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Latest News and Views from Iran and the World

Iran Seizes 111 Kilograms of Opium Hidden in Tyres

Iran’s security forces have seized at least 110 kilograms of opium embedded in the tyres of a truck near the northeastern city of Mashhad.

US Tests Laser Weapons System in Persian Gulf

The US Navy has reportedly tested the Laser Weapons System (LaWS), which can move at the speed of light.

Afghan Minister Praises Iranians’ Hospitality

Afghan Minister for Labour and Social Affairs Faizullah Zaki has praised the Iranians’ hospitality towards the Afghan refugees.

Mobile Library Serving Rural Children in Iran

An Iranian philanthropist has been taking a mobile library to deprived areas, distributing books among children and young adults.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on July 18

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Tuesday, July 18, and picked headlines from 15 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Britain’s easyHotel to Open Branches in Iran

The British budget chain easyHotel has announced plans to open branches in Iran, expecting a deal for 500 rooms.

Websites Filtered Only by Judicial Decrees: Iranian Official

A top Iranian Judiciary official says websites and other online services could be blocked only through judicial decrees, not based on a certain official’s opinion.

Iran’s Foreign Ministry Briefs MPs on Nuclear Deal Implementation

Iran’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs submitted the sixth quarterly report to the parliament on the process of implementation of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), a nuclear agreement between Iran and six world powers.

Iran to Withdraw from Nuclear Deal in Case of US Violation: FM

Iran has warned that any major JCPOA violation on behalf of the US may result in Tehran’s withdrawal from the nuclear deal.

Women’s Arm Wrestling Tournament Held in Iran’s Kashan

The first edition of women's arm wrestling tournament has been held in the central Iranian city of Kashan.

Iran to Hold Annual Sports Festival for Pensioners

An Iranian official says a permanent committee will be set up for the National Sports Festival of the Retired.

Iran’s Bandar Abbas, Italy’s Bari Become Sister Cities

A delegation from Iran’s southern province of Hormozgan has travelled to Italy to sign a twin-towns agreement with the officials of port Bari.

Iraqi Kurdistan’s Referendum Plan to Isolate Kurds: Iran’s Shamkhani

Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) says although holding a referendum on independence of Kurdistan may seem interesting, it will actually isolate Kurds and put pressure on the Kurdish people of Iraq.

Sabian Mandaeans Perform New Year Rituals in Iran

On the anniversary of the Mandaean New Year, the Sabians in southwestern Iran performed their baptism rite by immersing themselves in Karun River.

Iran, EU Universities Sign Several MoUs

A number of Iranian universities have signed Memoranda of Understanding with their European counterparts to expand their science cooperation, according to an Iranian official.

Fibre Optics Overhauling Internet Services in Iran

Internet services in Iran will be completely overhauled by the fibre optics technology, which is being promoted by the Iranian ministry of Communications and Information Technology.

180 Iranian Female Filmmakers to Compete in Int’l Festival

A record-breaking number of Iranian female filmmakers are set to take part in different sections of an international film festival due to be held within the next two weeks.

Iran Warns US against Imposing Sanctions on IRGC

Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces Major General Mohammad Hossein Baqeri cautioned the US against the “big risk” of imposing terrorism-related sanctions on the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC).

Tehran Considering Plan to Name Street after Mirzakhani

Members of Tehran City Council are going to discuss a plan to name one of the streets or places in the Iranian capital after late Iranian math genius Maryam Mirzakhani.

Robot Made by Iranian Students Helps Disabled People

A group of Iranian students at the Islamic Azad University have built a robot that can assist physically-disabled people, according to a university official.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on July 17

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Monday, July 17, and picked headlines from 16 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

US Violating Letter, Spirit of Iran Nuclear Deal: Zarif

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says the Islamic Republic has been abiding by its commitments under the historic nuclear deal with the world powers, but the US has been violating the agreement.

Rouhani’s VP Wishes Trump Would Scrap JCPOA

Iran’s nuclear chief has taken a swipe at the opponents of the nuclear deal between Tehran and world powers, and expressed the wish that the US president tears up the JCPOA so that the opponents would see what would happen then.

Auto Show to Open in Iranian City of Shiraz

One of the most famous car exhibitions in Iran is scheduled to open this week in the south-central city of Shiraz.

Iraq Needs to Import Iran’s Natural Gas: Minister

Iraq says it needs to import natural gas from Iran to operate its power plants within the next seven years.