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Envoy: Iran welcomes peace, tranquility

Iran’s Ambassador to Pakistan Mehdi Horandoust outlined the situation in contemporary Iran, thirty seven years after the victory of the Islamic Revolution and said the Iranian nation has now invited the world community to peace, tranquility and friendship.

Seoul to finance South Korean firms’ projects in Iran

The South Korean government has promised to provide financial support to companies willing to invest in Iran which is emerging from isolation.

Iran hints at ‘unexpected’ jump in oil prices

A senior Iranian official says oil prices are likely to jump to unexpected levels in the next Persian calendar year which starts on March 21.

7 things to consider before sending troops to Syria

Saudi Arabia has offered to deploy ground forces in support of the US-led coalition’s fight against the Islamic State (IS) in Syria — apparently with American support. Such a move will undoubtedly make the conflict even more nightmarish.

Iran’s FM Highlights Role of European Nations to Settle Syria Crisis

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said European countries can play a significant role in the political resolution of the Syrian crisis.

Iran ranks 1st in producing probiotics in the region

Head of the Society of Probiotic and Functional Foods said that Iran has the first ranking of the region in producing probiotics

Saudis Lack Military Capability to Change Region’s Status Quo: Iranian Commander

A top IRGC commander slammed Saudi Arabia for fomenting regional turmoil and backing the Takfiri terrorist groups, but at the same time underlined that the Riyadh regime lacks the ability to cause a change in the region’s developments militarily.

Greece’s premier in Iran to discuss expansion of ties

Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras arrived in the central Iranian city of Isfahan Saturday night on an official visit to the Islamic Republic aimed at strengthening bilateral political and economic relations.

Iran currently exporting 300,000 bpd of oil to Europe: Zangeneh

Iran's Oil Minister Bijan Zangeneh says the country is currently exporting 300,000 barrels per day of crude oil to European countries and the figure will rise when new contracts are signed with European oil majors.

EU foreign policy chief plans to visit Iran soon

European Union (EU) foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini has confirmed that she is planning "an important visit" to Iran following the implementation of a landmark nuclear agreement between Tehran and the P5+1 group of countries.

Iranian film festival kicks off in Belgrade

The 15th edition of Belgrade's Iranian Film Festival is currently underway at Belgrade’s Jugoslovenska Kinoteka, slated to grant special medal of the Museum of the Yugoslav Film Archive to the Iranian actress Negar Javaherian.

1,500 more candidates cleared for Iran parliamentary polls

An Iranian electoral official says the Guardian Council, the country’s top supervising body, has cleared another 1,500 hopefuls to run in the upcoming parliamentary elections

Saudi Arabia Lacks Courage to Deploy Forces to Syria: IRGC Commander

Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Major General Mohammad Ali Jafari shrugged off the Saudi regime’s threat to deploy forces to war-stricken Syria as empty bravado.

Iranian General Warns against Saudi Troop Deployment in Syria

Major General Mohsen Rezaei, a former Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC), warned Riyadh against the deployment of its troops to Syria, saying that it would ignite a major regional war.

France’s Vinci Eyes Construction of Bullet Train Stations in Iran

The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Vinci SA, a France-based company, said the group is in initial talks with Iran over construction of high-speed train stations in the Islamic Republic following the termination of anti-Tehran sanctions.

Trump: Iran spending all its money in Europe not the US

Instead of buying Boeing airplanes from the United States, Iran is spending the money Washington has released, to procure the European Airbus planes, says US Republican candidate Donald Trump.

Iran-France oil contract to take effect Feb 16

France’s energy giant Total will start importing 160,000 barrels per day (b/d) of crude oil from Iran later this month, Iran’s petroleum minister says.

Iran stocks rally to one-year high

Iranian stocks have climbed to their best performance in a year, buoyed by international rush for business in the wake of a nuclear deal which went into effect last month.

Arms, financial supply to terrorists must be blocked: Iran’s Rouhani

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has described terrorism as a serious threat to the entire world, including Europe, calling for measures to stop financial and arms supply to terrorists.

German Firm to Invest One Billion Euros in Iran’s Copper Industry

The National Iranian Copper Industries Company (NICICO) and Germany’s MKM Mansfelder Kupfer und Messing GmbH, which is one of the largest European holding companies, signed a one-billion euro deal to develop cooperation in copper industry.

Iran’s Larijani: Syria Talks Cannot Continue Unless Certain Sides Change Path

Speaker of Iran’s Parliament Ali Larijani said on Wednesday that if certain negotiating sides to the ongoing Syria talks in the Swiss city of Geneva do not change their approaches, continuation of talks would be ridiculous.

Senior MP calls Riyadh as obstacle to success of Syria talks

Saudi Arabia excessive demands are an obstacle to resolution of political negotiations for peace in Syria, Chairman of the Iranian Parliament (Majlis) Commission on National Security and Foreign Policy Alaeddin Boroujerdi said on Wednesday.

First Europe bank to open Iran office

Austria’s Raiffeisen Bank International (RBI) says it wants to open a branch in Tehran “as quickly as possible,” becoming the first foreign lender to set up shop in Iran after the lifting of sanctions.

High Turnout in Elections to Further Raise Iran’s Int’l Status: Larijani

Iranian Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani highlighted the significance of the upcoming elections given the situation in the Middle East region, saying that high turnout in the voting can further promote the country’s international position.

Iran rugs stacked for global markets

Iran is pitching its prized carpets for the US, a traditional market warped by cycles of sanctions which have allowed cheaper craft from India, Pakistan and China to secure a foothold.

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