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Iran Welcomes China, Pakistan Joining Chabahar Project: Envoy

The Iranian ambassador to Pakistan said Islamabad and Beijing are welcome to join New Delhi and Kabul in developing the strategic port of Chabahar in southeastern Iran.

VP Orders Enhancement of Ties with Indian Ocean Littoral States

First Vice President Eshaq Jahangiri ordered administrative agencies to enhance ties with Indian Ocean littoral states on Saturday May 28.

Larijani: Parliament is a Centre for Defending Nation’s Rights

Majlis [Parliament] interim Speaker Ali Larijani described Parliament as a stronghold to defend the rights of the nation.

Iranian ‘Macbeth’ Awarded by Russia Association of Theatre Critics

An Iranian staging of Macbeth, directed by Reza Servati, won an award from the Russia Association of Theatre Critics.

Iranian and Afghan Environment Chiefs Discuss Hamoun Lake Preservation

The chief of Iran’s Department of Environment (DoE) and the Director-General of Afghanistan’s National Environmental Protection Agency (NEPA) discussed issues related to Hamoun Lake preservation.

Pakistan Wants More Border Crossings with Iran

Pakistan commerce minister says establishment of more border crossings between Iran and Pakistan would help in boosting bilateral trade.

Iran and UK Sign Railway Transport MoU

Iran and Britain have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in the field of rail transportation.

No Deal Yet – Saudi Rejects Iran’s Hajj Conditions: Official

The Head of Iran’s Hajj and Pilgrimage Organization, Saeed Ohadi, said Saudi Arabia has refused to accept Iran’s conditions on arrangements for Iranians to attend this year’s Hajj pilgrimage.

Iranian Pair Win Asian Snooker Championship

Iran shocked India 3-2 (53-65, 54-7, 77-1, 64-69, 74-40) to clinch the final of the Asian Snooker 6-Reds Teams Championship at Novotel Al Bustan Hotel in Abu Dhabi on Thursday May 27.

Leader: Resistant Economy, Islamic Culture New Parliament’s Main Priorities

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei called on the new Iranian parliament, which opened this morning, to make “the materialization of the resistance economy and Islamic culture” as its main priorities in its 4-year term.

Iran Strikes Major Petchem Deal with ADKL

Germany's Abels Decker Kuhfuß Lenzen (ADKL) won a €2bn contract for developing a major petrochemical project in Iran's southwestern city of Masjed Soleyman.

Former Indian Envoy: PM Modi’s Visit Was a Major Bilateral Step

The former Indian Ambassador to Kyrgyzstan believes that the recent visit of the Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Iran was a major turning point in bilateral ties between the two Asian countries.

Rose Harvest

Iran’s Central Province, with its large fields of flowers and medicinal herbs, is one of the major sources of herbal extracts in Iran. Here,...

Mandatory Food Standards Implemented to Help Control Non-Communicable Diseases

Measures have been taken to implement the National Document for the Prevention and Control of Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) that was introduced in October 2015, said Rasoul Dinarvand, head of Iran’s Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

Speaker Larijani: One Third of Previous Parliament’s Decisions Focused on Economy

Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani said that in the past four years, the body especially focused on the economy, allocating almost one third of its decisions to economic issues.

Afghan Official Thanks Iran for Sheltering Refugees

Afghan National Security Adviser Mohammad Hanif Atmar expressed his gratitude to Iran for its support for Afghan refugees seeking asylum in the Islamic Republic over the past decades.

Iran Exports First Consignment of Gas Oil to Iraq’s Kurdistan

Iran has exported the first consignment of its gas oil to Iraq’s Kurdistan, a local official said.

Disturbing Rise in Multiple Sclerosis in Iran

Iran stands first in the rising levels of Multiple Sclerosis among the states of the Middle East, the vice president of Iranian MS Society reported.

Iran Climbs World Nanotech Ranking to 6th, Exceeding Japan

Saeid Sarkar announced that the country’s scientific ranking has improved this year to 6th, overtaking Japan, and now places Iran behind China, the US, India, S Korea and Germany.

Germans in Search of Business Opportunities in Iran

In a meeting between the chairman of the Tehran Chamber of Commerce and the Minister of Energy and Economy of Nordrhein-Westfalen state, there was a focus on expanding bilateral ties and easing banking relations in order to develop trade and investment between Iran and Germany.

Afghan Taliban Appoint New Leader after Mansour’s Death

The Afghan Taliban confirmed on Wednesday May 25 that their former leader Mullah Akhtar Mansour was killed in a US drone strike last week, and that they have appointed a successor.

Iran Condemns Deadly Terrorist Attacks in Syria

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Hossein Jaberi Ansari strongly condemned the recent terrorist attacks in the Syrian coastal cities of Jableh and Tartus, which killed at least 140 people, mostly civilians.

Iran Increases Gas Output by 23bn Cubic Metres: Deputy Oil Minister

Iranian Deputy Oil Minister Hamidreza Araqi announced a considerable rise in the country's gas production output on Wednesday May 25.

Dutch Company to Assist Iranian Oil Terminal Renovation

The head of the Iran Oil Terminals Company (IOTC) has said that the company will cooperate with a Dutch oil company to refurbish its oil terminals and facilities.

Iran Working on New Transit Link to EU

Iran says it is working on a new combined transit route that would link its southern port city of Bandar Abbas to Europe through various CIS countries.

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