Daily look at Iran’s late-breaking news and upcoming events:
 
FM spokesman describes Jubeir’s claims ridiculous
The Spokesperson of Iran’s Foreign Ministry described Saudi FM’s anti-Iran claims ridiculous and a Saudi trick to evade the responsibility for support of Wahhabi terrorists.

 
Iran commemorates 38th anniversary of massacre
Iran has marked the 38th anniversary of the massacre of protesters in Tehran by the country’s former US-backed regime.

 
France calls for improvement of banking ties with Iran
Visiting President of French National Assembly Claude Bartolone called for improvement of banking cooperation with Iran in a meeting with Central Bank of Iran (CBI) Chief Valiollah Seif on Wednesday.

 
Russian banks race to front of queue to enter Iran’s banking sector
While the authorities in the US and EU continue to drag their feet on sanctions and hamper cooperation with Iran, Russian banks are keen to fill the gap in the opening Iranian market, Russian newspaper Izvestiya reported.

 
Iran’s Rasht city to be connected to Turkey via railroad
Iranian Minister of Road and Urban Development Abbas Akhoundi said that the country is trying to connect the northern city of Rasht to Turkey via railroad.

 
Foreign Ministry to follow up Leader’s message on Hajj
The Foreign Ministry will follow up Supreme Leader’s message on this year’s Hajj in all aspects, it was announced on Thursday by Deputy Foreign Minister for Asia and Pacific Affairs Ebrahim Rahimpour.

 
Iranians to hold nationwide rallies to condemn Saudi crimes
Iranian people will hold nationwide rallies across the country on Friday to condemn the ongoing Saudi crimes on the first anniversary of last year’s deadly Mina crush of people.

 
Iran lodges complaint with Interpol over Mina crush: Police chief
Iran’s Police Chief Brigadier General Hossein Ashtari said the country has filed a complaint against Saudi Arabia with the International Criminal Police Organization (Interpol) over last year’s deadly Mina crush, which claimed the lives of thousands of pilgrims, including Iranians.

 
Poland’s Lotos may sign long-term oil supply deal with Iran
Polish refiner Lotos could sign a long-term oil deal with Iran after receiving its first supplies from Iran last month, the deputy head of Lotos said on Thursday.

 
Rio Paralympics 2016: Iran arrives at opening ceremony
Iran’s team arrived at the opening ceremony of the 2016 Rio Paralympics at the Maracana stadium on Wednesday.