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Europe Can Help Resolve Persian Gulf Conflicts: Iran FM

Addressing the ECFR 2017 in Berlin, Iranian foreign minister has noted Europe has the capability to help resolve the ongoing conflicts in the Persian Gulf region, as it did in the case of Iran nuclear deal.

Qatar Not to Cut Ties with Iran: Report

Qatari officials have reportedly declared they will not cut their relations with Iran, a precondition set by Saudi Arabia and its allies for normalization of ties with Doha.

Tehran-Doha Ties Beneficial to All Mideast Nations: Rouhani

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says the Islamic Republic’s policy is based on strengthening relations with Qatar, stressing that “brotherly and friendly” Tehran-Doha ties will be beneficial to regional nations.

Iran’s President Hopes for Promotion of Peace in Muslim World

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani extended Eid al-Fitr congratulations to Muslim world leaders, hoping for enhanced fraternity and promotion of peace and stability in the Muslim world.

Iran FM Congratulates World Muslims on Eid al-Fitr

Iranian foreign minister has offered congratulations to all Muslim people across the world on Eid al-Fitr, expressing the wish that Islamic countries use the opportunity to promote peace and unity.

Rouhani’s Swearing-in Ceremony to Be Held on Schedule

An Iranian parliament official says the swearing-in ceremony of Iran’s President-elect Hassan Rouhani will be held on the previously-planned date.

All Political Camps Condemn Insults to Rouhani

Reformists and conservatives have shown that they both stand against those who seek to create tension in the society.

Slogans against Rouhani “Suspicious”

A leading Iranian conservative newspaper has decried the ‘suspicious’ move by a group of hardliners on the International Quds Day to chant insulting slogans against President Hassan Rouhani.

ISIS Awarding Suicide Attackers ‘Passports to Paradise’

The ISIS terrorist group has issued “passports to heaven” for its elements to encourage them to carry out suicide attacks.

‘Saudis Fabricate Mecca Blast Story to Deflect Attentions’

A senior Iranian lawmaker says the reports on a foiled attack on Mecca’s Grand Mosque were fabricated by Saudi Arabia to deflect the world’s attention away from the political turmoil in the kingdom.

Iran Attacks on ISIS Revenge for Jordanian Pilot’s Burning Alive

A senior Iranian commander says the IRGC’s recent missile strikes on ISIS positions in Syria were carried out not only in retaliation for Tehran attacks, but also to take revenge for the brutal burning alive of Jordanian pilot killed by ISIS in 2015.

ISIS-Linked Terrorists Planning to Attack Iran’s Religious Cities Arrested

Iranian security forces have arrested a number of terrorists linked to the Daesh Takfiri group before they could carry out any act of terror in the country’s religious cities.

Iran Leader Pardons 1049 Prisoners on Eid al-Fitr

Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, the Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution, has pardoned or commuted prison terms of 1,049 convicts found guilty by various Iranian courts.

Iranian FM Meets Finnish, Uruguayan Envoys

Iranian foreign minister held separate meetings with the outgoing Finnish ambassador and the incoming Uruguayan envoy to Tehran.

“Notorious” People behind Insults to Iran President: Report

An Iranian newspaper says those who chanted insulting slogans against President Hassan Rouhani are notorious people.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on June 25

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

Bin Salman behind Mecca Blast: Saudi Dissident

A leading opposition figure in Saudi Arabia says the country’s new crown prince has been behind the recent failed attempt to launch a terrorist attack on the Grand Mosque of Mecca.

Iran FM to Depart for Germany, Italy on Monday

Iranian foreign minister will leave Tehran for Europe on Monday to pay official visits to Germany and Italy, Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi announced.

Iran Sympathizes with Pakistan over Deadly Fire

Iranian foreign ministry spokesman has offered condolences to Pakistan over a huge tanker fire that has killed and wounded hundreds of people.

Iran’s Aid to Qatar of Humanitarian Nature: Envoy

Iran’s ambassador to Kuwait says the aid dispatched by Tehran to Doha amid the country’s row with Saudi Arabia and other Arab states is totally humanitarian.

St Andrews University Awards DLitt to Iranian Maestro

Critically acclaimed Iranian playwright, theater and film director Bahram Beyzai has received the Doctor of Letters (DLitt) from the University of St Andrews in Scotland.

“Tehran, Riyadh Not Decided Yet to Open Interest Sections”

A top Iranian official says Iran and Saudi Arabia have not yet made any decision to open interest sections in the two countries.

Iran MPs to Question Minister over Import of Saudi Goods

An Iranian MP says the country’s Minister of Industry will be summoned to answer lawmakers’ questions on alleged import of goods from Saudi Arabia.

Tourists Amazed by Lotus Lagoons in Northern Iran

The northern Iranian province of Mazandaran is home to beautiful lagoons, the surface of which is decorated with a large number of lotuses. They provide visitors with spectacular scenery during summer.

1.8 Tonnes of Illicit Drugs Seized in Southeastern Iran

Iran’s anti-narcotics police forces managed to seize about 1.8 tons of narcotics and arrest four smugglers in the southeastern province of Sistan and Balouchestan, the provincial police chief announced on Saturday.