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Leader urges boosting military might against bullying powers
Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei called for increasing military might in an effort to make “bullying powers” feel insecure.

Asia’s July Iran oil imports rise over 60%
Imports of Iranian oil by four major buyers in Asia in July jumped 61.1 percent from a year earlier, marking the biggest percentage gain since April 2014, reflecting Tehran’s eye-caching moves to regain market share, lost under international sanctions.

Turkey does ‘not accept’ cease-fire with Syrian Kurds
Turkey on Wednesday said it did “not accept” US claims that it had agreed a truce with Kurdish-led forces in northern Syria.

Russia says it killed Daesh spokesman in Syria strike
Russia’s Defense Ministry said on Wednesday that its airstrikes in Syria had killed Daesh spokesman and chief strategist Abu Muhammad al-Adnani.

German businesses blame US for slow trade with Iran
German companies hoped the opening of Iran’s economy following the lifting of international sanctions in January would let them rekindle longstanding commercial ties and quickly strike gold.

Iran’s Aylan crowned at Bulgaria festival
Iran’s Aylan Dance Group won the gold medal and honorary diploma at the World Championship of Folklore ‘World Folk 2016’ in Bulgaria, said the conductor of the group.

Zarif to attend 71st UNGA Session
Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for European and American Affairs Majid Takht-Ravanchi said on Wednesday that Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif will attend the 71st Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in mid-September, however President Rouhani has not yet decided.

Leader urges boosting military might against bullying powers
Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei called for increasing military might in an effort to make “bullying powers” feel insecure.

Diplomat dismisses espionage accusations against Iranian official
Foreign Ministry’s Director General for Political Affairs and International Security Hamid Baeedinejad said the insistence of certain people on accusing Abdolrassul Dorri Esfahani of espionage charges is in fact an insult to the Iranian intelligence bodies.

Russia: Groundbreaking deal on Aleppo imminent
A major agreement on settling the situation in Syria’s Aleppo is at hand, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov said.

Tehran concerned about persistence of Turkey Army in Syria
Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman Bahram Qassemi expressed concern over continuation of Turkish Army’s operations in northern Syria, calling for immediate cessation of hostilities there, Qassemi said.


Tehran Times


Leader urges beefing up military clout
Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei paid a visit to an exhibition of the Iranian armed forces’ achievements on Wednesday, where he underlined the need for shoring up the country’s military clout.

EU-Iran trade up 43% in H1: Eurostat
The European Union’s trade with Iran amounted to €5.107 billion in the first half of 2016, a 43 percent rise year on year, based on the latest figures released by the European Union’s statistics agency Eurostat.

6th intl. eco-friendly agriculture expo slated for December
The 6th International Exhibition of Agriculture, Organic, Herbal, Natural Products and Technologies with eco-friendly approaches will set to work on December 6, 2016.

Iran, Russia to establish literary center
Iran and Russia will establish a literary center during the 29th Moscow International Book Fair, which will be held from September 7 to 11.

Deputy foreign ministry says Iran welcomes ties with Latin America
Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Majid Takht-Ravanchi has said the country welcomes further expansion of relations with Latin American nations.

Baku to host 2nd Iran Project expo in mid-Sept.
The Islamic Republic plans to hold the 2nd edition of its specialized exhibition, titled “Iran Project”, in the capital of Azerbaijan Republic, Baku, from September 19 to 21, Mohammad-Ebrahim Naqizadeh, Iran’s Commercial Attaché to Azerbaijan, announced.This exhibition would include various sections such as oil, gas, construction and industry, IRNA reported

Rouhani felicitates Malaysia, Kyrgyzstan on National Day
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani sent separate messages to Malaysian King Abdul Halim of Kedah and Prime Minister Najib Razak and Kyrgyz President Almazbek Atambayev on the occasion of the countries’ National Day.

Foreign Ministry reasons away spy in nuclear team claims
The Iranian Foreign Ministry has snubbed allegations by critics of the nuclear deal who keep saying there has been a spy in the country’s nuclear negotiations team.

Iran worried about continuation of Turkey’s presence in Syria
Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Bahram Qassemi said on Wednesday that Iran is worried about continuation of Turkey’s presence and military operation in Syria’s soil.