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IRGC Kills Terrorist Ringleader in Clashes in SE Iran

Sistan-and-Baluchestan Province’s deputy governor for security affairs, Ali Asghar Mir-Shekari, said on Monday that Molavi Jalil Ghanbar Zehi, the ringleader of the so-called Ansar al-Furqan group, had been killed during the recent clashes with the IRGC’s Qods Headquarters in Qasr-e Qand Heights.

He added that the body of this “international terrorist” along with four of his deputies and elements is now in the hands of the IRGC Ground Forces.

The official noted that Iranian security officials had been conducting measures over the past 25 years to arrest this terrorist due to his numerous crimes committed in the southeastern Iranian border areas.

Commander of IRGC’s Ground Force Brigadier General Mohammad Pakpour told Fars news agency on Sunday that IRGC forces had managed to kill all members of the Takfiri terrorist outfit and completely dismantle it after the start of the operation in the town of Qasr-e Qand on Thursday.

He added that the identity of the terrorists had not been determined yet, adding, “The terrorists were members of the Ansar al-Furqan group and their identities are under investigation.”

The IRGC said in a Thursday statement that its Qods Headquarters had dispatched its units to Qasr-e Qand after obtaining information about the presence of a Takfiri terrorist group in the area and engaged the group in mountainous areas.

“During the anti-terror operation, the IRGC’s Qods Headquarters fighters destroyed a vehicle laden with 600 kilograms of explosives, and seized five bombs ready to be used in suicide attacks, 700 kilograms of explosives, tens of thousands of bullets and a number of weapons and ammunition,” the statement read.

Iran Summons Swiss Envoy to Protest Tillerson’s Claims

Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi said that following the “meddlesome and injudicious” statements by US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson about regime change in Iran, Tehran has summoned Switzerland’s charge d’affaires and gave him an official letter of protest.

Qassemi said that the letter has been handed over to the Swiss envoy by foreign ministry’s director general for the Americas, Mohammad Keshavarz-Zadeh.

“Our director general for the Americas has strongly condemned the remarks made by Tillerson in the US House of Representatives, calling them a clear interference in domestic affairs of the Islamic Republic,” Qassemi added.

“Tillerson’s statements are against the principles of international law and the international commitments of the US government, including the United Nations Charter, and agreements between Tehran and Washington. The US administration should be held accountable for these remarks,” Qassemi quoted Keshavarz-Zadeh as saying.

In this meeting, the Swiss representative said he will convey Tehran’s message to the US administration and inform Iran’s government of the results as soon as possible.

In an address to the US House Foreign Affairs Committee last Wednesday, Tillerson claimed that Iran continues activities and interventions that destabilise the Middle East.

He also accused Iran of providing support for the Assad government, funding militias and foreign fighters in Iraq and Yemen, and arming “terrorist” organizations like Hezbollah, which threaten Washington’s ally Israel.

Tillerson suggested that the policy of regime change is back on the US agenda, and Washington would help elements inside Iran bring about a ‘peaceful transition’ of the Iranian Establishment.

Tehran Ready to Boost Economic Cooperation with Nouakchott

During the meeting held in the Mauritanian capital of Nouakchott, Iranian FM Mohammad Javad Zarif and his counterpart Isselkou Ould Ahmed Izid Bih agreed to hold regular political negotiations.

Zarif said Tehran is ready to implement all the previous agreements with the African country and seriously follow up the new ones.

The two sides also discussed the ways to expand banking activities and encourage the private sector to bid for mining, energy, agriculture, and fishery.

Cooperation in science, technology, aerospace, medicines, biotechnology, and academic fields was high in the agenda as well.

The foreign ministers of Iran and Mauritania also exchanged ideas on regional issues and the ways to combat terrorism and extremism.

Zarif also appreciated the hospitality of the Mauritanian government and people, saying that the North African country has a long history of religious moderation.

Ali Baig Castle, Surrounding Nature in NW Iran

Ali Baig Castle is located in a beautiful area named Kamtal near the Aras River, which flows along the Iran-Armenia border.

During the era of Fath-Ali Shah Qajar in the 18th century, an Iranian man named Ali Baig, who was fighting the Russian invaders, repaired the castle and used it as a hiding place for him and his comrades.

Here are Mizan’s photos of the historical castle and the beautiful nature of Kamtal:

Iran, Mauritania to Promote Bilateral Ties in All Fields

In a meeting held in the Mauritanian capital of Nouakchott, Iranian FM Mohammad Javad Zarif and Mauritanian President Mohamed Ould Abdel Aziz conferred on ways to deepen bilateral relations in all political and economic fields.

