A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on June 18

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Sunday,June 18, 2017, and picked headlines from 18 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Iran’s Foreign Minister Arrives in Algeria

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has just arrived in the Algerian capital on the first leg of his two-day visit to three North African countries.

Tillerson’s Comments Example of Modern Savagery: Iran’s Shamkhani

A senior Iranian official has strongly slammed the recent 'contentious' comments by US Secretary of State about a regime change in Iran, saying that such remarks are epitome of modern savagery.

Source Denies Report on Relocation of Hamas Officials to Iran

A source close to the Palestinian resistance rejected a report that claimed officials with the Palestinian Resistance Movement, Hamas, will be moved from Qatar to the Islamic Republic of Iran.

Baghdad Not to Let US Use Iraqi Territory against Iran: PM

Iraq will never allow Americans to use the Arab country’s territory against the neighbouring Iran even if it is given the guarantee to be completely reconstructed free of charge, said Iraqi Prime Minister Haidar al-Abadi. 

Tehran Residents Use 38,000 Litres of Water per Second

Residents of the Iranian capital, Tehran, consume 38 thousands litres of water per second during the burning heat days of this year, a new report says.

Iran’s President Sends Message to Qatar’s Emir

Qatar’s foreign ministry declared that the country’s emir has received a verbal message from Iranian President Hassan Rouhani on Saturday.

Iran Leader’s Book on Palestine to Be Unveiled in Moscow

The Russian version of a Persian book that reflects views of Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei on Palestine will be unveiled in Russia on Tuesday.

Tehran Pursuing Saudi Arabia’s Killing of Iranian Fisherman

Iranian foreign ministry spokesman says the country is looking into Saudi Arabian coast guard's killing of a local Iranian fisherman in the Persian Gulf waters.

Festival of Joint Naval Drills in Persian Gulf

Iran and China are going to hold a joint naval drill in Persian Gulf on Sunday, a couple of days after the naval forces of Qatar and the US wrapped up their three-day joint military exercise in the same body of water.

Syrian Forces Make Fresh Gains in Jordanian, Iraqi Border Areas

The Syrian Army, along with allied forces, announced that it has reached Iraqi border areas northeast of al-Tanf, and also restored 105 kilometres of the Syrian-Jordanian border.

Iranian Reformists Condemn Tillerson’s Regime Change Remarks

A group of senior reformist figures have decried the meddlesome comments by the US Secretary of State who spoke of regime change in Iran.

Japan to Make a Fortune from Newly-Born Panda

A giant panda cub recently born at a zoo in central Tokyo is expected to bring a 26.7 billion yen (242 million US dollars) economic effect to the city, local media reported.

Iran Not to Exhibit Its Unseen Artworks in Europe

Displaying the art pieces of Tehran Museum of Contemporary Art Museum (TMOCA) outside Iran is not on the agenda of Iran’s Culture and Islamic Guidance Ministry, the minister declared.

Explosive-Laden Vehicle Discovered in Iraqi Capital

Iraq forces have discovered a tractor-trailer loaded with explosives in northern Baghdad, the capital city of the Arab country.

Iran’s Monthly Ice-Cream Exports Exceed 4,000 Tonnes

Iran has exported nearly 4,140 tonnes of ice-cream during the first month of the current fiscal year (March 21-April 20), according to data released by the Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration.

Photos of Iran’s General Soleimani in Iraq’s Karbala

New photos have been released showing senior commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps, Major General Qassem Soleimani, on a pilgrimage to the holy city of Karbala.

Risk of All-Out War between Iran, Saudi Arabia after Tehran Attacks

A senior political analyst has, in a recent article, weighed in on the possible outbreak of an all-out war between Iran and Saudi Arabia, particularly after the recent deadly attacks in Tehran.

Iran’s FM to Visit Algeria, Mauritania, Tunisia

Iranian foreign minister will start a two-day tour of three North African states on Sunday, foreign ministry spokesman announced.

Why New US Sanctions on Iran Violate JCPOA

The new sanctions ratified by the US Senate to be imposed against Iran run counter to the nuclear deal between Tehran and world powers.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on June 17

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Saturday and picked headlines from 18 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Zoroastrians Flock to Sacred Temple for Annual Pilgrimage

Each year from June 14–18, thousands of Zoroastrians from Iran, India and other countries flock to an ancient fire temple at Pir-e Sabz or Chak Chak village in central Iran.

Iran President Urges Hard-line Media to Avoid Foul Language

Iran’s president has lashed out at the hardliners and the opposition media for using foul language when criticizing the government.

Iran Eyes Larger Share of Qatar’s Market

Amid a recent row between Qatar and Saudi Arabia, Qatari citizens risk a serious food shortage while Iran continues to send more food to the blockaded nation.

Iran Planning to Promote Citizens’ Use of Bicycle

Despite efforts by Iran’s Department of Environment (DoE) and anti-air pollution campaigns, the use of bicycles has failed to gain widespread popularity across the country. However, the public’s positive reaction to a recently launched challenge has raised hopes to this end.

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