Oil Official: Iran Ready for Sudden Cut in Gas Supplies
TEHRAN (FNA)- A senior oil official said Iran has worked out several ways to make up for any possible cut in gasoline supplies to the country, reiterating that Tehran is now fully ready to overcome any sudden embargo on its fuel imports from abroad. ( 18:56:59 - 2010/07/12)

Kurd Official Dismisses Reports on Smuggling of Contraband Oil to Iran
TEHRAN (FNA)- A spokesman of the Iraqi Kurdistan region strongly rejected media reports alleging that the Region's oil is being smuggled to Iran, stressing that such "baseless reports are politically-tainted". ( 18:53:14 - 2010/07/12)

Iran Condemns Recent Terrorist Attacks in Uganda
TEHRAN (FNA)- The Iranian Foreign Ministry on Monday condemned the deadly bomb blasts in the Ugandan capital city of Kampala. ( 18:18:57 - 2010/07/12)

General Musharraf Plans to Return to Power
TEHRAN (FNA)- Former Pakistani President Parvez Musharraf announced that he plans to return to his homeland to resume political activities. ( 18:06:58 - 2010/07/12)

Iran, Japan's Political Officials to Meet on July 15
TEHRAN (FNA)- Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Asia and Oceania Mohammad Ali Fathollahi is due to visit Tokyo this week to participate in a meeting of the two countries' political consultations committee on July 15. ( 18:02:22 - 2010/07/12)

Kyrgyzstan Asks for Iran's Continued Aids
TEHRAN (FNA)- Kyrgyzstan's Ambassador to Tehran Madat Khan Shirmkolov called on Iran's Red Crescent Society to continue its humanitarian aids to the Central Asian state. ( 17:42:01 - 2010/07/12)

Iranian Minister: West Fears Global Spread of Hijab
TEHRAN (FNA)- The western countries are worried about the rapid spread of Hijab in the world, Iranian Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance Mohammad Hosseini said on Monday. ( 17:33:55 - 2010/07/12)

Ahmadinejad Deplores Arrogant Powers' Quest for Modern Autocracy
TEHRAN (FNA)- Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad condemned the plots and attempts made by the arrogant powers to promote what he described as "the most complicated type of dictatorship" in the name of democracy and freedom. ( 17:27:23 - 2010/07/12)

Russian Official Terms US Unilateral Sanctions against Iran "Unacceptable"
TEHRAN (FNA)- Chairman of the Russian State Duma's International Affairs Committee Konstantin Kosachev dismissed the United States' unilateral sanctions against Iran as "unacceptable". ( 17:11:42 - 2010/07/12)

Iran's Oil Minister Due in Moscow Wednesday
TEHRAN (FNA)- Iranian Oil Minister Masoud Mir-Kazzemi is due to visit Moscow on Wednesday to meet with Russian officials on bilateral ties and mutual cooperation in the energy sector. ( 17:06:36 - 2010/07/12)

Tehran Stock Exchange Index Hits Record High on Monday
TEHRAN (FNA)- Tehran's Stock Exchange index continued its booming trend on Monday and hit the highest-ever record of 14,987 points. ( 17:00:08 - 2010/07/12)

Commander: Hezbollah, Hamas Victories Indicate Israel's Imminent Demise
TEHRAN (FNA)- The victory of the Lebanese Hezbollah in the 33-day war against the Zionist regime in 2006 and Israel's failure in the 22-day war against Hamas in the Palestinian territories in 2009 showed that the regime is on the verge of collapse, a senior Iranian commander stressed here on Monday. ( 16:33:50 - 2010/07/12)

Iran Urges Rational Grounds for Future N. Talks
TEHRAN (FNA)- A senior Iranian security official dismissed effectiveness of ongoing pressures against the Islamic Republic, and called on the world powers to prepare a proper and rational ground for future talks with Iran. ( 16:23:35 - 2010/07/12)

Iranian, Russian Officials Speed Up Talks on Energy Cooperation
TEHRAN (FNA)- Deputy Oil Minister and Head of the National Iranian Gas Company (NIGC) Javad Oji arrived in Moscow on Monday as part of efforts by two countries' officials to boost oil and gas cooperation between the two energy kingpin. ( 16:13:03 - 2010/07/12)