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Iranian Navy Fires New Long-Range Cruise Missiles in Combat Drill

The Iranian Navy test-fired new homegrown cruise missiles on Thursday in a military exercise in the northern parts of the Indian Ocean to hit targets at a distance of 280 kilometers.

Iranian Spokesman Supports UN Human Rights Council Meeting on Racism in US

The spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran has voiced support for a two-day emergency meeting of the United Nations Human Rights Council about racism in the United States.

Iran Condemns US Sanctions on Syria

Iran’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has condemned the new US sanctions against Syria, pledging that Tehran will maintain and boost economic ties with Damascus.

Iran Urges Negotiated Solution to Libya Crisis

Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran has voiced Tehran’s support for the international efforts at the political settlement of conflicts in Libya, stressing that the crisis in the north African nation has no military solution.

Iran Hosts COVID-19 Fight Technology Expo

An exposition of the technologies for the battle with coronavirus has been held in Iran’s capital of Tehran.

Over 195,000 Infected by Novel Coronavirus in Iran

Iranian Health Ministry Spokeswoman Sima-Sadat Lari has confirmed 2,612 new cases of COVID-19 infection, increasing the total number of infections to 195,051.

‘Knowledge-Based Firms Make Iran Exporter of Coronavirus-Related Items’

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has praised the domestic knowledge-based companies for their significant contribution to the fight against COVID-19, saying their innovative ideas have transformed Iran into an exporter of the coronavirus-related products.

Iran Censures UN for Taking Saudi-Led Coalition Off Child Rights Blacklist

Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran has slammed the United Nations for its double standards on human rights after the UN chief’s decision to remove the Saudi-led military coalition in Yemen from a list of violators of children's rights.

Iran, Russia Issue Declaration on Promotion of Int’l Law

Foreign Ministers of the Islamic Republic of Iran and the Russian Federation have signed a joint declaration on the promotion of international law.

Iran’s COVID-19 Fatalities Rise to 9,000

Iran's Health Ministry spokeswoman says 115 patients have died of the novel coronavirus in the past 24 hours, increasing the overall death toll to 9,065.

Ministers Weigh Plans for Iran-Iraq Oil Cooperation

Iranian Petroleum Minister Bijan Namdar Zangeneh and his Iraqi counterpart Ihsan Abdul Jabbar have discussed the ways to promote cooperation between the two neighbours in the oil industry.

Iran after Release of Currency Assets Abroad: President

President of Iran Hassan Rouhani says diplomatic and economic officials have launched a push to free the country’s foreign currency assets in the other countries in order to reduce susceptibility to any currency market volatility.

Tehran Hosts Happy Snowmen Festival as Summer Arrives

The first festival of happy snowmen was held a few days ago in Tochal complex, in the heights of northern Tehran.

Iran Home to Attractive, Dreadful Caves for Tourists

A top caver describes Iran as one of the few places in the world with dreadful and beautiful caves, shedding more light on the main features of these mysterious attractions.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on June 16

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Tuesday, June 16, 2020, and picked headlines from 14 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Official Presses S. Korea to Free Iran’s Assets

Iranian President's Chief of Staff Mahmoud Vaezi has called on South Korea to unfreeze Iran’s financial resources and avoid sacrificing its interests in Iran for the US demands.

Hilevar Rock Village; A Survivor of Mongol Invasion of Iran

Dating back to the Ilkhanid period, the historical rock village of Hilevar is located in Osku, East Azarbaijan province, northwestern Iran.

Iran’s Foreign Minister Leaves Turkey for Russia

Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran Mohammad Javad Zarif has left Istanbul for Moscow on Tuesday morning.

Seoul’s Excuse to Freeze Iran’s Oil Revenues ‘Unacceptable’

The spokesperson for the Iranian administration has called on South Korea to unblock the petrodollars it owes to Iran, currently frozen in the Korean banks.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on June 15

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Monday, June 15, 2020, and picked headlines from 12 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Iran Has World’s Most Transparent Nuclear Program: Spokesman

The spokesperson for Iran’s administration says Tehran has given the International Atomic Energy Agency inspectors the highest level of access to nuclear sites that a country may give the UN nuclear watchdog, stressing that Iran has the most transparent peaceful nuclear program in the world.

Iran’s Coronavirus Fatalities at Highest Level since Mid-April

Iran's Health Ministry spokeswoman says 113 patients have died of the novel coronavirus in the past 24 hours, the highest number of daily fatalities since mid-April.

Iran’s Nature in Photos: Plain of Chamomiles

Chamomile flowers grow every year from early May to late June in Fandoqloo forest of Namin, northwestern Iran.

Iran Urges Resumption of Gas Exports to Turkey

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has called for efforts to restart the export of natural gas to Turkey after carrying out necessary repairs to the pipeline transferring gas to the neighboring country.

How To Finish Your Dissertation During Lockdown

The rapid spread of the Covid-19 virus had the nation go into lockdown. The educational sector wasn't exempted from this rule, and now as a finalist, you've to complete your dissertation under these troubling circumstances. This final project constitutes the bulk of your session scores and nothing less than an excellent score will suffice.