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Iran Leader Officially Endorses Rouhani’s Presidential Decree

Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, the Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution, officially gave Hassan Rouhani his approval for taking office for a second term as the head of Iran’s 12th administration.

Iran Condemns Trump’s Signing of New Sanctions Law

Iranian foreign ministry spokesman has strongly denounced the US president’s move to sign a bill on new anti-Iran sanctions, saying the country reserves the right to respond to Washington’s measures against the Islamic Republic.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on August 3

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Thursday, August 3, and picked headlines from 19 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Syrian Opposition Figure Meets Iranian Diplomat

A top Syrian opposition leader and Iran’s senior negotiator in Astana talks have held talks in the Russian capital of Moscow.

Iran Calls for Foreign Investment in Oil Extraction from Caspian Sea

Iran’s petroleum minister has called on well-known foreign energy firms to make investment in projects to explore and extract oil resources in Caspian Sea, north of Iran.

Iran’s Jaberi Ansari, Russian Deputy DM Meet in Moscow

Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Arab and African Affairs Hossein Jaberi Ansari has held talks with Russian Deputy Minister of Defence Alexander Fomin in Moscow.

Iranian, Russian, Iraqi Deputy FMs Hold Trilateral Meeting

Deputy foreign ministers of Iran, Russia, and Iraq have held trilateral talks in Moscow as part of continued consultations between the three states.

Iran Hopes Venezuela Vote Would Restore Peace

Iranian foreign ministry spokesman has voiced Tehran’s support for democratic processes in Venezuela, saying the Islamic Republic hopes that the recent election would prepare the grounds for national reconciliation in the South American state.

Iran to Snap Back Nuclear Program If JCPOA Breached

Iran says it has a clear scenario on how and when to return to its pre-JCPOA nuclear work if the other parties to the deal contravene the agreement.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on August 2

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Wednesday, August 2, and picked headlines from 13 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Some Names in President Rouhani’s New Cabinet Revealed

Media reports have disclosed the names of a number of ministers and vice-presidents who will remain in their posts or be replaced in Iranian President's future cabinet.

Iran to Show Coordinated Response to US Violation of JCPOA

Iran's top security official says the Islamic Republic will take a set of 'coordinated' countermeasures in response to the US breach of its commitments under the nuclear deal between Tehran and world powers.

Iran Denies Reports on EU Commissioner’s Visit to Tehran

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has dismissed the reports and speculations regarding the unexpected visit of a European Union official to Iran.

Trump in a Hurry to Scrap Iran Nuclear Deal: Analyst

A political analyst says the US president seems to be in a rush to tear apart the nuclear deal between Tehran and world powers without taking into account the political fallout from such a move.

Moderates’ Political Future Hinges on Rouhani’s Cabinet Line-up

A political analyst says the way Iranian President Hassan Rouhani would form his next cabinet can play a decisive role in the political future of moderates and reformists in Iran.

Iran Exporting Hand-Made Batik Shawls to Neighbours

The batik headscarves made in the northeastern Iranian city of Osku are being exported to several countries like Turkey, Azerbaijan, Turkmenistan, and Tajikistan.

Kurdistan’s Independence Not Possible for Now: Iraq President

Iraqi President Fuad Masum, himself a veteran Kurdish politician, has warned against the plebiscite on the Iraqi Kurdistan’s independence, saying such plan is a dream that cannot be realized for now.

Iran Condemns Herat Terrorist Attack

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has strongly denounced a suicide attack in front of Jawadya Mosque in the Afghan city of Herat, which left dozens of people dead or wounded.

Iran Files Complaint over Fresh US Sanctions: Larijani

Iran's Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani says the country has lodged a complaint with the joint commission supervising implementation of Iran nuclear deal over the recent US sanctions, which clearly violate the JCPOA.

8 Presidents, 19 Speakers to Attend Rouhani’s Swearing-in Ceremony

Several high-profile foreign delegations, including eight presidents and 19 parliament speakers, are going to attend the Iranian president's inauguration ceremony due to be held on Saturday in Tehran.

Iran Dismisses Saudi Claim about Visit to Diplomatic Sites

Iran has dismissed the “untrue” claims raised by a Saudi official about Tehran’s refusal to issue visa for a Saudi delegation who intended to visit their diplomatic sites in Iran.

Iran FM Urges Muslim World to Unite against Israel’s Expansionism

Iranian foreign minister has called on the Islamic society to help put an end to the culture of impunity for the Israeli regime and compel it to cease and reverse its criminal policies and practices.

Iranian, Russian Deputy FMs Hold Talks in Moscow

Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Hossein Jaberi Ansari and his Russian counterpart Mikhail Bogdanov have held a meeting on Tuesday as part of their periodic meetings in Moscow.

Tehran, Riyadh Send Israel Key Message through Body Language

Iranian and Saudi foreign ministers shook hands on the sidelines of the OIC’s extraordinary meeting in Turkey in a move that could be referred to as bad news for Israel.

FM Zarif Holds Meeting with Indonesian Counterpart in Istanbul

Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif held a meeting with his Indonesian counterpart Retno Marsudi in the Turkish city of Istanbul.