Iran’s Presence in Syria at Damascus’ Request: Diplomat

A top Iranian diplomat says the ‘limited’ presence of Iranian advisors in Syria comes at the request of Damascus and is not subject to agreement by any regional or international party.

Iran VP Pays Homage to Late Math Genius Mirzakhani

Iran’s vice-president for science and technology has, in a note, paid tribute to late Iranian math genius Maryam Mirzakhani.

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.

Iraqi Forces Kill 25,000 ISIS Elements in Mosul Operation

Military sources say at least 25 thousand ISIS militants have been killed during the 9-month operation by 100,000 Iraqi forces, which ended in the liberation of the northern city of Mosul.

US Seeking Own Interests in Qatar Crisis: Analyst

A political commentator says the US is capitalizing on the ongoing crisis in Qatar’s ties with Persian Gulf Arab states to secure its own interests.

Iranian City Chosen as Most Age-Friendly City

The southwestern Iranian city of Dezful in Khuzestan province has been picked as the top age-friendly city.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on July 16

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

Iran Ranks 3rd at Int’l Chemistry Olympiad

A team of Iranian high school students have won four medals to rank third at the 2017 International Chemistry Olympiad in Thailand.

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.

India Modernising Nuclear Arsenal with Eye on China: Report

India continues to modernise its atomic arsenal with an eye on its powerful neighbour China, according to a media report.

Plots Underway to Heighten Tehran-Riyadh Tension: Hajj Official

An Iranian official says there are some groups who are seeking to escalate the current disputes between Iran and Saudi Arabia by dissuading Iranian pilgrims from visiting the holy sites in the Arab country.

Iran Condemns Israel’s Closure of Al-Aqsa Mosque

Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesperson has denounced the Israeli regime’s ‘blameworthy’ move to close al-Aqsa Mosque compound to the Palestinian worshipers.

Condolences Pour in for Iranian Math Genius Mirzakhani

Several Iranian officials including President Hassan Rouhani and Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani have sent messages of condolences and sympathy after the death of Maryam Mirzakhani, the Iranian winner of the Fields Medal who died of cancer on Saturday.

‘A Jewel Named Maryam Mirzakhani’

Iran’s former education minister has referred to the late Iranian math genius, Maryam Mirzakhani, as a gem stone, saying it was too early for her to die.

Russia Warns against Use of Qatar Crisis to Change Mideast Balance

Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov says any use of the ongoing tension in relations between Persian Gulf littoral states to change the regional balance would deteriorate the already fragile situation in the Middle East.

‘EU’s Pro-JCPOA Stances Pushing Trump to Back Down’

A top Iranian diplomat and a former nuclear negotiator says the Trump administration has backed down from its anti-JCPOA rhetoric in the face of Europe’s strong support for the historic deal.

Iranian Math Genius Mirzakhani Dies of Cancer

Maryam Mirzakhani, the internationally-renowned Iranian mathematician and the first female winner of Fields Medal, has died of cancer according to one of her relatives.

Turkey Bars German MPs from Inspecting NATO Base

The Turkish government has prevented a number of German lawmakers from checking on the troops stationed at a NATO military base in Konya in Turkey’s southwest in spite of the permission it had earlier given them.

‘US Must Talk to Iranians with Language of Respect’

Iranian foreign ministry spokesman has slammed Trump’s recent anti-Iran remarks, saying the US must speak to Iranian people with the language of respect.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on July 15

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Saturday, July 15, and picked headlines from 19 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Saudi Arabia Starts Issuing Visa for Iranian Pilgrims

An Iranian official says the Saudi government has started issuing visa for Iranian Hajj pilgrims as of July 13.

Iran President Congratulates France on National Day

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani on Friday felicitated the French nation and government on the country's National Day.

Iranian Woman Elected as Best Sailor of Year

Sailing is usually considered a muscular job worldwide. Women usually are not interested in the job given its demanding nature, but an Iranian woman has become a successful sailor.

Iran to Host Seminar on Dialogue of Iranian, Chinese Civilizations

A seminar called “Dialogue of Iranian and Chinese Civilizations" is planned to be held on October 29 in Tehran.

Over 700 Expat Iranian Researchers Back Home

The Iranian government says 710 Iranian researchers and experts, who were living abroad, have returned to the country and started cooperation in scientific and technological fields in the past few years.

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