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Iran and India Sign 12 Cooperation Documents

Iranian and Indian officials inked 12 documents on cooperation in different fields on Monday May 23.

Chabahar Deal: Afghan President in Tehran

Ashraf Ghani, President of Afghanistan, has arrived in Tehran to ink a momentous trilateral MoU with Iran and India regarding Chabahar Port.

Iran Unveils Ultra-Heavy Tank Carrier, Optimized Tank

On Monday May 23, Iran unveiled an ultra-heavy tank transporter named 'Pouria' and the 'Felaq' optimized tank.

Riyadh Hindering Iranians’ Hajj Pilgrimage: Spokesman

Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Hossein Jaberi Ansari blamed Saudi Arabia for obstructing preparations for Iranian pilgrims travelling for the Hajj rituals.

Iran and New Zealand to Boost Agricultural Ties

Iran’s Minister of Agriculture Mahmoud Hojjati has announced a plan to develop cooperation between Iran and New Zealand in the agriculture sector.

Afghan Leader, India PM Due in Iran to Discuss Chabahar Port

Afghan President Ashraf Ghani and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi are going to visit Tehran to sign a trilateral memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Iran on the development of the south-eastern Iranian port city of Chabahar.

Extremism, Violence Common Threat to All Nations, Iran’s Zarif Says

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif expressed deep concern over the spread of terrorism and extremism across the world, describing the phenomenon as a common threat to all nations.

Japan’s Ex-PM Urges Tehran-Tokyo Enhanced Ties

Former Japanese Prime Minister Yasuo Fukuda expressed the hope that the implementation of a lasting nuclear deal between Iran and world powers would help boost Tehran-Tokyo ties.

Global Banks Need Immunity from Allegations of Sanctions Breaches: CBI Chief

The governor of the Central Bank of Iran (CBI) said the global banks need “reassurances” that they will not be accused of breaching sanctions if they rekindle ties with the Islamic Republic despite a lasting nuclear deal between Tehran and world powers.

Green Film Festival Director Hopes for Event’s Continuation

Farhad Tohidi, director of the 5th Green International Film Festival that was held after a 10-year hiatus, expressed his hope that the environmental film festival would continue in coming years.

Presidents of Iran and Croatia Call for Closer Anti-Terror Cooperation

Iran and Croatia have emphasized their determination to step up Tehran-Zagreb cooperation in the fight against terrorism and extremism, particularly in the troubled Middle East region.

Play to Explore Love Story between Afghan Migrant and Iranian Gypsy

Director and actor Ayyub Aqakhani plans to stage a play about a love story between an Afghan migrant and an Iranian gypsy woman.

IRGC Spokesman: Growing Number of Iranian Volunteers Ready to Fight Terrorists in Syria

Head of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Public Relations Department General Ramezan Sharif announced on Wednesday May 18 that a growing number of Iranians have volunteered to be dispatched to Syria for the war against terrorism.

Iran Condemns Baghdad Terrorist Bombings

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Hossein Jaberi Ansari condemned a series of bomb attacks carried out by Daesh (ISIS) Takfiri groups in the Iraqi capital of Baghdad on Tuesday that left scores of people dead or injured.

Iranian Cyclist Mizbani Shines in Tour of Iran 2016

Ghader Mizbani exhibited an awe-inspiring display of athletic skill at the 31st edition of the Tour of Iran (Azarbaijan), taking top position at the end of the fifth stage of the international tournament.

Iranian VP Steps Up Calls for Nuclear Disarmament

An Iranian vice president on Wednesday, May 18, called for world nuclear disarmament, the latest expression of Tehran's determination to join the international community after the lifting of sanctions.

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.

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