Daily look at Iran’s late-breaking news and upcoming events:
Iran Majlis elects members of ad hoc committee on JCPOA
The Iranian Parliament (Majlis) has appointed 15 lawmakers as members of an ad hoc committee tasked with reviewing the recent agreement reached between Tehran and the P5+1 group over the Islamic Republic’s nuclear program.
Iranians will never forget 1953 US-led coup: Larijani
Iranian Parliament (Majlis) Speaker Ali Larijani says the Iranian nation will never forget the behavior of the United States and Britain regarding the 1953 coup in Iran.
Iran’s N. activities not to be stopped, says Rouhani
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani reiterated that the country’s peaceful nuclear activities would never be stopped.
Iran boosting strategic defense production: Minister
Iran’s Minister of Defense Brigadier General Hossein Dehqan says the country has increased the production of its strategic defense equipment in missile and marine sectors.
UN Security Council’s Iran committee to be dissolved amid nuclear deal
According to a high-ranking source in the Russian Foreign Ministry, UN Security Council committee which oversees the implementation of UN’s sanctions against Iran will automatically be dissolved after the nuclear deal comes into force.
Japan, Iran to discuss investment pact after sanctions end: Nikkei
Japan and Iran will start negotiations on an investment accord once sanctions are lifted following last month’s landmark international deal on Tehran’s nuclear program, the Nikkei reported on Wednesday, citing Japanese government sources.
Peace, security possible through collective cooperation: Iran envoy to UN
Iran’s Ambassador and Charges D’affaires to the United Nations Gholamhossein Dehqani stressed that all world states can play a key role in promoting global peace and security.
Ahl-ul-Bayt Assembly supports Leader’s message to western youth
The 6th General Assembly of Ahl-ul-Bayt (AS) World Assembly closed here on Tuesday with a positive note regarding Supreme Leader’s message to the youth in Europe and US calling it the manfiest of fight against global arrogance.
Rafsanjani: Fanning sectarian crises in Iraq ordered by enemies
Beating on the drums of war among followers of different Islamic schools of thought and other religious minorities in Iraq is a plot hatched by the enemies of Islam, said chairman of Expediency Council on Tuesday.
White House loses key potential ally on Iran deal
A powerful senator has announced his opposition to the Iran nuclear accord,dealing what’s seen as a big blow to the administration as it fights to win congressional approval of the agreement.