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Environment

Iranian Geopark Expert Wins Global Seat in UNESCO

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Alireza Amri-Kazemi, an Iranian experienced expert in geo-tourism and geoparks, has been elected as a member of the High Council of UNESCO Global Geo-Parks.
Security

Enemies’ Psychological War to Have No Effect on Iran’s Missile Power: DM

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Iranian Defence Minister Brigadier General Hossein Dehqan shrugged off recent propaganda campaign waged by some Western states against the country’s missile power, saying that the enemies’ psychological warfare cannot undermine efforts to enhance the power.
Foreign Policy

Spokesman Hits Back at French UN Envoy over Anti-Iran Comments

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Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi criticized France’s UN envoy for accusing Tehran of involvement in destabilizing activities, saying the “intentionally biased” remarks aim to cover up France’s attempts to destabilize the region and its support for terrorist groups.
Nuclear

FM Zarif Praises Iran’s Ability to Restore Nuclear Program

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Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif on Tuesday, July 19, extolled the country's ability to bring its nuclear program back on track as limits on the landmark 15-year deal between Tehran and world powers ease in the coming years.
Media

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on July 19

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

Coup Sign of Domestic Instability in Turkey: Iranian Minister

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Iran’s Interior Minister Abdolreza Rahmani Fazli attributed an attempted military coup in Turkey to the domestic instability triggered by Ankara’s engagement in foreign conflicts, as in Iraq, Syria and Yemen.
Energy

Temperature Rise Cause Saudi Crude Oil Exports to Plummet

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After a considerable temperature rise, Saudi Arabia’s crude oil exports have dramatically declined as the country’s power plants must consume higher amounts of crude oil to cope with the increased demand of the hot season.
Nuclear

Ban’s JCPOA Report Written Based on Flawed Information: Iran’s FM

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Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif blasted the UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon for his “incomplete” report on the implementation of the United Nations Security Council Resolution 2231.
Iran in Pictures

Female Bikers in Shiraz National Championship

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Iranian female bikers took part in National Biking Championship in Shiraz, Fars Province, on Monday, July 18.
Security

Police in Iran’s Coastal Province Seize Huge Contraband Cargo

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Iranian police in the southern province of Hormozgan have seized the biggest-ever cargo of contraband in four decades, with more than 200 containers of smuggled goods confiscated, a commander said.
Human Rights

Photo Exhibition in Tehran Marks Nelson Mandela’s Birthday

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A photo exhibition was held on Monday, July 18, in Negarestan Garden in Tehran to mark the birthday anniversary of Nelson Mandela, the South African anti-apartheid revolutionary, politician, and philanthropist.
Lifestyle

A View of Daily Life in Iran

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Mehr News Agency has published photos of a journey through the heart of Iran, capturing scenes from everyday life.    
Foreign Policy

Dialogue Is Only Way to Resolve Kashmir Conflicts: Iran

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Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi expressed regret over the recent deadly conflicts in India’s Kashmir, saying that the tensions should be settled through peaceful ways.
Media

Iranian Reporter’s Admirable Coverage of Turkey Coup

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The Islamic Republic of Iran News Network, IRINN, and its Ankara correspondent Majid Akhavan, marked an unprecedented moment in IRIB’s professional history through their live and up-to-the-minute news coverage of the recent coup attempt in Turkey.
Foreign Policy

Iran Strongly Denounces Kazakh Terrorist Attacks

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Foreign Ministry Spokesman expressed Iran’s strong disapproval of inhumane actions and terrorist attacks including a recent deadly shooting in the Kazakh largest city, Almaty, on Monday, July 18.
Nuclear

US, Russia Denounce UN Chief’s Report on JCPOA

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The United States and Russia have criticized a report by the United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on the implementation of an agreement reached between Iran and the world powers.
Middle East

Iran’s President Pleased with Return of Stability to Turkey

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Iranian President Hassan Rouhani hailed the return of stability and security to Turkey after a coup attempt against the Turkish government failed.
Foreign Policy

Iranian Spokesman Rejects UN Chief’s ‘Biased’ Report on JCPOA

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Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi described United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s draft report about the July 2015 nuclear deal between Tehran and world powers (known as the JCPOA) as “biased”, saying it has been prepared under US pressure.
Religion

Thousands of Armenians Hold Religious Ceremony in Iran’s St. Thaddeus Church

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Qara Kelisa or St. Thaddeus Complex in Chaldoran, northwest of Iran, hosted the annual religious ceremony of Armenians known as Badarak.
Foreign Policy

US Gets Low Grade in JCPOA Implementation: Iran FM

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Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says the United States will likely receive a low grade for its commitment to implementation of last July’s nuclear agreement between Iran and the P5+1 group of countries.
Healthcare

Prevalence of Hepatitis B in Iran Dropped to Less Than 2%

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Head of Iran Hepatitis Department said that the disease has been controlled by vaccination, and the prevalence of the disease has dropped to less than 2% of the population.
Cinema

“Immortal” Wins Silver Apricot Prize at Armenian Film Festival

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Iranian filmmaker Hadi Mohaghegh won the Silver Apricot prize for his film “Immortal” at the 13th edition of Yerevan International Film Festival. Mohaghegh dedicated his award to Abbas Kiarostami, who recently passed away at 76.
Judiciary

1st Court Hearing Held for Those Who Attacked Saudi Embassy in Tehran

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The first court hearing for 21 men accused of storming Saudi diplomatic missions in Iran in January was held at a Tehran court on Monday, July 18.
Security

Commander Warns of Sabotage on Iran’s Cyber Infrastructure

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Head of Iran’s Civil Defense Organization sounded a warning that the country’s cyber infrastructure could come under attack, since the hardware that Iran purchases from the foreign countries have been manipulated for acts of sabotage.
Foreign Policy

Pro-Independence Leader Pleads for Iran’s Help over Kashmir Dispute

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Kashmiri pro-independence leader, Syed Ali Shah Geelani, has penned a letter to the Islamic Republic of Iran pleading for help over violent clashes between New Delhi’s armed forces and civilians in Indian-administered Kashmir.
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