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Latest News and Views from Iran and the World

Israel Plotting to Create Greater Kurdistan: Turkish Official

The head of Patriotic Party of Turkey Doğu Perinçek says the Zionist regime of Israel is planning to create a Greater Kurdistan.

Mattis’ Anti-Iran Remarks Made in Delirium: DM

Iran’s Defence Minister has lashed out at the recent ‘interventionist’ remarks by the US Secretary of Defence on “regime change” in Iran, saying such statements are similar to the words made by the sick during fits of delirium.

Rouhani’s Gov’t Downplays Concerns on Total Deal

There is nothing confidential to the parliament about a recent deal Iran has signed with France’s Total, spokesman for the administration said, recommending the MPs seeking suspension of the deal to bear in mind a law binding the administration to attraction of foreign investment.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on July 11

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Tuesday, July 11, and picked headlines from 19 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Nuclear Sanctions Hurt Iranian People, Not Gov’t: Rouhani

Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani says the sanctions that had been imposed on the country over its nuclear program impacted the Iranian nation rather than government, contrary to what the enforcers of the sanctions claimed.

Iranian Researchers Produce Non-Toxic Rat Poison

A group of researchers in an Iranian knowledge-based company have managed to produce a non-toxic rodenticide using nanotechnology. The product is currently available on the market.

78 Judges Suspended in Iran Last Year: Judiciary

The Iranian Judiciary says it has suspended 78 judges from the bench during the past Iranian year (ended in mid-March 2017).

Iran Calls for Expansion of Media Ties with Azerbaijan

An Iranian official says cultural diplomacy can pave the way for promotion of ties between the Iranian and Azerbaijani nations.

ISIS Confirms Its Leader’s Death, Names New Caliph

The ISIS terrorists have reportedly confirmed the death of their ringleader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, and introduced their new ‘caliph’.

Iraqi PM Officially Declares Victory over ISIS

Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi has formally declared victory of the country’s forces over the ISIS Takfiri terrorist group one day after the country’s military and Popular Mobilization Forces took full control of the northern city.

‘Int’l Conference Should Be Held on Fight against ISIS’

Major General Qassemi Soleimani, the commander of IRGC Quds Force, says it is necessary to hold international conferences on fighting the ISIS terrorist group.

Iran Relies on Its People for Development, Security: Zarif

Iranian foreign minister says the country relies on local resources for development and looks to its own people for its legitimacy and security, while regional states are either supported by a foreign country or expect to receive such backing.

FM Calls for Iran’s Stronger Presence in Int’l Arenas

Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says the Islamic Republic has the potential to make its presence felt in international scientific arenas.

Mideast’s First Mini-World Park under Construction in Iran

The construction of the Middle East’s first and world’s fourth mini-world park is underway in the western Iranian province of Hamadan.

‘Iran’s Law on FOI, Landmark in Promoting Civil Rights’

A top Iranian academic says the law on Freedom of Information is a turning point in promoting civil rights in the Islamic Republic.

ISIS Burns Biggest Archive of Its Secret Documents, Data

The ISIS terrorist group has burned the biggest archive of its secret documents and data known as “The Blue Archive of ISIS” in Tal Afar, near the northern Iraqi city of Mosul.

Iran, Italy Use Music to Build Bridge of Brotherhood

Top Iranian and Italian musicians had a joint performance in Ravenna, eastern Italy, to send a message of peace and friendship to the world in a time when conflict and terror have gripped the region.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on July 10

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Monday, July 10, and picked headlines from 20 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Iran Hosts Interpol Regional Meeting

The 13th working group meeting of the International Police Organization (INTERPOL) under the framework of Project Kalkan kicked off in Tehran on Monday morning, focusing on tactics to fight off terrorism.

Confrontation with Iran Could Result in Global Crisis: Qatar

A Qatari official says any confrontation with the Islamic Republic of Iran could lead to crisis at the international level.

Iranian Officials Congratulate Iraq on Mosul Liberation

In separate messages, various Iranian officials including the ministers of foreign affairs and defence, the top general, and the top security official have offered congratulations to Iraq on the liberation of Mosul from ISIS terrorists.

Iran, Turkey Can Boost Trade Value to $50bn

Iran’s ICT Minister and Chairman of Iran's joint economic commission with Turkey says Tehran and Ankara have the potential to increase the value of their bilateral trade to $50 billion per year.

Iranian Inventor Receives Award for Solution to Urban Dust

An Iranian inventor has won the Merit Award and the Gold Medal Award of Merit at INPEX 2017 contests among 800 participants from 40 countries.

UN Hails Iran’s Pioneering Role in Resolving Environmental Woes

A UN official has highlighted Iran’s significant role as one of the pioneers in combating dust and sand storms in the Middle East.

Former Iraqi President in Iran for Talks

Leader of the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan (PUK) and former Iraqi president, Jalal Talabani, is in Iran’s capital Tehran on a friendly visit.