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Iran Condemns Any Move in Support of MKO

IFP Editorial Staff - July 13, 2016

Spokesman for the Iranian Administration Mohammad Baqer Nobakht strongly denounced the gathering of the Mojahedin-e Khalq Organization (MKO) in Paris and stressed that resorting to a “despised and demolished” group and a “stinking corpse” is a sign of “weakness and desperation.”

Media Wire

Meeting of Iran’s Central Bank, US Treasury, and Int’l Banks Postponed

IFP Media Wire - July 13, 2016

A meeting between officials from the Central Bank of Iran (CBI), the US Treasury and international banks in London to discuss banking restrictions on trade with Iran despite a lasting nuclear deal between Tehran and world powers has been delayed, the British government said.

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Iran Summons French Ambassador over MKO Meeting

IFP Media Wire - July 13, 2016

Iran’s Foreign Ministry summoned the French ambassador on Tuesday, July 12, to voice its protest about a meeting held in Paris by the terrorist Mojahedin-e Khalq Organization (MKO).

Foreign Policy

Differences Narrowing among Caspian States, Iran’s FM Says

IFP Media Wire - July 12, 2016

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif, who is in Kazakhstan for a meeting of the foreign ministers of the Caspian Sea littoral states, said the Caspian countries have reached a consensus on many topics, but noted that a number of issues still remain to be settled.

Int'l Relations

South Korean Envoy Calls for Removal of Obstacles to Trade Ties with Iran

IFP Editorial Staff - July 12, 2016

South Korea’s Ambassador to Tehran has expressed regret over the US attempts to stonewall monetary and banking transactions after the JCPOA went into effect on January 16.

Nuclear

US Figures Urge Obama to Have More Engagement with Iran

IFP Editorial Staff - July 12, 2016

With the first anniversary of the nuclear deal between Tehran and world powers fast approaching, a bipartisan group of more than 75 politicians, diplomats, military leaders and academics is calling for even closer relations between the US and the Islamic Republic.

Middle East

Saudis’ Participation in MKO Meeting Is Nothing New: Iranian FM

Fatemeh Askarieh - July 12, 2016

Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif expressed his regret over the recent participation of a Saudi prince in the gathering of the terrorist group Mojahedin-e Khalq Organization (MKO) in Paris, but at the same time stressed that such moves are not unusual for these people.

Foreign Policy

Iran’s Foreign Ministry Urged to Summon French Envoy over MKO Meeting in Paris

IFP Editorial Staff - July 12, 2016

An Iranian expert in international affairs referred to the recent gathering of Mojahedin-e Khalq Organization (MKO) terrorists hosted by Paris, and described France as a hostile country whose ambassador should be summoned to the Foreign Ministry.

Media Wire

Iran’s Judiciary Chief Blasts US Double Standards on Terrorism

IFP Media Wire - July 11, 2016

Iranian Judiciary Chief Ayatollah Sadeq Amoli Larijani lashed out at the US government for its double standards when it comes to terrorism, saying Washington’s sponsorship of the notorious MKO terrorist group is a damning indictment of the US counterterrorism advocacy.

IFP Exclusive

Tony Blair’s Apology, a Stain of Shame on UK’s History: Politician

IFP Editorial Staff - July 11, 2016

An Iranian politician believes that British Ex-PM Tony Blair’s apology for invasion of Iraq will remain as an eternal stain of shame in UK’s colonial history and a lesson for other aggressors.

Int'l Relations

Iran’s President Felicitates Mongolia on National Day

IFP Media Wire - July 11, 2016

Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani congratulated Mongolia’s National day to the people and government of the Eastern Asian country, calling for further development of mutual ties.

Middle East

Former Iranian Diplomat Raps Bahrain for Revocation of Top Cleric’s Citizenship

IFP Media Wire - July 4, 2016

A former high-ranking Iranian diplomat condemned the Bahraini regime for stripping citizenship from the spiritual leader of the kingdom’s Shiite Muslim majority, saying the move is a result of secret ties between Manama and Tel Aviv.

Asia

Iran Welcomes Kazakhstan’s Election to UNSC

Emad Askarieh - July 4, 2016

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi announced that Tehran welcomes the election of Kazakhstan to the United Nations Security Council given the country’s potentials.

Int'l Relations

Iran’s FM Denounces Deadly Terrorist Attacks in Istanbul, Dhaka, Baghdad

IFP Media Wire - July 4, 2016

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif condemned a series of recent terrorist attacks in Turkey, Bangladesh, and Iraq, which claimed the lives of tens of people, stressing that the Islamic Republic will not “rest” until all terrorists are eliminated.

Foreign Policy

Diplomats Kidnapped in Lebanon in 1982 Are in Israeli Prison, Iran Says

Fatemeh Askarieh - July 4, 2016

The Iranian Foreign Ministry underlined that evidence and documents indicate that the four diplomats abducted in Lebanon in 1982 are still alive and imprisoned in Israel.

Human Rights

What Makes US Shoot-Down of Iran Air Flight 655 Even More Painful

IFP Editorial Staff - July 3, 2016

On the 28th anniversary of the downing of Iran’s commercial airliner by a US Navy guided-missile cruiser, an Iranian man who was 7 when he lost his father in the incident talks about how painful it was to see the US ship’s captain receiving a medal for what he had done.

Crisis

Iran Condemns Terrorist Blasts in Baghdad

Fatemeh Askarieh - July 3, 2016

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi strongly denounced the recent terrorist explosions in Baghdad.

Foreign Policy

Iran Raps Deadly Terror Attack in Bangladesh

IFP Media Wire - July 3, 2016

Iran’s Foreign Ministry strongly condemned a recent terrorist attack in the Bangladeshi capital of Dhaka, which killed at least 22 people, saying the “inauspicious act” proved that terrorism knows no boundaries.

Int'l Relations

Ayatollah Khamenei: No Regional Coordination with US

IFP Editorial Staff - July 3, 2016

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei dismissed claims made by Washington pertaining to its willingness to engage in talks with Tehran over regional issues.

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MP Warns Iranians against Travelling to Turkey

Golrokh Askarieh - July 2, 2016

Member of Iran’s Parliament warned against the “grave” danger in Turkey, and advised Iranian tourists to avoid visiting the neighbouring country.

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