Iran Daily


Iran oil exports to Asia up 47.1% in June
The latest figures revealed that Iran�s exports of crude oil to four major buyers in Asia in June jumped 47.1 percent from a year ago to the highest level in more than four years, evidence Tehran�s moves to recoup market share, lost under nuclear sanctions, is paying off.

Erdogan tells West �mind your own business� as journalists jailed
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan told the EU and US to �mind your own business� after the West expressed alarm over the growing crackdown against suspected coup plotters, as a court placed 17 journalists under arrest.

Australians rally to slam mistreatment of jailed teens
Hundreds of people rallied in cities across Australia following allegations of abuse against boys in juvenile detention.

Tehran temperature higher in recent decades
Tehran has witnessed a rise in temperature in recent decades, said the head of Tehran�s Weather Forecasting and Warnings Unit ? affiliated to Iran�s Meteorology Organization.

Army, PMF, Iran prevented Iraq downfall
The Iraqi ambassador said Tehran�s contribution to Baghdad�s fight against terrorism has crucially helped the Arab country preserve its territorial integrity and sovereignty.

US-made aircraft allowed to fly to Iran
The United States said it would allow foreign airlines to fly US-made aircraft to Iran, providing greater assurance to aviation companies as Iran tries to reestablish trade and business links following the lifting of sanctions.

Deputy FM: Iran determined to boost cooperation with ASEAN
Iran�s Deputy Foreign Minister for Asia-Pacific Affairs Ebrahim Rahimpour said on Friday that Iran is determined to open a new chapter in cooperation with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).

Zarif: West Africa tour �successful�
Iran�s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif returned to Tehran on Friday morning after a six-day tour of West Africa, which he described as �successful�.

UN Syria envoy due in Tehran today
United Nations Special Envoy for Syria Staffan de Mistura is to arrive in Tehran today to hold talks with senior Iranian officials ahead of the resumption of the peace talks on the war in the Arab country.

Iran: Saudi Arabia not committed to obligations
Head of Iran�s Hajj and Pilgrimage Organization Saeed Ohadi said on Friday that Saudi Arabia is still not committed to its obligations toward Iranian pilgrims.

Petrochemical complex resumes production after fire extinguished
The Bistoon Petrochemical Complex in Iran�s western province of Kermanshah has resumed production after a Friday fire at one of its storage tanks was extinguished, an official announced.

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Tehran, Moscow set roadmap for strategic economic co-op
Iran and Russia are to sign a five-year strategic cooperation plan on more than 70 industrial projects.

Al-Nusra rebranding just �word play�: Iran
Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Bahram Qassemi said on Thursday that changing the name of Al-Nusra Front to Jabhat Fatah al-Sham is just a �word play�.

Germany, Italy and France send most tourists to Iran
Most of the tourists who apply for getting visa to visit Iran are from Germany, Italy and France, the head of Iranian Tour Operators Association, Ebrahim Pourfaraj, told IRNA on Thursday.

Iranian movies line up for Melbourne festival
A lineup of Iranian movies are currently on screen at the Melbourne International Film Festival (MIFF), which opened in Melbourne, Australia on July 28.

Zarif calls extremism �common pain of Islamic world�
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said on Thursday that extremism is �the common pain of the Islamic world�.

Asia�s June Iran oil imports jump 47.1% y/y to more than 4-year high
Imports of Iranian oil by four major buyers in Asia in June jumped 47.1 percent from a year ago to the highest level in more than four years, evidence Tehran�s determination to recoup market share, lost under international sanctions, is paying off.

Iran basketball earns spot at U19 Worlds
Iran defeated South Korea 88- 63 at the 24th FIBA Asia U18 Championship semifinals.

Multi-layered defense strategy in place for securing borders, commander says
Commander of the Army�s Ground Forces says with a multi-layered defense strategy in place, the Iranian borders are the most secure ones in the world.

Iraq would have fallen without Iran, ambassador says
The Iraqi ambassador to Tehran has said that his country would have fallen into the hands of Daesh if Iran had not rushed to the support of the Iraqi army and popular mobilization forces.

Iran�s parliamentary group to visit Damascus
Three members of the Iranian Parliament National Security and Foreign Policy Committee will start a five-day visit to Syria on July 31, showing unfailing support for the Syrian government amid the recent Syrian army victories, Tasnim reported on Saturday.