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Tuesday 1 August 2017 - 09:42
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Iran English language newspaper headlines on Tuesday, 01-08-2017



Iran Daily

 

Germany slams US anti-Iran sanctions
German Economy Minister Brigitte Zypries said on Monday that Berlin considers the US new sanctions on Iran a breach of international laws.

Russia defends slashing US diplomats by 755
Moscow on Monday justified its decision to purge US diplomatic personnel in the country, as the Kremlin appeared to give up on hopes of improving ties anytime soon under Donald Trump.

Iran, Russia sign 2.5b contract on wagon manufacturing
Irans Industrial Development and Renovation Organization (IDRO) signed an agreement with Russian Transmashholding Company on Sunday to set up a joint venture for manufacturing wagons for railroads.

Venezuelas Maduro hails vote win, opposition vows protests
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro claimed victory on Monday in an election for an assembly to rewrite the constitution, but the opposition cried fraud and vowed to keep protesting.

Araqchi: Irans foreign trade rises following JCPOA implementation
Irans Deputy Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said despite US attempts against Iran and moves to undermine the 2015 nuclear deal between Tehran and world powers, trade transactions with Iran have grown since the deal came into force.

Iranian court rejects appeal by attackers of Saudi missions
Ten people sentenced to jail for attacking the Saudi Arabian Embassy in the Iranian capital Tehran have had their appeals against their convictions rejected.

Iranian court rejects appeal by attackers of Saudi missions
Ten people sentenced to jail for attacking the Saudi Arabian Embassy in the Iranian capital Tehran have had their appeals against their convictions rejected.

Qatari officials to attend Rouhanis swearing-in ceremony
A high-ranking delegation from Qatar is going to attend the swearing-in ceremony for Irans President Hassan Rouhani, Qatari Prime Minister Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa Al Thani announced.

Iran FM meets South Africas Deputy FM in Tehran
Irans Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and visiting South Africas Deputy Foreign Minister Nomaindia Mfeketo discussed ways to expand mutual cooperation in a meeting in Tehran on Monday.

 

Tehran Times

 

Malaysia sees FTA with Iran signed by yearend
Malaysia is expected to sign free trade agreement (FTA) with Iran by year-end, said International Trade and Industry Minister Datuk Seri Ong Ka Chuan, Bernama reported.

Putin: U.S. must cut 755 diplomatic staff, more measures possible
Russian President Vladimir Putin said the United States would have to cut its diplomatic staff in Russia by 755 people and that Moscow could consider additional measures against Washington as a response to the new U.S. sanctions approved by Congress.

Iraqs Muqtada al-Sadr visits Saudi Arabia, hold talks with crown prince
Iraqs top Shia cleric Muqtada al-Sadr has made a visit to Saudi Arabia, where he met Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and other Saudi officials.

Qatar rebuts Saudi Hajj politicization claim
Qatars foreign minister has rebutted accusations by his Saudi regime counterpart that Qatar is trying to politicize the annual Islamic Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca.

Israel stole sensitive al-Aqsa documents: Trust
Israel has reportedly stolen a large number of confidential documents belonging to al-Quds (Jerusalem) Islamic Waqf (Endowment) organization, which is trusted with controlling and managing the Islamic edifices on and around the al-Aqsa Mosques compound.

Euro zone core inflation unexpectedly picks up in July
A key measure of euro zone inflation accelerated to a four-year high this month and euro zone unemployment fell to its lowest since 2009 in June, data showed on Monday, in two encouraging signs for the European Central Bank as it considers reducing its monetary stimulus.

Time ripe to form intl. coalition against U.S.
Hamid Aboutalebi, a political advisor to President Hassan Rouhani, said on Monday that the best time has come for Tehran to form an international coalition against the United States.

Armenia gives Iran safest, shortest access to Europe: Sargsyan
Armenia is the safest and shortest gate for Iran to reach the European market, its President said in an interview with the Sharq daily published on Monday.

IRGC to test new weapons in Persian Gulf drill
Real Admiral Ali Fadavi, naval commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps, said on Monday new weapons will be rolled out in upcoming war drills in the Persian Gulf.

Araqchi: Iran deems Russia top priority for cooperation
Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said on Monday that his country looks at Russia as a top priority to ink contracts with in the post-nuclear deal era.

U.S. hopes Russia would change behavior towards Iran
U.S. Vice President Mike Pence said on Sunday that he hopes new sanctions on Russia would prompt Moscow to change behavior towards some issues including supporting Iran.

Senior foreign officials to attend Rouhani inauguration
Senior officials from North Korea, China, Armenia, Qatar, Turkey, and Iraq among other countries are scheduled to attend the inauguration ceremony of Hassan Rouhani for a second four-year term as president.

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