Iran News Round Up

The Iran News Round Up ran from February 2009-September 2018. Visit the Iran File for the latest analysis.

 A selection of the latest news stories and editorials published in Iranian news outlets, compiled by Ali Alfoneh, Ahmad Majidyar and Michael Rubin.  To receive this daily newsletter, please subscribe online.
 
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Reformist camp ‘not inclined’ to participate in parliamentary elections; senior cleric says unrest in Britain result of Islamic awakening; Pakistan’s prime minister to visit Iran in September; Somali officials thanks Iran for humanitarian aid; intelligence ministry dissolves ‘anti-religious website connected with foreign embassies’

 

Politics

Diplomacy

Military and Security

  • Aziz Nasirzadeh, Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force coordination deputy, denies previous reports that the planned air show will be with "international participation," says only "domestic forces" will participate. 
  • Mohammad Shahrokhi, Lorestan Abolfazl Revolutionary Guards unit chief, says the "Revolutionary Guards have no limits when it comes to defense of the values and achievements of the Islamic revolution..." 
  • The Intelligence Ministry says it has dissolved "an anti-religious website" which is "connected with foreign embassies." 

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