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Iran’s Purchase of T-90 Tanks Not Cancelled: Commander

The Iranian Army has not still scrapped plans to buy Russian-made T-90 tanks, a top military commander announced, saying the country aims to import advanced technologies rather than just military hardware.

Iran’s oil production increases 400,000 pbd

Deputy Oil Minister Rokneddin Javadi said on Sunday that production of Iran's crude oil increased 400,000 barrel each day and the figure is expected to increase by another 200,000 barrels.

Iran to create first carpet village

Chaleshtar in the central district of Shahrekord, the provincial capital of Chaharmahal-Bakhtiari, is going to be home to Iran's first carpet village, says the head of Carpet Department at the provincial Industries, Mines and Commerce Organization.

Defending Palestine A Religious Duty: Iran’s Larijani

Iranian Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani pledged Tehran’s unwavering support for the Palestinian nation, saying that the Islamic Republic considers defending the Palestinian people against the Zionist regime of Israel as its religious duty.

Decision on Syria’s Fate in Hands of People: Iran’s FM

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif emphasized that Syrian people alone have the right to decide the fate of their country and President Bashar al-Assad, rejecting comments about Syria by the outsiders.

Iran, Ghana sign deals for ‘new epoch’

Iran and Ghana sign new documents for cooperation as President John Dramani Mahama visits Tehran at the head of an economic and political delegation, hailing the trip as the “beginning of a new epoch in bilateral ties.”

Ghana President: Iran pioneer of fighting violence, extremism

Iran and its President Hassan Rouhani are pioneers of fighting violence, extremism and terrorism, Ghana President John Dramani Mahama said on Sunday.

Saudi troops deployment in Syria political blunder: IRGC cmdr.

A senior commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) says Saudi Arabia will make a “political mistake” in case of implementing a plan for the deployment of ground troops to Syria.

Iran trade delegation off to Germany

A 60-member trade delegation from Tehran Chamber of Commerce is to travel to Germany today.

Iranian President to Visit Turkey: Ambassador

Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani will make an official visit to the neighboring Turkey within the coming months, the Iranian Ambassador to Ankara Alireza Bigdeli announced.

Iran, France Mull Nuclear Cooperation

The Head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) unveiled plans for cooperation with France in the nuclear field, saying several other countries are also eager to work with Iran in the field after implementation of a lasting nuclear deal between Tehran and world powers.

Iran’s Air Defense Vows Full Advisory Support for Syria

Iran’s Air Defense commander affirmed on Sunday that the country will spare no effort to provide Syria with advisory assistance in the air defense field at the request of the Damascus government.

Iran issues 30-day visas for tourists from 180 countries

Foreign Ministry offices in provinces, and especially country's international airports are directed to issue 30-day visas for nationals of 180 countries, deputy foreign minister for legal and international affairs Abbas Araqchi said on Saturday.

$3m toys imported to Iran monthly

The secretary of Iranian Supervisory Council for Toys said that $3 million toys are imported to Iran every month meaning that 90% of Iranian market is related to foreign toys.

Rouhani welcomes Ghanaian counterpart in Tehran

President Hassan Rouhani officially welcomed his visiting Ghanaian counterpart John Dramani Mahama in Sa'dabad historical complex here on Sunday.

‘Not for US, Saudi to decide for Syrians’

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says the Syrian people must decide about the future of President Bashar al-Assad.

Iran, Germany to set up joint international university: Iranian official

Iran and Germany are to set up an international university, says the deputy president of Iran’s University of Science and Technology.

Iran urges concerted efforts to end Yemen war

A senior Iranian official has warned against rising terrorism in Yemen, calling for more concerted efforts to open dialog and end the war in the violence-wrecked country.

CBI’s 55th annual general assembly convenes

The 55th annual general assembly of Central Bank of Iran (CBI) was attended by President Hassan Rouhani and bank officials on Saturday.

Iran, Japan hold 11th meeting on human rights issues

Iran and Japan held their 11th meeting to discuss human rights issues here on Saturday.

Rouhani: Iranian banks main targets of sanctions

President Hassan Rouhani said Iranian banks were the main targets of sanctions imposed against the country in the past few years.

Iran’s FM Urges Regional Players Not to Complicate Situation in Syria

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif lashed out at certain countries’ approaches towards the Syrian crisis, saying such moves as deployment of ground troops to the Arab country would just exacerbate the crisis.

Iran oil exports to hit 1.5 mb/d in March

Iran’s first vice president says the country’s oil exports will reach 1.5 million barrels per day (mb/d) next month as Tehran moves to benefit from sanctions relief.

Iranian-born woman 1st US female envoy to Sweden

Iranian-born woman, Azita Raji, was appointed on Friday as the first female United States ambassador to Sweden.

Zarif: Iran Ready to Work with “Saudi Brothers”

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif voiced the country’s readiness to cooperate with Saudi Arabia on the settlement of the regional problems, saying that Tehran and Riyadh cannot ignore each other in the region.

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