‘US Had Plans to Pulverize Iran Passenger Plane in Air’

An Iranian admiral says the US warship that shot down the Iran Air Flight 655, killing all its 290 passengers and crew members back in 1988, intended to pulverize the airliner in the air.

Iran, Russia, Turkey Hold Trilateral Meeting in Astana

Representatives of Iran, Russia, and Turkey have held a trilateral meeting in the Kazakh capital of Astana to discuss the latest developments in Syria and ways to resolve the war-torn Arab country’s crisis.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on July 5

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Wednesday, July 5, and picked headlines from 12 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Los Angeles ‘Freedom’ Sculpture Inspired by Cyrus Cylinder

Inspired by the well-known Cyrus Cylinder, an Iranian-American artist has built a new public art installation, known as the Freedom Sculpture, which was unveiled in Los Angeles on Tuesday.

Iran to Give Crushing Response to Aggressors: General Soleimani

Major General Qassem Soleimani, the Commander of the IRGC Quds Force, says any aggressor who crosses Iran’s red lines will receive its devastating response.

Iran, Italy to Ink €1.2bn Deal on Railway Development

The Islamic Republic of Iran Railways (IRIR) will sign a €1.2-billion deal with its Italian counterpart Ferrovie dello Stato (FS) to build a high-speed railroad between the central cities of Qom and Arak.

IRGC Promoting Peace in Middle East: Top Commander

Major General Mohammad Ali Jafari, the commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC), says the military organization seeks to promote peace in the Middle East, but peace can’t be secured only through negotiation.

Iran Sympathizes with China over Deadly Floods, Landslides

Iranian foreign ministry spokesman has expressed sympathy with China over the heavy rains and landslides that have killed and wounded dozens of people.

‘Trumpism’ Cartoon Contest Held in Tehran

Iran is hosting an international cartoon exhibition titled “Trumpism”, where cartoons and caricatures of US President Donald Trump are put on display.

Iran Leader’s Aide Blames US for Qatar Crisis

Major General Yahya Rahim Safavi, a top military aide to the Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution, says the recent diplomatic crisis between Saudi Arabia and Qatar is part of a plot hatched by the US.

Interaction, US Trick to Make Inroads into Iran: Official

The representative of Iran’s Leader at the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC), Ali Saeedi, says the US is using interaction as a trick to infiltrate into the Islamic Republic.

Iranian Official Meets Russian, Turkish Diplomats in Astana

Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Arab and African Affairs Hossein Jaberi Ansari, who heads the Iranian delegation to Astana Talks on Syria, has met with the heads of Russian and Turkish delegations.

Spokesman Blasts Canadian Court’s Anti-Iran Ruling

Iran’s foreign ministry has slammed a Canadian court’s decision to uphold a US court ruling against the Islamic Republic, calling it a breach of international law.

Unverified Details of Qatar’s Response to Saudi Demands

Qatar on Monday responded to a list of demands from Saudi Arabia and its allies after they agreed to give Doha another 48 hours to address their grievances.

Iran’s IRGC Chief Remains in Office for 3 More Years

Major General Mohammad Ali Jafari, the commander of Islamic Revolution Guards Corps, says his term has been extended for three more years.

Iran Lodges Protest with France over MKO Gathering

Iran has lodged its official protest with the French government for allowing the terrorist Mojahedin-e-Khalq Organization (MKO or MEK) to hold its annual meeting in Paris.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on July 4

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Tuesday and picked headlines from 20 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

UN Calls for Iran’s Help in Resolving Syrian Crisis

The UN special envoy on Syria in a meeting with Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Arab and African Affairs Hossein Jaberi Ansari has called for Tehran’s help in finding a solution to the crisis in Syria.

How US Media Cover Same Tragedies in Opposite Ways

A political commentator has weighed in on the US double standards in reaction to two similar tragic incidents: the USSR’s shoot-down of a Korean airliner, and the US downing of an Iranian passenger plane.

Iran’s Customs Officers Seize Big Chunk of Opium

A sugarloaf containing 2.4 kilograms of opium has been discovered by Customs officers at Imam Khomeini International Airport in the Iranian capital.

Nomadic Lifestyle in Northwestern Iran

Atmianlu nomads are from one of the biggest tribes living in Arasbaran region, northwestern Iran. Quch Gulu countryside in Arasbaran annually hosts over 100 nomadic families.

Story of Lonely Man Who Lives in Darkness

Issa, an Iranian visually challenged man, thinks the whole town is blind as no one cares about him.

Two Iranian Organizations Shut Down in Tajikistan

The economic and cultural offices of the Iranian embassy in Tajikistan’s northern province of Sughd have been closed, according to local media reports.

Iran Welcomes Any Initiative for Ending Syria Crisis: FM

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says the Islamic Republic of Iran is after a political solution to the war in Syria, and welcomes any initiative that can restore peace to the war-torn country.

What Happened in MKO’s Annual Gathering in Paris

During the annual gathering of the terrorist Mujahedin-e Khalq Organization (MKO) in France’s capital, the participants made remarks against the Islamic Republic which amount to stark violations of the common and international laws.

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