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Top Afghan Diplomat to Visit Iran on June 21

Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran has unveiled plans for an upcoming visit to Iran by caretaker of the Foreign Ministry of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan Hanif Atmar.

IAEA’s Access to Iran Sites, Materials Subject to Legal Considerations: Tehran

A senior Iranian official has expounded on the legal dimensions of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)’s access to Iran’s nuclear sites and activities.

Iran to Make Wearing Mask Obligatory as COVID-19 Surges Again

Iran could make wearing face masks compulsory in areas with a high risk of coronavirus infection, President Hassan Rouhani says.

Iran Condemns IAEA Resolution as ‘Excessive Demand’

Spokesperson for the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has dismissed as unconstructive and irresponsible the recent move by the International Atomic Energy Agency Board of Governors to adopt a resolution on Iran, and strongly condemned the measure from EU3 to initiate the resolution.

Iran Urges Romania to Clarify Cause of Fugitive Judge’s Death

Iran's Foreign Ministry Spokesman Seyyed Abbas Mousavi has confirmed the reports on the death of Iranian judge Gholam-Reza Mansouri in Romania, urging Bucharest to provide an official report on the incident.

Iran Vows to Give Appropriate Response to IAEA Resolution

Iran’s ambassador to the International Atomic Energy Agency says Tehran will take appropriate action in response to the Board of Governors’ adoption of an anti-Iran resolution.

Fugitive Iranian Judge Found Dead in Romania: Official

Former Iranian judge Gholam-Reza Mansouri, wanted by the Iranian police for bribery, has been found dead in Romania, Chief of Iran's Interpol confirms.

Iran’s COVID-19 Cases Rise to 200,000: Spokeswoman

The spokeswoman of Iran’s Health Ministry has confirmed 2,615 new cases of infection with the novel coronavirus, raising the total number of cases to 200,262.

Iran Pushing on with Economic Plans Despite Coronavirus: Rouhani

President of the Islamic Republic of Iran Hassan Rouhani says the outbreak of coronavirus has not brought economic activities in the country to a halt, describing the inauguration of new projects as a testimony to Iran’s unfaltering progress.

Some 157,000 Recover from COVID-19 in Iran

The spokeswoman for Iran’s Health Ministry says 156,991 Coronavirus patients have recovered from the disease so far and been discharged from the hospital.

Iranian Spokesman Supports UN Human Rights Council Meeting on Racism in US

The spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran has voiced support for a two-day emergency meeting of the United Nations Human Rights Council about racism in the United States.

Iran Condemns US Sanctions on Syria

Iran’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has condemned the new US sanctions against Syria, pledging that Tehran will maintain and boost economic ties with Damascus.

Iran Urges Negotiated Solution to Libya Crisis

Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran has voiced Tehran’s support for the international efforts at the political settlement of conflicts in Libya, stressing that the crisis in the north African nation has no military solution.

Iran Hosts COVID-19 Fight Technology Expo

An exposition of the technologies for the battle with coronavirus has been held in Iran’s capital of Tehran.

Over 195,000 Infected by Novel Coronavirus in Iran

Iranian Health Ministry Spokeswoman Sima-Sadat Lari has confirmed 2,612 new cases of COVID-19 infection, increasing the total number of infections to 195,051.

‘Knowledge-Based Firms Make Iran Exporter of Coronavirus-Related Items’

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has praised the domestic knowledge-based companies for their significant contribution to the fight against COVID-19, saying their innovative ideas have transformed Iran into an exporter of the coronavirus-related products.

Iran Censures UN for Taking Saudi-Led Coalition Off Child Rights Blacklist

Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran has slammed the United Nations for its double standards on human rights after the UN chief’s decision to remove the Saudi-led military coalition in Yemen from a list of violators of children's rights.

Iran, Russia Issue Declaration on Promotion of Int’l Law

Foreign Ministers of the Islamic Republic of Iran and the Russian Federation have signed a joint declaration on the promotion of international law.

Iran’s COVID-19 Fatalities Rise to 9,000

Iran's Health Ministry spokeswoman says 115 patients have died of the novel coronavirus in the past 24 hours, increasing the overall death toll to 9,065.

Ministers Weigh Plans for Iran-Iraq Oil Cooperation

Iranian Petroleum Minister Bijan Namdar Zangeneh and his Iraqi counterpart Ihsan Abdul Jabbar have discussed the ways to promote cooperation between the two neighbours in the oil industry.

Iran after Release of Currency Assets Abroad: President

President of Iran Hassan Rouhani says diplomatic and economic officials have launched a push to free the country’s foreign currency assets in the other countries in order to reduce susceptibility to any currency market volatility.

Tehran Hosts Happy Snowmen Festival as Summer Arrives

The first festival of happy snowmen was held a few days ago in Tochal complex, in the heights of northern Tehran.

Iran Home to Attractive, Dreadful Caves for Tourists

A top caver describes Iran as one of the few places in the world with dreadful and beautiful caves, shedding more light on the main features of these mysterious attractions.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on June 16

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Tuesday, June 16, 2020, and picked headlines from 14 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Official Presses S. Korea to Free Iran’s Assets

Iranian President's Chief of Staff Mahmoud Vaezi has called on South Korea to unfreeze Iran’s financial resources and avoid sacrificing its interests in Iran for the US demands.

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