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Iran urges a halt to Saudi Arabia’s civilian killings in Yemen
Iran has called on the UN and countries providing arms to Saudi Arabia to adopt measures aimed at halting the kingdom’s killing of women and children in Yemen.

 
British PM: UK committed to nuclear deal, boosting banking ties
A spokesperson of British prime minister’s office said that Premier Theresa May has underlined her country’s commitment to the implementation of nuclear agreement reached between Tehran and the six world powers in Vienna in July 2015.

 
Intelligence ministry should remain fully committed to revolution’s path: Leader
Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei hailed the Intelligence Ministry as Iran’s shield against hostile plots, calling on the ministry to fully keep to the Islamic Revolution’s path.

 
29 Iranian prisoners in UAE granted amnesty: Diplomat
Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Consular, Parliamentary and Expatriates’ Affairs Hassan Qashqavi said the United Arab Emirates has pardoned 29 Iranian nationals imprisoned in the Arab country.

 
President: Iranians’ nuclear rights recognized in international arena
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani praised diplomatic efforts made by the country’s negotiators involved in the nuclear talks with world powers as a result of which the Iranian nation’s rights have been recognized by the international community.

US official says Ahmadinejad’s letter was referred to Justice Department
US State Department spokeswoman Elizabeth Trudeau has said that the letter sent by the former Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad to US President Barack Obama was referred to the Justice Department.

 
Iran expects first wheat export in years
Iran is expecting a surplus of wheat this year, which it plans to release onto the regional markets, the country’s top body in charge of ensuring food security says.

 
Larijani: Oil deals don’t need Majlis approval
According to the interpretation of the Guardian Council of the laws, the oil deals with foreign companies do not need Majlis approval, Majlis (Parliament) Speaker Ali Larijani said.

 
Commander highlights IRGC’s effective initiative for border security
Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps Major General Mohammad Ali Jafari underlined the positive results of a method the IRGC has devised for sustainable security along Iran’s borders by getting help from local residents and developing anti-poverty strategies.

 
Iran heroically fights just to be defeated in last minute
Iran’s volleyball national squad have fought heroically, equaling in fourth set after initial two-set defeat against Poland. The marathon ends when Poland wins the fifth set 18-16.