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Sunday 23 July 2017 - 12:39
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Weekly report: US recertifies Irans compliance with nuclear

July 23, The Iran Project Trump certifying Irans compliance with nuclear deal, a high-ranking delegation from Patriotic Union of Iraqi Kurdistan (PUK) visit to Iran and meeting with senior officials, Iranian FM Mohammad Javad Zarif addressing in US Foreign Relations Council and UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) in New York, holding Eighth session of JCPOA joint commission in Vienna, Iranian frigates going to Russia for military games, the country starting mass-production of long-rage air defense missiles and Defense Minister of Iraq Erfan Mahmoud al-Hayali travel to Iran and meeting with senior officials dominated the countrys media outlets in the past week (July 17July 23).





Politics




U.S. certifies that Iran is meeting terms of nuclear deal


The Trump administration certified to Congress late Monday that Iran has continued to meet the required conditions of its nuclear deal with the United States and other world powers.





Iran serious partner in fighting common enemy: Zarif


Tehran is a serious partner for all countries in the fight against the common enemy, Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says.




Zarif calls on developed states to aid others for eradicating poverty


Irans FM Zarif called on developed countries to fulfill their commitments on the provision of financial resources, technology transfer and capacity-building without politicizing that process.




Commander: Revenge taken for Jordanian pilots painful death by IRGC missile strikes against ISIL


Commander of Irans Islamic Revolution Guards Corps Aerospace Force Brigadier General Amir Ali Hajizadeh underlined that the last month missile strikes against the ISIL bases in Syria also took revenge for the terrorist groups burning of a Jordanian pilot alive in 2015.




Iran deal outcome of collective global cooperation: Mogherini


The EU foreign policy chief say the strong nuclear deal struck in 2015 between Iran and the P5+1 states is the outcome of collective cooperation, emphasizing that the landmark accord does not just belong to the signatories but the entire global community.




Kuwait shuts Iran cultural mission, expels diplomats: KUNA


Kuwait has reportedly told the Iranian Embassy to reduce its diplomatic staff in the Persian Gulf state and close down some of its technical offices following a court ruling last year that implicated some Iranians in a spying case.




Iran skips opportunity to upset nuclear deal over U.S. sanctions: sources


Iran decided on Friday for the second time since January not to upset its nuclear pact with six world powers, two informed sources said, despite public statements by Tehran accusing the United States of violating the deal.




White House demands release of US prisoners in Iran or face serious consequences


The White House has warned Iran of serious consequences if it does not release all American citizens imprisoned in the country.




Iran starts mass-production of long-rage air defense missiles


Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Hossein Dehqan on Sunday inaugurated the mass production line of a long-range air defense missile dubbed Sayyad-3 (Hunter-3), which is fully designed and manufactured by domestic military experts.




Defense minister vows Irans full support for Iraq stability, security


Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Hossein Dehqan says the Islamic Republic will continue to provide Iraq with full support to help it become moresecure and powerful.




Irans IRGC seizes trespassing Saudi vessel in Persian Gulf


The Navy of Irans Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has seized a Saudi vessel after it trespassed on the countrys territorial waters in the Persian Gulf, an official with the Fisheries Organization of Bushehr Province says.




House and Senate reach deal on sanctions for Russia, Iran and North Korea


Congress will consider imposing new sanctions on Russia and Iran as well as North Korea, after Republicans and Democrats agreed to changes that will allow the legislation to move ahead. The bill also aims to prevent President Trump from relaxing sanctions without lawmakers consent.





Economy




Akhoundi calls for promoting urban redevelopment


Minister of Roads and Urban Development Abbas Akhoundi has pitched the idea of pursuing urban redevelopment as a serious issue in housing planning while advising the administration to distance itself from housing construction.






U.S. sanctions 18 Iranian individuals, entities over countrys missile program, other non-nuclear issues


The Latest on the Trump administrations move to let the nuclear deal continue while its Iran policy review continues (all times local):




US Justice Dep. accuses 2 Iranians of violating sanctions


US Department of Justice in a latest attempt against Iranian nationals accused two Iranians of violating anti-Iran sanctions.




Syria eyes closer economic ties with Iran


Syrian Prime Minister Imad Khamis praised Iran for the support it has given to Syria, calling for the enhancement of economic relations between Damascus and Tehran.




Eni says not competing with Total in Iran


Italys Eni is keeping its foot on the ground in Iran after major rival Totals signing of a $5 billion gas deal with the National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC) earlier this month.





Regional Affairs




Amir-Abdollahian warns Bahrain against ties with Tel Aviv


Parliaments General Director for International Affairs Hossein Amir-Abdollahian said Al Khalifa regime officials need to be concerned about ramification of ties with Tel Aviv.




US says Syria crisis needs political solution, Assad doesnt have to go first


US President Donald Trumps homeland security and counterterrorism adviser says the US is seeking a political resolution to the conflict in Syria and wont insist on Syrian President Bashar Assads immediate ouster.




Egypt, France, Sweden call for UNSC meeting over al-Quds tensions


Egypt, France, and Sweden has called for an emergency UN Security Council meeting over the recent escalation of tensions concerning the al-Aqsa Mosque compound in East Jerusalem al-Quds.




Iraqi FM appreciates Iran fundamental role in war against Daesh


Iraqi foreign minister appreciated Iran for playing a key role in war against the terrorist group of Daesh (ISIS).





Society




Alidoosti among top 10 actresses


For her lead role in Asghar Farhadis Oscar-winning film The Salesman, actress Taraneh Alidoosti, 33, has been selected by Tribeca Film Festival in New York as one of the 10 best film performances by an actress of early 2017.




Robot made by Iranian students helps disabled people


A group of Iranian students at the Islamic Azad University have built a robot that can assist physically-disabled people, according to a university official.




180 Iranian female filmmakers to compete in intl festival


A record-breaking number of Iranian female filmmakers are set to take part in different sections of an international film festival due to be held within the next two weeks.




Two local tourists killed, 17 rescued in southwestern Iran


Two people out of 19 local tourists lost their lives after an incident while swimming in a river in remote area near the city of Dezful, in Irans southwestern province of Khuzestan.




Lalejin potteries: Healthy, environment-friendly souvenir


The food cooked in metal dishes are not totally healthy as they may release toxic materials. Potteries, however, are healthy handicrafts in which one can keep foods and water for a long time.

























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