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Iran ready to meet Europe’s gas need

An NIGC official has announced Iran’s willingness to launch gas talks with EU expressing the country’s readiness to supply European countries with natural gas.

Praguians give standing ovation to ‘Risk of Acid Rain’

Behtash Sanaiha’s ‘Risk of Acid Rain’ has won the audience award during its participation in Prague Film Festival.

Canada signals openness to restoring Iran diplomatic ties

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau expressed an openness to restoring diplomatic ties with Iran, four years after Canada closed its embassy in Tehran, reports said.

Russia eyeing Iran military helicopter market

Russia hopes to sell Iran military helicopters in the wake of the lifting of economic and financial sanctions against the Islamic Republic.

Iran sanctions removal to raise trade: Russia

Russia’s Central Bank says the removal of anti-Iran sanctions can enhance bilateral cooperation in different areas.

President praises nation’s resistance, patience during nuclear talks

President Hassan Rouhani on Tuesday praised nation's resistance and patience during nuclear negotiations between Iran and P5+1.

New US bans have no intl. legal ground: Zarif

Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says Iran will "proportionally" respond to new US sanctions on Tehran's missile program.

Saudis’ Iranophobia creating tensions in Middle East: Zarif

Saudi Arabia tries to achieve its regional goals by promoting “Iranophobia” and creating tensions in the region, Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says.

A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on Jan 18

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of newspapers on Monday and picked headlines from 16 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Iran to test new missiles despite US sanctions: Defense minister

Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Hossein Dehqan says the Islamic Republic will unveil new domestically-designed and manufactured missiles in the near future in defiance of new US sanctions against the country over its missile program.

Iran’s President Briefs Supreme Leader on Nuclear Achievements

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani in a letter to Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution provided details on the recent implementation of the nuclear deal between Tehran and world powers, and briefed Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei on the nuclear achievements.

Spokesman: Improvement in Tehran-Riyadh ties needs change in Saudi policies

Saudi Arabia is responsible for the existing problem between Riyadh and Tehran, Spokesman for the Foreign Ministry Hossein Jaberi Ansari said, adding Riyadh is following policy on creating tensions.

Foreign Ministry slams new US sanctions against Iran

Iranian Foreign Ministry slammed the new US sanctions against Iran, reiterating that the Islamic Republic is determined to use the post-sanctions opportunities to promote its policy of constructive interaction.

Lift of anti-Iran sanctions, special chance for Italian companies

Managing director of Italy's Genius Car Ltd announced that lifting anti-Iran sanctions is a special opportunity for the foreign firms, also the Italian ones, to be present in Iranian market.

No obstacle for implementation of Iran Pakistan Pipeline when sanctions are lifted

Pakistan has not fulfill its commitments towards  construction of a gas pipeline with Iran (IP) so far under the pretext ofsanctions, despite more than one year since the deadline specified in the contract. Now a high ranking Pakistani official says that there will be no problem and pressure from any third party to hinder construction of the pipeline upon lifting of sanctions.

Somalia Received Saudi Aid the Day It Cut Ties with Iran: Document

Somalia received a pledge of aid for $50 million from Saudi Arabia this month on the same day it announced it was cutting ties with Iran, a document seen by Reuters showed.

Iranian companies to join Omani Markets

The organizer of Iran private exhibition in Oman has said Iranian companies will attend the exhibition to maintain and improve Iran’s market condition.

Security Council removes Bank Sepah, Bank Sepah Int’l from 2231 list

The UN Security Council in New York removed names of Iran’s Bank Sepah and Bank Sepah International from the 2231 List after concluding its consideration of the de-listing request.

Official: First Airbus deliveries in July

Airbus' first deliveries to flag carrier Iran Air are due as early as July, said a minister adding that a deal to purchase 114 jets from the European company has been agreed.

JCPOA implementation, political victory for Iran: Rouhani

Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani has hailed the implementation of the nuclear agreement between the country and the P5+1 group of countries, dubbed the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), as a political victory for the Iranians.

Zibakalam: zarif and Kerry should be awarded!

Sadegh Zibakalam, Iranian researcher and political analyst, commenting on implementation of Comprehensive Joint Plan of Action (CJPA) known in Iran as Barjam said that...

Iran, Czech discuss venues for boosting ties

Iran’s industry minister and his Czech counterpart in a joint meeting investigated possible grounds for bilateral cooperation in industry and trade sectors.

Antibacterial nanocomposites designed for food packaging

Iranian researchers produced antibacterial nanocomposite samples that have applications in foodstuff packaging, INIC reports.

A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on Jan 17

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of newspapers on Sunday and picked headlines from 21 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Korean agency raising Iran credit rating

South Korea’s official export credit agency KEXIM says it will consider raising its sovereign credit rating for Iran by one notch in anticipation of a strong economic growth.