Iran Daily
 

Americans want Congress to support Iran framework
A large majority of Americans say Congress should not block a comprehensive nuclear agreement with Iran and support a recent framework, according to a new poll.

 
European banks renew contact with Iranian counterparts
European banks have already begun contacts with their Iranian counterparts following the release of Swiss nuclear statement, a senior official said.

 
Iranians condemn abuse of teens in Saudi Arabia
Hundreds of Iranians gathered in front of the Saudi Embassy in Tehran on Saturday to protest against the sexual abuse of two teenage Iranian pilgrims by Saudi officers at Jeddah airport.

 
Pentagon: US bombs �ready� for war against Iran
US Secretary of Defense Ashton Carter threatened Tehran with war, saying his country�s bunker busting bombs are ready to destroy Iran�s nuclear facilities, if necessary.

 
Muslim Brotherhood leader sentenced to death
An Egyptian court sentenced Mohamed Badie, leader of the outlawed Muslim Brotherhood, and 13 other senior members of the group to death for inciting chaos and violence, and gave a life term to a US-Egyptian citizen for ties to the group.

Obama, Castro shake hands to normalize ties after 50 years
US President Barack Obama and Cuban President Raul Castro shook hands at a summit in Panama, a symbolically charged gesture as the pair seek to restore ties between the Cold War foes.

Lifting of bans must coincide with final deal
A senior Russian official says the UN Security Council should start lifting sanctions against Iran concurrent with the resumption of negotiations between Tehran and the P5+1 countries to draw up a final nuclear deal by July 1.

Commander vows crushing response to terrorists
A senior Iranian commander says the country�s Armed Forces will give a crushing response to groups carrying out acts of terror along the borders.

Zarif due in Kazakhstan for talks
�Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif is scheduled to embark on an official visit to Kazakhstan to hold key talks on mutual relations and the latest developments in the region.