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Gov�t determined to open routes of exports
President Hassan Rouhani said Iran lies at a �historic turning point� after the lifting of sanctions, with his government working to open up the country to foreign trade.

Bahrain increases Salman jail term to nine years
A Bahraini appeals court on Monday more than doubled the prison term for the country�s top Shia opposition figure in a ruling that his political bloc blasted as �unacceptable and provocative.

 
Zarif starts EU trade drive in Poland
Iran and Poland signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to step up political consultations between the two countries as Iranian foreign minister kicked off a tour of Europe on Sunday.

 
More than 50 Afghan policemen killed in Helmand
More than 50 Afghan police were reported killed over the past two days in heavy fighting around the capital of the southern province of Helmand, officials said on Monday.

Iraqi forces enter Daesh-held Fallujah
Iraqi forces have entered Daesh-held Fallujah, one of their key strongholds in Iraq, capturing a police station.

 
Indonesia reaches agreement on Iran LPG import
Indonesia signed a deal with Iran for purchase of 80,000 metric tons of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) from Iran.

 
Russia�s Rosatom may purchase Iranian heavy water
Russian nuclear agency Rosatom is considering the possibility of buying Iranian heavy water, Russian Envoy to International Organizations Vladimir Voronkov said, Sputnik reported.

Deputy FM: Iran will continue Iraq, Syria advisory missions
Deputy Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian said Iran will continue its advisory military assistance to the Iraqi and Syrian governments in their fight against terrorism.

 
Araqchi: Iran task force to follow up on frozen assets
A working group in Iran is preparing a suit to see into the United States� seizure of the nation�s assets, a top Foreign Ministry official said.

 
Police: Govt. site attack traced back to three Arab states
A senior Iranian official said recent cyber attacks against a governmental site have been traced back to IP addresses in three Arab states, with pivotal role of Saudi Arabia.

 
Tehran Times

U.S. not serious in fulfilling JCPOA commitments, Zarif says
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said on Monday that the Western side, especially the U.S., is not serious to the extent that is essential to fulfill its commitments under the JCPOA.

 
Indonesia to buy 80,000 tons of LPG from Iran
Indonesia inked a contract with Iran to buy 80,000 tons of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) from the Islamic Republic, the Shana news agency reported.

 
Steigenberger Hotel Group set to build 10 hotels in Iran
German hospitality company, Steigenberger Hotel Group, is set to build 10 hotels in different parts of Iran over the next ten years.

Lithuania inclined to invest in Iran�s LNG, shale projects
Iranian Deputy Oil Minister for International Affairs Amir-Hossein Zamaninia after a Sunday meeting with the visiting Lithuanian Deputy Energy Minister Aleksandras Spruogis told Shana news agency that his country is investigating a proposal made by the southern European country about technical cooperation and investment in liquefied natural gas (LNG) sector.

 
German Film Museum to spotlight Iranian cinema
The German Film Museum (Deutsches Filmmuseum) in Frankfurt is scheduled to host a festival of Iranian movies on June 4 and 5.

 
Tehran says will continue advisory role in Iraq, Syria
Deputy Foreign Minister for Arab and African Affairs said on Monday that Iran will �honorably and resolutely� continue to play its advisory role in Iraq and Syria which are in serious war against terrorists.

 
No military solution to crises in West Asia: Zarif
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said on Monday that a �comprehensive solution� is needed in the campaign against terrorism, reiterating the long-held view by Tehran that there is no military solution to the crises in West Asia.

 
Rafsanjani says Tehran and Riyadh can hash out disputes via negotiation
While Iran and Saudi Arabia are locked in an escalating dust-up over a number of issues, seasoned politician Ali Akbar Rafsanjani has said the two can bury the hatchet through negotiation, citing examples.

Ayatollah Khamenei hoisting flag of Muslim unity: Velayati
Veteran politician Ali Akbar Velayati said on Monday that Iran supports unity among Muslims and consolidating Shia-Sunni unity is the Islamic Republic�s policy. Velayati said Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei is now the flag bearer of unity among Muslims.