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Iran, China to Use National Currencies in Trade Transactions

The Iranian minister of finance and economic affairs says Iran and China have agreed to use the national currencies of both countries in their trade transactions.

North Korean Leader Signs Denuclearisation Deal with Trump

North Korea’s Supreme Leader Kim Jong-un has pledged his "firm and unwavering commitment to the complete denuclearisation of the Korean peninsula" following a historic meeting with US President Donald Trump.

Iran Intelligence Forces Bust Terror Group, Arrest 27

Iran’s intelligence agents have smashed a terrorist team that planned to carry out acts of terror across the country during the holy month of Ramadan.

Iranian FM to Visit South Africa on Tuesday

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif is set to embark on an official visit to South Africa on Tuesday.

Western Media Coverage of Int’l Quds Day; Textbook Example of Propaganda Ploy

Fasting Muslims in Iran and other countries numbering in millions took to the streets on Friday to hold anti-Israel rallies, in a display of support for the cause of the oppressed people of Palestine, but the huge rallies did not receive the international coverage they deserved.

“US’ Insistence on Unilateralism Threatens Global Peace, Security”

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi says the US’ insistence on continuing its unilateral and selfish moves and behaviours poses a serious threat to the international peace and security, and that has already been revealed to all states in the world.

Saudis Spent $200m on Lebanon Elections but to No Avail: Gen. Soleimani

The commander of the Quds Force of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has hailed the victory of Hezbollah movement in Lebanon’s elections saying that Saudis spent about 200 million dollars, but they failed to achieve their goals.

Iran to Establish Advanced Nuclear Centre for Cancer Treatment

The Health Ministry and the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran have agreed to establish a joint centre for treating advanced cancers, said Health Minister Seyyed Hassan Qazizadeh Hashemi.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on June 11

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Monday, June 11, and picked headlines from 20 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Iran Leader Permits Dissident to Leave Country: Report

Mohammad Nourizad, a political dissident convicted of involvement in stoking the post-election unrest in Iran in 2009, has asked the Leader to give him permission to leave the country to visit his ill son.

Iran Releases Details of Complex Operation to Free Fishermen Held by Pirates

Iran's Intelligence Ministry has shed some light on a covert operation in Somalia that recently led to the release of four Iranian fishermen held captive by pirates.

SCO Member States Express Full Support for Iran Nuclear Deal: FM

Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says there was a global support for the JCPOA during the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Summit in China.

Tehran, New Delhi Set to Boost Strategic Ties

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani and his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi have sat for talks on promotion of all-out ties between the two countries.

Iranian, Chinese Presidents Discuss Nuclear Deal, Expansion of Ties

Iran's President Hassan Rouhani has conferred with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping on a multilateral nuclear agreement Tehran signed with the P5+1 group of countries in 2015 and mutual relations, particularly in economic and trade sectors.

Iran Leader Says Holding Referendum Best Solution to Issue of Palestine

Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, the Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution, says the Islamic Republic’s plan for the issue of Palestine is based on a democratic plebiscite.

IRGC Dismantles 3 Terrorist Cells in Less than 24 Hours

Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has set a new record by disbanding three terrorist groups in less than 24 hours.

EU Taking Steps to Maintain Growth of Trade Ties with Iran

Helga Schmid, the Secretary General of the European External Action Service, says the EU is taking measures to help promote business relations between Tehran and European firms despite the imminent re-imposition of US sanctions.

Kazem Dashi; Huge Rocky Structure in Middle of Lake Urmia

Kazem Dashi is a large and historical rock mass in the northwest of Lake Urmia between Iran’s East and West Azarbaijan provinces.

“Iran May Launch Attacks on Terrorists at Syrian Government’s Request”

Senior Iranian politician Hossein Amir-Abdollahian says if the Syrian government requests and if it is necessary, Iran will organize operations against the terrorists at any place across the Arab country.

Araqchi Assures MPs that Joining FATF Won’t Pose Security Threat to Iran

Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Seyed Abbas Araqchi said the country’s membership in the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), the policy-making body of the international financial system, would not pose any security threat to the Islamic Republic.

Trump Proved Ayatollah Khamenei Was Right: Kerry

By withdrawing from the Iran nuclear deal, US President Donald Trump made one of the biggest strategic mistakes in the US history, and proved Iran’s Leader Ayatollah Khamenei was right about distrusting America, former US Secretary of State John Kerry says.

Sari; Ancient Hub of Iranian Culture, Tourism

Sari is an Iranian city situated among the forest and the sea, with a pristine nature and a world of sights to see. It is the largest and most populous city in Mazandaran, and also the capital of the province.

Iran, Mongolia Call for All-Out Expansion of Mutual Cooperation

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani hailed the growing bilateral relations with Mongolia and said all potentials should be tapped to further boost the two countries’ ties in all areas.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on June 10

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Sunday, June 10, and picked headlines from 21 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Terrorist Cell Smashed by IRGC in Northwestern Iran

Forces of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) have destroyed a nine-member gang of terrorists in the northwest of the country near the border with Iraq.