Iran Daily


Clinton wins US Democrats� White House nomination
Former secretary of state Hillary Clinton secured the Democratic Party�s 2016 nomination for the White House, becoming the first woman to head the ticket of a major party in US history.

Turkey orders detention of 47 more journalists
Turkey ordered another 47 journalists detained on Wednesday, a government official said, part of a widening crackdown on supporters of US-based Muslim cleric Fethullah Gulen, accused by Ankara of masterminding a failed military coup.

Daesh bombing kills 44 in Syrian Kurdish city
A massive bomb blast claimed by the Daesh terrorist group killed at least 44 people and wounded dozens on Wednesday in the Kurdish-majority Syrian city of Qamishli.

China to invest $3b in Iran fisheries
China is going to invest three billion dollars in Iran�s fisheries, especially in Qeshm and Bandar Abbas in southern part of the country, said Deputy Minister of Agricultural Jihad and Head of Iran Fisheries Organization Hassan Salehi on Wednesday.

Bahrain tries top Shia cleric
Bahrain�s top Shia cleric went on trial Wednesday on charges of illegal fund raising and money laundering, judicial sources said, just weeks after the tiny kingdom revoked his citizenship.

Zarif: Iran ready to help Ghana fight terrorism, extremism
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said the Islamic Republic is ready to cooperate with Ghana in the fight against terrorism and extremism.

Tehran, Seoul eager to expand cooperation
Deputy Head of Minister of Roads and Urban Development Mohammad Saeed Izadi in a Wednesday meeting with South Korean Vice Minister for Land, Infrastructure and Transport Kim Kyung-hwan called for expansion of mutual cooperation.

Qassemi: US hopefuls� remarks on JCPOA electioneering
Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Bahram Qassemi rejected recent remarks by US presidential hopefuls about the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) � a lasting nuclear deal between Tehran and world powers, saying that such remarks are only aimed at gaining more votes.

Tehran, Islamabad stress need to fight instability in region
Iran and Pakistan on Wednesday emphasized on maintaining and developing bilateral relations, effective dialogue to confront insecurity in borders and fighting instability in the region and the Islamic world.

Iran, Syria discuss religious scholars� role in confronting terrorist ideology
Syrian and Iranian officials discussed the role of religious scholars in confronting the terrorist ideology in the region.


Tehran Times

State Department, OFAC must stop contradicting each other: Iran
Iran says good progress has been made regarding financial and banking interactions, albeit at a sluggish pace.

Tehran says long walk to diplomatic handshake with Washington
The Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman has put the prospect of an all-out diplomatic thaw between Washington and Tehran too distant, citing numerous hurdles on the path to normalization.

Iran�s 4-month non-oil trade stands at $28b
Iran�s non-oil trade during the first four months of current Iranian calendar year (March 20- July 21, 2016) stood at $28 billion, according to the latest report published by Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration (IRICA), Fars news agency reported on Wednesday.

Iran sets May 19 for presidential election
Iran will hold its next presidential election on May 19, 2017.

Syria calls Iran best friend of difficult days
Syrian Prime Minister Imad Khamis said on Wednesday praised Iran�s support for the Syrian people and government, noting that Iran has been the �best supporter� of Syria in the most difficult times.

India�s Essar Oil imports from Iran in H1 up 55% y/y
India�s Essar Oil Company�s crude imports from Iran rose by more than 55 percent in the first six months of 2016 compared to the same period last year.

Toronto Intel. Film Festival to screen �Salesman�
Iranian director and writer Asghar Farhadi�s latest blockbuster �Salesman� will go on screen in the special presentations section of the 41st Toronto International Film Festival, which will be held in the Canadian city from September 8 to 18.

Iran beats Lebanon at FIBA Asia U18 Basketball Championship
Host Iran defeated Lebanon 76-54 at the 2016 FIBA Asia U18 Basketball Championship here at the Azadi Hall on Wednesday.

Tehran, Islamabad stress counterterrorism co-op in joint statement
Closer ties, regional stability and peace, and cooperation to fight terrorism are highlights of a joint statement by Pakistan and Iran issued on Wednesday after meetings between senior offi- cials of the two countries in Tehran.

New chapter opening in Iran-Ghana ties: Zarif
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said on Tuesday that relations between Iran and Ghana has entered a new stage.

Islamic division benefits Islamophobia project: Rouhani
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said on Tuesday that the current division among the Muslims is in line with �the Islamophobia project�.

Iran says it only backs democracy in Bahrain
The special advisor to Majlis Speaker Ali Larijani said on Tuesday that Iran does not interfere in Bahrain�s affairs, but supports democracy, freedom of speech, and observation of human rights in the country.