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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.

IRGC Uses Zolfaqar, Qiyam Missiles to Target ISIS: Report

IRGC Uses Zolfaqar, Qiyam Missiles (1)

According to a report by the Fars News Agency, the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps has used both Zolfaqar (solid fuel) and Qiyam (liquid fuel) missiles in its retaliatory attacks on ISIS positions in Deir ez-Zor.

The IRGC on Sunday night fired six missiles from its bases in Iran’s Kermanshah and Kordestan provinces, all of which exactly hit the desired targets in eastern Syria, according to Brigadier General Amir-Ali Hajizadeh, the Commander of IRGC Aerospace Force.

General Hajizadeh also noted that hitting a small building from a nearly 700-km distance sends a clear message and displays Iran’s real might.

“Enemies should know that Tehran is not London or Paris; this was just a minor attack, and if they do anything wrong, they will receive more crushing responses,” he added, referring to the recent terrorist attacks on Tehran, which were avenged by the missile attacks.

The IRGC monitored the way its missiles hit the desired targets in Syria through a number of drones flown from Damascus, General Hajizadeh added.

His remarks came as Head of the IRGC Public Relations Department General Ramezan Sharif also announced the missile attacks had been coordinated with Syria’s government.

Speaking to the Tasnim News Agency, General Sharif said that during the operation codenamed “Laylat al-Qadr” the IRGC fired six mid-range ballistic missiles at various targets, within a range of 650 to 700 kilometres.

The strong missiles successfully hit the targets with pinpoint accuracy, he said, adding that the headquarters, ammunition and logistic depots of the terrorists were among the targets in the operation.

“The firing of these missiles had previously been coordinated with Syria and the missiles entered the Syrian airspace through Iraq,” the commander noted.

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Iran Condoles with Portugal over Deadly Blaze

Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi in a Sunday statement expressed heartfelt condolences over the deadly fire in Portugal.

He condoled with the families of the victims and sympathised with Portuguese people over the tragedy.

At least 60 people were killed and dozens wounded in huge forest fires in central Portugal. Many of the victims died in their cars as they tried to flee the flames.

Portugal’s Prime Minister António Costa described the blaze as “the greatest tragedy we have seen in recent years in terms of forest fires,” and warned the death toll could rise.

Three days of national mourning were declared.

IRGC Targets Terrorists in Syria in Revenge for Tehran Attacks

IRGC Targets Terrorists in Syria in Revenge for Tehran Attacks

Early reports indicate that several terrorists have been killed and their equipment and weapons destroyed following the missile attacks launched by the IRGC from bases in Iran’s western provinces of Kermanshah and Kordestan.

According to a Sunday statement by the IRGC’s Public Relations Department, the mid-range missiles targeted the centres of Takfiri gatherings and their command bases in Deir ez-Zor.

The IRGC said in the statement that the ‘crushing’ blow was in retaliation for the recent ISIS terrorist attacks on Tehran, which claimed the lives of at least 17 people and wounded over 45.

The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps also warned all Takfiri terrorists as well as their regional and ultra-regional supporters that they would receive even more devastating responses if they repeat their ‘satanic’ moves against Iran.

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

US Efforts to Change Iran's Ruling System Always Fail-Leader

The Leader made the remarks in a meeting with families of martyrs of the Iranian Army, Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) and police force on Sunday.

“This revolution and the [Islamic] establishment, which came about [in Iran], have been faced with serious hostilities since its inception,” Ayatollah Khamenei said, noting that the United States has always sought to bring about “regime change” in Iran, but has always failed in its efforts to do so.

Downplaying US claim of regime change in Iran, Ayatollah Khamenei said, “Do not look at the bluster of this guy who has just come [to office as president] in America. These [anti-Iran claims] are not new. These have been there since day one, but their language and tone has changed.”

Referring to recent remarks by American officials about changing the Iranian government, the Leader noted, “They say we want to change the Islamic Republic establishment. Well, when have you not wanted to do this? You always wanted and you always failed and your nose has been rubbed in the dirt; [and] it will be like that from now on.”

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

Last Thursday, US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson said while a US House Committee on Foreign Affairs hearing that the Iranian government “continues activities and interventions that destabilize the Middle East.”

Asked whether the United States supported regime change in Iran, the American top diplomat said US policy was driven by relying on “elements inside of Iran” to bring about “peaceful transition of that government.”

“Our policy towards Iran is to push back on this hegemony, contain their ability to develop obviously nuclear weapons, and to work toward support of those elements inside of Iran that would lead to a peaceful transition of that government. Those elements are there, certainly as we know,” he said.

Elsewhere in his remarks, the Leader said the American rulers do not know the Iranian nation, adding that the new White House leaders are like nascent hooligans who scare people by brandishing their knives until somebody punches them in the mouth and puts them in their place

“You see that since the outset of the revolution, these people who wished elimination of the Islamic Republic are now in the abyss of Hell and have left this world without having achieved their goal,” the Leader added.

Ayatollah Khamenei said the Islamic Republic is standing against world powers with full strength and will continue to do that in the future.

“Everybody must know this; both the enemy must know this and devout friends, [and even] those friends who are sometimes overcome by doubt [must know this]. The Islamic Republic is standing fast and know that they [enemies] cannot slap us in the face, but we will slap them in the face.”