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Iranian FM to Brief New Parliament on JCPOA Implementation

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif plans to attend the 10th Parliament on Sunday for the first time and brief the newly-elected lawmakers on the process of implementing the July 2015 nuclear deal between Tehran and six world powers (also known as the JCPOA).

Prophet Muhammad’s Mantle on Display in Istanbul

A mantle attributed to Prophet Muhammad has gone on display in the Turkish city of Istanbul from the first Friday of Ramadan, June 10, for 10 days.

Charity Iftar Food Festival in Arak

The first charity festival celebrating Iftar [the breaking of the daily fast] in Ramadan was held on Thursday June 9. The event was held at Mafakher Museum to benefit MS patients in Arak, Markazi province.

Muslim World Should Choose between Radicalism and Democratization: Academic

In a recent interview with Etemad daily, Davoud Feyrahi, a professor of political sciences at the University of Tehran, discussed the Tunisian version of Muslim Brotherhood, the Ennahda Party. In his view, it is forming a powerful democratic system based on religious principles, while keeping its religious and political activities separate from one another. This is the first part of the interview.

Canadian Court Seizes $13m of Iran’s Non-Diplomatic Assets

A court in Canada has issued a verdict giving $13 million of Iran’s non-diplomatic assets to the families of Americans who died in several attacks blamed on Iran.

Banks Ordered to Allocate 10% of Loans to SMEs

The Central Bank of Iran has ordered banks and credit institutions to allocate a minimum of 10% of their loans to small and medium-sized businesses in a move to help create jobs and boost the beleaguered production sector.

Iran Calls for UN Peacekeeping Operations to Protect Civilians

Iran’s permanent representative to the UN addressed the high-level open debate on protecting civilians in the context of peacekeeping operations.

Pakistan Ex-Minister: Iran a time-tested friend

Pakistan’s former information minister and senior opposition leader strongly believes that Iran is a time-tested, stable and reliable neighbour and friend of Pakistan.

Economic Situation Improving, Araqchi Says

Deputy Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said on Thursday June 9 that the economic situation in Iran has been improving since the nuclear deal – officially called the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) – went into force.

Rezaei: Ban Ki-moon’s Remarks Confirm UN Bows to Money, Force, Deception

Secretary of Iran's Expediency Council (EC) Mohsen Rezaei stated that UN Chief Ban Ki-moon's confession that the global body has bowed to Saudi pressures to omit the country's name from the child killers list showed that the world body can easily be bought and coaxed.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on June 11

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Saturday and picked headlines from 25 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

French Speaker: Tehran Vital for Regional Peace

French Parliament Speaker Claude Bartolone said that without Iran's engagement, West Asia will not see lasting peace.

Iranian Singer Habib Mohebian Passes Away

Iranian vocalist Habib Mohebian, popularly known as Habib, died on Friday June 10 at the age of 63.

Fars Province Sold $40m Handicrafts Last Year

Yadollah Rahmani, an official from the Fars governorate general for the coordination of economic affairs and resource development, said that according to official Custom House statistics, the province has exported $40m of handicrafts and hand woven carpets in the past year 1394 (March 2015-16).

Iran to End Domestic AIDS Epidemic By 2030

Iran’s representative to the UN said on June 10 that the Islamic Republic has adopted a national strategy designed to end its AIDS epidemic by 2030.

Iran, Russia and Syria to Use Diplomacy to End Bloodshed

Iran’s SNSC Secretary said that with further military cooperation between Iran, Russia and Syria against terrorism, the three countries can also activate their political capabilities to achieve a comprehensive strategy to stop war and bloodshed.

Iran’s Kaffashian among FIFA Council Nominees

Vice-president of Iran Football Federation Ali Kaffashian is among the nominees for the three additional places available to Asia on the new FIFA Council.

Caspian Sea Meeting Wraps Up Meeting in Moscow

The 45th meeting of the special working group of the Caspian Sea concluded in Russia’s capital of Moscow on June 10 with a communiqué.

Iran Bank Joins Euro Payment System

Iran says one of its London-based banks has joined the euro payment system, in what could be another breakthrough for the country to remove technical hurdles created as a result of multiple years of sanctions.

Iranian DM Pledges Continued Advisory Support for Syria

Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Hossein Dehqan reiterated the Islamic Republic’s determination to provide advisory support for Syria in the fight against terrorist groups in the Arab country.

Iran warns nationals in Turkey to stay away from public places

Iran has issued a security warning to its citizens in Turkey, calling on them to stay away from crowded places in the country, which has witnessed a rise in terrorist bomb attacks in recent months.

Syria truce must not strengthen terror groups: Iran defense chief

The Iranian defense minister has called for a “comprehensive”​ ceasefire deal aimed at containing the violence in Syria, stressing, however, that any such agreement should not pave the way for terror groups to grow stronger.

Iran Condemns Terrorist Attack in Kazakhstan’s Aktobe

Iran has condemned a recent deadly terrorist attack in the Kazakh city of Aktobe, expressing sympathy with Kazakhstan's government, nation and the bereaved.

No Secrecy in Developing Iran’s Missile Program: IRGC Official

A lieutenant commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) made it clear that the country does not need to keep anything in the dark about development of its missile industry.

6 New Nanoproducts Unveiled at Iran Agro Food 2016

During the 23rd International Agricultural Trade Fair, also known as Iran Agro Food 2016, which was recently held in Tehran, six new nanoproducts were put on display in the field of agriculture and food industry.