U.S. Action Group dreaming of re-enacting 1953 coup: Zarif

TEHRAN – Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif on Sunday censured the U.S. government for setting up a team to ramp up pressure against Iran, saying it is yet another plot, similar to the 1953 coup, to overthrow the Iranian government.

Asian Games: Kourosh Bakhtiar takes Iran’s first medal

TEHRAN - Kourosh Bakhtiar claimed Iran’s first medal in the men's individual poomsae event at the 2018 Asian Games on Sunday.

Iran able to export military products: general

TEHRAN – Chief of the Army Aviation said on Saturday that Iran has made great progress in producing domestic military equipment and is able to export its products, Mehr reported.

1953 coup plotters still fearful of Iran

TEHRAN- Today marks the 1953 coup in Iran. 65 has passed since that date. Among Iranians it is known in as the 28 Mordad coup d'état.

New wave of Afghans headed to Europe from Iran

In recent weeks, we have witnessed an exodus of Afghan citizens living in Iran and their efforts to find a new place for business. The devaluation of Iran's national currency, partly driven by cruel U.S. sanctions and the silence of European countries with regard to Trump's actions, has sorely damaged the Afghans’ finances.

Iran opposes inclusion of ‘baseline’, ‘division’ in Caspian Sea convention: ex-diplomat

TEHRAN - Ebrahim Rahimpour, the former deputy foreign minister, has said that Iran was against inclusion of the terms “baseline” and “division” in theCaspian Sea legal regime.

Crude steel production rises 17% in 4 months on year

TEHRAN- Iranian steel producers produced 8.279 million tons of crude steel during the four-month period from March 21 to July 22, with 17 percent growth from the figure of the same period of time in the past year, IRIB reported on Saturday based on the data released by Iranian Mines and Mining Industries Development and Renovation Organization (IMIDRO).

Minerals, mining exports at over $3.7b during 4 months

TEHRAN- The value of Iran’s minerals and mining exports stood at $3.763 billion during the first four months of current Iranian calendar year (March 21-July 22), according to data released by the Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration (IRICA).

Historical site found in southern Tehran

TEHRAN – Tehran province’s cultural heritage director on Saturday said that traces of a historical site have been revealed near a southern sector of Imam Ali Highway that leads to the city of Rey.

3000-year-old seeds unearthed in northwest Iran

TEHRAN – A team of Iranian archaeologists has recently found some wheat and weed seeds which are estimated to date from some 3,000 years ago.

Iran's central banker promises to improve economy

TEHRAN- Writing on Twitter, governor of the Central Bank of Iran (CBI) clarified some of the bank’s recent taken measures and adopted policies and also made some promises to keep for improving domestic economy, IRIB reported on Saturday.

Iran expects Iraq to pay overdue war reparations: senior MP

TEHRAN – Chairman of the Majlis National Security and Foreign Policy Committee said on Saturday that Iran expects Iraq to pay war reparations as Iraqis can afford the payments.

Elaheh Ahmadi carries Iran’s flag in Asian Games

TEHRAN – Iranian shooter Elaheh Ahmadi carried her country’s flag at the opening ceremony of the 2018 Asian Games on Saturday.

Hamed Soleimanzadeh on panel of Dytiatko festival in Ukraine 

TEHRAN – Iranian stage director and film critic Hamed Soleimanzadeh has been selected for a jury of the 10th Dytiatko International Children’s Television Festival.

Art expert asks galleries to lift ban on admitting children

TEHRAN – Art expert and owner of Golestan Gallery in Tehran Lily Golestan who has asked her colleagues to lift the ban on children’s entry to art exhibitions.

Fan banned for life after knife attack

TEHRAN – Naft Masjed Soleyman fan who appeared to hit Persepolis supporters with knife has been banned for life.

Education Ministry gives initial approval for winter break

TEHRAN – Iran’s Ministry of Education has given initial approval to bids from tourism authorities to put winter holidays on the school calendar, ILNA reported.

Iran, Netherlands sign MOU on food safety

TEHRAN — Iran and the Netherlands inked a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to enhance cooperation within the framework of a food safety program, IRNA reported on Saturday.

Iran, UNDP prepare draft for Conservation of Asiatic Cheetah

TEHRAN — Iran’s Department of Environment (DOE) and United Nations Development Program (UNDP) have jointly drawn up the draft of the Conservation of Asiatic Cheetah Project (CACP) phase III.

Iran not underestimating Myanmar: Zlatko Kranjcar

TEHRAN – Iran U23 football coach Zlatko Kranjcar insisted that they will not underestimate Myanmar in the 2018 Asian Games.

Carlos Queiroz a candidate to coach Mexico – report

TEHRAN – Iran national football team coach Carlos Queiroz has been added to the list of candidates for the vacant Mexico national team job.

Bomb that killed 40 children in Yemen was supplied by the U.S.: CNN

The bomb used by the Saudi-led coalition in a devastating attack on a school bus in Yemen was sold as part of a U.S. State Department-sanctioned arms deal with Saudi Arabia, munitions experts told CNN.

By Eisa Kameli

A recipe for disaster or a path towards World Peace?

New York - On May 8, 2018, President Trump officially announced his decision to exit the “Iran Deal” known as the JCPOA – Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action – that was struck between Iran and P5+1 in 2015. The U.S. President’s view of this deal, considered from his very initial comments as a presidential candidate, served as a great indicator of the new U.S. administration’s broader change of course with regards to the conduct of diplomacy that would be sought under his leadership; a so- called direction that needs to be dealt with in a precise way.

By Mohammad Ghaderi - Twitter: @ghaderi62 - Email: m.ghaderi62@gmail.com

Crisis in the Republican Party of U.S.

Many Republicans in the United States are worried about the failure of this year's congressional elections. Democrats will come to power if Republicans can not maintain their majority in the House of Representatives and the Senate. Many analysts believe that the probable victory of Democrats in this year's congressional elections is an introduction to their victory in the 2020 presidential election.

Pompeo forms group to spearhead anti-Iran actions

TEHRAN – State Secretary Mike Pompeo announced on Thursday that the U.S. State Department has formed an “Iran Action Group” to coordinate and run an aggressive U.S. policy toward the Islamic Republic.

Cleric: Concerted effort needed to reform banking system

TEHRAN – Tehran Friday prayer leader Mohammad-Hassan Aboutorabi Fard says concerted effort by all three branches of the government is needed to reform the banking system, IRNA reported.

Iran’s parliament amends anti-money laundering law

TEHRAN – Majlis has amended the anti-money laundering law in line with moves to combat the financing of terrorism, Majlis Speaker Ali Larijani has announced.

Unity will vaccinate country against sanctions: senior MP 

TEHRAN – A senior member of the Majlis says that while the country is under sanctions and foreign pressure, internal unity is the most prominent remedy, believing that unity will “vaccinate” the country against sanctions and plots by ill-wishers.