Iran Daily


Rouhani urges enhanced Iran-Cuba trade ties
President Hassan Rouhani stressed the need for the promotion of all-out relations between Iran and Cuba, particularly trade ties, following a landmark nuclear agreement between Iran and six world powers.

Leader raps fear-mongering in name of Shia Islam
Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei said inciting sectarian sentiments of Muslims under the guise of a fake version of Shia Islam has led to the emergence of such groups as Daesh and Al-Nusra Front (recently rebranded as Jabhat Fateh al-Sham).

North Korea�s Kim calls for satellite launch
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un supervised a ground test of a new rocket engine to launch satellites, the North�s state media reported on Tuesday, the latest in a rapid succession of missile-related tests this year.

UN suspends all convoys in Syria after attack on aid trucks
The UN humanitarian aid agency suspended all convoys in Syria on Tuesday following deadly airstrikes on aid trucks the previous night that activists said killed at least 12 people, mostly truck drivers and Red Crescent workers.

Oil minister calls for implementation of deals with Russia�s Lukoil
Oil Minister Bijan Namdar Zanganeh urged establishing long-term cooperation between the National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC) and Russian oil major Lukoil, as well as sooner implementation of the agreements that were reached earlier.

Iran calls for global efforts to tackle refugee crisis
Iran�s interior minister called for a global contribution to the safe repatriation of the refugees and migrants hosted by the Islamic Republic for many years.

Deputy FM: Fighting terrorism only possible by respecting states� territorial integrity
Iran�s Deputy Foreign Minister for Arab and African Affairs Hossein Jaberi Ansari said on Tuesday that serious and effective campaign against terrorism on the soil of any country should be carried out with respect to the international law and the territorial integrity of that country.


Tehran Times


Leader warns against insulting Sunni figures
Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei on Tuesday underscored the importance of unity across the Islamic world, calling on the Shiite Muslims to avoid making vituperative comments about the Sunni figures.

Rouhani meets Fidel Castro, calls Iran, Cuba symbols of resistance
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani held talks on Monday with Fidel Castro in Havana, where he called Iran and Cuba symbols of resistance against the �strictest sanctions�.

Farabi Foundation to honor Sacred Defense Week
Iran�s Farabi Cinema Foundation (FCF) has organized a film screening program in Tehran opening today to commemorate the Sacred Defense Week, the anniversary of the 1980-1988 Iran-Iraq war.

Millions of Muslims mark Eid al-Ghadir across world
Millions of Shia Muslims across the world, including in Iran, are celebrating the Eid al-Ghadeer, which marks the appointment of the first Shia Imam, Ali ibn Abi Talib (PBUH), by Islam�s most revered figure, Prophet Mohammad (PBUH), as his successor.

Tributes paid to late Iranian cyclist Golbarnezhad at Paralympics closing ceremony
Athletes and s p e c t a t o r s observed a minute of silence in memory of Iran�s cyclist Bahman Golbarnezhad who died after crashing in a road race during the Paralympic Games, during the closing ceremony of the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games at the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Sunday.

Some $170,000 in contributions made for underprivileged students in Tehran
Over a philanthropic ceremony held in Tehran on September 15 to raise fund for underprivileged students, some 6 billion rials (nearly $170,000) in contributions was collected.

Iran to celebrate World Tourism Day
Iran�s Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts Organization (CHTHO) will celebrate World Tourism Day as the country opens its way amongst top destinations for travelers from across the globe.

Baku hosting Iran Project 2016 expo
The second edition of Iran�s specialized exhibition of oil and gas, petrochemicals, construction, utilities, engineering and technical services opened in Azerbaijan�s capital Baku on Monday, Shana reported.

Judiciary chief raps arrogant powers for manipulative use of human rights
Iranian Judiciary chief Ayatollah Sadeq Amoli Larijani has called for a more concerted effort by Islamic countries in face of human rights atrocities committed by arrogant powers in a push to prevent their manipulative use of the issue.

Iran arrests two Pakistani terrorists in Sistan-Balouchestan
The IRGC intelligence forces have arrested two Pakistani terrorists in the southeastern province of Sistan-Balouchestan, Tasnim reported on Tuesday.

Parliament to follow up on blazes in petrochemical plants
Parliament will follow up on the fire breakouts at petrochemical plants with precision, Parliament Energy Committee spokesman Asadollah Qarehkhani has said.

Tehran calls PGCC accusations �repetitive� and �unfounded�
Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Bahram Qassemi said on Monday that the [Persian] Gulf Cooperation Council�s accusations against Iran are �repetitive� and �unfounded�.