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ISIS on Alert in Mosul for Possible Attack by Iraqi Forces

ISIS militants have been placed on alert after some unknown individuals raised Iraq’s flag at the centre of a market in the ISIS-held city of Mosul.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on July 9

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Saturday and picked headlines from 19 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Rouhani Thanks Crew Involved in Containing Petrochemical Complex Fire

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani expressed gratitude to the people and organizations involved in containing the fire that broke out at Bou Ali Sina petrochemical refinery complex on Wednesday, July 6.

Iran Rejects Merkel’s ‘Unconstructive’ Remarks about Its Missile Program

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi dismissed the recent remarks by German Chancellor about Tehran’s ballistic missile program, stressing that the Islamic Republic will strongly continue developing the program.

16 Iranian Teacher Associations to Hold General Assemblies

16 Iranian Teachers’ Trade Associations [ITTAs] have finally managed to obtain permission for holding General Assemblies, an official announced.

Iran’s Petchem Complex to Resume Operation Within Weeks: Minister

The Iranian minister of petroleum says the country’s Bu Ali Sina Petrochemical Complex in the southwestern province of Khuzestan, which was hit by a raging fire earlier this week, will resume its operation within the next few weeks.

Iran Urges UN’s Unbiased Report on US Failure to Meet JCPOA Undertakings

An official at Iran’s Foreign Ministry on Friday called on UN chief to avoid making biased reports on Iran’s compliance with a nuclear deal with six world powers, recommending Ban Ki-moon to release realistic reports instead, about US failure to honor the JCPOA.

Iran: Washington Responsible for Fulfillment of JCPOA Undertakings

Iran announced that it has nothing to do with the US domestic disputes and regards Washington responsible for the implementation of US undertakings under a comprehensive deal between Tehran and six world powers.

This Year’s Hajj to Be a Dangerous Journey, Pakistani Senator Warns

A Pakistani senator referred to the recent terrorist attacks in Saudi Arabia, and warned that Hajj pilgrims will have a dangerous trip this year.

Kiarostami Gave New Life to Experimental Cinema

Alireza Tabesh, the Managing Director of Farabi Cinema Foundation, offered his condolences over the death of Abbas Kiarostami, the renowned Iranian filmmaker, and described him as a brilliant figure in cinema who had a humanistic and ethical approach in his works.

Army General Becomes Deputy Chief of Staff of Iranian Armed Forces

Brigadier General Abdul-Rahim Mousavi, who previously served as Deputy Commander of Iran’s Army, was appointed by the Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei as the new Deputy Chief of Staff of Iranian Armed Forces.

At Least 35 Killed in ISIS Attack on Shiite Shrine North of Baghdad

ISIS terrorist group (also known as ISIS or ISIL) claimed a triple suicide attack on Thursday evening near a Shiite mausoleum north of Baghdad, which killed at least 35 people and wounded 60 others, according to Iraqi security sources.

UAE Plans to Install Prince Mohammed as New Saudi King

Reports indicate that the Emirati ruler Mohammed bin Zayed is supporting a plan to install the young Saudi deputy crown prince Mohammed bin Salman as the king of Saudi Arabia 'by end of the year'.

Firefighters Still Battling Blaze in Petrochemical Complex in Iran’s Mahshahr

Iranian firefighters and helicopters tried on Thursday to extinguish a fire that broke out at Bu Ali Sina petrochemical refinery complex in southwestern port city of Mahshahr a day earlier.

World’s Largest and Smallest Qurans Unveiled in Iran

In a ceremony held on Sunday, July 3, in the central Iranian city of Qom, the world’s largest and most valuable Quran was unveiled.

Zionist Rabbi Calls for Execution of All Palestinians

A Zionist Rabbi claimed that the Torah has invited its followers, the Jewish people, to kill all Palestinians.

Police Blames Pakistan for Martyrdom of 4 Iranian Border Guards

In the recent clashes between Iranian border guards and armed bandits in Sistan and Balouchestan Province, southeast of Iran, the terrorists managed to flee into Pakistan. Now the Iranian Police spokesman blames Islamabad for the martyrdom of four Iranian guards in the clashes.

Palestine, Islamic World’s Pivotal Issue: Ayatollah Khamenei

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei described the issue of Palestine as the prime concern of the Muslim world, saying the world’s arrogant powers, spearheaded by the US, provoke regional conflicts to make Israeli occupation of Palestine fade into oblivion.

Iran’s Parliament Speaker Condemns Terrorist Attacks in Saudi Arabia and Iraq

Speaker of Iran’s Parliament Ali Larijani strongly denounced the terrorist attacks that recently hit the Saudi holy city of Medina and Iraqi capital of Baghdad.

Intelligence Ministry Refutes Sending Threatening Messages to Journalists

Iran’s Intelligence Ministry categorically denied sending threatening text messages to a large number of journalists, and described it as an unprofessional move.

President Rouhani Lauds Late Kiarostami’s View of Life

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani offered condolences over the death of the country’s award-winning film director Abbas Kiarostami, hailing his works as valuable contributions to promotion of “peace” and “friendship” in the world.

Iran’s DM Urges Muslim Unity to Restore Security to Islamic World

Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Hossein Dehqan congratulated his Muslim counterparts on Eid al-Fitr, and hoped for restoration of calm and security to the Islamic world in light of unity among Muslim nations.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on July 5

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Tuesday and picked headlines from 22 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Shamkhani Highlights Iran’s Success at Curbing Takfiris

Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) Ali Shamkhani has highlighted the country’s effective battle against Takfiri terrorism that has engulfed the region, a lawmaker said.

Iran’s Zarif Urges Muslims to Stand United against Terrorism

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif condemned a string of terrorist bombings in the Saudi Arabian cities of Qatif, Medina and Jeddah, calling for stronger unity among Muslim nations as the only way to counter terrorism in the Middle East region.