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Sunday 7 August 2016 - 12:13
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Weekly report: Irans squad in 2016 Rio Olympic Games

August 07, The Iran Project Commemoration of 50th anniversary of foundation of National Iranian Gas Company (NIGC), Iran's senior MPs trip to Lebanon and Syria, Iran marking the Islamic Human Rights Day, opening ceremony of Rio Olympic Games, Afghanistan National Security Advisor Mohammad Hanif Atmar and Foreign Secretary of Pakistan Aizaz Ahmad Chaudhry visit to Iran, honoring of Natinal Journalists' Day and President Hassan Rouhani due in Baku for trilateral talks among Iran, Russia and Azerbaijan dominated the countrys media outlets in the past week (Aug 01Aug 07).

 

Politics

 

Saudi Arabia asked Abbas to meet MKO ringleader, Palestinian source says


An informed Palestinian source said a recent meeting between Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas and head of the anti-Iran terrorist Mojahedin-e Khalq Organization (MKO) has been held at the request of Saudi Arabia.





Iran identifies, arrests 102 Takfiri terrorists: Intelligence Ministry


Irans Intelligence Ministry says it has identified 102 members or supporters of aterroristgroupin the western province of Kordestan.



Azerbaijan hails growing ties with Iran


The Republic of Azerbaijans President Ilham Aliyev described an upcoming visit to Baku by his Iranian counterpart as a sign of amicable and growing relations between the two Muslim neighbors.





From Caspian Sea to Central Asia: Iran, Russia mull joint war games


Russia and Iran have agreed to hold joint military exercises, the newspaper Izvestia wrote, citing Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu who had earlier met with General Vali Madani, who leads the Iranian delegation at the International War Games 2016 now underway in Russia and Kazakhstan.





All Iran-bound terrorists arrested: Senior lawmaker


A senior Iranian lawmaker says terrorists had been dispatched to Iran from Daesh hotspots in Iraq and Syria, adding that all of them have been identified and arrested by Iranian security forces.



Iran hits back at West for criticism of executions


The Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman rejected as interference the expression of concern by certain Western officials and by a UN commissioner about the execution of terrorists in Iran.




Iran imports AK-103 rifles from Russia


Iran imported AK-103s from Russia, a modern generation of Kalashnikov assault rifles with 30-round magazines.






Zarif honors Reporters Day


Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif on Saturday honored the National Reporters Day.





Cryptic Clinton emails may refer to Iranian scientist


New Hillary Clinton emails released by the State Department appear to lift the curtain on the bizarre circumstances surrounding Shahram Amiri, an Iranian nuclear scientist who claims to have been abducted by the CIA.





Weakening Muslims strengthens Israel, warns Iran


A senior Iranian official has lashed out at some regional countries for setting up unconstructive coalitions to limit the capacities of states in the region, saying any effort to chip away at the unity ofMuslimnations will serve the Israeli regime.


 

Economy

 

Iran expects Airbus deliveries before 2017


Iran says it expects the first deliveries of Airbus planes to be made by the end of 2016 provided that the United States provides the required authorizations for the deliveries.



IKCO, Germanys MAHLE to produce car engines


Iran Khodro Automaker company (IKCO) and MAHLE GmbH of Germany have inked a contract to design and produce a type of 3-cylinder car engines.





Putin renews vow to give Iran $2.5bn loans


Russia says it is still committed to a pledge it has already made to grant two loans worth $2.5 billion to Iran.



Gas pipeline explosion in Iran kills 1, injures 3 people


Iranian state TV is reporting that a gas pipeline explosion in southern Iran has killed one person and injured three others.





Iran contains massive gas pipeline fire


A massive fire on a 42-inch gas pipeline in southern Iran has been contained after leaving one person dead, the National Iranian South Oil Company (NISOC) says.


 

Society

 

DOE seeks severe punishment for Leopard poacher


The Department of Environment is seeking the maximum punishment for a poacher charged with killing a Persian leopard cub in Mazandaran Province.



Iran reconstructs sculpture of ancient woman found in burnt city


Shahr-e Sukhteh (The Burnt City), located in the southeastern Iranian province of Sistan and Baluchestan near the border with Afghanistan, has become Irans 17th entry on the UNESCOs World Heritage List.



Irans squad parades in 2016 Rio Olympic Games


Members of Irans dispatched squad to Rio Olympic Games paraded in front of the Games guests at the opening ceremony on Saturday while Iranian Olympics and Paralympics gold winner sportswoman Zahra Nemati was Irans flag bearer.





Hackers hack Irans Arabic Al Alam TV website


The website of Irans Arabic-language Al Alam television news network, has been hacked,marking the latest cyber attack against the Tehran-based channel.



Iranian female fag bearer competing in Rio Olympics and Paralympics


The 31-year-old Nemati had hoped to represent Iran at the Olympics much earlier in life and in taekwondo rather than archery.


 

Regional Affairs

 

1000s hold funeral for Bahraini dissident killed in regime custody


A large number of people have taken to the streets in Bahrain to attend the funeral of a political dissident who reportedly died as a result of injuries sustained under torture while in regime custody.



FM source denies Iran, Palestine contact in London


An informed source in the Foreign Ministry has rejected speculations that Irans charge daffaires has exchanged messages with Palestinian ambassador to London.





MKO elements to leave Iraq by end of summer: Envoy


Remaining elements of Mojahedin Khalq Organization (MKO) will leave Iraq by the end of summer, Iranian Ambassador to Baghdad Hassan Danaiifar said.





Representative reaffirms Bahraini nations support for Sheikh Qassim


Representative of Sheikh Isa Qassim, the spiritual leader of Bahrains Shiite majority whose nationality has been revoked by the Al Khalifa regime, reiterated public support for the top religious figure and warned the Manama government of any offensive action against him.





Israeli company hacks ISIS Telegram group, reveals attack plans


Israeli cyber intelligence company Intsights hacked the Telegram messenger group which militants of the ISIS terrorist group have used for communication and thus revealed their plans for multiple attacks, local media reported Friday.


 

 
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