• Iran pledges more active involvement on world stage, export of its revolution.
  • Ahmadinejad: “Our duty has gone beyond the geographic borders of the Islamic world. Muslim scholars must invite world population to monotheism and Islam.”
  • Rebels kidnap 31 from a bus in southeastern Iran.
  • Putin to visit Iran in fall.
  • Another public hanging.
  • Police arrest 90 alleged drug traffickers in Tehran (left column). Photo.
  • Confluence of leftism and Islamism? Khatami said failure of socialism led people to embrace Islam.
  • So much for dialogue: “Though the Islamic identity can go in parallel with the positive aspects of the Western civilization, Western politicians do not accept any dispute due to their selfishness, especially when their interests are challenged.”
  • Head of armed forces condemns possible U.S. designation of IRGC as terrorists.
  • More IAEA talks Monday.
  • Former Revolutionary Guards commander belittles U.S. sanctions.
  • Picture of the Day: Port of Chahbahar, near Pakistan.
  • Supreme Leader’s advice of the day: “Women’s Singing”
  • Question: What is the ruling of listening to women’s singing whose words and tune are neither lahwī nor rubbish?
  • Answer: If women’s singing is of the type which is sexually exciting or listening to it brings corruptive consequences, one is not allowed to listen to it.