Iran’s Foreign Ministry Condemns Istanbul Airport Blast

The Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson strongly denounced the terrorist suicide attacks which hit Istanbul’s Atatürk Airport.

Arab Group Requests Discussion on Israel’s Nuclear File at IAEA Conference

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) said on Tuesday, June 28, that it had received a request from the Arab Group to include Israel’s nuclear capabilities on the agenda of IAEA’s annual conference, due in late September.

Bashar al-Assad on the Front Line: Photos

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad joined Syrian troops on the front lines of their battle with Takfiri terrorists, having an iftar dinner with...

Landmines Still Taking a Toll in Border Areas

Iran is said to be the country with the second highest number of landmines in the world. Nearly 40 million mines were planted in the country during the Iran-Iraq war (1980-1988). With the help of experts, more than 24 million mines have been detected and defused so far, but 16 million are still undetected, according to UN reports.

Foreign Nationals Can Obtain Visas in 5 Days

Iran’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced that visas will now be issued within 5 days for foreign nationals.

Tehran Municipality to Enhance Disability Services

Tehran Municipality is attempting to ensure the inclusion of people with disabilities in the urban development of the capital.

Americans Not Unhappy with Iran-Saudi Tension: Larijani

Speaker of Iran’s Parliament Ali Larijani believes that the United States is not at all dissatisfied with an ongoing tension between Tehran and Riyadh.

Iran Condemns Suicide Attack in Lebanon

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi strongly denounced the recent terrorist blasts in Lebanon, which killed and wounded several civilians.

Leader Appoints General Bagheri as New Chief of Staff of Iran’s Armed Forces

In a decree on Tuesday, Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei appointed Major General Mohammad Baqeri as the new Chief of Staff of Iran’s Armed Forces.

Iran’s Larijani Highlights Importance of Int’l Quds Day

Iranian Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani underlined the importance of International Quds Day rallies, saying that massive presence of Muslims in the upcoming demonstrations across the world will display their “strong will” to help resolve the problems facing the Palestinian nation.

Turkey-Israel Rapprochement Good for Regional Stability: Turkish Ambassador

The Turkish Ambassador to Tehran believes that a détente between Turkey and Israel regime is profitable for stability throughout the region.

KRG Urges Opposition Groups to Stop Using Kurdish Territories against Iran

In a statement, the Kurdish Regional Government urged opposition groups and the Kurdistan Workers Party to stop using Kurdish territories for launching attacks on Iran.

10 Days, Still No News of Iranian Fishermen Apprehended by Saudi Arabia

Three Iranian fishermen were arrested by Saudi military vessels for illegal border crossing on June 15, and have not been heard of since.

Government Permits Private Sector to Issue Participation Bonds

President Hassan Rouhani said that issuing participation bonds by large private companies is a realizable goal, and promised to expedite the required arrangements.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on June 28

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Tuesday and picked headlines from 22 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

140,000 New Jobs in Tourism by March 2018: CHTHO Chief

Iran will create some 140,000 job opportunities in the field of tourism by the end of the next Iranian calendar year (March 2018), the head of the Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicraft Organization (CHTHO), Masoud Soltanifar, announced.

Chabahar Port: Indian Firms to Invest $235m

The Managing Director of the Ports and Maritime Organization said that the capacity of Chabahar port will increase from 2 million tons to 8 million tons after an investment of $235m from Indian firms.

More than 40 Killed in Yemen Suicide Attacks

At least 42 people, mostly soldiers and one child, were killed when attackers launched four suicide car bombings at security targets in a major Yemeni city.

“US Human Rights Conditions in 2015” Published in Iran

To mark the “Day of Revealing American Human Rights” in Iran, the Iranian Judiciary’s Human Rights Council released a book on the human rights conditions of the US within the past year, an official announced.

Zarif: Chemical Weapons Tragedies Still Occurring in Region

Coinciding with the 29th anniversary of the chemical bombardment of Sardasht, Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif released a statement on Monday June 27 expressing deep sympathy with the victims’ families and urging the international community to prevent the repetition of such catastrophic events.

Rouhani: Forest Rangers Killed While Protecting Environment

Iran’s President, in a message of condolence after the killing of three park wardens, said that they remain on the front line of preserving the country’s environment and natural resources.

Hamas Asks Palestinians to Stage Sit-In at Al-Aqsa Mosque

The Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas) called on the Palestinian people to stage a sit-in at Al-Aqsa Mosque compound to protest at recent acts of aggression committed by the Zionist regime of Israel against Palestinians.

President Urges Firm Action Over Saudi Embassy Raids

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has called for firm judicial action against the individuals involved in raids on Saudi diplomatic premises in two Iranian cities back in January.

Iran, Russia Security Officials Discuss Syria, Bilateral ties

A senior Iranian security official has met with high-ranking Russian authorities in Moscow, discussing developments in Syria and the Middle East as well as bilateral cooperation.

Sweden’s Ultra-Runner Makes Movie about Her Running in Iran

Kristina Paltén, a Swedish runner, says three things inspired her to pick Iran for running: its beautiful nature, the long distance, and her ambition to change the image of Iran and other Islamic countries.

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