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UAE Plans to Install Prince Mohammed as New Saudi King

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Reports indicate that the Emirati ruler Mohammed bin Zayed is supporting a plan to install the young Saudi deputy crown prince Mohammed bin Salman as the king of Saudi Arabia 'by end of the year'.
Incidents

Firefighters Still Battling Blaze in Petrochemical Complex in Iran’s Mahshahr

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Iranian firefighters and helicopters tried on Thursday to extinguish a fire that broke out at Bu Ali Sina petrochemical refinery complex in southwestern port city of Mahshahr a day earlier.
Religion

World’s Largest and Smallest Qurans Unveiled in Iran

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In a ceremony held on Sunday, July 3, in the central Iranian city of Qom, the world’s largest and most valuable Quran was unveiled.
Middle East

Zionist Rabbi Calls for Execution of All Palestinians

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A Zionist Rabbi claimed that the Torah has invited its followers, the Jewish people, to kill all Palestinians.
Security

Police Blames Pakistan for Martyrdom of 4 Iranian Border Guards

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In the recent clashes between Iranian border guards and armed bandits in Sistan and Balouchestan Province, southeast of Iran, the terrorists managed to flee into Pakistan. Now the Iranian Police spokesman blames Islamabad for the martyrdom of four Iranian guards in the clashes.
Religion

Palestine, Islamic World’s Pivotal Issue: Ayatollah Khamenei

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Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei described the issue of Palestine as the prime concern of the Muslim world, saying the world’s arrogant powers, spearheaded by the US, provoke regional conflicts to make Israeli occupation of Palestine fade into oblivion.
Foreign Policy

Iran’s Parliament Speaker Condemns Terrorist Attacks in Saudi Arabia and Iraq

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Speaker of Iran’s Parliament Ali Larijani strongly denounced the terrorist attacks that recently hit the Saudi holy city of Medina and Iraqi capital of Baghdad.
Media

Intelligence Ministry Refutes Sending Threatening Messages to Journalists

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Iran’s Intelligence Ministry categorically denied sending threatening text messages to a large number of journalists, and described it as an unprofessional move.
Cinema

President Rouhani Lauds Late Kiarostami’s View of Life

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Iranian President Hassan Rouhani offered condolences over the death of the country’s award-winning film director Abbas Kiarostami, hailing his works as valuable contributions to promotion of “peace” and “friendship” in the world.
Media Wire

Iran’s DM Urges Muslim Unity to Restore Security to Islamic World

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Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Hossein Dehqan congratulated his Muslim counterparts on Eid al-Fitr, and hoped for restoration of calm and security to the Islamic world in light of unity among Muslim nations.
Media

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on July 5

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

Shamkhani Highlights Iran’s Success at Curbing Takfiris

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Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) Ali Shamkhani has highlighted the country’s effective battle against Takfiri terrorism that has engulfed the region, a lawmaker said.
Selected

Iran’s Zarif Urges Muslims to Stand United against Terrorism

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Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif condemned a string of terrorist bombings in the Saudi Arabian cities of Qatif, Medina and Jeddah, calling for stronger unity among Muslim nations as the only way to counter terrorism in the Middle East region.
IFP Exclusive

AFC Severely Punishes Saudi Club for Its Fans’ Insults to Iranians

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AFC Disciplinary Committee penalized a Saudi club for its supporters' misconduct during a football game against Iran.
Architecture

Iran’s Veteran Architect, Frank Lloyd Wright’s Student, Dies at 90

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Nezam Ameri, Iranian veteran architect and the only Iranian student and companion of famous American master Frank Lloyd Wright, passed away at the age of 90.
Cinema

Mirkarimi heads to Paris for Kiarostami’s final flight

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Head of Iranian House of Cinema has departed for Paris to organize transfer of Kiarostami’s body to his homeland.
Cinema

Kiarostami gave new meaning to cinema: Culture minister

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Minister of culture and Islamic guidance expressed condolences over demise of great Iranian film director Abbas Kiarostami, saying Kiarostami gave a new meaning to cinema.
Iran in Pictures

Great Salt Desert

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Dasht-e Kavir, also known the Great Salt Desert, is a large desert lying in the middle of the Iranian plateau, about 300 kilometers east-southeast...
Government

President Rouhani vows to eradicate misuse of public funds

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Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani has promised to root out “corruption in the country’s administrative and economic system.”
Middle East

Iran Condemns Terrorist Attacks in Saudi Arabia

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Iran’s Foreign Ministry condemned a wave of suicide bombings that hit Saudi Arabian cities on Monday, stressing that the fight on terrorism does require international consensus and united efforts.
Cinema

World renowned Iranian director Abbas Kiarostami passes away

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Internationally-acclaimed Iranian film director Abbas Kiarostami has passed away in France where he had been receiving treatment for cancer.
Religion

Iran’s Top General Hopes for Liberation of Muslim Lands

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In a congratulatory message ahead of the Muslim festival of Eid al-Fitr, the new Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces Major General Mohammad Hossein Baqeri prayed for liberation of all Islamic territories from the yoke of occupiers.
Science and Technology

Iran Ranks First in Middle East in Aerospace

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Based on a report by Spanish University of Granada scientific ranking site (SCImago), Iran ranks first in aerospace in the Middle East and 11th in the world, an Iranian official noted.
Sport

Haddadi Wins Gold at Luxembourg Event

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Iranian discus thrower Ehsan Haddadi managed to stand atop the podium in Luxembourg’s athletics event.
Foreign Policy

FM Zarif Secretly Meets Top Clerics in Qom

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Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif held separate meetings with a couple of top clerics in the holy city of Qom on Monday morning, July 4.
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