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Food Sent by Iranian Volunteers Distributed among Palestinians, Yemenis
Several packs of sacrificial meat sent by a group of young Iranian volunteers have been distributed among the besieged Palestinians in Gaza Strip as well as the poor people of Yemen’s capital who are under non-stop airstrikes by Saudi Arabia.
Iran FM Discusses Myanmar Plight with Turkey, Malaysia, Indonesia
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has conferred with his Turkish, Malaysian, and Indonesian counterparts on the desperate plight of Rohingya Muslims in Myanmar.
UN Human Rights Rapporteur Ignoring Improvements in Iran
Iranian foreign ministry spokesman has condemned a new report by the UN special rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Iran as “unacceptable” and “politically-motivated,” saying the report ignores several cases of improvement in Iran’s human rights situation.
Iran Reviewing Bill to Protect Women against Violence
An Iranian official says a bill on protection of women against violence is being reviewed at the country’s Judiciary.
Iran Deeply Concerned about Continued Violence against Myanmar Muslims
Iranian foreign ministry spokesman has expressed Tehran’s deep concern over the continuation of inhumane and violent actions against Rohingya Muslims in Myanmar.
MP Backs Granting Nationality to Children with Foreign Fathers
An Iranian lawmaker says granting Iranian nationality to the children born to an Iranian mother and a non-Iranian father not only is a must for population management, but can also decrease insecurity in the country.
Twitter Blocked in Iran for National Security Concerns: Minister
Iran’s Minister of Communications and Information Technology says Twitter is blocked in the Islamic Republic for certain national security concerns, not cultural or ethical issues. However, he believes, filtering is not a good strategy.
US Must Pay Iran $245m in Damage for Role in Chemical Attacks
Iran has sentenced the US to pay $245 million in damage to to the victims of chemical attacks carried out by Saddam Hussein’s troops during the 1980 to 1988 imposed war on Iran, according to the Judiciary spokesman.
Iranians Hold Balloon Festival in Memory of Syrian Children
Many people in northeastern Iranian city of Bojnourd attended a balloon festival held in memory of Syrian children stranded in the Shiite-majority towns of al-Foua and Kefraya in Idlib province, which are still under the siege of terrorists.
New Drug Law to Save Lives of Many Iranians on Death Row
An Iranian lawmaker says more than 90 percent of those sentenced to death for carrying illicit drugs would have the chance to return to life if the new bill passed by the Parliament is signed into law.
‘Iran Should Establish Genetic Data Bank for Inmates’
An Iranian lawmaker has stressed the importance of establishing a genetic data bank for prisoners.
Iran Football Wins Case against Saudi Arabia at CAS
Iran’s Football Federation has reportedly won a major case against its Saudi counterpart after almost a year.
Iran’s Judiciary Confirms Gas Deal with Total
The huge gas deal between Iran and the French energy giant Total has been verified by the Iranian Judiciary, according to its spokesman.
Man Sentenced to Do Research for Illegal Use of Groundwater
An Iranian man who had illegally exploited subterranean water resources has been sentenced by a court to carrying out some research work.
Iran Planning to Raise Women’s Legal Age of Marriage
An Iranian lawmaker says the Iranian Parliament’s female MPs have decided to introduce a plan to raise the legal age of marriage for women in the country.
Why Iran’s Missile Tests Don’t Violate UNSC Resolution 2231
Two Iranian experts of international law have discussed why the Islamic Republic of Iran’s missile tests are not against the UN Security Council Resolution 2231.
US Court Ruling Part of Anti-Iran War of Nerves: MP
An Iranian legislator has strongly slammed a ‘pointless and illogical’ US court ruling which urges Iran to pay compensation to the families of the victims of a bombing attributed to Hamas.
Iranian Food Packs Handed Out among Palestinians at Al-Aqsa Mosque
Food packs dispatched by Iran have been distributed among Palestinians at al-Aqsa mosque amid tight security measures.
Iran, S. Korea Hold Joint Seminar on Intellectual Property
Iran and South Korea as two close economic partners have held a joint seminar on intellectual property in the Iranian capital, Tehran.
‘Legal Procedures in Iran None of Trump’s Business’
Iran’s Judiciary chief has dismissed a recent US statement on the US prisoners in Iran as pointless, and said legal proceedings in Iran are none of Washington’s business.
Iran Dismisses White House Statement on Prisoners
Iranian foreign ministry spokesman has rejected the recent ‘unacceptable’ statement issued by the White House on the release of US prisoners in Iran, describing it as an example of interference in the Islamic Republic’s internal affairs.
Iran Studying Plan to Hand Out Diluted Drugs to Addicts
Iranian legislators have passed a motion to hand out narcotics to drug addicts to help them give up their addiction.
Interesting Penalties Introduced for Illegal Hunts in Iran
Judges in Iran have recently started giving hunters interestingly unconventional sentences over illegal hunts.
Iran President’s Brother Arrested on Financial Charges
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani’s brother Hossein Fereydoun has been arrested after failing to post the bail set for him, the Judiciary spokesman says.
Female Bahraini Activist on Hunger Strike in Prison
Bahraini human rights advocate, Ebtisam Al-Saegh, who was arrested on July 3 after security forces attacked her house, has gone on hunger strike since Friday night.