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Tuesday 16 August 2016 - 09:47
Story Code : 227125

Iran English language newspaper headlines on Tuesday, 16-08-2016

Iran Daily


Abdevali wins bronze in Rios Greco-Roman wrestling
Iranian Greco-Roman wrestler Saeed Morad Abdevali won a bronze medal in the mens 75-kilogram weight category in Rio 2016 Olympics after defeating Hungarys Pter Bcsi.

Rouhani: Iran removed bases for sanctions with nuclear deal
President Hassan Rouhani said his government pulled off the task of removing the bases for sanctions against Iran, not just the bans themselves, by achieving a nuclear deal with six world powers.

DOE head expounds on environmental challenges, priorities
A divine boon, the environment is a collection of energy resources, the main condition in protecting of which is maintaining a balance among its constituents.

Iraq MPs approve five new ministers after long delay
Iraqs parliament on Monday approved five new ministers after months of delay and repeated setbacks to Prime Minister Haider al-Abadis efforts to replace the cabinet.

South Koreans shave heads to protest US missile system
About 900 South Koreans shaved their heads on Monday to protest against a government decision to place a missile defense system designed to counter North Korean missile threats, in the southeastern county of Seongju.

Saudi soldiers get Yemen war bonus from king
Saudi soldiers on the frontlines of the war in Yemen are getting a months extra salary from King Salman, official media said.

Turkey warns EU over visa freedom
The European Union should grant Turks visa-free travel in October or the migrant deal that involves Turkey stemming the flow of illegal migrants to the bloc should be put aside, Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu told a German newspaper.

Tehran, Moscow discuss regional issues
High-ranking Iranian and Russian diplomats on Monday exchanged views on the latest developments in the Middle East and explored avenues for the resolution of the crisis in Syria.

Bangladesh marks mourning day
Bangladesh Embassy in Tehran hosted a ceremony to mark National Mourning Day on August 15. On this day in 1975, the countrys founding president Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and most of his family members were killed by some disgruntled and over ambitious army officers.

Iran hails reopening of Yemen parliament
Iran said that Yemeni lawmakers decision to resume parliamentary duties is a smart and responsible move to bridge the political and legal gaps under the current sensitive situation in the war-stricken country.


Tehran Times

Tehran hopes brainstorming with Russia, Turkey will end Syrian impasse
Irans deputy foreign minister for African and Arab affairs has hoped intensive negotiations between Tehran, Moscow, and Turkey will set the scene for a peaceful Syria, saying he will be visiting Russia and Turkey in the near future to discuss regional developments.

S. Koreas July Iran crude imports jump over 285% y/y
South Koreas crude imports from Iran rose further in July to be nearly four times the level of a year ago, and 5.9 percent higher than the previous month, after international sanctions were lifted on Tehrans nuclear program.

Special Relativity to compete in Zurich festival
Iranian director Samaneh Zandinejad plans to stage a monologue titled Special Relativity at Zurcher Theater Spektakel (ZTS), which will be held in Zurich, Switzerland from August 18 to September 4.

Iran, Japan to jointly save Lake Urmia
Iran plans to save the endangered Lake Urmia in northwest of the country in joint cooperation with Japanese experts, the secretary of Lake Urmia Revival Headquarters said Monday.

Over 1,700 tourism infrastructure projects being implemented in Iran
About 1750 tourism infrastructure projects are developing in Iran, the head of Irans Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicraft Organization Masoud Soltanifar announced.

Yemeni parliament session is result of resistance, prudence
Iranian Majlis Speaker on Monday praised the Yemeni parliament which succeeded to convene after nearly two years of closure, saying it was the result of resistance and prudence by the countrys revolutionary forces.

Zarif welcomes two ambassadors, sees off one
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif on Sunday welcomed two newly-appointed ambassadors to Tehran and gave a warm send-off to an outgoing ambassador, ISNA reported.

Iran supports intera-Yemeni political talks: advisor
Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, a foreign policy advisor to the Iranian parliament speaker, on Monday reiterated Tehrans position that Iran supports political talks among the Yemeni opposition groups without any foreign interference.

MP seeking constitutional amendment to allow more leeway to Iranian troops internationally
A member of the Iranian parliaments National Security and Foreign Policy committee has called for amendments to Article 30 of the Constitution, seeking more latitude for international engagement of the Iranian troops.
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