The International Army Games (IAG2018) will kick off on July 28 hosted by Russia and six other countries including Iran, which is participating in 16 contests at the event.

​A shortage of raw materials has reportedly tripled the prices of plastic products in Iran with traders blaming a more expensive US dollar which they say is encouraging suppliers of petrochemicals to prefer exports over domestic demand.

"Iran does not take military threats against it seriously, because a war on the country would have huge costs for its enemies," Chief commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) said.

Iran’s Major General has sharply reacted to the recent “cabaret owner-style” military threat by US President against the Islamic Republic, noting he takes the position to respond as a soldier since it is beneath the dignity of Iran’s president to do so.

Tehran Friday prayer leader urged the Iranian government to hire young and united staff for the economy team of the cabinet.