Iran Daily


US Republicans, facing health care revolt, delay Senate vote
A Republican rebellion forced the delay Tuesday of a Senate vote on the party’s health care overhaul, an embarrassing setback for US President Donald Trump who was left scrambling to salvage the controversial plan.

Russia after pilot agreement with Iran
Russian Ministry of Economic Development plans to enter into a temporary pilot agreement with Iran and start free trade zone (FTZ) negotiations with India and Egypt.

Venezuela president: Helicopter strafes court in ‘terrorist attack’
A police helicopter fired on Venezuela’s Supreme Court and Interior Ministry in what President Nicolas Maduro said was a thwarted “terrorist attack” aimed at ousting him from power.

Iran: US playing with fire in Syria
Iran’s top security official rejected US claims that the Syrian government may be preparing for a chemical attack, warning that Washington is playing with fire in Syria.

Cyberattack sweeps globe, researchers see ‘WannaCry’ link
A major global cyberattack on Tuesday disrupted computers at Russia’s biggest oil company, Ukrainian banks and multinational firms with a virus similar to the ransomware that last month infected more than 300,000 computers.

Iran denounces US travel ban on Muslims
Iran denounced the recent US Supreme Court ruling allowing President Donald Trump’s contentious Muslim ban to be partly reinstated, saying the United States is turning a blind eye to the real culprits behind acts of terror on its soil.

Iran accuses US of ‘brazen’ plan to change its government
Iran accused US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson of “a brazen interventionist plan” and in clear violation of international law and the UN Charter to change the current government.

Larijani: Iran welcomes South Korea investments
Iranian Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani reiterated the country’s willingness to promote relations with South Korea in all spheres, saying the Islamic Republic welcomes investments from the East Asian nation in energy and railroad sectors.

Iran calls for enhanced economic ties with Croatia
Iran’s Minister of Cooperatives, Labor and Social Welfare Ali Rabiee voiced the country’s readiness to enhance ties with Croatia in political, economic and social arenas.


Tehran Times


Tehran warns U.S. not to ‘play with fire’ in Syria
A top Iranian security official warned on Wednesday that that Washington’s “illogical behaviors in Syria are clear examples of playing with fire”.

Iran intended to show military power by firing missiles at ISIL: Richard Nephew
By firing missiles at ISIS positions in Syria on June 18, Iran intended to show its military power to countries inside and outside the region, says Richard Nephew who worked on Iran sanctions issues for the Obama administration.

Iran denounces as ‘discriminatory’ U.S. Supreme Court visa ban ruling
Iranian Foreign Ministry strongly condemned on Wednesday the “discriminatory” decision by the U.S. Supreme Court to partially lift blocks on Trump’s travel ban that prevents all entries from six majority-Muslim countries.

Despite weak oil prices, OPEC still pockets more dollars
With world oil inventories swelling despite a global pact on cutting output and crude prices falling by a fifth in the past month, OPEC appears to be losing its battle to balance the market.

Larijani: Facilitating banking ties essential to improve Tehran-Seoul ties
Iranian Majlis Speaker Ali Larijani said on Wednesday that facilitating banking ties is essential in expanding relations between Iran and South Korea.

Iran’s Reza summits Nanga Parbat
Iranian mountaineer Reza Shahlaei has reached the peak of Nanga Parbat.

Iran: EU Parliament statement meant to hurt bilateral relations
Tehran said on Wednesday the recent antagonistic statement by the European Parliament was lobbied by a “terrorist group” in an effort to mar thriving relations between Iran and the European Union.

IRGC to receive $600m as offset to U.S. legislation
Iran’s parliament, the Majlis, is preparing a legislation to grant 20 trillion rials (over $600 million) to the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps in response to the new U.S. sanctions moves.

Some regional states use terrorists as a tool: Kamal Kharrazi
Kamal Kharrazi, head of Iran’s Strategic Council on Foreign Relations, said on Wednesday that some Middle Eastern countries such as Saudi Arabia use terrorist groups as a tool to reach their objectives.