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Deputy FM: Zarif Had a Harsh Conversation with UN’s Ban

Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs Seyyed Abbas Araqchi said the report by the UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon about Resolution 2231 elicited a harsh response from Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif.

Iraq to Employ New Bomb Detection Equipment

Following recent deadly bombings that ripped through Baghdad, Iraq’s security forces are going to utilize new vehicles and devices to detect bombs and weapons.

Saudi Muftis’ Double-Standard Policies towards Terrorist Attacks

Saudi Muftis strongly condemned the suicide bomber who recently blew himself up near the US consulate in Jeddah, but they chose to remain silent towards Karrada massacre which claimed over 200 lives.

Iran’s Foreign Ministry Urged to Summon French Envoy over MKO Meeting in Paris

An Iranian expert in international affairs referred to the recent gathering of Mojahedin-e Khalq Organization (MKO) terrorists hosted by Paris, and described France as a hostile country whose ambassador should be summoned to the Foreign Ministry.

US Has Failed to Honour Its JCPOA Commitments: Velayati

A senior adviser to Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says the US has failed to carry out its obligations under Iran’s nuclear deal with the group of world powers.

Iran’s Judiciary Chief Blasts US Double Standards on Terrorism

Iranian Judiciary Chief Ayatollah Sadeq Amoli Larijani lashed out at the US government for its double standards when it comes to terrorism, saying Washington’s sponsorship of the notorious MKO terrorist group is a damning indictment of the US counterterrorism advocacy.

Tony Blair’s Apology, a Stain of Shame on UK’s History: Politician

An Iranian politician believes that British Ex-PM Tony Blair’s apology for invasion of Iraq will remain as an eternal stain of shame in UK’s colonial history and a lesson for other aggressors.

Are Turks Disgruntled over Erdoğan’s Gov’t or Syrian Refugees?

The widely-circulated hashtag expressing Turks’ dissatisfaction with Syrian refugees is mixed up with voices of frustration over Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan’s government.

President Rouhani to Visit Kermanshah in Spite of Recent Assassination

President Hassan Rouhani will not cancel his planned trip to the western Iranian province of Kermanshah despite a recent assassination attempt, which wounded a senior Iranian lawmaker and killed two others in the same province.

Iran’s President Felicitates Mongolia on National Day

Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani congratulated Mongolia’s National day to the people and government of the Eastern Asian country, calling for further development of mutual ties.

Iran Indicts 4 Dual Citizens

Prosecutor General of Tehran Abbas Jafari Dowlatabadi said four individuals with dual citizenship have been indicted in the country, noting that the cases of seven other defendants accused of involvement in Iran’s 2009 post-election unrest have been also sent to the court.

Iran President Vows Full Support for Iraq’s Anti-Terror Fight

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says the Islamic Republic will always stand by the Iraqi government and nation in the fight against terrorism and help protect the holy shrines in Iraq.

Saudis’ Attendance in MKO Meeting Reveals Their Support for Terrorism

Hamid-Reza Moqaddamfar, an advisor to the Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC), blasted the recent participation of Saudi Prince Turki al-Faisal in the gathering of the terrorist group Mojahedin-e Khalq Organization (MKO) in Paris, and described it as another proof of Riyadh’s support for terrorism.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on July 11

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Monday and picked headlines from 18 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Saudi bids to revitalize MKO doomed to failure: IRGC

A commander of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) says efforts by Saudi Arabia and foreign media to pump new blood into the Mujahedin Khalq Organization (MKO) terrorist group are doomed to failure.

Hamas at Forefront of Anti-Israeli Resistance: IRGC

The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps denied a story claiming an IRGC adviser has accused the Islamic Resistance Movement Hamas of negotiating with Israel, and praised Hamas for being at the forefront of the Palestinian nation’s battle against the Zionist regime of Israel.

Leader Thanks Managers and Firemen Who Helped Contain Blaze at Iran’s Petchem Complex

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei thanked all managers and firefighters who helped extinguish a raging fire at Iran’s Bu Ali Sina petrochemical complex at the country’s southwestern province of Khuzestan.

Foreign Ministry Rejects NATO’s Anti-Iran Claims

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi said the statement recently issued by North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) on Iran's missile program was a “repetition of the past unfounded claims.”

Recent Blasts in Istanbul Were Saudi Arabia’s Message to Turkey: Analyst

An Iranian analyst of Turkish affairs says the recent deadly terrorist blasts in Istanbul were a message from Saudi Arabia to Turkey, reminding Ankara of who the boss is.

MP Escapes Assassination Attempt in Western Iran

An Iranian lawmaker has survived an assassination attempt in the western province of Kermanshah, a fellow MP says.

Countering Enemies’ Attempts to Infiltrate Iran Vital: Top Commander

Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces Major General Mohammad Hossein Baqeri on Sunday underlined the need for responding to all threats, including enemies’ attempts to make inroads into the country.

Iraqis Must Stand United to Defeat ISIS: Iran FM

The Iranian foreign minister has called for a stronger unity among various Iraqi groups as the key to defeat the Takfiri terror groups wreaking havoc in the Arab state and elsewhere in the region.

Iran Bids Farewell to Acclaimed Filmmaker Kiarostami

Many cinematic figures and officials, along with people from different walks of life, took part in the funeral procession for Iran’s late Palme d'Or-winning...

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on July 10

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

Iranian Diplomat Stresses Indisputable Link between Saudis, MKO Terrorists

An ex-Saudi intelligence chief’s anti-Iran comments in a gathering of the terrorist Mojahedin-e Khalq Organization (MKO) in Paris leaves no doubt about their close links, former Iranian deputy foreign minister, Hossein Amir Abdollahian said.