Media Wire

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

Economy

Iran’s Cabinet Readying Bill on Big Change in Banking Sector

IFP Media Wire - July 4, 2016

The Iranian administration has worked out a proposal that, if passed by the Parliament, will usher in a major development in the country’s banking sector, President Hassan Rouhani announced.

Int'l Relations

Iran’s FM Denounces Deadly Terrorist Attacks in Istanbul, Dhaka, Baghdad

IFP Media Wire - July 4, 2016

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif condemned a series of recent terrorist attacks in Turkey, Bangladesh, and Iraq, which claimed the lives of tens of people, stressing that the Islamic Republic will not “rest” until all terrorists are eliminated.

Music

Iranians to Enjoy Summer Time with New Concerts

IFP Media Wire - July 4, 2016

Concert halls in Tehran and several other Iranian cities will be brightened up over the coming days by live performances from various musicians, including Alireza Qorbani, Salar Aqili, Mohsen Yeganeh and Lily Afshar.

Environment

Rare Glimpse Caught of Asiatic Cheetah in Iran

IFP Media Wire - July 4, 2016

Environmental patrol officers in Shahroud’s Khartouran wildlife refuge have caught a rare glimpse of Asiatic Cheetah in a quite accidental encounter.

Human Rights

Iranian Commander Bashes US on Terrible Human Rights Record

IFP Media Wire - July 3, 2016

A ranking Iranian military commander slammed the US government as the biggest violator of human rights, saying Washington’s despicable model of human rights is seen as ”symbol of modern ignorance”.

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Iran, 4th Biggest Oil Supplier to Japan in May

IFP Media Wire - July 3, 2016

Iran has become the fourth biggest oil supplier to Japan in May by exporting 308,000 barrels of crude oil to the East Asian country in the 30-day period.

Foreign Policy

Iran Raps Deadly Terror Attack in Bangladesh

IFP Media Wire - July 3, 2016

Iran’s Foreign Ministry strongly condemned a recent terrorist attack in the Bangladeshi capital of Dhaka, which killed at least 22 people, saying the “inauspicious act” proved that terrorism knows no boundaries.

Selected

Iranian Official Sounds Alarm on Hajj Security

IFP Media Wire - July 3, 2016

Head of Iran’s Hajj and Pilgrimage Organization Saeed Ohadi deplored Saudi Arabia’s failure to ensure security of the Hajj pilgrims, saying the recurrence of Hajj-related incidents in the kingdom is a warning to all Muslims.

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JCPOA ‘Least Costly Way’ to Meet National Interests: Rouhani

IFP Media Wire - July 3, 2016

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said the recent nuclear deal between Tehran and world powers, known as JCPOA, was the least costly way for achieving the country’s goals and meeting national interests.

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Poland Buys 2m Barrels of Iran’s Crude Oil: NIOC Official

IFP Media Wire - July 3, 2016

Mohsen Qamsari, the director for international affairs of National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC), said the country has sold 2 million barrels of crude to Poland.

Industry

Renault to Come to Iran with Five New Models

IFP Media Wire - July 3, 2016

French Renault automobile manufacturer is to be in Iran's market with five new products, an official at Iran’s Development and Renovation Organization (IDRO) announced.

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Leader Urges Firm Action on Unconventional Salaries

IFP Media Wire - July 2, 2016

Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, ordered decisive reaction by all Iranian organizations to cases of exorbitant, unconventional wages, and called for unrelenting punitive action on breaking regulations.

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Iran’s Civil Defence Organization Offers Help to Address Bioterrorism

IFP Media Wire - July 2, 2016

Head of Iran’s Civil Defence Organization voiced the organization’s preparedness for cooperation with the Intelligence Ministry to deal with cases of bioterrorism.

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Iranian Navy Saves Oil Tanker from Pirates near Bab-el-Mandeb

IFP Media Wire - July 2, 2016

An Iranian naval fleet managed to rescue one of the country’s oil tankers from a pirate attack around the Bab-el-Mandeb Strait, a chokepoint between the Arabian Peninsula and the Horn of Africa.

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Kiarostami Invited to Join Academy Awards Members

IFP Media Wire - July 2, 2016

As part of its effort to increase diversity among its ranks, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS), which is known around the world for its annual Academy Awards, or The Oscars, issued 683 invitations to new members - from rising stars like Harry Potter’s Emma Watson to internationally recognized directors like Britain’s Ken Loach and Iran’s Abbas Kiarostami.

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Iranians Mark Int’l Quds Day with Mass Rallies

IFP Media Wire - July 1, 2016

TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranians from different walks of life held massive rallies all over the country on Friday morning to mark the International Quds Day in a show of support for the oppressed people of Palestine.

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Cause of Liberating Quds Makes Resistance Axis Invincible: IRGC

IFP Media Wire - July 1, 2016

The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) referred to the cause of liberation of al-Quds (Jerusalem) as something that has made the resistance front in the region unbeatable.

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Iran Welcomes Steps By Russia, Turkey to Mend Ties

IFP Media Wire - July 1, 2016

Iran has voiced full support for the normalization of Moscow-Ankara ties, which soured last year over Turkey’s downing of a Russian fighter jet, saying the rapprochement could benefit the entire region.

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Iran slams Israel’s atrocities in Palestine ahead of Quds Day

IFP Media Wire - June 30, 2016

Iran has condemned Israel’s continued settlement expansion activities in the occupied Palestinian territories and its desecration of the al-Aqsa Mosque compound in the occupied Old City of al-Quds (Jerusalem).

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Iran’s Leader slams UN over Saudis’ child killing in Yemen

IFP Media Wire - June 30, 2016

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has condemned the United Nations for turning a blind eye to Saudi Arabia’s atrocities in Yemen.

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