They also discussed latest regional developments and called for peaceful settlement of conflicts between regional countries through dialogue.‌

During his visit to Nouakchott, Iran’s top diplomat also held talks with his Mauritanian counterpart Isselkou Ould Ahmed Izid Bih.

Zarif arrived in Mauritania on Monday morning in the second leg of his two-day tour of North Africa, which had earlier taken him to Algeria.

Later on Monday, the Iranian foreign minister left Mauritania for the Tunisian capital, the final destination of his regional visits.

Iran’s Missile Capability Advances Global Fight against ISIS: Zarif

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif in a Monday post on his Twitter account said, “Iran’s missile capability protects its citizens on lawful self-defense and advances common global fight to eradicate ISIS and extremist terror.”

Iran’s Missile Capability Advances Global Fight against ISIS: ZarifZarif’s tweet was posted in reaction to the last night’s (June 18) retaliatory missile attacks by the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) on the Takfiri terrorists’ positions in Syria’s Deir ez-Zor.

IRGC fired six medium-range missiles which “pounded” the Takfiri group’s command headquarters as well as arms and ammunition centres.

 

Iran Not to Tolerate Any Move against Its Nat’l Security

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Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi says the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC)’s retaliatory missile attacks on terrorists’ positions in Syria was a firm and prompt response to the recent terrorist attacks in Tehran.

“The IRGC’s missile attack was conducted with the prior knowledge of the Syrian government,” he said.

He warned Takfiri terrorist groups and their supporters against any move targeting Iran.

“The Islamic Republic of Iran will not turn a blind eye to any destabilising move that would imperil its national security and its citizens’ security,” he said, adding, “Tehran will give a firm, prompt and prudent response to such moves.”

“Last night’s missile attack on terrorist elements and their bases came to ensure the security of Iranian citizens” with reliance on domestic defence capabilities, said the spokesman.

“The Islamic Republic of Iran has always warned against the spread of terrorism and threats caused by the scourge of terrorism in the region and across the world,” said Qassemi.

He said Iran’s policy is to cooperate with regional countries as well as the international community to uproot terrorism and extremism in the region and across the globe.

“Within this framework, we will draw on our military capabilities to give a crushing response to any aggression or threat against the country,” the spokesman underscored.

Iran Entering New Phase in Fight against Terrorists: MP

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In an interview with Iran’s state TV, Chairman of the Iranian Parliament’s National Security and Foreign Policy Committee Alaeddin Boroujerdi has said Saudi Arabia as well as other sponsors of terrorism should know that Iran “is not joking with anybody”.

Speaking after the IRGC’s missile attacks against ISIS positions in Syria, he stressed that Iran has entered a new phase in its fight against the terrorists in the region.

“[The next time] our response will be more decisive. They [the terrorists and their sponsors] cannot play with fire. They have to bear the consequences of any of their unwise moves,” he noted, referring to the recent terrorist attacks on Tehran which were avenged by the IRGC’s missile attacks on terrorists in Syria.

Stressing that the US is at the head of all the terrorist mischiefs made in the region, Boroujerdi said the recent missile operation by Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps was a message for the US.

He noted that Iran’s move was a response to the US Senate and government, which recently imposed new sanctions on Tehran, to show them that it [Iran] has managed to make all these achievements at the time of tough sanctions.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on June 19

The top story in all Iranian online media on Monday was the missile attacks launched by the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) against ISIS positions in Syria’s Deir ez-Zor. However, only five newspapers on Monday covered the story as it was announced late on Sunday night.

What widely covered by Iranian papers on Monday was the remarks made by the Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei about the US novice government’s allegations against Tehran.

Among other top stories were the pro-Iran comments made by Iraqi Prime Minsiter, Haider al-Abadi, and the deadly blaze in Portugal.

