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Commission to Be Set Up on Tensions at Iran-Pakistan Border

Iran's Foreign Ministry says a commission will be formed to look into the tensions at the border between Iran and Pakistan.

Terrorism, Interventionism Fan Flames of Conflict in Region: Rouhani

Iran's President says terrorism, discord, and interference of some countries in the internal affairs of others have fuelled the flames in the Middle East.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on July 12

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Wednesday, July 12, and picked headlines from 14 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

FM Zarif Meets Oman’s Top Diplomat in Tehran

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and Oman’s Minister Responsible for Foreign Affairs Yusuf bin Alawi have discussed the latest regional and bilateral issues in a meeting in Tehran.

Iran Signs $1.3bn High-Speed Rail Deal with Italy

Iran’s state railway company and its Italian counterpart have signed a deal worth 1.2 billion euros ($1.3 billion) to build a high-speed rail line between Iranian cities of Arak and Qom.

Oman Top Diplomat Holds Talks with Iran President

Omani Minister Responsible for Foreign Affairs Yusuf bin Alawi has met with the Iranian president on Wednesday morning in Tehran.

Oman FM in Tehran to Meet Iranian Officials

Oman’s foreign minister has arrived in Tehran on a two-day visit and is planned to hold meetings with to Iranian officials.

US Divisive Plots Foiled by Mosul Liberation: Iranian General

Iran's chief Armed Forces spokesman says the liberation of the Iraqi northern city of Mosul from the grip of Daesh Takfiri terrorist group sounded the death knell for the divisive plots hatched by the US and its regional allies.

‘Al Saud Likely behind Cholera Outbreak in Yemen’

The secretary-general of Yemen’s Supreme Political Council highlighted the heinous crimes committed by the Saudi-led coalition in the Arabian Peninsula country and said the Riyadh regime may have caused the current outbreak of Cholera in Yemen on purpose.

Iran Blasts US Defence Secretary’s ‘Baseless’ Claims

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has dismissed the US Defence Secretary’s baseless claims about Tehran’s support for terrorism as well as the need for a ‘regime change’ in Iran.

President Rouhani under Pressure on Cabinet Line-Up

As Iranian President Rouhani is preparing to announce his next cabinet, speculations are increasingly raised on his cabinet’s line-up by main political figures from the two main political camps in Iran.

Traces of Feathered Dinosaur Found in Iran

Iranian scientists have managed to find the archaeological traces of some feathered dinosaurs in Iran in cooperation with professors from Beijing and Colorado universities.

‘Iran Played Key Role in Liberation of Mosul’

A top Iranian politician says the Islamic Republic played a major role in the liberation of the Iraqi city of Mosul.

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.