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Iran Ranks 3rd at Int’l Chemistry Olympiad

A team of Iranian high school students have won four medals to rank third at the 2017 International Chemistry Olympiad in Thailand.

Female Bahraini Activist on Hunger Strike in Prison

Bahraini human rights advocate, Ebtisam Al-Saegh, who was arrested on July 3 after security forces attacked her house, has gone on hunger strike since Friday night.

2 Iranian Locals Killed in Fresh Attack by Pakistan-Based Terrorists

Terrorists based in Pakistan have fired projectiles at Iran's border region of Saravan, killing two local workers, the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has said in a statement.

India Modernising Nuclear Arsenal with Eye on China: Report

India continues to modernise its atomic arsenal with an eye on its powerful neighbour China, according to a media report.

Plots Underway to Heighten Tehran-Riyadh Tension: Hajj Official

An Iranian official says there are some groups who are seeking to escalate the current disputes between Iran and Saudi Arabia by dissuading Iranian pilgrims from visiting the holy sites in the Arab country.

Iran Condemns Israel’s Closure of Al-Aqsa Mosque

Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesperson has denounced the Israeli regime’s ‘blameworthy’ move to close al-Aqsa Mosque compound to the Palestinian worshipers.

Condolences Pour in for Iranian Math Genius Mirzakhani

Several Iranian officials including President Hassan Rouhani and Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani have sent messages of condolences and sympathy after the death of Maryam Mirzakhani, the Iranian winner of the Fields Medal who died of cancer on Saturday.

Assailant Gunned Down after Stabbing Cleric in Tehran

A man hurting a clergyman and a number of others in a stabbing spree at a subway station south of Tehran was shot dead by police on Saturday morning.

Iran Warns of Zionists’ Plot to Undermine Syria Gov’t

A senior Iranian official has warned that the Zionist lobby is carrying out widespread activities to steer the political and security equations in the region toward undermining the legal Syrian government.

‘A Jewel Named Maryam Mirzakhani’

Iran’s former education minister has referred to the late Iranian math genius, Maryam Mirzakhani, as a gem stone, saying it was too early for her to die.

Russia Warns against Use of Qatar Crisis to Change Mideast Balance

Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov says any use of the ongoing tension in relations between Persian Gulf littoral states to change the regional balance would deteriorate the already fragile situation in the Middle East.

‘EU’s Pro-JCPOA Stances Pushing Trump to Back Down’

A top Iranian diplomat and a former nuclear negotiator says the Trump administration has backed down from its anti-JCPOA rhetoric in the face of Europe’s strong support for the historic deal.

Iranian Math Genius Mirzakhani Dies of Cancer

Maryam Mirzakhani, the internationally-renowned Iranian mathematician and the first female winner of Fields Medal, has died of cancer according to one of her relatives.

Turkey Bars German MPs from Inspecting NATO Base

The Turkish government has prevented a number of German lawmakers from checking on the troops stationed at a NATO military base in Konya in Turkey’s southwest in spite of the permission it had earlier given them.

‘US Must Talk to Iranians with Language of Respect’

Iranian foreign ministry spokesman has slammed Trump’s recent anti-Iran remarks, saying the US must speak to Iranian people with the language of respect.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on July 15

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Saturday, July 15, and picked headlines from 19 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Iranian Envoys Attend Commemoration of Srebrenica Massacre

Iranian Ambassador to Turkey Mohammad Ebrahim Taherian and Iran's Ambassador to Bosnia and Herzegovina Mahmoud Heydari attended the commemoration ceremony held for victims of Srebrenica genocide.

Saudi Arabia Starts Issuing Visa for Iranian Pilgrims

An Iranian official says the Saudi government has started issuing visa for Iranian Hajj pilgrims as of July 13.

Iran President Congratulates France on National Day

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani on Friday felicitated the French nation and government on the country's National Day.

Iranian Woman Elected as Best Sailor of Year

Sailing is usually considered a muscular job worldwide. Women usually are not interested in the job given its demanding nature, but an Iranian woman has become a successful sailor.

US Preventing Iran from Enjoying Full Benefits of JCPOA: FM

The Iranian foreign minister has lashed out at the US for its failure to completely observe its obligations under the 2015 nuclear deal by occasionally preventing the Islamic Republic from enjoying the full benefits of the agreement.

Iran to Host Seminar on Dialogue of Iranian, Chinese Civilizations

A seminar called “Dialogue of Iranian and Chinese Civilizations" is planned to be held on October 29 in Tehran.

Over 700 Expat Iranian Researchers Back Home

The Iranian government says 710 Iranian researchers and experts, who were living abroad, have returned to the country and started cooperation in scientific and technological fields in the past few years.

Iranian Kebab Helps in Treatment of Infertility

A traditional kind of Iranian kebab strengthens the body, helps with problems of infertility and strengthens the eyes.

Iran FM in New York for High-Level UN Forums

Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and his deputies have arrived in New York City’s John F. Kennedy Airport Thursday afternoon (local time).