Iran Daily


Leader blames Saudi rulers for blocking Iranians� way to House of God
The Leader of Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei in his annual Hajj message blamed the Saudi rulers blocking the way of the fervent and faithful Iranian pilgrims to the House of the Beloved.

Iran ready to raise oil output to 4 mbd
As speculation swirls over whether oil producers will reach a deal to coordinate output and aid a recovery in prices, Iran says it�s ready to pump more.

Iran to open private banks in Germany
Three private Iranian banks will open branches in Munich to help stimulate business ties with German firms.

Obama, Putin agree to continue seeking deal on Syria
US President Barack Obama and Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday failed to force a breakthrough in negotiations over a cease-fire for Syria, but agreed to keep looking for a path to provide humanitarian relief to thousands of besieged civilians in the terror war imposed on the country by foreign-backed terrorist groups.

Merkel�s refugee policy blamed for defeat in regional elections
Chancellor Angela Merkel received heavy criticism from her opponents as well as from within her own ranks after her party, the Christian Democratic Union (CDU), came third place in state elections in her home state.

Iran�s Darugheh House wins UNESCO conservation award
The conservation of Darugheh House in Mashhad was among the 13 winning projects of UNESCO 2016 Asia-Pacific Awards for Cultural Heritage Conservation.

Iran, Britain appoint new ambassadors
Iran and Britain have appointed new ambassadors for the first time since 2011 as both countries look to improve their relations.

Iran, Italy discuss military cooperation
Iranian Navy Commander Rear Admiral Habibollah Sayyari on Monday held talks with the visiting Italian military delegation on ways to develop cooperation.

Iran principally opposed to appointment of UN human rights rapporteurs
Tehran basically disapproves of the appointment of the United Nations� special rapporteurs on the situation of human rights in Iran, Foreign Ministry spokesman underlined, saying what is more ridiculous is that Saudi Arabia assigns such rapporteurs.


Tehran Times

Muslims should reconsider management of Hajj: Leader
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution, issued an important statement on Monday suggesting that the Islamic world must fundamentally reconsider the management of hajj due to �Saudi rulers� oppressive behavior towards God�s guests�.

SMEs can reconnect Iran-Germany economies: Bavarian minister
Small and medium-sized enterprises can reconnect economic links between Iran and Germany under the auspices of the two governments, the economic affairs, media, energy and technology minister of Germany�s Bavaria State, Ilse Aigner, said on Monday.

Majidi, Darvish on Resistance festival panel
The renowned Iranian filmmakers Majid Majidi and Ahmadreza Darvish have been selected for the jury of the official competition of the 14th International Resistance Film Festival.

UN aid chief: Iran can help facilitate humanitarian aid in Mideast
In a press conference held in Tehran on Monday, the United Nations� top relief official stressed Iran�s important role in ensuring access to humanitarian assistance to those in need in the conflict zones in the Middle East.

OPEC secretary general in Tehran for talks on oil market
Mohammed Sanusi Barkindo, the secretary general of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), arrived in Tehran on Monday to hold talks with Iranian Oil Minister Bijan Namdar Zanganeh on a number of issues including oil market condition, demand and supply, and oil freeze plan, Shana reported.

Iran says war on terrorists in Syria should be coordinated with govt.
Turkey�s action in fighting terrorists on Syrian soil is �understandable�, but the war on terrorism in Syria should be coordinated with the central government, the Iranian Foreign Ministry insisted on Monday. �

Iran asks UN to be impartial about regional crises
Deputy Foreign Minister Hossein Jaberi Ansari said on Monday that the UN should be neutral in its efforts to settle crises in the Middle East region.

Supreme National Security Council to decide on FATF: Takhtravanchi
Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for European and American Affairs Majid Takhtravanchi has said that the Supreme National Security Council will decide on Iran�s cooperation with the Financial Action Task Force on Money Laundering (FATF).