Headlines in Iranian English-language dailies on July 23

** IRAN DAILY

- FM: U.S. has yet to assure Iran of guaranteed JCPOA interests

The United States has yet to assure the Islamic Republic of its guaranteed economic interests within the framework of a 2015 nuclear deal in the talks to revive the pact, said the Iranian foreign minister.

- Israeli footprints in Persian Gulf will only fuel insecurity: Iran

The commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) naval force said Friday Israeli presence in the Persian Gulf region would only fuel insecurity.

- Deadly attack on Iraq resort draws Iran, int’l condemnation

Iran as well as other countries, organizations and groups strongly condemned a deadly bombardment on a tourist resort in Iraq’s Kurdistan region, sympathizing with the Arab state’s government and people.

** TEHRAN TIMES

- Iran moves past dichotomy between JCPOA and neighborly ties

In what appears to constitute the main feature of the Raisi administration’s foreign policy, a senior Iranian diplomat has said that Tehran is no longer constrained by indirect talks with the U.S. in expanding relations with neighboring countries. 

- Iran supports strengthening UN system

Majid Takht Ravanchi, the Ambassador and Permanent Representative of the Islamic Republic of Iran to the United Nations, has voiced Tehran’s support for strengthening the United Nations system.  

- Iran condemns deadly attack on Zakho, Iraq

The spokesperson for the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Nasser Kanaani, condemned the Wednesday shelling of the Iraqi city of Zakho in northern Dohuk province, which resulted in the death of 10 and injury of 31 civilians.

** KAYHAN INTERNATIONAL

- West Subdued After Iran’s Decisive Action

Iran’s top nuclear official says the country’s countermeasures following a bid to pressure Tehran into submission to Western demands have been totally effective, forcing the Europeans and the U.S. to change their language.

- Turkey Denies Carrying Out Deadly Attack in Iraq Amid Mass Protests

Turkey’s foreign minister has denied that Ankara carried out a deadly attack on a resort in Iraq’s Duhok province that killed at least eight people and wounded dozens.

- Ministry: Iran’s Neighborly Policy Not Tied to JCPOA

Iran’s foreign ministry said Friday the country’s “neighborly policy” is not tied to the revival of the 2015 nuclear agreement or permission from the United States.

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