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Iran Describes French Raids on Syria Village as “Against Int’l Norms”

The Iranian Foreign Ministry on Wednesday condemned the recent airstrikes carried out by French aircraft against a village in Syrian province of Aleppo, and said the massacre of innocent people was against the international norms.

Commander Highlights IRGC’s Military Preparedness

Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Major General Mohammad Ali Jafari said his forces enjoy a high level of preparedness to safeguard the Islamic Revolution, unveiling plans for a host of war games to that end.

World Conference of Mayors and Councillors Kicks Off in Tehran

The 1st ‘World Conference of Mayors and Councillors 2016’ was inaugurated at Tehran’s iconic Milad Tower on Wednesday, July 20, with President Hassan Rouhani and over 2,000 participants in attendance.

Regional and Global Security Owes to General Soleimani

Special Aide to the Parliament Speaker Hossein Amir Abdollahian said General Qassem Soleimani, the Commander of IRGC Quds Force, enjoys valuable experiences in the fight against terrorism, and has made great contributions to Iraq and Syria as well as the entire region and the world.

Israel behind Extinction of Caspian Sea Caviar

Israel has taken an oath to do all it can for the full extinction of Iran’s caviar, so one can safely assume that the Zionists are behind the intrusion of aquatic nuisance species into the Caspian Sea, the Iranian Caviar’s natural habitat, an Iranian official said.

Iranian Travel Agencies Banned from Sending Tourists to Turkey

Amid the recent unrest in Turkey, the Iranian government has banned travel agencies from registering and sending tourists to the neighbouring country and would reprimand the ones that break the rules.

Pilot Who Bombed Turkey’s Parliament Flees to Syria

The pilot who bombed Turkey’s parliament building during the failed coup attempt has fled to Syria.

Kashmiris Flock to Hospitals to Donate Blood amid Violence and Curfews

An Indian man travelled 5 km on foot amid a curfew to reach a local hospital in Kashmir to donate blood for those injured in the ongoing violence following the death of Burhan Wani, a top figure in the pro-independence Hizbul Mujahideen (HM) group.

Clashes over Water in Southern Iran Kill 1, Injure 30

At least one person has been killed and 30 people injured in clashes over a water supply.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on July 20

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Wednesday and picked headlines from 22 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Top Banker’s Arrest Related to Big Corruption Scandal: IRGC Commander

Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Major General Mohammad Ali Jafari said the recent arrest of a former top banker by the IRGC intelligence forces is related to a major economic scandal, adding that a number of politicians are also involved in the case.

Counteracting, Iran’s Only Choice against West’s JCPOA Non-Compliance: Larijani

The Iranian Parliament (Majlis) Speaker says Iran is left with no choice but to confront the “injurious measures” taken by the United Nations (UN) and the United States against the due implementation of a nuclear deal between Iran and the Group 5+1.

Problems of JCPOA Implementation Discussed in Vienna Meeting: Araqchi

Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said existing anti-Iran sanctions and problems in the way of the implementation of Iran nuclear deal (JCPOA) was among the main topics discussed at the meeting of the JCPOA commission in Vienna, Austria.

Iran Rejects Arab League Chief’s Allegations, Renews Call for Muslim Unity

Iran’s Foreign Ministry dismissed accusations of interference in the internal affairs of the other countries made by the Arab League’s Secretary General, stressing that Tehran favours Muslim unity and looks for political ways to settle the conflicts in the region.

Iran’s FM Voices Concerns over Al Khalifa Regime’s Clampdown on People

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif expressed concern about Al Khalifa regime’s ongoing heavy crackdown on voices of dissent in the tiny Persian Gulf island, calling on the international community to help stop another catastrophe in the region.

Historical Complex of Niavaran in Tehran

The Niavaran Complex is a historical complex situated in Shemiran, north of the Iranian capital Tehran. It consists of several buildings and monuments built...

Iranian Geopark Expert Wins Global Seat in UNESCO

Alireza Amri-Kazemi, an Iranian experienced expert in geo-tourism and geoparks, has been elected as a member of the High Council of UNESCO Global Geo-Parks.

Enemies’ Psychological War to Have No Effect on Iran’s Missile Power: DM

Iranian Defence Minister Brigadier General Hossein Dehqan shrugged off recent propaganda campaign waged by some Western states against the country’s missile power, saying that the enemies’ psychological warfare cannot undermine efforts to enhance the power.

Spokesman Hits Back at French UN Envoy over Anti-Iran Comments

Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi criticized France’s UN envoy for accusing Tehran of involvement in destabilizing activities, saying the “intentionally biased” remarks aim to cover up France’s attempts to destabilize the region and its support for terrorist groups.

FM Zarif Praises Iran’s Ability to Restore Nuclear Program

Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif on Tuesday, July 19, extolled the country's ability to bring its nuclear program back on track as limits on the landmark 15-year deal between Tehran and world powers ease in the coming years.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on July 19

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Tuesday and picked headlines from 20 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Coup Sign of Domestic Instability in Turkey: Iranian Minister

Iran’s Interior Minister Abdolreza Rahmani Fazli attributed an attempted military coup in Turkey to the domestic instability triggered by Ankara’s engagement in foreign conflicts, as in Iraq, Syria and Yemen.

Temperature Rise Cause Saudi Crude Oil Exports to Plummet

After a considerable temperature rise, Saudi Arabia’s crude oil exports have dramatically declined as the country’s power plants must consume higher amounts of crude oil to cope with the increased demand of the hot season.

Ban’s JCPOA Report Written Based on Flawed Information: Iran’s FM

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif blasted the UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon for his “incomplete” report on the implementation of the United Nations Security Council Resolution 2231.

Female Bikers in Shiraz National Championship

Iranian female bikers took part in National Biking Championship in Shiraz, Fars Province, on Monday, July 18.