Iran Daily

Iran, Azerbaijan ink six MoUs to boost ties
Iran and Azerbaijan on Sunday signed six memorandums of understanding (MoUs) during an official visit by President Hassan Rouhani to the neighboring country.

IDRO, Hyundai sign deal for gas, oil projects
Industrial Development and Renovation Organization of Iran (IDRO) and South Korean Hyundai Company signed a deal for joint investment and implementation of oil and gas projects.

Erdogan stages mass rally in show of strength after coup attempt
Hundreds of thousands of Turks gathered in Istanbul on Sunday summoned by President Tayyip Erdogan to denounce a failed coup � a show of strength staged in the face of Western criticism of widespread purges and detentions.

Thais overwhelmingly approve new constitution
Thai voters on Sunday overwhelmingly approved a new junta-backed constitution that lays the foundation for a civilian government influenced by the military and controlled by appointed � rather than elected � officials.

Clinton widens lead over Trump amid convention boost
A major US poll showed Democrat Hillary Clinton leading presidential rival Donald Trump by eight points. Her support rose after a strong convention and numerous Trump gaffes.

Farhat to perform Rouhollah, Imam Reza (PBUH) symphonies in Iran
Veteran Iranian composer Shahin Farhat said he intends to perform Rouhollah and Imam Reza symphonies in Iran.

Iranian minister: Enemies seeking prolonged insecurity in region
Iran�s Interior Minister Abdolreza Rahmani Fazli said on Sunday that foreign enemies and their agents in the region are seeking to prolong insecurity in the region.

National Reporter�s Day commemorated
Staff of Iran Cultural and Press Institute commemorate National Reporter�s Day in a ceremony attended by Tehran Governor General Seyyed Hossein Hashemi, ICPI Managing Director Mohammad Taqi Roghaniha and IRNA Managing Director Mohammad Khoddadi on August 7, 2016. The day marks the martyrdom anniversary of the Iranian reporter Mahmoud Saremi who was killed by Taliban terrorists along with eight Iranian diplomats, in the northern Afghan city of Mazar-i-Sharif on August 8, 1998 (coinciding Mordad 17, 1377 in Iranian calendar year).

Iran says nuclear scientist executed for espionage
Iran confirmed on Sunday that it has executed a nuclear scientist convicted of leaking the country�s top secret information to the United States, the Iranian Judiciary said.

Tehran, Islamabad discuss economic, political cooperation
Recent visits by Pakistani officials to Tehran indicate the two sides� great determination to further improve political, security and economic relations.

Putin orders release of two Iranian prisoners ahead of Rouhani meeting
The Russian president ordered release of two Iranians who were in prison in Russia for three years ahead of a meeting with his Iranian counterpart Hassan Rouhani, Iran�s envoy to Moscow said.

Tehran Times

Rouhani heralds free trade with Caucasus and Eurasian countries
President Hassan said on Sunday that the purpose behind development of Iran�s ties with countries in the Eurasian and Caucasus regions is to move toward �free trade.�

New Delhi to host festival of Iranian films
A festival of Iranian films is scheduled to be held at the Habitat Film Club in New Delhi from August 9 to 27.

Tehran, Seoul ink water, wastewater management MOU
Iran and South Korea signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on water and wastewater management with an environmental approach here on Sunday, IRNA news agency reported.

Iran, Afghanistan to cooperate to achieve common strategies: statement
Iran and Afghanistan issued a joint statement in Tehran on Sunday according to which the two countries agreed to work together to achieve �common strategies� on issues related to �national security� interests.

Pakistan, Iran talks on FTA fail to make further progress
Negotiations between Pakistan and Iran on Free Trade Agreement (FTA) have failed to make any further progress as Iran hasn�t given the draft of Free Trade Framework agreement to Pakistan.

Nuclear know-how will reach milestone with modified Fordow: Baeidinejad
Iran says an underground nuclear infrastructure is being constructed at the Fordow facilities in collaboration with Russian scientists, a highlight in the country�s nuclear program once completed, IRNA reported on Sunday.

Zarif holds talks with top Afghan and Pakistani security officials
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif held separate talks in Tehran on Saturday with top Afghan and Pakistan security officials.

Our friendship with Iran has turned into national capital: Afghan official
Iranian Interior Minister Abdolreza Rahmani Fazli said on Sunday that great affinities between Iran and Afghanistan have provided a good ground to expand ties in various areas.

IRGC calls journalists main actors in showing national power
On August 7, concurrent with Reporter�s Day, the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps issued a statement on Sunday calling journalists �main actors in showing the national and deterrent power of the country�.