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Iran Unveils ‘Naseh’ Drone

The latest domestic drone at Khatam al-Anbia Air Defence Base, dubbed 'Naseh', was put on display on Tuesday in a ceremony attended by the Defence Minister.

US to Allay British Banks’ Concerns about Ties with Iran

US Secretary of State John Kerry is planning to hold talks with representatives of a number of British banks this week in London in a move to allay their concerns about forging ties with Iran.

Germany’s Auto Supplier Bosch to Open Office in Tehran

A senior official with German car parts maker Robert Bosch said it plans to open an office in the Iranian capital, Tehran, by the end of this year, following the removal of anti-Tehran sanctions.

Rouhani Says His Gov’t Paying For Mistakes of Previous Administration

Criticizing certain economic decisions made during the time of former President Ahmadinejad, President Hassan Rouhani said his government is now paying for past mistakes.

Iran’s Air Defence Forces Equipped with S-300 System: DM

The Iranian Defence Minister announced on Tuesday that the country’s Khatam al-Anbia Air Defence Base has been equipped with the S-300 missile system, but at the same time added that the Islamic Republic’s indigenously designed air defence system will be mass-produced later this year.

103 MPs Petition Rouhani to Withdraw from JCPOA If US Shows More Enmity

More than one third of the outgoing Iranian Parliament petitioned President Rouhani on Monday to set a deadline for stopping the implementation of the nuclear deal, citing US malice, IRNA reported.

Iran Announces Major Jump in Asian Oil Exports

Asian imports of Iranian oil in March jumped 50% from a year earlier, as shipments to India and South Korea have risen since international sanctions were lifted on Iran.

Larijani Criticizes West for Sending Arms to Terrorists in Syria

Iranian Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani censured the West’s continued support for terrorist groups in Syria, saying that an arms cargo ship had been recently sent to terrorists in the northern city of Aleppo by certain European countries.

AEOI Chief: Iran in Talks with Russia on Exports of Heavy Water

Head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) Ali Akbar Salehi announced that his country is holding talks with the Russians to sell them 40 tons of its excess heavy water.

Davutoglu’s Resignation Not to Affect Iran-Turkey Ties: Turkish Ambassador

The Turkish ambassador in Tehran said on Monday May 9 that Turkish foreign policy will not be seriously affected by the resignation of Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu, and that such changes will not have an impact on Iran-Turkey ties.

Iran’s Missile Policy Not Subject to Negotiation: Spokesman

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Hossein Jaberi Ansari reaffirmed that the country’s missile policy is defensive in nature and will not be subject to any negotiation with any world power.

Iran’s Defense Minister Denies Reports on Missile Test

Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Hossein Dehqan denied earlier media reports on the recent test-firing of a 2000km-range ballistic missile.

Britain Exploring Joint Investments with Iran

A British organization called the Middle East Association came to Tehran Chamber of Commerce Industries Mines & Agriculture (TCCIMA) to explore joint fields of...

Quake Jolts Southern Province of Bushehr

An earthquake measuring 4.0 degrees on the Richter scale jolted the southern province of Bushehr early Tuesday.

Top Priority is Exporting Gas to Iraq: NIGC Official

The export of gas to Iraq is Iran’s top priority, the Director of National Iranian Gas Company for Planning, Mohammad Reza Qodsizadeh, said on Monday May 9.

Tehran International Silent Film Festival Announces Winners

The winners of the first Tehran International Silent Film Festival were announced on Monday May 9.

Agriculture Minister Calls for Expansion of Iran-Holland Cooperation

Agriculture Minister Mahmoud Hojjati called for expansion of cooperation between Iran and the Netherlands in producing herbal medicines.

Iran Committed to Gender Equality: Molaverdi

The Vice-President for Women and Family Affairs Shahindokht Molaverdi said the government is determined to meet its objective of guaranteeing gender equality.

Iran Conducting Oil Exploration Nationwide: Official

Surveys are being carried out all over Iran to explore new oil and gas reserves, the head of the National Iranian Oil Company’s Exploration Directorate announced.

73 Ancient Artifacts Returned Home from the US

73 items from the Sassanid dynasty have been returned to the Islamic Republic of Iran from the US, the Foreign Ministry announced on Sunday May 8.

Iran and Norway Ink Oil Industry Cooperation MoU

Iran’s Research Institute of Petroleum Industry and the Norway's International Aker Solutions Company inked a Memorandum of Understanding to cooperate in the field of oil and gas, an official said on May 9.

Rouhani: Parliament and Government Must Work Together for Economy and Environment

President Hassan Rouhani underlined that for economic growth to gather pace, the Parliament and Administration need to close ranks.

Commander Says Iran Tests 2000km-Range Ballistic Missile

Iran has test-fired a high-precision ballistic missile with a range of 2000 kilometres which is accurate to within 8 metres, Brigadier General Ali Abdollahi, the Deputy Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces, announced.

Takfiris to Pay Dearly for Khan Touman Attack: Iran’s Rezaei

The Secretary of Iran's Expediency Council, Mohsen Rezaei, warned the Takfiri terrorists of the heavy price they are going to pay for inflicting casualties on forces in Syria's Khan Touman, which included a number of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) military advisors.

Iran Facing No Major Problem in Selling Oil: Official

There is no major obstacle to the sale of Iranian crude in international markets, an Iranian deputy oil minister for international affairs and marketing said.

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