Iran Daily

Iran oil exports highest since nuclear deal, at 2.7 mbd
Iran�s oil exports reached 2.7 million barrels per day (mbd) in May � a new record since the lifting of international sanctions on Tehran in 2016, and despite the threats of fresh US sanctions.

Trump, Kim back on for historic summit
US President Donald Trump said Friday he will meet North Korean leader Kim Jong-un as originally scheduled on June 12 for a historic summit after extraordinary Oval Office talks with a top envoy from Pyongyang.

Syrian FM: Presence of Iranian military advisors in Syria legitimate
Syrian Foreign Minister Walid al-Muallem said Iran has no military presence or bases in his country but Iranian military advisors are there to help Damascus fight terrorist groups.

EU must defend �core� of Iran nuclear deal
The European Union must take measures to protect core provisions of the nuclear deal with Iran, EU Commission chief, Jean-Claude Juncker, said in an interview on Saturday.

US isolated at G7 meeting as tariffs prompt retaliation
The United States� closest allies attacked the Trump administration on Friday for imposing tariffs on steel and aluminum imports and mounted challenges with the world�s top trade body, fouling the mood at a G7 finance leaders meeting.

Iran eager for credit line agreement with Italy
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani hailed growing ties with Italy in recent years, expecting that a much-awaited credit line would facilitate the implementation of agreements between Iran and the major member of the European Union.

Iranian researchers develop stress management software
Iranian researchers have developed software which can manage the level of consciousness and stress by measuring brain signals.

World needs moral teachings as in Zoroastrianism: President
Senior Iranian officials have sent messages to an international conference on Zoroastrianism, expressing hope the meeting could help spread the message of divine religions the world badly needs.

 

Tehran Times

U.S. isolated as UN proposal to condemn Hamas voted down
The United States has vetoed a Kuwait-drafted United Nations resolution calling for the protection of Palestinians in Gaza and the occupied West Bank.

U.S.-EU economic wrangling may trigger security disputes: expert
Davoud Abbasi, editor-in-chief of the Italian radio at IRIB, tells the Tehran Times that the trade war that the U.S. has launched against the European Union may trigger �security� disputes in the long-run if the sides fail to reach a compromise.

Bill on children�s rights to be brought before Majlis
After months of discussions the bill on rights of children will be brought before Majlis [Iranian parliament], MP Mohammad Reza Badamchi has said.

Rainfalls to the rescue: Water flows into Lake Urmia
Following the recent spring rainfalls water has flowed into Lake Urmia, the �the turquoise solitaire of Azarbaijan�.

Armed forces won�t hesitate in countering aggression: commander
Armed Forces Chief of Staff Mohammad Hossein Baqeri on Saturday lauded Iran�s military power, saying the country�s armed forces �will not hesitate for a moment� in responding to any threat or aggression by the enemies, IRNA reported.

Rouhani says Iran favors ties with Italy
President Hassan Rouhani said on Saturday that expansion of ties with Italy is a priority of his country.

Jean-Claude Juncker: EU must defend �core� of nuclear deal
Jean-Claude Juncker, the EU Commission chief, has said that the European Union must take measures to protect core provisions of the 2015 nuclear deal, known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action.

Iran reiterates its missile program is deterrent
Secretary of Supreme National Security Council Ali Shamkhani has insisted on Tehran�s long-held position that Iran�s missile program is purely defensive and that Iran�s missiles have not been and will not be a threat against other countries.