Temperature Rise Cause Saudi Crude Oil Exports to Plummet

After a considerable temperature rise, Saudi Arabia’s crude oil exports have dramatically declined as the country’s power plants must consume higher amounts of crude oil to cope with the increased demand of the hot season.

Ban’s JCPOA Report Written Based on Flawed Information: Iran’s FM

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif blasted the UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon for his “incomplete” report on the implementation of the United Nations Security Council Resolution 2231.

Photo Exhibition in Tehran Marks Nelson Mandela’s Birthday

A photo exhibition was held on Monday, July 18, in Negarestan Garden in Tehran to mark the birthday anniversary of Nelson Mandela, the South African anti-apartheid revolutionary, politician, and philanthropist.

Dialogue Is Only Way to Resolve Kashmir Conflicts: Iran

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi expressed regret over the recent deadly conflicts in India’s Kashmir, saying that the tensions should be settled through peaceful ways.

Iranian Reporter’s Admirable Coverage of Turkey Coup

The Islamic Republic of Iran News Network, IRINN, and its Ankara correspondent Majid Akhavan, marked an unprecedented moment in IRIB’s professional history through their live and up-to-the-minute news coverage of the recent coup attempt in Turkey.

Iran Strongly Denounces Kazakh Terrorist Attacks

Foreign Ministry Spokesman expressed Iran’s strong disapproval of inhumane actions and terrorist attacks including a recent deadly shooting in the Kazakh largest city, Almaty, on Monday, July 18.

US, Russia Denounce UN Chief’s Report on JCPOA

The United States and Russia have criticized a report by the United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on the implementation of an agreement reached between Iran and the world powers.

Iran’s President Pleased with Return of Stability to Turkey

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani hailed the return of stability and security to Turkey after a coup attempt against the Turkish government failed.

Iranian Spokesman Rejects UN Chief’s ‘Biased’ Report on JCPOA

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi described United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s draft report about the July 2015 nuclear deal between Tehran and world powers (known as the JCPOA) as “biased”, saying it has been prepared under US pressure.

Thousands of Armenians Hold Religious Ceremony in Iran’s St. Thaddeus Church

Qara Kelisa or St. Thaddeus Complex in Chaldoran, northwest of Iran, hosted the annual religious ceremony of Armenians known as Badarak.

US Gets Low Grade in JCPOA Implementation: Iran FM

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says the United States will likely receive a low grade for its commitment to implementation of last July’s nuclear agreement between Iran and the P5+1 group of countries.

1st Court Hearing Held for Those Who Attacked Saudi Embassy in Tehran

The first court hearing for 21 men accused of storming Saudi diplomatic missions in Iran in January was held at a Tehran court on Monday, July 18.

US, Israel, Saudi Arabia, Egypt Were Plotters of Turkey Coup

An Iranian adviser believes that Turkey’s army had received the green light from the US, Saudi Arabia and Egypt, or else they wouldn’t dare to stage the amateurish coup in Turkey.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on July 18

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

Iran Denounces Dissolution of Bahraini Opposition Group

Iran’s Foreign Ministry deplored a Bahraini court’s ruling on dissolution of the main opposition bloc, Al-Wefaq National Islamic Society, saying such unconstructive measures will only complicate the Arab country’s situation.

Desert of Lut, First Iranian UNESCO-Registered Natural Site

In a session held on Sunday, July 17, in Istanbul, the World Heritage Committee inscribed Iran’s Lut Desert as the country’s first natural site to be registered in the UNESCO World Heritage List.

Iranian Woman Wins UNESCO Photo Contest

Iranian photographer Sara Mardani won the UNESCO international photo competition, which aimed to promote reading books and spread the message of tolerance.

Living Up to Some Preliminary Red Lines Was Impossible: Nuclear Negotiator

Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araqchi, who was a senior member of Iran’s nuclear negotiating team, says that the team tried to observe all the red lines outlined by the Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei in the nuclear talks, but it was not possible to meet some conditions.

IRGC Navy at Forefront of Encounter with Enemies: Commander

Lieutenant commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps praised the IRGC naval forces for forming the first layer of confrontation with enemies, stressing the need for increasing military preparedness to deal with arrogant powers.

Bahrain Court Dissolves Main Opposition Group Al-Wefaq

A court in Bahrain has dissolved the country’s main Shiite opposition group, the al-Wefaq National Islamic Society, almost a month after the regime suspended its activities.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on July 17

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Sunday and picked headlines from 25 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Iranian MPs Raise Possibility of Saudis’ Role in Turkey Coup

A couple of Iranian Parliament members referred to the history of Saudi Arabia’s interference in the domestic affairs of Middle Eastern countries, and did not rule out the possibility of Riyadh’s role in the recent failed coup in Turkey.

Iran’s FM Briefs MPs on JCPOA Achievements and Regional Developments

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif briefed Parliament members on the achievements of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) as well as the ongoing developments in the world, particularly the recent coup in Turkey and the terrorist attack in France, a lawmaker said.

Which One Was Better for Iran: Turkish Coup’s Success or Failure?

In a Saturday article, Khabar Online has discussed the recent coup attempt in Turkey, its perpetrators, its authenticity, and the advantages and disadvantages it could have for the Middle East, particularly Iran.

Iran Strongly Opposed to Coup Against Erdogan Government: Leader Aide

A senior advisor to Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has reiterated Iran’s vehement opposition to any use of force to topple democratically-elected governments, particularly the recent abortive coup attempt in Turkey.

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