** IRAN DAILY
- Iran became world’s seventh steelmaker in May
Iranian steelmakers churned out 3.3 million tons of crude steel in May, according to statistics released by the World Steel Association (WSA) on Wednesday, indicating that the country stands at seventh place among steel producing countries. The country’s steel ingot production for May 2023 registered an 8.8 percent rise compared to the figure for May 2022.
- End of despised terror group
Did it truly require 42 years, spanning from June 20, 1981 to June 20, 2023, for the followers of the terrorist Mujahedeen Khalq Organization (MKO) to come to terms with its true nature? This particular date marked the beginning of the MKO’s open defiance and armed conflict against the newly stablished Islamic Republic of Iran. While it initially held promise for the organization’s leaders and members as a means to seize power in Iran and serve the people, it also marked the onset of a decline characterized by abandonment of their idealistic claims, a descent into malevolent paths, and ultimately, betrayal of the nation resulting in widespread animosity and forced exile.
- Leader: Palestinian youths’ battle holds promise for bright future
Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei said the involvement of Palestinian youths in the struggle against the Israeli regime is of great importance. Ayatollah Khamenei made the comments in a meeting with the head of the political bureau of the Palestinian Hamas resistance movement, Ismail Hanieh, in Tehran on Wednesday.
** TEHRANTIMES
- The humiliated occupiers
Israel humiliated by Jenin fighters’ steely determination
With Israeli forces and settlers intensifying their campaign of terror against Palestinians in the West Bank, the situation in the Palestinian-occupied territories seems to be heading toward intensified resistance.
- Surrounding of Zionist forces in Jenin heralds full victory for Palestinians: Leader
Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei says the sense of responsibility of the young and faithful Palestinian generation and their individual and collective presence on the battlefield is a very important issue. The Leader made the remarks during a meeting with Ismail Haniyeh, head of the political bureau of the Palestinian Islamic Resistance Movement Hamas, and his accompanying delegation on June 21, 2023.
- FM renews proposal for Persian Gulf dialogue forum
Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian visited Kuwait on Wednesday afternoon after concluding his trip to Oman. Amir Abdollahian had already visited Qatar and Oman and discussed issues of mutual interest with the officials of the two countries. During his tour to Kuwait, Iran’s top diplomat held talks with a number of Kuwaiti officials including Prime Minister Ahmad Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, Foreign Minister Sheikh Salem Al Sabah, and members of Iran-Kuwait friendship association.
** KAYHAN INTERNATIONAL
- Leader: West Bank Harbingers of Bright Future
Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei told Hamas politburo chief Ismail Haniyeh here Wednesday that the siege of the Zionist military by the Palestinian youth in Jenin following a deadly Israeli raid on Monday is a clear sign of an emerging arena which foretells a bright future. The Leader touched on the forward movement of the Palestinian cause, the sense of responsibility of the young and believing Palestinian generation, and their individual and collective entry into the scene of struggle, calling it very important.
- Zionist Settlers Rampage Thru Palestinian Towns
Israeli settlers rampaged through several Palestinian towns in the West Bank on Tuesday night torching cars, setting farmlands on fire and vandalizing homes, in scenes reminiscent of a pogrom earlier this year in the village of Huwwara. On Wednesday, settlers attacked the town of Turmusaya, south of Huwwara, setting vehicles, homes and farmland on fire.
- Iran Beat Uzbekistan to Win CAFA Nations Cup
The national Iranian men’s football team defeated Uzbekistan 1-0 on Tuesday in the final match of the 2023 CAFA Nations Cup. In the match held at the Milliy Stadium in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, Sardar Azmoun found the back of the net with a right-footed strike in the 48th minute, Tehran Times reported.
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