Media Wire

Archive of Iran wired news and views from the Iranian media by IFP News.

Cinema

“Immortal” Wins Silver Apricot Prize at Armenian Film Festival

IFP Media Wire - July 18, 2016

Iranian filmmaker Hadi Mohaghegh won the Silver Apricot prize for his film “Immortal” at the 13th edition of Yerevan International Film Festival. Mohaghegh dedicated his award to Abbas Kiarostami, who recently passed away at 76.

Security

Commander Warns of Sabotage on Iran’s Cyber Infrastructure

IFP Media Wire - July 18, 2016

Head of Iran’s Civil Defense Organization sounded a warning that the country’s cyber infrastructure could come under attack, since the hardware that Iran purchases from the foreign countries have been manipulated for acts of sabotage.

Foreign Policy

Pro-Independence Leader Pleads for Iran’s Help over Kashmir Dispute

IFP Media Wire - July 18, 2016

Kashmiri pro-independence leader, Syed Ali Shah Geelani, has penned a letter to the Islamic Republic of Iran pleading for help over violent clashes between New Delhi’s armed forces and civilians in Indian-administered Kashmir.

Foreign Policy

No Turkish Official Has Entered Iran, Official Says

IFP Media Wire - July 18, 2016

An Iranian deputy interior minister said on Monday that not a single Turkish official has made entry into Iran over the past days.

Cultural Heritage

Archaeologists Discover Graves Belonging to Parthian Era in Amlash

IFP Media Wire - July 18, 2016

The second season of field research on an ancient settlement and cemetery in the northern Iranian city of Amlash, Gilan province, led to the discovery of 14 graves dating back to Parthian and Sassanid eras.

Middle East

Saudi Arabia and UAE Involved in Turkey Coup: Whistle-Blower

IFP Media Wire - July 18, 2016

Saudi whistle-blower Mujtahid, who is believed to be a member of or have a well-connected source in the royal family, disclosed that senior government officials in Riyadh and Abu Dhabi had been informed of the coup in Turkey long before it took place.

Media Wire

Iran Receives Missiles of C-300 Air Defense System

IFP Media Wire - July 18, 2016

With Iran taking delivery of missiles of the Russian-made C-300 air defense system, it became obvious that a revised contract between Tehran and Moscow was specifically on the purchase of C300-PMU2 model.

Media Wire

Iran Denounces Dissolution of Bahraini Opposition Group

IFP Media Wire - July 18, 2016

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.

Media Wire

Tokyo Tehran’s Close Friend: Iranian FM

IFP Media Wire - July 18, 2016

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif on Sunday hailed the close bond between Tehran and Tokyo, and underlined the potential for development of Iran-Japan ties in different fields.

Media Wire

Iran Resumes Flights to Turkey

IFP Media Wire - July 17, 2016

Iran says it has resumed its flights to Turkey a day after they were suspended in the wake of a failed coup that shocked the country as well as others.

Security

IRGC Navy at Forefront of Encounter with Enemies: Commander

IFP Media Wire - July 17, 2016

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.

Middle East

Bahrain Court Dissolves Main Opposition Group Al-Wefaq

IFP Media Wire - July 17, 2016

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.

Middle East

Coup, Terrorism Two Sides of Same Coin: Iranian Diplomat

IFP Media Wire - July 17, 2016

A former Iranian deputy foreign minister slammed acts of terrorism and coups as two sides of the same coin that is targeting regional security and stability.

Foreign Policy