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Over 2,500 Orphans Sponsored in Southern Iran

Sponsors volunteered to support 2,520 orphans under a plan named “Mohsenin” [Benefactors] in southern Iranian province of Hormozgan.

Smart Phone Penetration in Iran Up 120%

Smart phone penetration in Iran has reached %120, insofar as two SIM cards have been issued for every single Iranian national.

Stampede in Mecca Once Again Wounds Pilgrims

18 Hajj pilgrims were injured and suffered partial suffocation when a huge crowd thronged in front of Grand Mosque of Mecca, Saudi Arabia.

Alleged Assir Loyalists Threaten to Down Iranian ‘Aid Planes’ for Hezbollah

People claiming to be affiliates of jailed radical preacher Ahmad al-Assir warned in a video on Tuesday, June 28, that they would shoot down airplanes alleged to be carrying Iranian military gear for the Lebanese Resistance Movement, Hezbollah, destined for Beirut’s international airport.

West Has Already Launched Iran’s Landline, But Doesn’t Pick Up the Phone!

An Iranian trade official hailed the positive outcomes of a recent nuclear deal between Tehran and world powers, known as JCPOA, but at the same time criticized the West over their failure to fulfill their obligations in full.

What Saudi Arabia Did to Yemeni Lions

Animals in a zoo in Yemeni city of Ta’iz, particularly a poor lion, are suffering from adverse conditions caused by an ongoing war waged by Saudi Arabia and its allies on Yemen.

4-Year-Old Girl Asks Ayatollah Khamenei to Buy Her a Pink Hat

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei recently met the families of Iranians killed in the fight against terrorism in Syria and Iraq. The little daughter of one of these martyrs had a funny conversation with the Leader, which is reported by Daneshju and translated by IFP.

Iraqi Officials Condemn Saudi FM’s Remarks about Popular Forces

Iraq’s Prime Minister, National Security Adviser, and the Hashd al-Shaabi, also known as the Popular Mobilization Units, vehemently condemned the Saudi Foreign Minister’s call for the dissolution of the popular force, which is assisting army soldiers in battles against the Takfiri ISIS terrorist group.

Newly-Purchased Planes to Be Added to Iran’s Fleet by Autumn: Official

An Iranian official dismissed the rumours of secret delivery of newly-purchased planes to the country, stressing that the deal with Airbus is in final stages and the new planes will arrive in Iran on autumn.

General Bagheri’s Appointment as New Chief of Iran’s Armed Forces Sends Important Message

Mahdi Mohammadi, an Iranian political analyst, believes that the recent appointment of Major General Mohammad Bagheri as the new Chief of Staff of Iranian Armed Forces sends a very important message to the country’s military rivals.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on June 30

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Thursday and picked headlines from 24 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Officials Call for People’s Huge Turnout in Int’l Quds Day Rallies

Several Iranian officials including President Hassan Rouhani called on the Iranian nation to attend the upcoming nationwide demonstrations, described as “civil and popular manoeuvres against occupation of Palestine”, to mark the International Quds Day, which falls on July 1.

Opposition Group Commander Killed in Clashes with IRGC in Western Iran

IRGC Ground Force Commander Brigadier General Mohammad Pakpour announced on June 28 that Islamic Revolution Guards Corps forces had managed to kill the commander of a “counter-revolutionary” group in recent clashes in the west of Iran.

Mining Report: New Exploration Plans Yield 90 Tons of Gold

400 tons of iron ore, 500 tons of coal and 90 tons of gold were tapped into following the implementation of new exploration plans

Arab Group Requests Discussion on Israel’s Nuclear File at IAEA Conference

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) said on Tuesday, June 28, that it had received a request from the Arab Group to include Israel’s nuclear capabilities on the agenda of IAEA’s annual conference, due in late September.

Foreign Nationals Can Obtain Visas in 5 Days

Iran’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced that visas will now be issued within 5 days for foreign nationals.

Americans Not Unhappy with Iran-Saudi Tension: Larijani

Speaker of Iran’s Parliament Ali Larijani believes that the United States is not at all dissatisfied with an ongoing tension between Tehran and Riyadh.

Iran Condemns Suicide Attack in Lebanon

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi strongly denounced the recent terrorist blasts in Lebanon, which killed and wounded several civilians.

Leader Appoints General Bagheri as New Chief of Staff of Iran’s Armed Forces

In a decree on Tuesday, Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei appointed Major General Mohammad Baqeri as the new Chief of Staff of Iran’s Armed Forces.

Turkey-Israel Rapprochement Good for Regional Stability: Turkish Ambassador

The Turkish Ambassador to Tehran believes that a détente between Turkey and Israel regime is profitable for stability throughout the region.

KRG Urges Opposition Groups to Stop Using Kurdish Territories against Iran

In a statement, the Kurdish Regional Government urged opposition groups and the Kurdistan Workers Party to stop using Kurdish territories for launching attacks on Iran.

10 Days, Still No News of Iranian Fishermen Apprehended by Saudi Arabia

Three Iranian fishermen were arrested by Saudi military vessels for illegal border crossing on June 15, and have not been heard of since.

Government Permits Private Sector to Issue Participation Bonds

President Hassan Rouhani said that issuing participation bonds by large private companies is a realizable goal, and promised to expedite the required arrangements.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on June 28

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Tuesday and picked headlines from 22 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

More than 40 Killed in Yemen Suicide Attacks

At least 42 people, mostly soldiers and one child, were killed when attackers launched four suicide car bombings at security targets in a major Yemeni city.

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