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Monday 18 July 2016 - 09:52
Story Code : 223208

Iran English language newspaper headlines on Monday, 18-07-2016

Iran Daily


Rouhani vows to boost economy
President Hassan Rouhani on Sunday said his government is able to revitalize economy.

Turkey detains 6,000 over coup attempt
Turkey accelerated its crackdown following Fridays coup attempt, detaining 6,000 people as President Recep Tayyip Erdogan vowed to clean the state of supporters of a US-based cleric and dissident whom his government blames for the failed putsch.

Academics from 40 countries to attend Persian courses in Iran
About 250 professors and students of Persian language and literature from 40 countries will take part in Persian language courses in Iran to upgrade and expand their knowledge of Persian language and literature, said the deputy director of Irans Sadi Foundation.

Bahrains main Shia opposition group dissolved
A court on Sunday ordered the dissolution of Bahrains Shia main opposition group Al-Wefaq, despite international criticism of the Persian Gulf kingdoms intensified crackdown on dissent.

Syrian Army reaches main road into terrorist-held Aleppo
Syrian government forces closed the only road leading into and out of terrorist-held parts of the northern city of Aleppo on Sunday.

Araqchi: Those who played no role not allowed to derail nuclear deal
Irans Deputy Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said on Sunday we will not allow those, who played no role in nuclear agreement, to derail it.

Zarif briefs Parliament on Turkey, France, JCPOA
Irans foreign minister has briefed the Parliament on the latest developments in neighboring Turkey, which recently witnessed an attempted military coup against the Ankara government.

Iran-Turkey borders reopened after failed coup
Irans diplomatic missions in Turkey announced that the ground and air borders between the two countries have been reopened after a temporary closure following a failed coup in the neighboring country.


Tehran Times

Iran plans first tender to draw $12 billion green investment
Iran is planning its first tender for utility-scale renewable-energy projects by year end as it begins a green power build out that could draw $12 billion of investment by the time its complete.

Era of coups is gone: Rouhani
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said on Sunday that the era to stage coup dtat is gone, noting that problems can be resolved through democracy and respect for votes of majority.

No negotiations if nuclear deal is violated, Iran warns
Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said on Sunday the JCPOA is the final document and Iran will abide by this international agreement but there will be no other negotiations in case the pact is violated by the other side.

Mahan Mirarab, Amir Wahba to team up for Iranian concerts
Iranian jazz guitarist Mahan Mirarab and Egyptian percussionist Amir Wahba will team up to give some fusion concerts in Iran.

Iran bans tours to Turkey until further notice
Irans Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicraft Organization has released a statement, calling on travel agencies not to organize tours to Turkey due to unsecure situation in the wake of the recent Turkish coup attempt.

Nuclear chief names new deputies
Director of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) has appointed new deputies, saying he has strong belief in them.

Iranian woman wins UNESCO competition
Sara Mardani from Iran was among one of the winners of UNESCO international photo competition, which aimed to promote books as well as reading and disseminate the message of tolerance.

Iran runner-up at Asian U-20 Volleyball Championship
Iran lost to China 3-2 (27-25, 21-25, 31-29, 18-25, 15-13) in the final match of the 2016 Asian U-20 Mens Volleyball Championship on Sunday.

Boeing following Obama administrations lead, not Congress, in deal with Iran Air
Boeing CEO Dennis Muilenburg said his aerospace company is following the lead of the U.S. government when it comes to furthering the $17.6 billion deal for passenger aircraft that Boeing has tentatively struck with Iran Air.

Zarif says Tehran in forefront of war on terrorism
The Iranian foreign minister has underscored Tehrans serious war on terrorism, describing terrorist attacks as anti-human deeds.

Rezaee: Hollande better to use Saudi terrorism instead of Islamic terrorism
Mohsen Rezaee, secretary of the Expediency Council, has called on French President Francois Hollande to replace the term Islamic terrorism with Saudi terrorism in his remarks.

U.S. has not met JCPOA obligations: Velayati
Ali Akbar Velayati, a senior foreign policy advisor to the Leader, said on Sunday that the U.S. has not fully met its obligations based on the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, commonly known as the nuclear deal.

Coup, Zionism and terrorism are lethal poison for global security
Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, an advisor to Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif, said on Sunday that coup, Zionism and terrorism are lethal poison for the international security and stability.
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