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Leader: Some Regional Governments Betraying Muslims

The Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, says certain Muslim governments have been betraying their people by helping the US implement its policies in the region.

Ex-IRGC Official: Iran’s Military Power in Some Areas Comparable to US and Russia

An Iranian general, formerly at the helm of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC), said the country’s excellence is not confined to the missile industry alone, but Tehran’s military progress in certain fields is comparable to the US or Russia.

Iranian and Pakistani Cities to Restart Rail Freight Transport

Iran and Pakistan have agreed to resume rail freight transport between the provincial capitals of the two neighbours’ border regions.

Iran and the Next US President

The Middle East presents variety of complicated partnerships for the next United States President.  In recent years, the US has been experiencing a strategic...

Larijani: Incumbent Gov’t More Successful in Acting Lawfully

Majlis [Parliament] Speaker Ali Larijani lauded President Hassan Rouhani's government for its achievements in terms of acting in accordance with the law.

Iranian Director Wins Young Talent ‘Women in Motion’ Award at Cannes

Iranian writer and director Ida Panahandeh, received this year's award for young talent jointly with two other young directors last night on the sidelines of the Cannes Film Festival.

Iranian FM Meets US and British Counterparts in Vienna

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif held meetings with a number of his counterparts, including US Secretary of State John Kerry and British Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond, on the sidelines of a meeting of the International Syria Support Group (ISSG) in Vienna.

Maldives Severs Diplomatic Relations with Iran

The Maldivian government has announced severing of diplomatic ties with Iran over what it described as Iran’s “detrimental policies” toward the Middle East.

Iranian Cars to Enter North African Market

The Islamic Republic of Iran and the People's Democratic Republic of Algeria have signed over a dozen memorandums of understanding (MoUs) on the production of Iranian vehicles in the North African state.

Saudi Arabia’s Iran Spying Trial ‘Mockery of Justice’: HRW

Human Rights Watch (HRW) announced that Saudi Arabia's trial of 32 men for allegedly spying on behalf of Iran is a "mockery of justice" because it "has violated the basic due process rights of the defendants."

Iran to Increase Oil Swap Capacity in Caspian Sea Region

Iran plans to increase its oil swap capacity in the Caspian Sea and other regions, Deputy Petroleum Minister for International Affairs Amir Hossein Zamani Nia said. He made the remarks at the first international conference on “Rail-Ports and Rail-Oil” in Tehran.

UK Operator Launching Escorted Ski Trips to Iran

Mountain Heaven, a tour operator which specializes in Alpine chalet holidays in France and Switzerland, is branching out to launch escorted ski trips to Iran next winter.

Iran Earnestly Seeking to Reduce Greenhouse Gases: Ebtekar

The Head of Environmental Organization said on Sunday May 15 that the government has adopted a low-carbon economy, and is earnestly seeking to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

China Sets Sights on Buying 50% of Iran’s Oil Exports

Deputy Administrator of China’s National Energy Administration (NEA) Zhang Yuqing said the country's firms are ready to purchase 50% of Iran’s oil exports.

Iranian Minister Meets Massoud Barzani, Reiterates Tehran’s Support for Erbil

Iranian Intelligence Minister, Mahmoud Alavi, met Kurdistan Region President, Massoud Barzani, in Erbil, the capital of the Kurdish region, on Sunday May 15. He reiterated Tehran’s support for the autonomous region in the north of Iraq.

Italy to Build Hospital in Iran’s Isfahan

An Italian company is set to build a 1,500-bed hospital in this historical city in central Iran.

Azerbaijan President Calls for Expansion of Tehran-Baku Agricultural Ties

Azerbaijan’s President Ilham Aliyev hailed the growing bilateral ties between Tehran and Baku in diverse fields, and called for an enhancement of cooperation in the field of agriculture as well.

Iran and Russia’s Cultural Ties Much Deeper Than You Think

With the 29th Tehran Intl. Book Fair wrapped up, Mehr conducted an interview with Sergey Kaykin, head of Russia's International Book Exhibitions and Fairs, who represented Russia as the guest of honour at TIBF 2016.

Green Film Official Hails DiCaprio’s Reaction to Lake Urmia Crisis

The director of an ongoing Iranian international film festival about the environment has appreciated the mention made by the Oscar-winning star Leonardo DiCaprio of Iran’s Lake Urmia.

IRGC Commander: Iran to Stage More Drills after US Opposition

The Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Aerospace Force, Brigadier General Amir Ali Hajizadeh, blasted the US for its interference in Iran's internal affairs, and said the country will hold more wargames after Washington's recent opposition.

Yonhap CEO Highlights Prospects for Yonhap-IRNA Cooperation

Park No-hwang, the Head of the South Korean News Agency (Yonhap), stressed the need for strengthening Tehran-Seoul media ties.

Zarif Due in Vienna

Foreign Minster Mohammad-Javad Zarif is to depart for Vienna, Austria, on Monday 16 to attend a two-day meeting on developments in Syria and Libya.

Iran Starts Negotiations with Airbus to Sign Plane Purchase Contract

Iran has begun negotiations with Airbus to finalize the first major deal for purchase of passenger planes since 1979, a senior Iranian official says.

Chinese Firms to Renovate Oil Refinery in Iran

The National Energy Administration of China has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Iranian Ministry of Petroleum to support oil and gas projects in Iran, including the refurbishment of Abadan Refinery in south-western Iran.

MPs Carry Motion to Seek Compensation from US

The Iranian parliament passed a motion on Sunday May 15 obliging the administration to claim compensation for a host of damages that the US has done to Iran in past decades.

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