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“Iran in Constant Race with Super Powers in Missile Domain”

A top Iranian commander says the Islamic Republic is involved in a constant competition with world powers in different areas, particularly in the field of missile capabilities.

IRGC Uses Zolfaqar, Qiyam Missiles to Target ISIS: Report

The IRGC has reportedly used at least two types of mid-range missiles, including both liquid and solid fuel ones, to target the positions of Takfiri terrorists in Syria’s Deir ez-Zor in a series of strikes launched on Sunday in retaliation for the recent Tehran attacks.

Iran Condoles with Portugal over Deadly Blaze

Iranian foreign ministry spokesman has expressed deep sorrow over the recent deadly blaze in Portugal and condoled with the families of the victims.

IRGC Targets Terrorists in Syria in Revenge for Tehran Attacks

The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has fired several mid-range missiles on the positions of Takfiri terrorists in Deir ez-Zor, eastern Syria, in retaliation for the recent terrorist attacks on Tehran.

US Efforts to Change Iran’s Ruling System Always Fail: Leader

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says all efforts made by the US to change the Iranian government have ended up in failure over the past decades.

Iran, Algeria Ready to Expand Ties in Various Fields

Iranian foreign minister and Algerian prime minister in a meeting in Algiers voiced their countries’ preparedness for expansion of mutual cooperation in different fields.

Iran’s Beauties in Photos: Tangi Sar Village

Tangi Sar village in the Iranian province of Kordestan is one of the top tourist destinations in Western Iran and annually attracts thousands of Iranian and foreign tourists.

No Direct Talks between Iran, Saudi Arabia: Official

A top Iranian official ruled out the possibility of direct negotiations between Tehran and Riyadh, saying any emergency case will be pursued through diplomatic channels.

Foreign Interference Deteriorating Regional Crises: Iran FM

Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif slammed regional and world powers for interfering in other nations’ domestic affairs, saying such interventions have only exacerbated the current crises in the Middle East.

Iran to Eradicate Menace of ISIS Wild Dogs: Army Commander

Iran sees the ISIS terrorists as ‘wild dogs’ whose eradication is a piece of cake for the Islamic Republic’s armed forces, an Iranian military commander said.

Full Liberation of Mosul Imminent as Noose Tightened on ISIS

The full liberation of the northern Iraqi city of Mosul from the ISIS terrorists is in the offing as the Iraqi armed forces have already begun advancing towards the western part of the town.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on June 18

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Sunday,June 18, 2017, and picked headlines from 18 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Iran’s Foreign Minister Arrives in Algeria

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has just arrived in the Algerian capital on the first leg of his two-day visit to three North African countries.

Tillerson’s Comments Example of Modern Savagery: Iran’s Shamkhani

A senior Iranian official has strongly slammed the recent 'contentious' comments by US Secretary of State about a regime change in Iran, saying that such remarks are epitome of modern savagery.

Source Denies Report on Relocation of Hamas Officials to Iran

A source close to the Palestinian resistance rejected a report that claimed officials with the Palestinian Resistance Movement, Hamas, will be moved from Qatar to the Islamic Republic of Iran.

Iranian Calligraphers Awarded at Turkish Event

Iranian calligrapher Javad Khuran received the special jury prize of $50,000, and Habib Ramezanpur won the $20,000 cash award in the Nasta’liq section, at the third Hilya International Calligraphy Award in Istanbul.

Baghdad Not to Let US Use Iraqi Territory against Iran: PM

Iraq will never allow Americans to use the Arab country’s territory against the neighbouring Iran even if it is given the guarantee to be completely reconstructed free of charge, said Iraqi Prime Minister Haidar al-Abadi. 

Tehran Residents Use 38,000 Litres of Water per Second

Residents of the Iranian capital, Tehran, consume 38 thousands litres of water per second during the burning heat days of this year, a new report says.

Iran Will Soon Sign South Pars Gas Deal with Total: Minister

Iranian Oil Minister Bijan Namdar Zangeneh said a long-delayed gas deal between Tehran and French oil major Total is expected to be signed soon.

At Least 24 Killed in Saudi Airstrike on Yemen Market

Saudi warplanes have bombed a bustling marketplace in Yemen’s extreme northwest, killing at least 24 people, the al-Masirah television reports. 

Iran’s President Sends Message to Qatar’s Emir

Qatar’s foreign ministry declared that the country’s emir has received a verbal message from Iranian President Hassan Rouhani on Saturday.

Iran, China Start Joint Naval Drill in Strait of Hormuz

The Iranian Navy and a visiting flotilla of warships from China launched a joint naval exercise in Iran’s southern waters near the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday.

Iran Leader’s Book on Palestine to Be Unveiled in Moscow

The Russian version of a Persian book that reflects views of Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei on Palestine will be unveiled in Russia on Tuesday.

Tehran Pursuing Saudi Arabia’s Killing of Iranian Fisherman

Iranian foreign ministry spokesman says the country is looking into Saudi Arabian coast guard's killing of a local Iranian fisherman in the Persian Gulf waters.

Festival of Joint Naval Drills in Persian Gulf

Iran and China are going to hold a joint naval drill in Persian Gulf on Sunday, a couple of days after the naval forces of Qatar and the US wrapped up their three-day joint military exercise in the same body of water.