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Rouhani Praises Iranian Sports Stars
Iran’s President Rouhani said that the victory of Iranian sporting representatives in many arenas is a great virtue for the nation, while addressing a gathering of Iranian athletes during an Iftar ceremony on Sunday evening, June 19.
Environmental Issues Top JICA To-Do List
Addressing environmental problems is one of the Japan International Cooperation Agency’s top priorities in Iran, according to the agency’s chief representative in Tehran.
Battling the Bulge in Iran: Obesity Warning
Around 48% of people in Iran between the ages 15 and 64 have a BMI (Body Mass Index) over 25, which means roughly a little less than half of the country’s adolescent and adult population is overweight or obese.
Iranian Firm Building First Catamaran Passenger Ship
An Iranian company has begun to manufacture the country’s first catamaran passenger ferry with a capacity to carry scores of people.
Iran MPs Pledge ‘Unforgettable’ Response to Any Nuclear Deal Breach
Iranian lawmakers have pledged "unforgettable" response to any violation of a nuclear agreement after Leader of the Islamic Revolution said Tehran would "set fire" to the deal if the US reneged on it.
New Spokesman for Foreign Ministry Appointed
Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif in a decree appointed Bahram Qassemi as new spokesman, head of public diplomacy and head of the media centre of the ministry.
Iranian-Designed Robots to Build Structures in a Day
A team led by Iranian professor Behrokh Khoshnevis is working on developing robots that will be able to construct buildings in a single day.
Red Crescent in Iran Gets 5 Air Rescue Helicopters
Five new rescue helicopters that Iran’s Red Crescent Society (IRCS) has purchased will enter service within a month, an official announced.
Iranian Researchers Improve Solar Cells with Jellyfish Protein
Researchers at Sharif University of Technology have optimized bio solar cells with the help of a kind of protein found in jellyfish at a laboratorial scale, in order to replace the older generations of solar cells.
Iran Refinery Output at 1.83mbd
Iranian refiners produced 1.83 million barrels per day of refinery items in the current Iranian calendar year which began on March 20, a senior refinery official said.
The Huge Cost of Refugees in Iran
Deputy Interior Minister for Security and Law Enforcement Hossein Zolfaghari said 753,000 people who illegally entered the country were returned to their homes last year, adding that this imposes a huge cost on Iran.
Greco-Roman Wrestlers Win 8 Medals at Romanian Event
Iran’s national Greco-Roman team managed to earn 3 golds, 2 silvers and 3 bronzes on the first day of the International Wrestling Tournament underway in Bucharest.
Petroleum Minister: Iran to Increase Oil Supply Despite Low Prices
Iran’s Petroleum Minister Bijan Namdar Zangeneh has reiterated Tehran’s determination to increase oil production even in the face of a downward spiral of global crude prices.
Direct Flights Launched between Tehran and Astrakhan
Direct flights between the Iranian capital of Tehran and the Russian port city of Astrakhan have recently been inaugurated, Head of the Trade Promotion Organization of Iran (TPO) Valiollah Afkhami Rad said.
Putin: Iran Has No Nuclear Threat, Americans Fooling Us
Russian President Vladimir Putin said the US has fooled the world about Iran's nuclear threat in order to build its missile defence system in Europe.
Iran and Boeing Seal Deal for 100 Planes
Iran’s aviation authority has announced the conclusion of an agreement with the US aerospace giant Boeing, for the purchase of 100 passenger planes to renew the country’s ageing fleet.
Navy Planning to Extend Presence to Atlantic Waters
The Islamic Republic of Iran's Navy commander said that their presence in the Atlantic Ocean, according to international laws and regulations, is on the naval forces’ agenda this year.
Rouhani to Sharif: Iran Welcomes Improved Pakistan Relations
Iran’s Hassan Rouhani told Nawaz Sharif of Pakistan that both nations in the region have common interests and will improve mutual ties.
New Iranian Oil Export Hub Comes Onstream
Farasakou Port, a new hub for exporting Iranian oil products, was put into operation as part of the Pars Special Economic Energy Zone (PSEEZ) on June 18.
Iranian Official Says Saudi Arabia, Syria, Iraq Sources of Dust Pollution
The dust that has been blanketing Iran’s western and south-western provinces in recent days is coming from Saudi Arabia, Iraq and Syria, Head of Iran’s Environmental Protection Organization (IEPO) Masoumeh Ebtekar said.
Enemies Would Be Surprised by Iran’s Defence Capabilities: Commander
Deputy Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces Brigadier General Massoud Jazayeri said the adversaries are not aware of Iran’s military power in its entirety, stressing that they would be astounded by the defence capabilities of the Islamic Republic.
Resistance Economy Uplifts National Dignity: Ayatollah Khamenei
Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says the proper implementation of resistance economy can provide for the needs of Iran as well as promote its dignity.
Tehran to Host Centre for Satire
The Tehran Municipality have recently opened a centre for satire to brighten up the face of the megacity.
Iran Next in Line to Join SCO
Iran is next to join the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) which will officially have India and Pakistan on its roster next week, Kazakh President Nursultan Nazarbayev has said.
$2.5bn Foreign Direct Investment in Iran in Last Month
An official said foreigners have made $2.5 billion of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in Iran in the current Iranian month (started May 21).
