Daily look at Irans late-breaking news and upcoming events:
Iranian FM: US destabilizing world by extensive arms sales
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif blamed Washingtons huge arms exports for spreading violence and insecurity in the world, adding that the US weapons have even failed to save the lives of American citizens.
Irans presence in Syria legitimate, at Damascus invitation: Russian envoy
Russias ambassador to Tehran says Irans military advisory role in Syria is legitimate as it comes at the request of the legal administration in Damascus, praising joint Iran-Russia efforts to eliminate terrorism from the Arab state and find a political solution to the conflict there.
President Rouhani to reshuffle cabinet
Irans President Hassan Rouhani is considering nominees for a reshuffle in his cabinet in due course of time, his chief of staff said on Wednesday.
U.S. delegation to meet Turkish officials on Iran sanctions
A U.S. delegation of Treasury and State Department officials will meet Turkish authorities on Friday to discuss sanctions targeting Iran, an official from Turkeys foreign ministry said.
Tehran court lifts curtain on widespread corruption at bankrupted lender
Proceedings against the key suspects involved in one of the biggest ever fraud cases in Irans history have disclosed fresh details to the public. Footprints of some celebrities and officials in Samen al-Hojaj case read the ReformistSharghdailys July 18 front page. Samen al-Hojaj is one among several Iranian credit and financial institutions (CFIs) that have closed down due to bankruptcy in the past few years, triggering widespread protests.