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Lifestyle

Iranians Make Donations in Golrizan out of Altruism

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Iran is a land of philanthropy and benevolence; however, sporadic crimes are seen here and there, from time to time. Iranians hold Golrizan ceremonies to raise donations for inmates of unintentional crimes.
Foreign Policy

Attending MKO Terrorists’ Meeting Not ‘Unusual’ for Saudi Regime: Iranian Source

IFP Media Wire -
A source at Iran’s Foreign Ministry condemned the Saudi regime for participating in a recent gathering of the terrorist Mojahedin-e Khalq Organization (MKO) in the French capital of Paris, saying that the move was not unusual for “the father of the Taliban and Al-Qaeda”.
Cultural Heritage

Two Iranian Cities Gain World Fame for Gems and Pottery

IFP Media Wire -
The Iranian cities of Mashhad and Lalejin have been designated as global cities of precious stones and pottery, respectively, the deputy head of Iran Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Organization, announced.
Sport

Conflicting Reports about Championship of Assad’s Daughter in Tehran Horse-Riding Race

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Iranian media have been publishing conflicting reports on Saturday, July 9, about the participation and championship of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad’s daughter Zain al-Sham in a horse-riding competition held in Tehran. Here is IFP’s coverage of what different sources told Iranian news agencies.
Parliament

MP Criticizes Government’s Decision to Cut Defence Budget

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An Iranian member of Parliament voiced his discontent over the government’s decision to cut the country’s defence budget as much as 50,000bn rials [$1.4bn] for the current Iranian calendar year, and described the move as being wrong, inappropriate, and against prudence.
Middle East

Saudi Prince Raises Ante in Hostility with Iran by Attending Terrorist Gathering

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Saudi Arabia’s former spy chief has attended an annual meeting of a terrorist group highly detested in Iran, raising the stakes in the kingdom's confrontational approach toward the Islamic Republic.
Crisis

40 Iraqis per Day Killed in Past 6 Months

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Statistics indicate that Iraq’s death toll from terrorist attacks within the past six months has amounted to 7,128 people, which means almost 40 Iraqis have been killed each day.
Middle East

Lebanon Must Pursue Fate of Missing Iran Diplomats: Families

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Families of the four Iranian diplomats kidnapped in Lebanon over three decades ago have called on Beirut to fulfill its responsibility and help determine the fate of their loved ones.
Lifestyle

Disabled Athlete Pays Tribute to Defenders of Holy Shrine

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An Iranian disabled gymnast performed gymnastics flips as a tribute to defenders of the Holy Shrine [those who are fighting terrorism in Iraq and Syria].
Middle East

What Blair’s Wrong Decision Did to Iraq

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After the release of Iraqi Enquiry, also known as the Chilcot report, and the remarks by British ex-PM Tony Blair who claimed full responsibility for the wrong decision to invade Iraq in 2003, Iranian news website Entekhab has published photos which show what Blair’s decision did to Iraqi people. Here’s IFP’s coverage of the photos.
Media Wire

French Fishery Companies in Iran for Investment: Envoy

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France’s Ambassador to Tehran François Sénémaud said 16 companies from his country have come to Iran to consider opportunities for investment in Iranian fishery industry.
Middle East

Use of Fake UK-Made Bomb Detector Leads to Deadly Explosions in Iraq

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Iraqis are expressing hatred and disgust against the UK-made fake bomb detectors, which have failed to curb many ISIS terrorist attacks in Iraq, especially the most recent one in Karrada that claimed the lives of 250 civilians.
Nuclear

Coincidence of Ban and Merkel’s Anti-Iran Remarks Heralds New Plot: Salehi

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Head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) Ali Akbar Salehi blasted recent remarks by the UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon and German Chancellor Angela Merkel as indicative of a new plot being hatched against Tehran.
Middle East

ISIS on Alert in Mosul for Possible Attack by Iraqi Forces

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ISIS militants have been placed on alert after some unknown individuals raised Iraq’s flag at the centre of a market in the ISIS-held city of Mosul.
Media

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on July 9

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

Rouhani Thanks Crew Involved in Containing Petrochemical Complex Fire

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Iranian President Hassan Rouhani expressed gratitude to the people and organizations involved in containing the fire that broke out at Bou Ali Sina petrochemical refinery complex on Wednesday, July 6.
Foreign Policy

Iran Rejects Merkel’s ‘Unconstructive’ Remarks about Its Missile Program

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Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi dismissed the recent remarks by German Chancellor about Tehran’s ballistic missile program, stressing that the Islamic Republic will strongly continue developing the program.
Education

16 Iranian Teacher Associations to Hold General Assemblies

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16 Iranian Teachers’ Trade Associations [ITTAs] have finally managed to obtain permission for holding General Assemblies, an official announced.
Energy

Iran’s Petchem Complex to Resume Operation Within Weeks: Minister

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The Iranian minister of petroleum says the country’s Bu Ali Sina Petrochemical Complex in the southwestern province of Khuzestan, which was hit by a raging fire earlier this week, will resume its operation within the next few weeks.
Foreign Policy

Iran Urges UN’s Unbiased Report on US Failure to Meet JCPOA Undertakings

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An official at Iran’s Foreign Ministry on Friday called on UN chief to avoid making biased reports on Iran’s compliance with a nuclear deal with six world powers, recommending Ban Ki-moon to release realistic reports instead, about US failure to honor the JCPOA.
Nuclear

Iran: Washington Responsible for Fulfillment of JCPOA Undertakings

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Iran announced that it has nothing to do with the US domestic disputes and regards Washington responsible for the implementation of US undertakings under a comprehensive deal between Tehran and six world powers.
Religion

This Year’s Hajj to Be a Dangerous Journey, Pakistani Senator Warns

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A Pakistani senator referred to the recent terrorist attacks in Saudi Arabia, and warned that Hajj pilgrims will have a dangerous trip this year.
Cinema

Kiarostami Gave New Life to Experimental Cinema

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Alireza Tabesh, the Managing Director of Farabi Cinema Foundation, offered his condolences over the death of Abbas Kiarostami, the renowned Iranian filmmaker, and described him as a brilliant figure in cinema who had a humanistic and ethical approach in his works.
Security

Army General Becomes Deputy Chief of Staff of Iranian Armed Forces

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Brigadier General Abdul-Rahim Mousavi, who previously served as Deputy Commander of Iran’s Army, was appointed by the Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei as the new Deputy Chief of Staff of Iranian Armed Forces.
Crisis

At Least 35 Killed in ISIS Attack on Shiite Shrine North of Baghdad

IFP Media Wire -
ISIS terrorist group (also known as ISIS or ISIL) claimed a triple suicide attack on Thursday evening near a Shiite mausoleum north of Baghdad, which killed at least 35 people and wounded 60 others, according to Iraqi security sources.
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