, Iran President Warns UK

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has warned the United Kingdom about the consequences of its recent move to seize an Iranian supertanker in Gibraltar.

‘IAEA Meeting Good Chance for Iran to Protest West’s Violations’

Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman says the extraordinary meeting of the UN nuclear agency’s Board of Governors will be a good opportunity for Tehran to pinpoint the West’s breach of commitments.

Disabled Man Turns into Entrepreneur after Facing Reality

A disabled Iranian man, now known as the “Messenger of Hope”, has turned into a successful entrepreneur and is now creating jobs for a host of disabled individuals, but to reach that point, he had to face the reality.

Number of Prisoners in Iran Less than 200,000 for First Time in Decade

The number of inmates in Iran has decreased to less than 200,000 for the first time in the past nine years, the Prisons Organization of Iran announced.

FIVB Apologizes to Iran over Mistreatment in Chicago

President of the International Volleyball Federation (FIVB) has expressed shame and sorrow over the US mistreatment of Iran’s national volleyball team at Chicago airport.

‘MKO Closely Working with US Intelligence against Iran’

Majid Takht-Ravanchi, the Iranian ambassador to the United Nations, says members of the MKO terrorist cult are now closely cooperating with the US intelligence in order to create chaos in Iran.