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Source rejects Reuters report on Iran’s demand for removal of missile sanctions

Reuters alleged in a Monday report that a dispute over UN sanctions on Iran's ballistic missile program and a broader arms embargo were among issues holding up a nuclear deal.

Parthian necropolis unearthed in northern Iran

Out of 15 catacombs discovered so far, just nine are not damaged and the rest are either vandalized by antiques smugglers or destroyed by bulldozers digging for pipe-laying.

Iran, IAEA firm to boost ‘technical interaction’

The IAEA team and Iranian officials have reached an agreement which is in keeping with national interests, security considerations and the Islamic establishment’s red lines, said Kamalvandi.

Iran’s president to attend BRICS, SCO summits in Russia

President Rouhani is going to have a tight schedule during his two-day stay in the Russian city of Ufa.

Some simpletons are contributing to the ‘Shiite Crescent’ plot: FM advisor

Simpletons at home are not aware that sometimes some people play up the influence of someone they intend to bring down, said Mohammad Sadr.

Artists in Mashhad transcribe holy Koran in Ramadan

A group of Artists has transcribed part of the holy Koran and Islamic Hadiths in the fasting month of Ramadan.

UN Tehran Office, a follower of Must See Iran campaign

A campaign to improve the false image of Iran in the world has gained around 300,000 followers in a year, including the UN Resident Coordinator in Iran.

Comments of Hashemi Rafsanjani on Iran-Iraq relations

Hashemi Rafsanjani has taken a look at Tehran-Baghdad ties over the years and dismissed concerns that the two countries pose a threat to each other.

Deal is round the corner: Former British ambassador to IAEA

The Americans are under some pressure to have an agreement by Tuesday because they want to be able to present the agreement to Congress before the 9th July, said Jenkins.

A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on July 6

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of newspapers on Monday and picked headlines from 12 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Highlights of Ettela’at newspaper on July 6

A special look at the headlines Ettela’at newspaper covered on July 6.

FM Zarif asks people to pray for nuclear team

FM Zarif has said that it is still unclear what will come out of the talks, adding that some differences remain unsettled between the two sides.

Abu Azrael in holy shrine of Imam Reza

Ayyub Faleh al-Rubaie, who has turned into a nightmare for ISIL terrorist group in Iraq, has visited Imam Reza’s shrine in Mashhad.

Iran vows to double oil exports after sanctions lifted

Iran’s deputy oil minister says oil exports will reach 2.3 million barrels, compared with around 1.2 million barrels a day today.

Iranian official: 70% of technical annex to nuclear deal written

According to the technical annex, all nuclear activities of Iran will continue," the unnamed source said.

Larijani urges UN to stop Saudi aggression against Yemen

Larijani said the perpetrators of aggression and use of force should be held accountable before the International Criminal Court.

Time for political decisions on nuclear deal: Iran negotiator

The Iranian deputy foreign minister said that the West should show more flexibility in the nuclear talks, adding, "Iran has shown enough flexibility so far."

Viewpoints of Hashemi Rafsanjani on the Supreme Leader

In an interview with the Arabic-language daily Al-Vefagh, Hashemi Rafsanjani has talked about his friendship with the Supreme Leader.

Top MP: Prospect of nuclear talks is promising

Speaker Ali Larijani has said that Iran has always called for Muslim unity and has demonstrated strong determination to tackle terrorism.

Where did it all go wrong with IRIB?

An Iranian news website has released a report on the performance of IRIB, saying that the national broadcaster is looking at Iran’s nuclear talks with P5+1 through a negative lens.

Iftar tables set by wives of ambassadors of Islamic countries to Iran

Photos of an event in Tehran’s Milad Tower featuring different meals served for Iftar in different Islamic countries.

Sultan Qaboos approves Iran-Oman Maritime Border Demarcation deal

Oman’s Sultan Qaboos has confirmed a Muscat-Tehran deal on maritime borders demarcation in the Sea of Oman.

A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on July 5

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of newspapers on Sunday and picked headlines from 15 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Highlights of Ettela’at newspaper on July 5

A special look at the headlines Ettela’at newspaper covered on July 5.

Sanctions to be lifted on day of nuclear deal finalization: Iran’s Araghchi

On the day of the agreement between Iran and P5+1, all financial sanctions by the EU, the US, and the Security Council against Iran will be removed, said Araghchi.