The above issues, as well as many more, are highlighted in the following headlines and top stories:

 

19 Dey:

1- MPs to Strongly Support Rouhani’s Gov’t: Lawmaker

2- Iran to Use Its Means of Punishment If Americans Don’t Change Behaviour

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on June 19 -19dey


 

Abrar:

1- US Defence Secretary against Idea of Military Conflict with Iran in Syria

2- Kuwait Accuses 21 Citizens of Spying for Iran

3- Zarif: We’re Concerned about Escalation of Tension between Qatar, Neighbours

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on June 19 - abrar


 

Abrar-e Eqtesadi:

1- Central Bank: Iran’s Economy Has Grown by 12.5%

2- Iran Exports $400 Millions of Food

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on June 19 - abrar egtesadi


 

Aftab-e Yazd:

1- Head of Parliament Security Summoned for Tehran Attacks

2- Diplomacy vs. Resolving Crises [Editorial]

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on June 19 - aftab


 

Arman-e Emrooz:

1- Iran Leader: Don’t Pay Attention to All the Fuss Made by US Newcomers

2- President: Rivalries Over, We Should Be a Team Now

3- IRGC’s Missile Attack on Terrorists in Syria

4- Politician: Rouhani Gov’t Not to Be Left Alone

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on June 19 - arman


 

Ebtekar:

1- Fiery Month for Iranian Forests

2- Zarif: Establishment of Democracy Is Solution to Terrorism

3- US Trying to Accuse Iran of Violating JCPOA: Academic

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on June 19 - ebtekar


 

Etemad:

1- Iran Leader: Nation to Slap Enemy in the Face

2- IRGC’s Missile Revenge from ISIS

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on June 19 - etemad


 

Ettela’at:

1- Leader: Iran Is a Strong Tree; Enemy Cannot Damage It

2- Saudi Jet Fighters’ Brutal Attack on Yemen Market Leaves 25 Dead

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on June 19 - etelaat


 

Iran:

1- Iran Leader: Islamic Republic Strongly Standing

2- Iran Takes Measures against US Senate’s New Sanctions Bill

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on June 19 - iran


 

Jame Jam:

1- Analysts: Iran’s Economy Should Become Independent of JCPOA

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on June 19 - jamejam


 

Javan:

1- Ayatollah Khamenei: Iranian Nation to Slap US Newcomers in Face

2- IRGC Missiles Sends ISIS Terrorists from Deir ez-Zor to Hell

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on June 19 - javan


 

Jomhouri Eslami:

1- Israel Turns Aqsa Mosque into Barracks on Verge of Int’l Quds Day

2- Iraqi PM: World Should Know We Won’t Cut Ties with Iran

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on June 19 - jomhori


 

Kayhan:

1- Former Turkish FM: The Hague Can Try Erdogan for Supporting Terrorism

2- MP: Foreign Products Barrier to Improving Ease of Doing Business in Iran

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on June 19 - kayhan


 

Khorasan:

1- Iran Launches Missile Attacks on Terrorists’ Positions in Syria

2- US Defence Secretary’s Fear of Iran: Foreign Policy

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on June 19 - khorasan


 

Setareh Sobh:

1- Danger of Particles: Every Citizen of Tehran Receives 80kg of Air Pollution

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on June 19 - setareh sobh


 

Shahrvand:

1- Tragedy of Portugal: Huge Blaze Kills 62, Wounds over 60

2- Story of a City Where All Citizens Produce Silk Threads

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on June 19 - shahrvand


 

Shargh:

1- IRGC’s Missiles Fired from Kermanshah, Kordestan Hit ISIS Terrorists in Syria

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on June 19 - shargh

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

Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces Major General Mohammad Baqeri says hegemonic powers are currently not powerful enough to get engaged in a conflict with Iran.

“Of course, we have no intention of engaging them, either; but we are involved in a constant competition with them in different areas, including the missile field,” said the top general.

Addressing a Monday gathering of science and technology experts, he touched upon hegemonic powers’ weak points when it comes to engaging in a war with Iran.

He said Iran is among the world’s top missile powers thanks to efforts by local scientists.

“We are racing the hegemonic system in numerous areas, including underground, marine, air and space technologies,” the general noted.

“This comes as their military budget is multiple times larger than our defence funding.”

The general also touched upon the US massive military presence in the Middle East region and the military actions carried out by “hegemonic powers.”

“The hegemonic system created the ISIS Takfiri-terrorist group, which is the result of its research on extremist Islamist groups in the region,” the general said.

General Baqeri’s comments came after Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) fired six medium-range surface-to-surface missiles at ISIS fortifications in Syria from two western Iranian provinces on Sunday night.

According to the IRGC, a large number of ISIS terrorists were killed in the attack. Heavy casualties were also inflicted on the terrorists.

The missile operation was in retaliation for the recent ISIS-claimed terror attacks in Tehran, which killed 17 people.