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Nearly 240 foreign supertankers berthed at Kharg Island after nuclear deal
A maritime official said on Sunday some 240 oil supertankers from different world countries berthed at the Persian Gulf island of Kharg after the landmark nuclear deal between Iran and six world powers.

Daesh leaders, families flee Mosul
Iraq�s Defense Minister Khalid al-Obeidi said that the Daesh terrorist group leaders and their families have sold their belongings and fled Mosul as Iraqi forces close in on the northern city.

Muslims go to Catholic Mass across France to show solidarity
In a gesture of solidarity following the gruesome killing of a French priest, Muslims have attended Catholic Mass in churches and cathedrals across the country and beyond.

Iran to export 40 mcm/d of gas to Georgia
Iran provided more details on a small contract that it has sealed to export natural gas to Georgia � a project that could expand the energy reach of the Islamic Republic in Central Asia.

Seven Saudi troops killed in Yemen border clashes
A Saudi Army officer and six soldiers were killed Saturday in clashes with Yemeni Houthi fighters close to the kingdom�s southwestern border.

Turkish president reforms military after failed coup
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan issued a new presidential decree Sunday that introduced sweeping reforms to Turkey�s military in the wake of a July 15 failed coup, bringing the armed forces further under civilian authority.

Iran: US, Israel supply terrorists in Syria with intelligence
An Iranian official said the US and Israel supply the terrorists in Syria with intelligence obtained from the drones they fly over Syria.

AEOI: Three countries behind leak of Iran nuclear program data
A senior Iranian official said three countries were involved in the leak to the media of confidential information about the country�s long-term nuclear program, which prompted a strong protest from Tehran.

Iran: Int�l Army Games to boost armed forces� cooperation
International Army Games 2016 are expected to facilitate strengthening of international cooperation among the armed forces of various countries, Iranian Major General Vali Madani, a member of the panel of judges at the games, told reporters.

UN envoy, deputy FM discuss Syria
United Nations Special Envoy for Syria Staffan de Mistura arrived in Tehran on Sunday to discuss latest developments in Syria with Iranian officials.


Tehran Times

Islam can present �true face� of human rights: Iran
Mohammad Javad Larijani, head of the Iranian Judiciary Department for Human Rights, said on Sunday that the �true face� of human rights should be presented to the world.

Georgian company to import Iranian gas via Armenia
The National Iranian Gas Exports Company (NIGEC) signed an interim agreement with the privately-owned Georgian International Energy Corporation for the export of 40 million cubic meters of gas to Georgia in a four-month period through Armenian territories, the managing director of NIGEC said on Sunday.

Saudis not answerable to anyone: advisor
Hossein Sheikholeslam, an advisor to Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif, said on Sunday that the Saudi kingdom is not answerable to anyone, even to principles stated in the Islamic human rights document.

World Youth Orchestra, Iranian ensemble preparing for joint concerts
The World Youth Orchestra and the Teheran Symphony Orchestra are scheduled to perform joint concerts at Tehran�s Vahdat Hall from August 10 to 12.

Iran wins FIBA Asia U18 Championship
Iran defeated Japan 71-65 at the 24th FIBA Asia U18 Championship final. In the match held in Tehran�s Azadi Hall on Sunday, Iran won the title for the third time.

Doost-Hosseini appointed new chairman of National Development Fund
Ahmad Doost-Hosseini was appointed by President Hassan Rouhani as the new chairman of the National Development Fund, IRNA reported on Sunday.

Iran, Oman to discuss boosting health tourism ties
A delegation of Iranian traders will travel to Oman in late September to discuss development of health tourism relations between the two countries, an official with the Trade Promotion Organization of Iran said.

Rouhani orders deferral of employment examination over gender inequality
President Hasan Rouhani has deferred the administration of a national examination over gender inequalities, ILNA reported on Sunday.

Velayati: Coup helped Turkey to distinguish �friend� from �foe�
The coup attempt helped Turkey to recognize which country is a �friend� and which country is an �enemy�, Ali Akbar Velayati, a senior foreign policy advisor to the Leader, said on Sunday.

Mahmoud Abbas appearance with MKO ringleader defies international norms: MP
A member of Iran�s Parliament National Security and Foreign Policy Committee on Sunday lambasted Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas�s meeting with MKO ringleader, saying it is �contrary to international norms.�

UN Syria envoy holds talks in Tehran
As the Syrian Army is tightening the noose around militants in Aleppo, United Nations Special Envoy for Syria Staffan de Mistura was in Tehran, exchanging views on the latest developments in Syria.