Iran Daily


Leader: Distrust in US result of rationality based on experience
Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei said absolute distrust in hegemonic powers topped by the United States is an important component of Iran�s soft power and this distrust stems from rationality and experience.

Rouhani: Iran backs any move to stabilize global oil market
President Hassan Rouhani said Iran supports any move to stabilize the global oil market and lift prices.

US-led forces strike Syrian troops, prompting emergency UN meeting
US-led coalition airstrikes killed dozens of Syrian soldiers on Saturday, endangering a US-Russian brokered cease-fire and prompting an emergency UN Security Council meeting as tensions between Moscow and Washington escalated.

�Intentional� New York blast injures 29 people
An explosion rocked one of the most fashionable neighborhoods of New York on Saturday night, injuring 29 people, one seriously.

Official: Iran expects US export licenses for aircraft by Sept.-end
Iran has been told that the United States will issue export licenses within weeks to facilitate the purchase of Boeing and Airbus jets and European ATR turboprop planes, a senior Iranian official said on Sunday.

Pro-Putin party seen winning in Russian parliamentary vote
The ruling United Russia party is expected to win even greater dominance over Russia�s lower house in a parliamentary election on Sunday, showing that support for President Vladimir Putin is holding up despite sanctions and a deep economic slowdown.

Leader: Distrust in US result of rationality based on experience
Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei said absolute distrust in hegemonic powers topped by the United States is an important component of Iran�s soft power and this distrust stems from rationality and experience.

Iran rejects Saudi allegation on arms transfer to Yemen
Iran dismissed Saudi Arabia�s �unfounded and undocumented� allegation that the Islamic Republic is funneling arms into Yemen.


Tehran Times


Leader: Dialogue with U.S is harmful and unhelpful
Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said on Sunday that holding talks with the U.S. is not beneficial, rather it is harmful.

Iran urges U.S. to unblock aircraft deals, seeks investors
Iran urged the United States on Sunday to remove remaining obstacles to it buying passenger planes following the lifting of international sanctions and spread out the welcome mat to foreign investors as it seeks to boost its aviation sector. I

Presidet: NAM an undeniable part of solutions for world challenges
President Rouhani delivered a report on Iran�s activities and achievements during its 4-year presidency over Non-Aligned Movement and explained Iran�s stances and viewpoints towards the most important regional and international issues.

Tehran stepping out on world stage, pursuing �balanced� foreign policy
Having secured a pact with world powers on its nuclear program, now Tehran has more leeway to mind ties with other governments as far-flung as Africa and Latin America, a policy Deputy Foreign Minister Majid Takhtravanchi has characterized as �balanced.�

Increasing trade centers abroad atop agenda: TPO official
Establishment of more overseas trade centers is among the top priorities of Iran, a senior official in Trade Promotion Organization of Iran (TPO) told ISNA on Sunday.

�Tanhavash� to compete in Finnish, U.S. festivals
Iranian director Fathollah Amiri�s documentary �Tanhavash� will compete in two festivals in Finland and the United States.

Rouhani says unity is essential to achieve common goals
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said on Saturday that unity is essential for the independent countries to achieve their common objectives.

�Iran-Italy human rights talks have been fruitful�
Deputy Secretary of the Iranian Human Rights Council Khosro Hakimi has said the dialogue on human rights between Iran and Italy have been fruitful, ISNA reported on Sunday.